Tuesday, October 3, 2017

Marching Band Blast October 3, 2017

Hello Marching Band Parents!
As Mrs. Matzke stated in the previous email, there is a lot of information being given at once.  Please read to the bottom of each communication so that nothing falls through the cracks!

DCMI MARCHING FESTIVAL VOLUNTEER AND DONATION SIGNUP

Thank you all who helped with food at the Legacy Marching Festival!!  We will need help again with food for the Douglas County Marching Invitational (DCMI) on Oct 14th.   We need people to prep food a couple days ahead of time, people to donate dessert, and we are in need of 10 people to come help prepare, serve, and clean-up at the invitational.  Please signup following the link below.   NOTE:  If you are preparing food ahead of time PLEASE leave your cell number in the comments.  This helps Renee with planning logistics in getting the food to and from you.
 


REGIONALS!!!

ATTENTION!!!!!!  WE NEED YOUR HELP!!!  SIGN UP FOR REGIONALS TODAY!!!  A couple of times every year we really need for ALL the parents to come together and help the marching band.  One of those times is band camp week, the other is Regionals.  We really need every parent to try to help in some capacity if they possibly can.  This is a coveted and  huge fundraiser for us.   It is a very big deal and we would like to have all our volunteer slots filled.    If we have open slots the integrity of the competition is then compromised/ as is our credibility to do it again, so please look at your calendar and both tabs of the signup sheet and try to figure a time/ donation that would work best for  you.  This fundraiser does not just benefit the marching band, but all of our bands.  We need these large fundraisers to offset some of the costs that it takes to run such a large and successful band program. 


AFA CONCESSIONS

Every year we do concessions for some of the Air Force Academy Basketball and Hockey games to raise money for the general band fund.  This has been a great way to earn for some extra things for the band while keeping our parent costs low.   It usually is a fun time and we get to work with some of our students.  Please consider volunteering for one of these concession events this year.   Our first date is Friday Oct 13th.  It is a Hockey Game against Arizona State.   Call time is at 5 PM and it will run until somewhere between 9-10 PM.   The students (must be 16) can volunteer on the signup on the band room door.   Attached is this email is the food handler training.  It's a great way for students to earn volunteer hours for band lettering or other volunteer commitments.  This must be done and brought with you upon arrival for both student and parent volunteers.  To be a  parent volunteer, please click the link below


Next AFA Concession date: Tuesday Nov 21 5 PM- approx 9:30PM

We have attached the Food Handler Training Document to this email for your convenience.

FUNDRAISING HIGHLIGHTS:

Cup and Believe catalog fundraiser has started, ask your student if haven't seen the packet yet! Great holiday gift ideas! 
Just a reminder that this fundraiser will be not be finished in time to be applied to BOA.  If you have not received this information, please ask your student!

LIBERTY BAND BOOSTERS FACEBOOK PAGE

Did you know that we have a Facebook Page?  If you don't and would like the most updated information from our Boosters, please search "Liberty Band Boosters" and request to join our group.  This is a private group so one of our administrators will have to approve your request.


As always, if you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to send an email to libertybandboosters@gmail.com! 

Renee Deichman
President
Attachments area

Sunday, September 24, 2017

REGIONALS

Hello everyone,
Below is the long awaited link for Regionals.  Please notice there are TWO tabs.  One for Volunteers and one for Donations.



For those of you new to this, hosting the Southern Regional Competition is one of our biggest fundraisers.   It is one we hope to do a good job at so they ask us to do it again.     We are asking that you please, please consider contributing in someway to this day as it is a huge operation.  This is a day where many of our parents take off all or part of the day to help.  I promise it is a lot of fun, that you get to see just how these complex competitions are run, and a wonderful way to show the Southern Colorado band world how well we work together as a Liberty Band organization.  

If you have any questions please don't hesitate to ask.  We can't thank you enough for your help with this.  We look forward to seeing you on Wednesday Oct18th!


Reeda Baturevich
LBB 2nd VP of  Programming

Wednesday, September 13, 2017

Marching Band Blast September 13, 2017

Hello Marching band families,

  • Thank-you for all that have participated in the Entertainment book fundraiser, we are just finishing up a few details and then we will be able to close the sale and get money into the student accounts! 

  • March a thon is coming Sept 23rd! We are accepting donations for give aways. If you would like to donate low cost gift cards to teenage friendly places you can put them in the red mailbox labeled march a thon. ($5 -$10) Starbucks, Chipotle, Chick fil a, Village Inn, I tunes are a few suggestions.

  • Concert Uniform pick up for Wind Ensemble and Symphonic bands will be Friday September 15 after school, for those who are renting their dresses. If you have purchased a dress please remember to email the booster account so that your child will not be charged for a rental.  

  • The next Scrip order due date will be Tuesday, September 19.  Orders must be submitted online by 8PM or dropped of in the red mailbox by the end of  the school day on Tuesday, September 19.  For more information on the Scrip program click Liberty.Band Scripor contact Shawna Shepherd at Shawna@swiftluna.com.  For a list of retailers and current promotions please click ShopWithScrip  Orders placed on September 19 will be available for pick up in the band room after school on Friday, September 22. The next order dates will be October 3 & 17.

  • Reminder tomorrow kids need to be in formation at 6:30 pm ready to play (full uniform) for LHS's homecoming football game. Come visit the band boosters at Tailgate before the game, we will be selling ice cream sandwich and light up glasses. There will be several other clubs and activities selling yummy foods. 

  • Also, due to homecoming being on a Thurs, the marching band will have rehearsal on Friday.  
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Liberty Band Boosters
Liberty.band

Thursday, August 31, 2017

Marching band Blast 8-31-17

Hello Marching Band Families,

Upcoming Calendar dates:
Sept.1st Friday night football game with Timberview 8th graders is tomorrow night!!! Our amazing kids will be performing at half time! 
Sept. 6th  will be our next General meeting for all band boosters. This will be at 6:30 pm at LHS (usually these are in the auditorium, signs will be posted if the location changes) We look forward to seeing you!  

Entertainment book sales are ending on Sept. 8th. Please return money that has been collected to the red mailbox. Any unsold books can be given to Mrs. Matzke or Mrs. Kreimeyer. Also we do have more books in stock so if you need extras you can send an email to the band boosters. 

March-a-thon forms have been mailed and we have been receiving several donations. We will have receipts of the donations  available at the upcoming concerts so your students can send thank-you notes. 

The next Scrip order due date will be Tuesday, September 5.  Orders must be dropped of in the red mailbox by the end of  the school day or submitted online by 8PM on Tuesday, September 5.  For more information on the Scrip program click Liberty.Band Scrip or contact Shawna Shepherd at Shawna@swiftluna.com.  For a list of retailers and current promotions please click ShopWithScrip  Orders placed on September 5will be available for pick up in the band room after school on Friday, September 8.

Wind Ensemble and Symphonic parents don't forget to order your Tuxedo shirts for the guys. http://www.formalwear-outlet.com/g702.html  Your son should have come home with a paper that has his size on it. 
If you are planning on ordering your daughter's concert dress you can go to http://www.formalwear-outlet.com/d819.html  she should have also come home with a paper that has her size on it. 

Thanks for supporting the band!
Jennifer Thomas LBB Secretary 

Tuesday, August 22, 2017

News Blast 8-22-17

Week two of the wonderful school year is upon us!! Don't forget that our first football game is this Friday and we need to be there to cheer on our LHS band and football team.  

Parent show shirts will be handed out tonight Tuesday 8-22-17 at the end of rehearsal.  Please swing by or have your student pick up the shirts that you ordered. 

Scrip Orders

The scrip order dates for next month will September 5 & 19.  More information will come out the week before the orders are due.


Hello Band Families,
I am coordinating advertisements for the souvenir program for the 2017 CBA Southern Region State Qualifying Marching Festival on October 18th, hosted by Liberty Band.  This marching band competition is held at D20 Stadium and is a great fundraiser that benefits our entire band organization.
I need your help in two regards.
First, for those that own a business, please consider buying an advertisement and sponsoring a trophy in our 2017 Regional program. 
Second, I also need your help identifying additional businesses that could advertise.  Please consider those you know who own a business (employers and friends), or if there is a business you love that you think others should know about.  Please share a referral, and I can officially approach them about advertising.
The details for advertising are below.
Orders, advertisement and payment are due by Wednesday, September 20, 2017.  Please make checks payable to LHS Band and mail to: Liberty Band Boosters, PMB 226, 3472 Research Pkwy, Suite 104, Colorado Springs, CO 80920.  An invoice will be provided upon request.
Souvenir Program Advertising & Trophy Sponsor Rates:
Half page ad, B&W: $75 (4.75” wide x 3.25 high)
Full page ad, B&W: $100 (4.75” wide x 7.75” high)
Full page ad, Color:  $125 (4.75” wide x 7.75” high, very limited availability)
Trophy sponsorship: $10 per trophy, prefer sponsorship of an entire group, 3 trophies per group, 1A – 5A
Each ad should be a black and white image as .jpg file at 300 dpi.  
The program will be viewed by approximately 2,000 people at the competition, reaching people from the entire southern Colorado region.  In addition to the ad in the program, advertisers will be given additional thanks as Liberty Band sponsors in all concert band programs throughout the year (approximately 12 programs).
The deadline for orders and payment of ads is September 23, 2016.
Contact Information:
Kerrie Weitzel
719-465-7541

Saturday, August 19, 2017

Hello Marching Band Parents!
Can you believe that our first football game is less than a week away?  Our kids are working so hard and the show is going to be AMAZING!  The kids will be staying after school for our first game, August 25.  We need your help!  We will be serving them sloppy joes, chips and cookies/brownies. Below is a sign up requesting food prep from home or donations.  I will be bringing 3 10lb tubes of hamburger meat to be prepared and brought back to the school on Thursday after rehearsal.  I will be in the band room or you can arrange to drop off at my home (which is right up the hill from Timberview).  We also need cupcakes for September 1st.  On that day, we will be serving pizza, salad and cupcakes.  This is also the Timberview 8th Grade Night!  All of the kids, both high school and the 8th graders, look forward to this evening!  Below is the signup for food donation and at home preparation:

http://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C044DAFA728A0FF2-help
Also on these days, I will need helpers for in school food prep and serving.  On August 25th, the contact will be Penny Bullard and on September 1st, the contact will be me.  Below is the signup for the in school food prep and serving for August 25 and September 1:
http://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C044DAFA728A0FF2-food1
Please go to the above listed signups to help!  You will be so glad you did!  If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact me!
Renee Deichman
President and Food Lead for Bands

Thursday, August 17, 2017

News Blast August 17,2017

New Blast August 17,2017



Hello to our wonderful band family this is some important information that we have for you this week.  Please take time to read and volunteer if your are 
available to do so!!!


Fundraising 


Our Entertainment book fundraiser has really taken off! Great job selling everyone!  Monday Aug 21st before school in the band room will be our first turn in date. Please have your child bring in any extra entertainment books that you have that you do not think that you will be selling. We have families waiting for more books. Also you can send in any book money that you have at this time as well. I will be in the band room starting at 7am. Thanks Amy 



Concert Dress/Uniform Fittings 2017

We need volunteers to help with Concert Dress/Uniform fittings on
Monday August 21 from 745 am - 920 am and also from 115 pm - 245pm
Wednesday August 23 from 745 am - 920 am and also from 115 pm - 245pm
We will be fitting both dresses and tuxes and measuring for shirts.

2017 Marching Band Specialized Group Contact List
This sign up has tabs across the top.
Please choose the tab for the category (described below) you are interested in by August 20th


If you signed up at band camp your name has already been added. 

Sewing Moms - The Sewing Moms led by Kerry Weitzel can use all skill levels to sew and repair anything needed by the band.   If you are interested in receiving emails about this group please add your name and email by Sunday August 20th.   After that date Kerry will be given a compiled email list to contact you about dates and times as they become available.  This group always has a lot of fun and is a great way to get to know other moms.

Interested in Chaperoning Marching Season 2017 - If you are interested in chaperoning during the school 2017 Marching Band season for games, competitions, or both please add your name and email by Sunday August 20th.   After that date, a compiled email list will be given to the head chaperone, Nico Mason, to contact you about dates and times for training and slots available for chaperoning. 

Food Crew 2017 - The Food Crew is led by Renee Deichman.  We make and/or serve meals at all are in state competitions as well as before a few of football games.   If you are interested in receiving emails about this group please add your name and email before Sunday August 20th.   After that date Renee will be given a compiled email list to contact you about dates and times as they become available.  This group always has a lot of fun and is a great way to get to know other band parents as well as the kids.

High Pod Tower Crew 2017 - The High Pod Tower Crew is looking for a couple of underclassman parents to assist Donny Baker and Dave Bullard with the High Pod Tower during marching practices (usually Tues/Thurs but maybe a few more as well)    If you are interested in receiving emails about this group please add your name and email before Sunday August 20th.   After that date, Donny will be given a compiled email list to contact you about training, as well as dates and times.