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Bartlesville BAND & ORCHESTRA BOOSTERS
Volume 13, Number 1 August 2011
Well, another school year is upon us! The Marching Band is working hard already on their program for this year and had a very successful marching camp. I know students in both programs, and their directors, will be working hard to make this a successful year.
Parents have also been working hard – from working on the new trailer to getting everything ready for the new year. The involvement of parents and families is key to the success of these instrumental music programs.
So how can you help? There are three ways:
1) $40 minimum points - each student in band and orchestra is responsible for $40 per year as a minimum contribution to the club. This can be made in the form of cash or check, or the first $40 of fundraising profit the student earns each year will be applied to meet this commitment. This commitment must be made each year and must be up to date before a student goes on a trip. The point status of each student is posted in the band and orchestra rooms. If you are not up to date, please plan to handle this through the club's fundraising opportunities or simply make a check payable to BBOB and mail to:
Dena Divelbiss, 309 Parkhill Dr., Bartlesville, OK 74006
2) Volunteering - We have many opportunities, but right now we really need volunteers to work concession stand at home football games. It takes 25-30 volunteers to handle concessions for a varsity game and what is made through concessions accounts for 2/3 of the BBOB operating budget each year. Contact Doug Fjare to volunteer at Fjare@MSN.com.
3) Make your voice heard and hear about Orchestra and Band program plans for the year and lots more by attending the General BBOB Meeting on the second Monday of each month. The next meeting will be September 12th at 7:00 PM in the Mid-High bandroom!
Here are a few key dates to remember:
August 27th – Band Uniform check out
August 30th – BBOB Annual Kick-Off Performance
September 2nd – First football game
Bartlesville has a long tradition of supporting its instrumental music programs. Can you feel the excitement building? Please remember to come show your support for the Marching Band at the first home game on September 2nd. Come and cheer them on as they take the field!
Daniel Lea, President
Annual BBOB Kick-Off Performance
Band and orchestra parents will kick-off the year with performances from both groups in the Fine Arts Center at the high school campus, Tuesday, August 30. The performances of the band and orchestra will begin at 6:30 pm.
There will be an opportunity to sign up to help in the concession stand for football games, chaperone events, or volunteer in other ways. Bring your calendars and planners so you can sign up for the numerous opportunities to help with your student’s music education.
‘Hope to see everyone there!
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Orchestra News
We had several kids go to the University of Arkansas Music Camp this year. They are: Heather Clark, Tracy Sung, Jennifer Chung, Haley Culver, Madison Culver, Preston Garrett, Anna Gunter, Kirsten and Samantha Refvik and Gloria Tso. According to parents, all Bartlesville students sat 3rd chair or higher in their sections. Preston was placed in the highest orchestra in the co-principal position which is a very high accomplishment. We are very proud of these students.
-The Carrs
Orchestra Dates to Remember
August 2011
25 Saied Rental meeting
September 2011
21 NOADSO auditions (recorded at each school)
23 All District lists posted
26-30 Uniform Check out
October 2011
testing
1 NOADSO chair auditions (Tulsa Edison HS)
27 MH/HS orchestra fall concert
29 NOADSO Honors Orchestra Clinic
Van Trease Center, TCC. Concert at 7:00 p.m.
November 2011 - Full orchestra rehearsals begin
15 OSSAA Large Group String Orchestra contest, Edmond OK.
December 2011
3 All-OMEA auditions in Moore, OK
13 All-City Orchestra concert (7:00 p.m. at the Fine Arts Center)
Concession Stand Sales BBOB’s Largest Fundraiser
Can you believe it? Concessions in the stadium will be air conditioned this fall! And as every year, we are looking for parent volunteers to help concessions provide a major fundraising effort for band and orchestra. Concessions sales at football games provide two-thirds of the booster club budget.
Based on the division of funds raised, we ask band parents to be responsible for two shifts per student and orchestra parents for one shift per student.
Something new this year - I will be looking for a set-up crew (8 people) to help with varsity game set-up for all five games. This will be about one hour (5:45 - 6:45) for the five games, five hours total or the same as two game shifts. You will be out in good time to watch the game and show every week and you won't have to sign up for any other concessions duty! If interested please e-mail Doug Fjare (fjare@msn.com). There will be no other varsity pre-game shift, just the game shift and clean-up shift. You will have an opportunity to sign-up at the BBOB kickoff on August 30th, but you are welcome to call or e-mail me before then.
A Standing Committee chairperson is needed to complete our BBOB Board of Directors. This person is responsible for organizing chaperones for football games and contests. They also make arrangements for refreshments at band & orchestra concerts if needed. Please contact any current BBOB board member if you're interested in volunteering for this position.
Attention: Juniors and Seniors
The following ACT and SAT testing dates DO NOT have band or orchestra conflicts:
ACT
September 10, 2011
October 22, 2011
December 10, 2011
February 11, 2012*
April 14, 2012
June 9, 2012
Thank you for your time and commitment to your students!
Doug Fjare2011 BBOB Stadium Concessions fjare@msn.com333-5528
Fundraising 2011-12
Welcome back and ‘hope you all had a safe and happy summer. Fundraising is an important part of participating in band and orchestra for parents and students. This makes possible our trips, contests and activities, not only for this year, but for the coming years as well. Remember, Ireland is only a year away. We're hoping to try some new products this year along with our “tried and true.” Therefore we're looking for ideas as well as parents to sponsor events.
Following are the planned or proposed fundraisers:
Activity: Dates: Sponsor:
Blue and Gold Sausage 8/22 to 9/9/2011; tentatively January Dena Divelbiss
Fannie May Candy 9/5 (if temps allow) Cyndie Menze
Emily Potts Photography Now through 9/15/2011 Cyndie Menze
Planned:
Poinsettias Early November Needed
Tastefully Simple February Needed
Proposed:
Celebrating Home September (TBD) Needed
Cookie Lee Jewelry January (TBD) Needed
Tamales December Needed
We have many other ideas; we just need you!
Please feel free to contact me with ideas, suggestions and willingness to sponsor.
Cyndie Menze
Ways and Means
918-876-3672 - Home
918-214-3835 – Cell
kcmenze@themenzes.com
Blue and Gold Fundraiser Starts August 22
This month, we are starting our very popular Blue and Gold sausage, bacon and chicken fritters fundraiser. Order forms will be available in boxes in all the band and orchestra rooms starting on Monday, August 22. Sale dates are from August 22 through Friday, September 9. All order forms must be in the collection boxes no later than Friday, September 9. Order forms ONLY, please (money is collected at delivery)! Make sure your student's name is on top of the order form and please note two or three phone numbers where you can be reached.
The tentative delivery date for the Blue & Gold product is Wednesday, September 21, at the High School Fine Arts Center, south entrance to the front lobby. When confirmed, the delivery date will be posted in the band and orchestra rooms. Remember, these are frozen products and must be picked up on time.
Money is collected for your orders at time of delivery to the customer. Have your customers make checks payable to "BBOB". Dates for money to be turned in are:
Sunday, September 25, 1:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m.
Sunday, October 2, 1:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m.
The place to turn in money for Blue & Gold is the home of Doug and Dena Divelbiss, 309 Park Hill Dr. No money should be given to directors or dropped off at the front desk at school. If you have any questions about this fundraiser, call Doug or Dena at 333-9387.
Band Dates to Remember
Progress on band trailer rolling along!
The new band trailer was purchased in late May and we've been busy working on it all summer long. Students, parents, and directors helped scrape old vinyl off the trailer. The inside has been painted and kickboards installed on the lower level to protect the interior walls. Some interior work has been completed by a company in Edmond. They installed an upper level floor to allow for storage of pit equipment and other items on the lower level of the trailer. Uniform racks, steps, and ramps have also been installed.
There is still a lot of work to be done before we are able to use the trailer for the fall marching season. We had a large crew helping clear out Dr. Fesler's barn to prepare it as our painting location. We'll need help prepping the trailer for painting in the near future. Instrument and percussion shelves and guard drawers will also be built soon. Please watch for e-mails requesting help in the near future. Please come join us as we help create a band trailer that the students, directors, parents, and community will be proud of!
If you'd like to volunteer to help with any projects, please contact Saundra Davidson at 918-333-2078 or Diana Brewer at 918-766-0780.
Peggy Schmidt is the BAND Student/Parent Communicator for the coming year. Remember to send your e-mail address or any changes of address, phone numbers, e-mail, etc. to Peggy Schmidt at j-schmidt@sbcglobal.net or text or call 918-440-3877.
Ray Dolsky is the ORCHESTRA Student/Parent Communicator for the coming year. Remember to send your e-mail address or any changes of address, phone numbers, e-mail, etc. to Ray Dolsky at rjdolsky@sbcglobal.net
The Newsletter is a monthly publication (except December, June and July) of the Bartlesville Band and Orchestra Boosters Club, 5900 SE Baylor Dr., Bartlesville, OK 74006
**Seniors and Parents, Emily Potts Photography is willing to donate half of your sitting fees to the Bartlesville Band and Orchestra Boosters if you have your consultation by September 15th and mention the promotion advertised above.
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2011-2012 BBOB OFFICERS
President – Daniel Lea 214-2246
p-dlea@sbcglobal.net
Vice President – Jeanette Miller 333-5832
jmiller@tctc.org
V P Ways and Means – Cyndie Menze 214-3835
atypist@themenzes.com
V P Standing Committees – ???
Secretary – Saundra Davidson 333-2078
Saundra.D.Davidson@conocophillips.com
Treasurer – Dena Divelbiss 333-9387
drdivel1@aol.com
Assistant Treasurer – Diana Brewer 766-0780
Diana.K.Brewer@conocophillips.com
Committees
Concessions – Doug Fjare 333-5528
fjare@msn.com
Newsletter – Debbie French 214-4383
frenchdk@bps-ok.org
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ STAFF ~~~~~~~~~~~~
Alex Claussen HS Band 918 - 694-4533
Wendy Benford MH Band 918 - 864-6232
Dr. Rick Dugger Band 331-0368
Mike Dodson Central 918 - 812-3873
Mark Villines Madison 914-9171
Rhonda Carr Orchestra 333-4951
Greg Carr Orchestra 333-4951
Steve Craft Percussion 918 - 230-4840
stevecraf@aol.com
Dani James Color Guard 918 - 284-7057
danie.mariej@gmail.com
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