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Water Duty Coordinator Needed!

Monday begins our regular season rehearsals, which means Monday also begins regular season Water Duty. We all know how important Water Duty is - and we have all committed to work a minimum of 5 shifts per season. But what we also need is someone to coordinate. Responsibilities include:

  • Monitoring Sign Up Genius to make sure all shifts are filled. 
  • Making sure new parents have an experienced parent to show them the ropes. 
  • Checking water carts frequently to be sure all supplies are well stocked and bottles are clean and sanitized.
  • Contacting others to volunteer when spots need filled.

Please contact Kelly DiRoma at bjcmom99@aol.com if you are able to fill this position. Someone must step up and be responsible for this, or all of our students will be jeopardized. Water Duty is a very rewarding job - if you haven't done it - now's your chance! Sign up below for several shifts! 

http://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0d4ca9ad23a6fa7-water5/1344877

Calling All Chaperones!

There will be a chaperone meeting prior to the next booster meeting at 6:30 pm, Tuesday, August 18th at the high school (near the band room - room TBD).  This meeting is to review the chaperone requirements, expectations, selection process and to answer any questions.  This meeting is mandatory for any chaperone that has signed up for the football games or the band competitions but is open to anyone wanting to learn more about being a band chaperone. 

For additional information, contact Donna Savage at fmsgms@tampabay.rr.com or Jackie Brochman at Jacquelyn.brochman@duke-energy.com!

Uniform Contracts Out This Week!

We have finished fitting students for this years uniforms and our Uniform Mom, Barb Rutherford,  will be sending out the Uniform contracts this week - so please keep an eye out for them. The contract fee is $65.00 and payment information will be with the contract. Parents of returning students, please remind your student to try on their marching shoes to make sure they still fit! If your student needs new shoes, have them see Barb after practices this week. She will be placing the shoe order within the week to make sure they are received to wear for the first football game.  All new students have also been fitted for their shoes. The cost is $40.00, and the money for the shoes and contracts are due by Aug 24th, 2015. If you have any question feel free to contact Barb Rutherford at Goingcrazywith4@aol.com.

Seminole Sound Update!

The Seminole Sound Spectacular on Saturday, October 10th will be celebrating its 39th Anniversary! This well-known and well-run show is one of the longest running marching band pageantry contests/festivals in the entire Southeastern United States. If you are new to the Booster program, Seminole Sound is an FMBC Marching Band competition that draws in bands from the Greater Tampa area and beyond. It is a fascinating day where everyone can be entertained by marching bands of all shapes, sizes and creative persuasions.

It is important to have all attention focused on this event as it is the 2nd largest fundraiser for the Booster program.  If this event is done well and Mother Nature keeps it dry, we can see profits ranging from $15,000 - $25,000 - just from this one event. Last year we had 22 bands perform throughout the day and saw over 2,000 dedicated and hardworking students cross the Seminole HS Warhawk field.  It is definitely a sight to be seen and one you don’t want to miss.

Before we release the Volunteer Sign Up, we are still looking to secure a few of the Chair positions. There is no time like the present to become involved in this event, whether you are a new parent or ‘existing’ parent. The open Chair positions are:

•   Parking – Assist in the set up and manage a small group of volunteers with the spectator parking, crossing of 86th Ave from student parking lot to SMS PE field, road closure at 86th Ave and 131st St. Great position for anyone who can smile. This group is the ‘first face’ many see as they arrive at our event.

•   Souvenirs – Oversee and manage vendors, order/sell souvenirs and Sound t-shirts, oversees Band Grams and much more. Very active area of the event and a lot of fun to be involved in.

If you are interested in learning more about either of these positions, please contact Barb. Farmer-Hundt at farmerb@pcsb.org ; phone (727) 501-3439

Summer Band Camp Water Duty and Fruit Donations!

Summer Band Camp will be here before we know it!!  Water duty entails filling up the 5-gallon jugs and sport bottles with ice and water, making rounds to where the various sections are practicing, refilling the jugs they bring with them to practice, and emptying everything and returning it to the booster room at the end of the night.  You will also help distribute the fruit that is donated for the kids and possibly help with meals, if needed, during your shift.

Sign ups are split into multiple shifts per day of camp, but you are welcomed to sign up for more than one shift if you like. There is no limit per family on water duty volunteering!

EVERY FAMILY IS ENCOURAGED TO HELP OUT: The benefits of water duty: You meet all the kids! You have a front row seat to watch the progression of the field show! You make new friends with other parents!  (Bring your folding chair if you like!)

 FRUIT DONATIONS : All fruit should be brought at the start of each day. Please give your fruit donations to Band Camp Meal parents or Water Duty parents. They will place the fruit in the Weight/Training room.

Here’s the Sign Up:
http://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0c4ea5ab2aaa8-band1

Forms Night #2!

Our second Forms Night will be held on Tuesday, July 7th from 7-9pm. If you have already picked up your forms, this is a great time to turn them in! If not, please come and get your packet, as ALL forms are due prior to the start of Band Camp on July 27th. Available again will be a notary, Season Tickets, and Band Camp Meals. Also available for pickup will be new student Band Polos! Last but certainly not least, Dr. Carol Browne will be onsite to perform student athletic physicals for a fee of $20! If your student will be signing up for a physical, please email Kelly DiRoma at bjcmom99@aol.com, no later than Monday, July 6th. Checks should be make to Dr. Carol Browne - and money must be turned in to her before your student can receive his/her physical! THANKS! 

All County Kudos!

FYI - we have a whopping TWENTY FOUR students who have auditioned and been accepted into the All County Band! Seminole leads the entire district with this number! Way to go, Warhawk Band! 

Soiree & Pot Luck Dinner!

For those who don't know, Soiree is a "dress rehearsal" of sorts for those students who will participate in Solo & Ensemble Festival. This encompasses all Concert Band students! It will take place on Friday, February 6th at Anona United Methodist Church.  Dinner this year will once again be a potluck provided by each and every family. Setup will be at 4:30pm, and food donations need to be delivered between 5:30-6pm.

We hope each family will attend in support of the hard work that our students are putting in. Everyone should plan to bring a dish to share - please sign up below to RSVP and choose your contribution! More details to be found at the top of the sign up.

 

http://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0e49a8a72ca57-soiree

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