Medications from Nationals

The nurse still has some medications from Nationals. I will be near the SCRIP table tomorrow if you can pick them up at that time. If you are unable to make it, please call me so that we can make other arrangements.

Thank you,
Vickie R.

Any Senior parents who do not yet have a "job" for the Senior Party in June, please consider helping the food committee.

Cindi F. is the chair and asked me to help find some more help....and I know you are always the best and most willing workers at the Park!

Please contact me if you are interested. Tom and I did this several years ago for our son Matt's all night party and it was easy and very fun to see all the graduates as they appreciated and chowed the goodies!

Thank you!

Jeanne S.

Attention all parents of seniors. There will be a meeting for the senior party tomorrow, Tues. Nov. 28 in the Salem cafeteria at 7 pm.
The senior party is a great way for our kids to enjoy the night of graduation. It's fun for the parents as well. Please come tomorrow
and volunteer your time. Now that marching season is finished, what else is there to do!!

This easy fundraiser will continue on a cash basis through the coffee shop.

Fill out the order form from the web showing your marcher’s name, call in orders directly to the coffee shop owner Frankie Rojewski at (734) 552-7713 then give form to the coffee shop when you pay for your order. The Serendipity café is on Canton Center Road in the strip mall just north of the Central City Diner.

This is an easy way to get $7.12 in your marcher’s account for each $20 box you order!

If you ordered coffee and have not picked it up, please contact Frankie at (734) 552-7713 to arrange delivery.

2007 Winter Guard Auditions:

Monday November 27th and Tuesday November 28th
From 5:00-8:30 in the Plymouth Cafeteria


Winter Guard Parent Meeting:

Thursday December 7th @ 6:30 in the Large Band Room.
Topics discussed will include:
-Fundraising
-Membership Fees
-Rehearsal Schedule
-Contest Schedule
-Parent Involvement
-Show Details


Any questions contact Jenifo.

Anyone willing to set up for the Marching band banquet on Tuesday, Nov 21 please meet in the PHS cafeteria @ 2 pm

We need both parents and students........

Tuesday is a collaboration day so students will need to go to a designated location to wait until 2:10 and then make their way to the band room for instruction (or leave campus and return at 2:10.) We need help carrying boxes from cars, trophies from the case, shakos from the uniform room, and guard flags etc from the guard room and storage. We will also need help to return all those items at the end of the evening.

PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE join us to help if you are available! It is always an awesome evening of great celebration and tradition!

Contact me if you have any questions.

We are also in need of someone who will Chair this event next year. After 3 marchers, this is my final Senior year! I have compiled a notebook and have simplified all the work involved. It is easily delegated to a number of other volunteers so no one is doing all the work and each one's load is very manageable......
PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE consider this volunteer opportunity so Mark S. doesn't have to read my notebook over the summer and add more to his already very full plate:)...which is OK when he is at the banquet, but not so much otherwise!

Thank you so much!

Jeanne S.

BUSCH’S AND BAND TEAM UP FOR FUNDRAISER
In an effort to expose the exceptional Plymouth-Canton Educational Park Music Program to the public, Busch’s is proud to announce a cool new event.

From open to close on Tuesday December 12th, 2006 will be PCMB Day at Busch’s on 5 Mile and Sheldon Road. In honor of another Top Ten finish at Bands of America, Busch’s will donate 5% of all purchases coming from families, alumni, and friends of the PCMB that day back to the program.

Beyond the donation being given, videos of the band will be playing, PCMB themed displays and other surprises along the way.

Marc Whitlock and Busch’s are also arranging to have some students of the program playing live in the store during that day!

Come celebrate one of our communities finest groups and do your holiday shopping at the same time. Your support that day will go directly back to the PCMB. The donation letter will be posted to the Member’s Page of the PCMB website shortly, or you can bring a copy of this fanout with you to the service desk before shopping to receive your PCMB coupon.




SPEAKING OF FOOD…
There are some food items left over from Nationals that are for sale to anyone who is interested:

Fresh Chicken Noodle Soup (3 cases containing two 8-pound packages each) @ $30.90 per case.

Fresh Vegetable Soup (2 cases containing two 8-pound packages each) @ $30.90 per case.

Sliced Ham (1 case containing six 2-pound packages that are resealable) @ $41.45 for the case

All items are the finest quality from Gordon Food Service and have been lovingly cared for in Mark S’s refrigerator.

Please contact Mark to take advantage of this offer.

The Cici's Pizza fundraiser is tomorrow night (Friday the 17th). Make sure to let them know you're there to support the band and we get 10% of the proceeds.


Symphony Band and Concert Band 2nd trip payment of $150 is due by Monday the 20th. It is important that they are on time!!!

Thanks, Mrs. B.

COFFEE FUNDRAISER

Coffee order pick up is at scrip tonight. We will be there from 5:30- 7 p.m.

In case you would like to order more of these great gift boxes of gourmet coffee for holiday gifts or entertaining, this fundraiser will continue but orders will need to be dropped off at the Serendipity Café on Canton Center just south of Warren or can be called in to the owner Frankie Rojewski at (734) 552-7713 and paid upon pickup at the cafe.

If you have any questions, you can call Lynn B.

Thanks to everyone for a successful fundraiser! We earned $123.50 for the band plus everyone earned $7.12 for each box they ordered!

Lynn

FIFE AND DRUM CORPS FUNDRAISER
The Plymouth Fife and Drum Corps is running a general fund fundraiser at Max and Erma's in Plymouth (5 mile and Beck) on Nov. 27th. Coupons will be available on the scrip table this week. As in Marching Band fundraisers, these coupons must be presented to the server in order for the Corps to get credit.

Like the Marching Band, the Corps represents the Plymouth community with excellence in marching and music. Every year we have several members who juggle schedules between PCMB and PFDC rehearsals and performances. This past season there were 8 Corps members who were also in the Marching Band. Now that Nationals are past, the Corps members get a couple months to rest and study. Starting in January they will be rehearsing for next years season that starts with a weekend band camp in late March.

As you know, Max and Erma's has great food and is a great place for fund raising, they will donate 20% of all proceeds from participating patrons at lunch and dinner on that day.

Thanks,

Al J.
President, Plymouth Fife and Drum Corps


WASHER PARENTS
Thanks to all of you for all your work with the uniform cleaning. Thanks for getting them back on a timely basis and keeping them organized for the kids. Thanks for the extra goodies you gave them too. Now that we are back from Indy, please return the cleaned uniforms by Monday, November 20th and please check the collars of the gray jackets for blue residue. We will have one more cleaning of uniforms after the marching band performs at "Variety Is" in February. Thanks again all of you!



PHOTOS
Thanks students for staying and having your photos taken on November 14th. We saw many of you, but not all! The last opportunity for getting photos taken and being able to talk personally with the photographer will be at the band banquet on November 21st. As I have stated, having a professional photo done is optional, but if you want your student to be included in the Group Shot of the complete 2006 Marching Band, then they need to have a head shot done! It has been awhile since we as booster group have had professional photographs done, it has been challenging getting all the photos done, thanks for your patience with all the date changes and other problems we have had. This is a service I would like to continue, and we will have a much better system the next go round. If you have any questions feel free to call Kelly S.


GARBAGE BAGS
Good News! The company has finally gotten black garbage bags back in the warehouse. I again have them available at the school for purchase. I will have some of them up at scrip night on Thursday, November 16th. I have some at my home too, if you want to come and pick some up there. Eventually, I will have the entire amount back up at the school. I, however, need to be contacted before you take bags from my stock. Thanks, Kelly S.


LOST AND FOUND
I will have all the merchandise out at the band banquet. After that, I will be taking it to a donation location. This will be the last time to retrieve your items!! Kelly S.

A very warm and sincere “thank you” to all of the Boosters who worked last week and all throughout the weekend to make the trip to Indy a success.

From the Food Crew to the Equipment Crew, from Uniform Magicians to chaperones and nurses… and to everyone else who freely gave of their time, we thank you and hope you’ve finally had a chance to catch up on your sleep!

Last, but certainly not least, our deepest thanks to all of the Staff. Not only for your countless hours spent instructing our kids, but also for the wonderful experience you gave them in Indy. We are truly grateful.

The 2007 Plymouth-Canton Winter Percussion season is here!

Parent meeting is Wednesday, Nov. 29th @ 6pm

Topics:
-Membership fees
-Schedule
-Expectations
-Show Details
-Parent Involvement
-Fundraising Opportunities

Auditions are Monday, Nov. 27th 3:00 pm ? 6:00pm

Auditions will focus on basic exercises both musically and visually. Members auditioning for the front ensemble, snare, tenors, or bass drum should be prepared to play our technique exercises from the fall. Members auditioning for Cymbals should be prepared to clap different rhythms while marking time and marching. We will be doing a visual audition for the battery (snares, tenors, bass, cymbals) that will include marching, movement, and choreography. Specific instruments like drum set and synthesizer will be handled on an individual basis.

Please don?t be intimidated by the audition process! Our goal is to have everyone involved that is willing to work hard, have a great attitude and be a part of the team.

December and Early January Rehearsals
Mondays, Dec. 4th/11th/18th
3:00pm ? 7:00pm

Wednesdays, Dec. 6th/13th/20th
3:00pm ? 7:00pm

Saturday, Dec. 9th
9:00am ? 9:00pm

Wednesday, Jan. 3rd
TBD

Friday, Jan. 5th
TBD

Saturday, Jan. 6th
TBD (This rehearsal will include our drum-a-thon fundraiser)

*All rehearsals can be found online at http://pcepbands.net/


Contact Info:

Andy Ebert
andy@andrewebertdesign.com

Please feel free to contact me with any comments/questions/concerns. Thanks!!!

The deadline for uploading photos to the website is Friday, November 17th. Your pics are needed for:

- Loraine’s Storybook
- Randy’s Bandquet show
- The 2006 photo DVD ( a copy of the Bandquet photo show )

So don’t delay, share your shots before it’s too late.

( The PhotoShare will remain online until the beginning of next band season when it will all come down and we start over for 2007. So you can add more photos anytime but they won’t get into the above keepsakes if you miss the deadline. )

Welcome home and heartfelt congratulations to our Band!! We are very proud of you!!



Mark your calendars and plan to attend the
ANNUAL MARCHING BAND BANQUET
on Tuesday, November 21, 2006 at 6:30 p.m. in the
PLYMOUTH HIGH SCHOOL CAFETERIA.

The “Band-quet” is for band members and their parents only (sorry no sibs) along with other invited guests. This evening’s purpose is to celebrate this great band season with awards, comments, laughs, and a lot of fun.

Place settings are provided for SENIOR band members and their parents, staff, equipment crew, and a few other guests.

Everyone else please bring your own plates, cups, napkins, and silverware.

Also, EVERYONE please bring a 2-liter bottle of pop, juice, or milk for sharing.

Each family (including Seniors) is asked to bring a dish to pass to serve AT LEAST 20 people according to the following list:
(please bring your dish cut and ready to serve with serving utensil)

MAIN DISH: All Saxes, Baritone, Clarinet, Mello
DESSERT: All percussion, Drum Majors
SALAD: Flute, Trombone, Tuba
SIDE DISH: Color Guard
ROLLS & BUTTER: Trumpet

Most students like to “dress up”…and most parents dress “casual nice”




Attention SENIOR PARENTS !

I would like to create a video segment featuring our seniors from their EARLY
YEARS as musicians and dancers. My goal is to collect video segments, 10-15
seconds in duration, of as many of our seniors as possible. I will then compile
them into a 'before they were famous' video segment to be shown during the band
banquet next Tuesday.

WHAT YOU NEED TO DO:

Please look through your video archives for a clip of your precious darling. I
can accept and process VHS tape, 8 mm camcorder tape, video movie files or DVD
videos.

If you are 'digitally empowered', I would prefer a disc with ONLY the clip you
want me to include; otherwise, please leave me some information regarding where
on the video source I can find the desired clip.

I will also need a title of sorts for your video clip; this might be
particularly important for clips from the really early years, when we might not
even recognize the performers.

Finally, if you don't have any great old video, that's OK too; some classic
still shots will be fine.

DEADLINE:

I will need some time to assemble this, so I need your video materials by this
Thursday, November 16. I will be at Scrip this Thursday collecting video
materials.

Please refer to previous Fan-Outs on this topic for more information. Thanks
for your help with this.

Cheers,
Randy C.


STORYBOOK UPDATE
Lorraine Paffenroth will be at the Scrip tables this Thursday evening to accept your discs of Nationals and general season photos for inclusion in our Passion Within StoryBook. If you are uploading your photos to the band website, please do so by Friday, November 17th.

Lorraine will also be accepting orders for books as well. Thursday will be the last opportunity to order to guarantee Christmas delivery. The book will be available for up to 12 months online for future orders after January 1, 2007. Please contact Lorraine directly at lpaffenroth@yahoo.com, or by phone at (734) 455-8213 with questions.

Visa, MC, Discover and AMEX are accepted. You are welcome to order via email with a credit card.


LAMINATOR NEEDED
We are looking for someone who can provide the laminating of the 35 Senior placemats for the Banquet. Everyone will enjoy the wonderful "re-cap" of the season on the colored placemats at banquet, but we like to laminate the Senior placemats for keepsake. PHS will do the copying for us but is charging $1 per lamination this year and so we are hoping that someone can instead donate the laminating. Please contact me if you can do this.

Thank you! Jeanne S.

FINALS TICKETS FOR SALE
Three finals tickets for sale. Great seats in section 112 row 29 seat 1-3. Will split up if you need less that three. Contact: Sally B.


PHOTO UPDATE FROM KELLY
HI Parents, I know it has been awhile since I have discussed photos. There are lists of students who we need to get finished up posted in the Band Room. I am hoping to finish up with the kids listed, on Tuesday, November 14 after the mtgs. with percussion and winds finish up. I really need you and especially the kids to commit to staying to have their photo taken. The composite is mandatory, personal photos are totally up to you. I will have uniform pieces available for students to have the photo taken in, because washer parents will most likely have your students uniform with them being washed after nationals. I have a small window to get these photos done. I am waiting to hear from the photographer about the November 14 date, but he is as anxious as I to get these done, so I am pretty sure it will be a go. I also have to check with the directors about the exact times I can have kids to do photos. PLEASE PLAN ON GETTING YOUR STUDENTS PHOTO DONE ON THAT DATE! The photographer is most likely coming to the banquet on the 21st of November. So your photos can be reviewed and ordered with him at that time. Kelly S.

Dearest Band Family,

Kellie and I are proud and thrilled to announce the birth of our baby girl, Macaylah Ann Whitlock (Caylie for short). She is 9 lbs., 8 oz., and 21 inches. It is so wonderful for us to finally see her, hold her, and love her after an extremely difficult pregnancy for Kellie. We're
sure some of you wondered why Macaylah was not taken by C-section earlier than 37.5 weeks when Kellie's health became serious in October.

Prior to her birth we were told that Macaylah has a condition called Tetralogy of Fallot (teh-TRALL-o-gee of fall-O). Tetralogy of Fallot
is a complex heart defect that is present at birth. It involves four specific defects in the development of different parts of the heart. Surgery will be needed to repair these defects between 3-12 months of age. The doctors are on it and I have confidence in them.

Macaylah has also been diagnosed with Down's Syndrome. Down's Syndrome is a condition caused by the presence of an extra chromosome. Down's Syndrome is a genetic variation that causes delay in physical, intellectual and language development. People with Down's Syndrome all have a certain degree of learning disability (mental handicap). The degree of disability varies from person to person and it is impossible to tell at birth what that degree will be. Regardless of the severity we will be very active doing all we can to help her with this handicap.

We found this out last July and have taken the time since to prepare
for her arrival through numerous genetic testing, counseling, ultrasounds, doctors, and our own research. There are other medical
concerns but they are more minor in nature and will be treated through medicine and various therapies. Kellie and I have been blessed with the best quality of care and as a result our daughter has been and will be in good care whatever her needs will be as we love and parent her throughout her life.

Our little girl is coming into the world with a lot of problems but we are confident that we can help her through this and that she will be
loved and cared for by many.

As for Kellie, surgery was required and more surgeries will be
necessary to repair various complications from the pregnancy, which
has aggravated older surgical repairs. Various family members will be in our home in the month of November helping me to take care of her and the baby as they heal and rebuild their strength. I will be in and out of school during this first month.

It is difficult to have one's private life in the public eye. Our
parents, families, and close friends have been our support as we
waited for Macaylah's arrival. We are blessed to be bringing our
daughter into the world and the band family. We look forward to
introducing her to all of you and ask that you welcome her into this
life with support and care. We are thrilled to be blessed by her
presence in our lives. She is indeed a gift from God.

Thank you all for your prayers, cards, gifts, meals, and more
importantly, your love through this time. Every act of kindness has
been treasured. You have cared for me in more ways than I could count, and for this I will be forever grateful.

With Love, Gratitude, and Blessings,

Marc Whitlock

TRUCK UNLOADING IN INDY
Dear Parents: The Equipment Crew is once again requesting Parent help unloading Trucks at the RCA Dome prior to the Students performance times. The Friday unload time at the Dock is 11:25-11:45AM. This is 1 hour prior to the start of the performance. (You will have plenty of time to get into the Stadium for the performance). We have 3 trucks to unload in 20 minutes. We will know the times for the other performances early Saturday morning and will have to Post or notify. If you can help after the performance, the re-load time is 1:30-1:50 p.m. Thank You in Advance for your Help!!!!!!


DONATIONS FOR STAFF GIFTS
If you haven't already done so... Please consider making a donation for STAFF GIFTS so we can show our appreciation to them at the Marching Band Banquet in November.

Scrip will be purchased for approx. 22 people… so thank you for your generosity!

You can write a check and send it in the mail to me, give me a check (written to PCMB) or cash when you see me around or when I send the envelope around again at tomorrow's Booster meeting.

Thank you!
Jeanne S.


BOA Finals Tickets
We have approximately 13 tickets to sell....section 115, between the 30 and 40 yard lines......rows 29-32 $36 each. These are great high row seats in the lower bowl. Please email me and see me at the Booster meeting....I have the seating chart for these seats. Checks can be written to PCMB.

Thank you, Jeanne S.


Coffee Fundraiser -- LAST CHANCE
All orders are due with check or cash at the Booster meeting on Tuesday night.
For questions, please call Lynn B.


TO SENIOR PARENTS - REQUEST FOR PHOTOS AND VIDEO CLIPS !
For the band banquet video, I'd like to create a VIDEO MONTAGE from VIDEO CLIPS of our seniors performing back in their formative years. What do I mean, formative years? My personal example is 15 seconds of Lyla E. and Carrie C. in a trombone duet playing "Buffalo Gals Won't You Come Out Tonight" at a 6th grade music recital at West Middle School - with matching bandanas. It's just too cute !

So, for senior parents, PLEASE DIG OUT THOSE OLD GRADE SCHOOL AND MIDDLE SCHOOL DANCE AND BAND VIDEOS and get them to me ASAP. Let me know where to find the critical material on the tape or disc and I'll create the clip and assemble the clips into the full video montage.

And don't forget to post on the web site your ever-so-cute or otherwise 'special' still photos of your darling senior.


"DRIVE TIME - 2006"
Tuesday's Booster Meeting will be the last chance to pick up a music CD before the drive to Indy. Nearly 80 minutes of marching band, day band highlights and small ensemble performances by our kids over the past two years - great stuff !


"JUST ANOTHER DAY AT THE OFFICE"
DVD video from the run-through last Saturday night is available. This DVD includes a special pre-performance chapter of "Individual Zooms" where I zoomed in on and followed individual marchers during the rehearsal. I hope I included your marcher.

Cheers for Band,
Randy

WHAT NOT TO BRING TO NATIONALS
Please be advised that the cell phone rule for Nationals is the same as for Band Camp? NO STUDENTS ARE TO HAVE CELL PHONES WITH THEM AT ANY TIME DURING THE TRIP. Any phones that are found will be confiscated. The Chaperones will all have cell phones if anyone?s parents need to be contacted.


PARENTAL VISITS DURING NATIONALS
Parents should not plan on visiting the school where our students are staying unless they are a chaperone or on the food, medical or equipment crews. The students are going to be on a very tight schedule and concentrating on the show and will not have the ability to visit with parents. The only time parents may come to the school is at the end of Saturday?s events, after Finals. When the Band returns from the RCA Dome, parents are invited to the school to celebrate with the students.


STUDENTS LEAVING NATIONALS
If any students are going home with their parents either Saturday night or Sunday morning, the student must submit a signed permission note from their parent to be released. All notes should be turned in to Ginger B. at the Tuesday Booster meeting.


LAST BOOSTER MEETING OF 2006
This Tuesday, November 7th at 7:00 p.m. in the Large Band Room.


BED ROLL DEADLINE
All bedrolls must be dropped off at the school by the start of Tuesday?s Booster Meeting.


SCRIP / SPOT BUY UPDATE
We will have scrip and spot buy available on Tuesday at the meeting. We will not be at the school on Thursday due to BOA at Indy.

REMEMBER WE WILL NOT BE DOING SCRIP/SPOT BUY THE WEEK OF THANKSGIVING.


NATIONALS TICKET AVAILABLE
1 National ticket available, my husband is on the equipment crew and can not use. It is a premier seat, section 113, row 26, seat 101. It's an awesome seat. Please call Maria H.

WHAT TO BRING TO NATIONALS

? Bring ALL materials you would need for any rehearsal at home. You will need drill cards, drill books, WATER BOTTLE, pencils, breathing tube and ALL other equipment.
? Bedding. Because we will sleep in gyms, you will need a sleeping bag and/or blankets and pillow. Some people find an inflatable air mattress to be comfortable. If you decide to use an air mattress, please limit it to twin size because of limitations with floor and packing space. Please store in garbage bag with your name on it like we do at Band Camp.

** ALL SLEEPING BAGS/BED ROLLS MUST BE AT SCHOOL BY 7:00PM TUESDAY NIGHT!!! **

? Shower items. Towel and washcloth, toiletries (soap, shampoo, toothpaste and toothbrush, etc.). You may want to bring flip flops as well.
? Hair dryer. Please double up with a friend or two. There are NEVER enough outlets anyway.
? All uniform parts and accessories including:
- marching shoes
- 2 pairs black socks
- member shirt(s)
- other plain white/gray t-shirt as back up or second shirt.

EVERYTHING SHOULD BE CLEARLY LABELED WITH YOUR NAME!

? New members should talk with upper-classmen. They have been through these trips many times and can let you in on some of the secrets for a successful trip.
? Remember to PACK LIGHT! You must be able to carry you own luggage.
? Bring Dinner, Drinks and Snacks for the bus ride to Indianapolis. Glass containers are NOT allowed.
? You will need to bring money for the Mall on Friday night. This is for food or anything else you wish to purchase. This is a long-standing band tradition that we will continue.
? Do not bring entertainment items such as large video games/TV?s, etc. (iPods and Gameboys are OK)


NOTES:
? We are staying at New Augusta Public Academy?North, 6450 Rodebaugh Road, Indianapolis, IN 48263
(317)387-4328 - THIS NUMBER IS FOR URGENT EMERGENCIES ONLY!
? Emergency Contact Numbers: Mark Stamper - Cell (734)260-0302; Scott Ragland - Cell (734)634-3088
? It is essential that you are alert and conscience this weekend. Things happen very quickly and major changes can occur. Also, one person?s negligence can cause major problems. THINK AHEAD! So.........
? Protect and care for all of your belongings
? Be respectful (to the extreme) of ALL the adults traveling with you as well as the people you meet.
? On the bus: Use garbage bags, finish all pop, etc. (to avoid spills; in bottles only), listen and obey chaperones and bus leaders, SIT in the seats, (NO kneeling facing backwards or sitting on the back of the seats, etc.) Attendance must be taken with everyone seated and quiet!
? Remember: Even if you are the youngest and newest band member, everything you say and do is ?under a microscope? and will reflect nationally on all of us! Our heritage is one of excellence in every area ? Morality, Dignity, Sportsmanship, and Performance. Only your very best is good enough.
? Finally, Please double check EVERYTHING on this list BEFORE leaving home!!!!


Medical/Emergency Information For Nationals

Another reminder that if there are any changes in your child?s medical information or medication?or if you have any changes in your insurance or emergency contact information?please get that to me ASAP before we leave for Indianapolis. To prepare for our trip to Nationals, I will be using the same information that was provided on the Medical Release forms that were filled out in June. It is imperative that you contact me if there have been any changes. Just like school and Band Camp, students ARE NOT ALLOWED TO HAVE ANY MEDICATIONS IN THEIR POSSESSION?prescription or over the counter?while at Nationals. The exceptions to this rule are:

Inhalers for asthma
EPI-PENS
Insulin pumps
Acne creams

Remind your child to keep the INHALERS AND EPI-PENS WITH THEM AT ALL TIMES!! The nurses will have Tylenol, Motrin, cold medicine, Benadryl, etc. with us?you do not need to send this unless they take it daily or you prefer them to have a specific brand.

I will be collecting medications for the trip before and after the November 7th Booster Meeting. Please make every effort to bring it that night. If that is not possible, please bring it to school starting at 2:30PM on Wednesday, November 8th prior to departure. Make sure that the medications are in their original container and that the dosage is clearly marked. Please put the containers in a Ziploc bag with your child?s name on it. If you should have any questions, please call or email me ASAP.

Thank you,
Vickie R.

As of the evening of November 4th, we have about 80 accounts that owe money to PCMB. Some accounts include balances that are not only tied to this year's fees, but to prior years as well. Collectively, the total outstanding from these 80 accounts is $40,300. Just two weeks ago, we had 118 accounts in arrears. I would like to thank those of you who have submitted payments to your account. For the rest of you, we have provided ample notices regarding payment schedules and statements have been distributed on a fairly regular basis since just prior to band camp in August.

Inasmuch as we haven't had the means to personally reach out to ALL of the outstanding accounts and discuss their outstanding balances owing, I have, over the last two weeks, isolated the top 30, or so, member accounts that have larger balances owing. I have corresponded with these accounts via email, phone calls, or both. Several of these members have responded and we have worked out agreements regarding the paydown of account balances. However, there have been many who have yet to respond in any way. This is very troubling. Further, if these members continue to be nonresponsive, it will put us in a position where your child's involvement in this week's BOA nationals MAY be impacted. This is a step that we absolutely DO NOT wish to take. Nobody wants to jeopardize any child's involvement in this great week after all the hard work they've put in.

To help avert any unnecessary actions this week, I have conferred with the other Executive Board members today and we have agreed to reach out personally over the next 24 hours to the members with large outstanding balances in the hopes that an accord can be reached with regard to a payment agreement. This is approximately 24 of the 80 members with outstanding balances. Any agreements reached will be put in writing.

FURTHER, ANY OF THESE ACCOUNTS, THAT ARE NOT PAID IN FULL BY WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 8TH, OR WHO HAVE NOT COMMUNICATED WITH US AND REACHED AGREEMENT ON A PAYMENT PLAN WILL BE TURNED OVER TO A COLLECTION AGENCY.

When this happens, additional charges will be immediately assessed to the account to cover the costs of collections. Failing this effort, the final step will be to launch a small claims action.

Folks, this is truly a painful article to write. I am sensitive to the personal situations that many of you have acknowledged. We want to be accommodating, but within reason. The main thing is that YOU COMMUNICATE with us. We want to be able to work with everyone, yet be fair.

So, how do you keep your account from going to collections?:
a) Pay down your balance by November 8th. I will have a table set up on Tuesday at the booster meeting to receive payments. I will also have a table set up on Wednesday afternoon prior to departure for Indianapolis.
b) Respond to me prior to November 8th with a payment plan regarding your outstanding balance. It will be reviewed and, if approved, put in writing.

To conclude, we are personally reaching out to only the large account balance owners. With regard to the others, I am hoping you take action from this notice to review your statement and pay down your balance or call me with your intentions regarding a plan.

Thank you very much!
Scott R.

SCHEDULE FOR TOMORROW'S REHEARSAL


Eat a GOOD breakfast!!!
DRESS VERY WARM!!!


9:00am Visual Rehearsal
12:00pm LUNCH BREAK
1:15pm Sectional Rehearsals
4:15pm DINNER BREAK
5:30pm Ensemble Rehearsal
8:30pm Run Thru
8:45pm Dismissal


NOTE: Please dress warmly for the times we are outside. Please bring extra pairs of socks for in between rehearsals.

The tarp painting session for tonight is CANCELLED. The tarp will not be painted after all.

Sorry for any confusion and thanks for your willingness to help!

EMERGENCY TARP PAINTING HELP NEEDED!!!
We need a few extra hands to paint the tarp TONIGHT at Plymouth.

Time: 7:00 p.m.
Where: Plymouth Cafeteria
Bring poles and rollers if you have them.

We will also need help Saturday to clean up and put the lunch tables back.
Time: 11:00am
Where: Plymouth Cafeteria

THANKS!!



Member Account Balance Update
In my quest to keep the Booster organization informed on where we're at with collections, I have an update for you. We currently have 87 member accounts that have a balance owing to the organization. Collectively the total outstanding balance is $43,000. Statements were sent earlier this week. Some of you have contacted me with questions and I appreciate that. Keep your questions coming! If you've recently sent in a payment that wasn't reflected on your statement, please send me an email to Scott R. and let me know when you sent your payment and the amount. I will check into it. Payments are usually posted quickly once received. If your statement shows a balance owing, please send in your payment. If convenient for you, I will be at the yellow PCMB truck Saturday morning before practice if you'd like to drop off your payment in person. I'll also be happy to take any statement questions at that time, too. Thanks very much!

Scott



FLAGS
A special thank you to all the moms who came out on Wednesday night to help with flags. I appreciate all your team work. I'll put the finishing touches on them this weekend and they'll be ready for Nationals.
Vicki L.



COFFEE FUNDRAISER DEADLINE EXTENDED
Due to popular demand, the coffee fundraiser deadline for forms and checks has been extended to the booster meeting Tuesday night.

The amount added to your marcher’s account will be a minimum of $6.75 per set ordered (that is AFTER the 75/25 split!!!).

Monogram Factory Tonight
Cathy Shasko will not be able to get to Scrip tonight. If anyone wants to order logo items, they should email her at cshasko@yahoo.com. Orders that have already been placed and new orders received through Friday will be delivered at the Tuesday booster meeting. Because of the tight turnaround, if anyone places an order at the booster meeting, it will not be ready for Nationals.

CiCi?s Pizza Fundraiser
Support the Concert Program by eating at CiCi?s Pizza all day November 3rd and 17th. 10% of all proceeds will be donated to the concert program. Thank you in advance!


Revised Preliminary Performance Time
Our Preliminary performance time on Friday, November 10th has been moved to 12:45 p.m.


Candle Fundraiser Update
Candles are in! I will be at scrip on Thursday at 5:30.
If you are waiting on candles, please speak to your child and see if they will stop by scrip to pick them up.
Thank you!
Leslie


THE NEGLECTED MUSE
There is a timely article in the Fall 2006 issue of The American Educator entitled "The neglected muse: Why music is an essential liberal art". The article was written by Peter Kalkavage, a music educator from St. John's College in Annapolis, MD. It's an interesting article - perhaps perfect reading for the drive to Indianapolis next week. Thanks to Tony V, you can download a pdf version from the Marching Band web site.


MARCHING BAND DVDs and 'DRIVE TIME 2006' AUDIO CD
You can still order and/or pick up DVDs of PCMB 2006 performances. NO, there is no DVD from states, but there are DVDs from all other shows. You can still pick up copies of the audio CD 'Drive Time 2006'; this is a compilation of highlights from Marching Band, 'Day Band', Orchestra and small ensemble pieces from the past two years. Of course, it features two audio performances of "The Passion Within" (Community Show and Woodhaven). Over 70 minutes of great PCMB/PCEP music! Listen to this CD four times through, tap your heels together three times and say 'there's no place like Nationals', and you will be in Indianapolis before you know it. I'll be at Scrip this Thursday and at the Booster meeting next Tuesday.

Go Band !
Randy

PCMB Marcher Rain Coats
A soggy (but warm) thanks to those of you who volunteered to take home damp clumps of PCMB rain coats on Saturday night. The coats hadn't been used since 2003, so many (most?) aren't too aware of them. They really help keep the kids - and uniforms - relatively dry while loading and traveling. If you have a set hanging in your basement/garage/laundry room. . . please make sure they are bone dry; then fold them up with the size tag visible. The plastic bins that store them are currently in the "little band room." You can bring them back when convenient this week. Please note that the bins have sizes on the outside.

Thanks so much - and a particular thanks to the crew who took the time to help retrieve and return the coats.

The Uniform Magicians



REMINDER?

All gourmet coffee fundraiser forms and checks or cash MUST be turned in at scrip this Thursday night November 2.

The coffee will be delivered to you at scrip on Thursday, November 16.

They sell fast at work as a gift for the holidays!

This is a great quick fundraiser. You will receive $6.75 for your band account for each $20 box of gourmet coffee that you sell.

?THANK YOU? ISN?T ENOUGH
Telling each of you that worked at Ford Field Saturday "Thank You" simply isn't enough.... but it's really all we have. We can't thank you all enough for your hard work. This year was a huge challenge for all of us. Not only was that challenge met, but all expectations were exceeded. It is a real honor to be associated with the hardest working group of people around. The show went exactly as planned, to the minute. It couldn't have been done without each and every one of you. We are truly grateful to all of you.

Thank you very much.
Joe and Gale


MORE ACCOLADES
Chris H. received this email. We wanted to share it with all of you.

Hi Chris,

Thanks for taking the time to look me up and say hello at Ford Field. It was a pleasure to meet you and some of your fellow parent/workers that were working the show. From my perspective all appeared to move along flawlessly. You and your group of dedicated parents pulled off a fine show in some difficult and somewhat restrictive conditions. Please pass along my thanks to all involved and thanks again to you for keeping me in the loop.

Rick E.
South Lyon Band Parents Association
Equipment


HELP NEEDED WITH FLAGS
We need helpers on Wednesday at 6 pm to do some more work on our 16 flags. We'll plan on meeting in Room 401 if it's available. We need to sew sleeves on & hem all the flags. So, if you're a sewer, please bring your machine and black thread. I also need non-sewers to cut pattern pieces, pin, trim out flags, and frey check. If you have long fabric shears, please bring them. We have a deadline of next Tuesday, so any help would be appreciated. Thanks to all of you who have made time in their schedules to get these 16 flags done for Nationals.

Vicki L.


WATCH YOUR SPEED!
The Canton Police are enforcing the 15 MPH Speed Limit on the Plymouth HS entry road. Many people have already received tickets today. The fine is about $100 and comes with 2 Points.


NEWSLETTER DEADLINE APPROACHING
Please submit any articles for the November Newsletter by Friday, November 3rd. This will be the last Newsletter of 2006. Newsletters will be available at the Tuesday, November 7th Booster meeting.

A week ago, a fanout was distributed that revealed a fairly sizable number of member accounts who still had a balance owing to the PCMB organization for their commitment fees. While I am pleased to report that there have been several who've responded with payments to their account, there still exist approximately 100 accounts with outstanding balances that, in total, approach nearly $48,000. I have reached out to many of you personally over the past several days to open a dialogue regarding this urgent matter. To those who have responded, I thank you. To those who haven't, please do so as soon as possible. We have a number of obligations to honor before and immediately after nationals. It is very important that all outstanding accounts are addressed. Please contact me if you have any questions regarding your statements or your account balances.

Thank you,
Scott R.

COLOR GUARD FLAGS
A special thank you to all the moms who came out last week and helped cut, pin, and sew flags for us. I appreciate all your team work to get so much done in an evening.

If you still have flags at home, could you please return them to the school as soon as possible, regardless if you are done sewing them or not. We are running into a deadline of just one week to get them finished for Jennifer to take to Nationals.

The most critical part - once the flags are returned, there is still a lot of work to be done on them to have them ready to show. We need sleeves cut and sewn on, the backs trimmed out, and all of them hemmed and frey checked. We could use lots of non-sewing moms as well.

This week will be difficult from a scheduling standpoint, as Tuesday is Halloween and Thursday is a work night for the Guard moms to get ready for Nationals. Please try to keep some evenings free, and
I will send a fan out whenever we can squeeze some work time in to get all of this done. I really appreciate how everyone has come together to work on this last set of flags.

Over the next week, the Guard will be learning an entire set to do at the end of our program using the new flags. I'm sure it will be spectacular!

Vicki L.
Guard Mom



NATIONALS TICKETS AVAILABLE
There are two tickets for Finals available for sale. They are in the lower bowl, between the 30 and 15. If you are interested, please contact Dennis C.

CANTON CONCERT BAND
The Canton Concert Band is having a benefit concert at Thomas Workman Elementary this Saturday at 7:30 PM. The proceeds will go to First Step, which is a battered women and children shelter. There are a few PCMB band parents in this band. They are Deirdre H (clarinet), Rene P (trumpet), and Ken P (Mr. P) playing the tuba. Workman Elementary is located at 250 Denton Rd. Canton. (at Cherry Hill and Denton Rd.) For more information go to our web site: www.cantonband.com

Thank you
Ken P





COFFEE FUNDRAISER
The Coffee fundraiser order information is now posted on the website. The last day to order is next Thursday Nov 2 at scrip.

A few tips when ordering:

1) This is a super quick and easy fundraiser!!! $6.75 will be put into your band acct for every $20 box of coffee ordered. Take the forms to work and you will get lots of orders because $20 is a tremendous price for 10 pots of gourmet coffee.

2) The amount is higher than the $6 listed on the paper forms due to the decreased cost of the boxes.

3) The last day to order is the next scrip night ---Thursday Nov 2. Delivery will be Nov 16 at scrip.

4) Drop off your order forms and one check made out to PCMB for the entire order to the table at scrip on Thursday nights.

5) If you do not want to select the types of coffee, just complete the Coffee.doc form and list the number of sets you wish to order. We will select a variety of coffees for you.

6) If you want to select the types of coffee, fill out one excel spreadsheet called CoffeeOrderForm.xls FOR EACH SET YOU ORDER. Make sure to enter your name and contact info on the left side. For you to keep track of different orders -- just record the name of the person you took the order from in the "Deliver to" box. Staple or clip orders together with the check.

There have been a few questions about lunch for the kids tomorrow. Here is a little clarification:

Students should pack a lunch. They should plan on eating it early in the 10:30 a.m. - 12:00 noon Preparation Block BEFORE putting on their uniforms.

Students should not plan on eating anything more than a snack on the bus... some drivers do not allow any food to be eaten on the bus at all.

Please make sure your student has a substantial lunch. What they eat must last them through the entire competition.

I have posted the schedule one more time for your reference:



ITINERARY FOR SATURDAY, OCTOBER 28th
MCBA Flight I State Championships @ Ford Field, Detroit

8:00am Visual Warm Up at Varsity Field
8:30am Music Warm Up
9:00am Ensemble Rehearsal
10:30am Rehearsal Ends, Prep for show
12:00pm Depart for Ford Field
1:00pm Arrive at Ford Field
1:25pm Unload Equipment, including truck.
1:40pm Visual Warm Up
2:40pm Music Warm Up
3:10pm Gate
3:25pm PERFORMANCE!
3:40pm Flight 1 Awards Ceremony
4:00pm Head for the buses
4:30pm Depart Ford Field
5:45pm Arrive Plymouth High School
6:15pm Dismiss (or when all equipment is put away and band room is clean.

ITINERARY FOR SATURDAY, OCTOBER 28th
MCBA Flight I State Championships @ Ford Field, Detroit

8:00am Visual Warm Up at Varsity Field
8:30am Music Warm Up
9:00am Ensemble Rehearsal
10:30am Rehearsal Ends, Prep for show
12:00pm Depart for Ford Field
1:00pm Arrive at Ford Field
1:25pm Unload Equipment, including truck.
1:40pm Visual Warm Up
2:40pm Music Warm Up
3:10pm Gate
3:25pm PERFORMANCE!
3:40pm Flight 1 Awards Ceremony
4:00pm Head for the buses
4:30pm Depart Ford Field
5:45pm Arrive Plymouth High School
6:15pm Dismiss (or when all equipment is put away and band room is clean.

Help at States with Getting Props out of the Tunnel

To those parents that will help with props after the performance please see procedure for entering the tunnel. At the field end of the tunnel there will be members of the crew to meet you and help with flow out of the tunnel and direct you to the truck, whatever county it will be in. The kids and I thank you for your help in this matter.

- Tom


As soon as our performance is complete you need to go out Gate "A". If you purchased a ticket you need to get your hand stamped by a Ford Field worker at the door. You can re-enter the stadium with your ticket stub and a hand stamp. If you are working the contest you will be able to re-enter the stadium through the Participants Only entrance at Gate "A". At your left will be the corner of Beacon and Brush. Immediately around that corner is the street entrance to the tunnel. Andy Olexsey will located here. You need to pick up a Field Pass button at the top of the tunnel. There will be a box of them at the entrance to the tunnel. Put on the Field Button and walk down to the end of the tunnel, near the field entrance. You can now get all of the props and go back up the tunnel. The props may be in the auxiliary tunnel by the time you arrive. There will be! somebo dy down there to direct you. You must return your Field Pass buttons to the box at the top of the tunnel as you are leaving. You can now go directly to the truck - wherever that is. This should get all of our students out of the prop business after performance.



Final States Update Posted on Web Site

The final updates for all States workers is available at our web site. Please check the schedule to verify your working times. If possible, please print the materials and bring them with you. Limited copies will be available at the stadium. Remember, parking is $6.00 only until 11:00 a.m., then it will go up to $20.00.

Once again, we can't thank you all enough for volunteering for this event. This will redefine the word "exciting".

MEDICAL INFORMATION FOR NATIONALS

If there are any changes in your child’s medical information or medication, please get that to me prior to the departure for Indianapolis. To prepare for our trip to Nationals, I will be using the same information that was provided on the Medical Release forms that were filled out in June. It is imperative that you contact me if there have been any changes. A reminder that just like Band Camp, the children ARE NOT TO HAVE ANY MEDICATION IN THEIR POSSESSION—prescription or over the counter—while at Nationals, with the exception of: inhalers for asthma, EPI-PENS, insulin pumps, and acne creams. Remind your child to keep the inhalers and EPI-PENS with them at all times! The nurses will have Tylenol, Motrin, cold medicine, Benadryl, etc. with us—you do not need to send this unless they take it daily or you prefer them to take a specific brand.

We probably don’t need 14 pairs of socks for this trip, but make sure the kids bring plenty! It is November, they will be practicing outside, and it is cold and wet. Dress for the weather, and don’t forget the hats and gloves!

I will be collecting medications for the trip before and after the November 7th Booster Meeting. Please make every effort to bring it that night. If that is not possible, please bring it to school starting at 2:30 PM on Wednesday, November 8th prior to departure. Make sure that the medications are in their original container and that the dosage is clearly marked. Please put the containers in a Ziploc bag with your child’s name on it. If you should have any questions, please call or email me ASAP.

Thank you!
Vickie R.


DONATIONS FOR STAFF GIFTS
If you haven't already... Please consider making a donation for STAFF GIFTS (and President and VP) so we can show our appreciation to them at the Marching Band Banquet in November.

Scrip will be purchased for approx. 22 people… so thank you for your generosity!

You can write a check and send it in the mail to me, give me a check or cash when you see me around or when I send the envelope around again at the next Booster meeting.

Thank you!
Jeanne S.


STORYBOOKS
A few reminders and updates regarding the 2006 Passion Within StoryBooks--

1. Lorraine Paffenroth will be available to take your orders at the Scrip Tables Thursday, 10/26 and 11/2 and at the Booster Meeting on Tuesday, 11/7 (don't forget to Vote!!) The Booster Meeting will be the last opportunity to order for Christmas delivery. Orders can be placed for 12 months after publication, however.
2. You can order your copies of StoryBooks via email by contacting Lorraine at lpaffenroth@yahoo.com. Visa, MC, Discover, AMEX accepted.
3. Continue to take pictures. Photos posted on the PCMB website will be used to complete our 2006 StoryBook. We particularly need lots of candid shots, section shots, groups of students and staff. If you use film, we can use your photos!! When you have your prints developed, ask for a copy on CD and get that to Lorraine or Tony Vink.
4. Remember to think of the 2006 StoryBook as a "yearbook" of this year's band season. It will feature a variety of candid shots of as many students as possible from the entire band season, beginning with the Liberty Fest parade in June 2005.
5. YOU can make your own personalized StoryBook! Visit http://caspedia.cachefly.net/storybookcreator/download.htm to download the free software. Visit www.CMphotocenter.com and join using code 16382963 to order your published StoryBook. Some have asked about the possibility of creating books from previous seasons. Use the free software download to design all sorts of books for all sorts of occasions!
6. Many of you have been asking about photo storage and preservation. Please contact Lorraine directly for personal assistance with any of your photo needs.

STUDENT DISMISSAL AND DEPARTURE FROM STATES
In case you were not at last night's Booster meeting, here is the plan for releasing the students following States:

Mr. Whitlock and the Staff have decided that the Band will leave Ford Field immediately following the Flight I award ceremony and will return to Plymouth HS where the students will be dismissed.

If you are working States and wish to have your children remain at Ford Field, please send a note to either Mr. Whitlock or Ginger Bitter as soon as possible. No one will be dismissed at Ford Field without a note.

All students must be accounted for before the busses leave Ford Field.

A detailed itinerary will be released in a day or so.



***** IMPORTANT FORD FIELD PARKING UPDATE *****
This is being distributed to every band competing at Ford Field Saturday. The bottom line is if you want $6.00 parking you must be in the Ford Field Parking Deck by 11:00 a.m. Since most of us will be there long before that hopefully it won't affect too many people. Please remember that all of the decisions being made at this point are being done by Ford Field and accounting for the possibility of a World Series game. They have also chosen to close Brush Street from Beacon to Montcalm to all through traffic. This is to ensure the safety of our students and clear the area of all traffic for the pit crews. This is a good thing.

From MCBA:

If there is a GAME SIX of the WORLD SERIES:

PARKING UPDATE

The FORD FIELD PARKING RAMP will be $6.00 from 7:00 AM & 11:00 AM.
(The Ford Field Parking Ramp is located on St. Antoine St).

Sometime between 11:00 AM and 1:00 PM the posted rate will be $20.00

Ford Field says that they cannot differentiate between the baseball crowd and the band crowd, in terms of who is trying to gain admittance, and if the posted rate remained $6.00, at some time around 11:00 AM the baseball crowd would fill it up almost immediately.

There are two more Parking Lots that will have $6.00 parking from 7:00 AM to around 1:00 PM. Parking Lots 4 and 5 located on Montcalm (next to the Ford Field Parking Ramp). Around 1:00 PM both of those lots will be posted at $20.00.

Parking Lots 4 and 5 ARE NOT owned and operated by Ford Field - they are controlled by Comerica Park. The $6.00 posting is a favor to Ford Field.

* * * * * * * * * * *

The people at Ford Field recommend that anyone arriving after 11:00 AM park down by Greektown, Cobo Hall, Joe Louis Arena, Hart Plaza, where parking will be less expensive and then take THE PEOPLE MOVER over to Ford Field. (50 cents a ride)

Your parents and friends could make this a special event, and eat at Greektown and then take THE PEOPLE MOVER to Ford Field.

For a good map of parking in the area, go to:

www.fordfield.com

click on YOUR GUIDE TO FORD FIELD, then click on PARKING, (This map has THE PEOPLE MOVER ROUTE laid over the top of it).


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Brush St. will be CLOSED TO TRAFFIC from Beacon to Montcalm.

Montcalm will have only a little traffic on it.

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PCMB PUBLIC RELATIONS
As we approach the "crunch time" of the season, there is a possibility that Booster members may wish to generate some positive PR for the Band or they may be approached by a member of the Press for information on the Band.

Please be aware that Peggy Fenwick is the official voice of the Plymouth-Canton Music Boosters. Peggy is a Freshman parent who owns her own PR & Marketing company.

Peggy has a proactive PR strategy and media plan already in place, and is working with all of the local newspapers, School District and electronic media. She has been issuing Press Releases and Advisories and has already been very successful in getting us some very good publicity.

If you become aware of a Public Relations opportunity, please funnel them through Peggy. Her email address is: peggyf@markitstrategiesandpr.com. She is also listed in the Member Directory.

REMINDER
Everyone welcome!!!! Sixteen more flags need to be made by Saturday, therefore, we need help cutting and pinning tonight, Tuesday, October 24 starting at 6:00 p.m. in Room 401. Hope to see you there!


FLASHLIGHT FUNDRAISER
The flashlight fundraiser is going well and as of Monday October 23 we have sold 132 flashlights. We have earned in profits $944 which is a big improvement over last week. We now have extended the deadline for sales to Nov. 17. Please continue to sell to your neighbors and friends so that we don't have to pay a large shipping bill and thus decrease our profits. If you have any questions please feel free to call me. Thanks, Kim

2006 SHOW PINS
GOOD NEWS! The show pins have just arrived—literally!! Please pick up your order at the Booster Meeting Tuesday night, or at SCRIP on Thursday. If you did not place an order, I do have extra pins that will be available to purchase.


2006 COOKBOOKS
Did you mean to buy a cookbook last spring, but never got around to it? Or is this your first year, and you haven’t seen it yet? Well, I have good news for you! I will have copies of the 2006 PCMB Cookbook available for purchase at the Booster Meeting and SCRIP. They make great gifts—stock up for Christmas!! At $6.00 each, they are a bargain.

If you have any questions about the show pins or cookbooks, please contact Vickie R.

Member Accounts Still Owing

We currently have 118 member accounts that have balances owing to the booster organization. In fact, the outstanding amounts from these accounts have an accumulated balance of $60,083. Most of the outstanding accounts have small, manageable balances. However, there are 14 accounts whose balances are over $1,000! We are running into cash-short situations and, unless we begin to receive payments from the 118 members in question, we run the risk of having to compromise on many things. The Executive Board has already informed the staff and crew that spending is frozen without prior approval. If this does not change, it could impact the completion of the final stages of our show. This could also affect our ability to cover costs for nationals in just three weeks.

This is very critical and I urge you to contact me if you have any questions regarding your statement balance @ 734.634.3088. Also, although I will not be at this Tuesday's booster meeting due to a business trip, you can turn in a payment to Wayne T., Mark S. or Dennis C. If we can get payment in on these accounts, then we'll be in much better financial shape to close out the year. I have spoken to some of you already. For the rest, please make your payment or contact me to discuss immediate arrangements.

Thank you,
Scott R.

GLI LOST AND FOUND
The following items were turned into the press box at GLI:

- Black PCMB Tote Bag containing Bandages & Ice Pack

- Little Mermaid Barbie doll wearing a Snow White dress

If either of these items are yours, email Dennis C. or see me at the Booster Meeting.


BOOSTER MEETING REMINDER
There will be a Booster Meeting ay 7:00 p.m. this Tuesday in the Large Band Room.


COOKIE DOUGH
Thanks to all of you who participated in this fundraiser. We sold 204 items! Each member account will earn $4.50 per item sold. Of coarse the 75/25 split will apply. The items will be on Thursday, 10/26 after 5:00pm. I have already had offers of distribution help when the items arrive, but could always use more. Just come that day or let me know if you can help. Thanks again for a great sale! We will do it again in the Spring. Kelly S.


PHOTOS
I am working on another date to finish up the photos with K&R Media. I will let you know soon when that will be. I have heard from several of you that have gotten photos taken, that you have not heard from the photographer for photo review or even gotten your photos ordered. When I speak with him to schedule the next photo date, I will inquire on your behalf. I am planning on him coming to our band banquet in November, so your photos can be reviewed them for ordering or he can show what he has on film at that time. I'll report back as soon as I know more. Kelly S.


EMERGENCY HELP FOR FLAGS NEEDED!
We will need to cut and pin 16 flags on Tuesday evening. We have found a lady to help with the sewing but we will need to have the flags ready for sewing.

We will meet in the large band room at 6:00 p.m. We will then know what room we will be working in. THE MORE HELP WE GET THE FASTER THIS TASK WILL BE! Thank You.

Contact Susan A or Cathy B if you can help.


GUARD PARENTS PLEASE NOTE
The “goodie bucket” is ready for treats! We now have a purple bucket with a black lid labeled "Goodie Bucket" on the shelf in the guard room which is to be used to provide treats for our girls on the bus. Please consider picking up some items next time you are at the grocery store - they should be individually packaged non-chocolate (nothing that would get on the costumes) items. You may give them to your daughter or drop them off when you pick her up - if the bucket gets full, please contact Susan A so we can store the goodies somewhere else until Saturday. They will be very appreciative!

Thank you !!!

All Boosters should plan on packing lunch, delivering lunch or picking up their kids for lunch tomorrow.

Some of the Boosters will be preparing food near the Varsity Field for members of the Canton Community Foundation as a thank you for their donation of the Chuckwagon. Band members will not be fed from the Chuckwagon tomorrow.

Sorry if there was any confusion.

Dennis

State Championship at Ford Field Information Available on the Web

All pertinent information regarding State Championships at Ford Field has been posted on the web site. Locate "PCMB Volunteer Info" under the "October 28 - State Championships" entry found in the "Schedule" section, http://www.pcmb.net/SCH/StateAtFord/MCBAVolunteerPg.htm . The Volunteer Info Pack has all the important information about the contest including 1) directions to the stadium, 2) volunteer check in procedures, 3) stadium area maps, and 4) show schedules. Print yourself a copy and bring it with you show day. I will have a limited number available on show day. Volunteer Assignments has all of the assigned jobs: in job order and alpha order by worker. There are only two jobs remaining to be filled - Band Guides from 8:40 p.m. - 10:15 p.m. and 8:55 p.m. - 10:30 p.m. If you are unable to cover your shift please call me ASAP so I can find a replacement.

Thank you Tony for posting the information. Thanks to all of you for stepping up and making this event work.

Parking at the Ford Field Parking Deck: $6.00
A piece of pizza and a pop at the concession stand: $10.50
Seeing the eyes of the students from 40 bands as they enter that field: Priceless



MARCO'S FOR DINNER ?
Today is the last day to enjoy Marco’s Pizza. Just mention that you are from the Plymouth Canton Marching Band and a % of the proceeds will go to the marching band. Marco’s is open until 11 p.m. Thank you for your support!




SCHEDULE FOR SATURDAY, OCTOBER 21st

DRESS WARM FOR THE DAY AND NIGHT!!!!

Eat a GOOD breakfast!!!!

9:00am Rehearsal @ Stadium
12:00pm Lunch Break
1:30pm Show warm-up @ Stadium
2:00pm Community Show
2:30pm Rehearse in full uniform @ Stadium
4:15pm Dinner
5:30pm Rehearsal @ Stadium in full uniform EXCEPT uniform pants. Jeans are OK)
9:00pm Dismiss

GLI PICTURES ONLINE
Photos from GLI have been posted to the CLIX website. The site information in the GLI program is listed as follows:

www.CLIX-CANTON.COM
Select the "Reorder Prints" Button
Enter your band's name and begin ordering.
Or call 734.459.2500

HOWEVER, we found it easier to copy and paste the address listed below into our browser:

http://www.photoreflect.com/scripts/prsm.dll?eventthumbs?event=Y955000U



GRAND NATIONALS TICKETS
If you have ordered tickets from BOA and have not received them yet don't worry........they haven't been mailed yet. We should be receiving them soon.



DVD & CD NEWS
Three announcements regarding DVDs and CDs:

1. Labels are back ! Lynn Blythe found a 300 pack of disc labels, so we will have labeled DVDs for the rest of the season. Thanks, Lynn !

2. DVD Updates. DVDs from Regionals and GLI (with labels) are available at Scrip beginning October 19. DVDs from the Community Show likely will be available next week at Scrip.

3. New Product: "PCEP - Drive Time 2006". For those who are planning road trips in near future, I've prepared an audio CD to help keep you company on the trip. This audio CD includes PCMB show music and other features from 2004-2006 (including both Regionals and Woodhaven from 2006), a handful of small ensemble pieces by PCEP players (from senior recitals, etc.), and some recent full ensemble performances by the PCEP Orchestra, Wind Ensemble and Percussion Ensemble. Nearly 80 minutes of PCEP music to enjoy. For the freshman parents, be prepared to be blown away by what these kids can do.

"PCEP - Drive Time 2006" is a no frills product - no paper label, paper disc sleeve - designed for maximum copying at minimum effort and maximum return to the band program. If you don't think it's worth $5, you can have it for free. The CDs should be available starting next week at Scrip - in time for the drive to Ford Field.

Cheers,
Randy

COMMUNITY PERFORMANCE THIS SATURDAY
At 2:00 p.m. this Saturday, the Band will give a Community Performance at the Varsity Stadium. The occasion is the dedication of the “PCMB Chuckwagon”, built with funds donated by the Canton Community Foundation.

As many of you know, the Boosters prepare all of the meals our kids eat while they’re on the road, especially at Nationals. The chuckwagon is a fully-equipped, mobile kitchen designed to make that task easier.

The Chuckwagon will also serve the community as a disaster-relief kitchen for the Canton Community should the need ever arise. It will also be available for other non-profit groups to rent when the Band is not using it.

At 12:30 p.m. on Saturday, members of the Canton Community Foundation, School Administration and School Board are invited to a private luncheon of food prepared in the Chuckwagon. The Community Performance follows at 2:00.

The Community Performance is open to the public and is free of charge. Please spread the word to everyone you know to come out and cheer on our kids!

If you would like to help prepare and serve food to our guests on Saturday, please contact Dennis Carnevale at denniscar@aol.com.



CREATIVE STORYBOOKS
Lorraine Paffenroth will be available this Thursday evening at the Scrip Tables to continue collecting orders for our Passion Within StoryBooks. You may also place orders with Lorraine via email, using a credit card at lpaffenroth@yahoo.com or by phone at (734) 455 8213. Each book costs $54.95 with $5.50 going to your band account and exclusively features your photos from this year's band season. A sample book is will be available on Thursday for your review.

In the meantime, continue to take photos of all events and activities, including practices. Our StoryBook will need lots of group shots, section shots, and lots of faces to include a good representation of all our students. Lorraine has been checking the website daily for photo updates.

Q. How can I make my own StoryBooks?

A. Follow the instructions below.
Lorraine will send you a coupon for $10 off your next Creative Memories order.
Just complete the following steps by October 31, 2006:

1. Go to www.CMPhotoCenter.com and click "Join now". Be sure to enter my Consultant number 16382963 when you register. This will make sure that you are linked to me so that I can provide you with proper service and send you that $10 coupon! As a member of my photo circle, you'll receive a bank of 20 free prints, and you'll be ready to order personalized digital StoryBooks beginning November 1.
2. Please leave the checkmark "I want to receive email from my Creative Memories Photo Center Consultant". This is how I'll confirm that you have successfully registered, so that I can send you a coupon. You can always change this setting later.
3. Begin creating your own StoryBooks now by downloading the free software at http://caspedia.cachefly.net/storybookcreator/download.htm
4. Send me an email at lpaffenroth@yahoo.com and let me know that you have joined the CMPhotoCenter and I'll email you a coupon for $10 off your next order of $35 or more.

To Make a StoryBook:
1. Download the free StoryBook Creator Software. http://caspedia.cachefly.net/storybookcreator/download.htm
2. Open StoryBook Creator Software from your desktop.
3. Select "Create a new StoryBook."
4. Name your photo book.
5. Select the size and cover style.
6. Select your theme.
7. Click "Create a new StoryBook."
8. Import your images by selecting "Get Images."
9. Drag and drop images into the templates.
10. Add journaling.

Have fun creating your Storybook! And, if you have questions, you can reference the Get Help section available in the software or contact Lorraine at lpaffenroth@yahoo.com, or by phone at (734) 455-8213.

All Boosters are reminded that there is a very important meeting tonight, at 7:00 p.m. in the Band Room. This meeting is for everyone. All information regarding the State Championship Contest at Ford Field will be discussed. This is your chance to hear the plan in detail and have all of your questions answered. See everyone there.

GLI THANK YOU ! !
A HUGE “thank you” to everyone who helped pull off one of the largest GLI events ever. To the hundreds of volunteers who worked thousands of hours… THANK YOU ! ! This is truly a team effort. Watch for our article in the November Newsletter recapping the event and giving you some results.

Suzanne & Karl


FLASHLIGHT FUNDRAISER FACTS
A big thank you to all of the parents who have purchased the Roto-Glow flashlights. So far we have sold 76 flashlights and raised $552.00 in profits. Unfortunately, we only sold two flashlights during the whole day at GLI. That means we have a long way to go.

In 1 hour on Sunday evening my son called a few relatives and went to a few close neighbors and ended up selling 5 flashlights. If he can do it, you can too! The funds raised are going to pay for a four-wheeler. You may have already seen it on the field at GLI… The band needed it right away and now we need to pay for it. We have until October 26 to sell 500 so that we don't have to pay for shipping back the unsold units. Just 3 to 4 flashlights per family would sell us out and raise $3,500.00. Thanks again for your support.

Kimberly E


To ALL PCMB Boosters:
Please note the following regarding DVDs from recent PCMB performances:

1. Please write checks to Randy C; I will then write out a single check payable to PCMB and send it to Wayne and Lisa. Actually, I'd prefer cash, but checks will still be OK. Just make them payable to me. Thanks.

2. Disc Labels are becoming scarce. Until I find either Maxell or Memorex labels (or move to a THIRD label-making software), DVDs will come without printed labels. This might actually be a good thing for individuals who have had problems getting the DVDs to play. It certainly nets more money for the Scholarship Fund.

3. DVDs from Regionals. I have lots of DVDs (without labels) from Regionals that can be picked up at Scrip or a Booster Meeting.

4. DVDs from GLI. I am preparing to make DVDs from GLI. I hope to have copies at Scrip this Thursday.

5. Scholarship Contributions to Date. The money you pay for DVDs and CDs supports our kids. Proceeds from DVD and CD sales have generated slightly more than $800 to the PCMB Scholarship Fund since January 2006.

Thanks a bunch for your time. Go Band!

Cheers,
Randy


ROOM SHARING AT NATIONALS?
I am interested in sharing a hotel room with any female band parent for Nationals - I have a room reserved at the Hilton (near the Stadium) for 3 nites (Thu/Fri/Sat) with room to share if you want to reduce your expenses. You may contact Erin A.

WHAT’S FOR DINNER?? MARCO’S PIZZA!!
Don’t forget to order all of your meals from Marco’s Pizza this week. From Monday through Friday from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m., Marco’s will donate a portion of the proceeds to the Boosters.

Marco’s is located on Canton Center at Hancock, behind Family Video.


EVERYTHING YOU WANTED TO KNOW ABOUT STATES AND FORD FIELD…

Yes, we are having the State Championships. Yes, they are Saturday, October 28. Yes, they are at Ford Field. Even though game six of the World Series may be played that night, the show must go on!!! There is no truth to the rumor that this show will be moved, or cancelled.

On Tuesday, October 17th, at 7:00p.m. there is a meeting in the Band Room. All of your questions about States will be answered at that time. We will try to keep it as brief as possible. We would like to see you all there.


HANDS UP FOR WHITE GLOVES?
In an ideal world (??) each marcher who wears white gloves on the field would have:

a) Kept all their gloves spotless and glowing
b) Never misplaced any; and
c) Ordered enough pairs to get them through Grand Nationals . . .

However, this being the real world - please ask your marcher(s) if they need to order another pair of gloves so that they look fresh for Indy. If he/she does need another pair, please e-mail Helen R. to place an order that will be charged to your account ($5/pair). We have a list of the size/style (grip or no grip) that each marcher ordered. We will use that data, unless you specify in your order that your marcher wishes to change that.

With a wave of the gloved hand . . .
The Uniform Magicians


COOKIE DOUGH REMINDER
The Deadline for submitting orders for the cookie dough fundraiser is Wednesday, October 18th. I will up at Plymouth HS at the end of the practice that day to collect orders. I have to call in the cookie order earlier then the scrip time on Thursday, so that is why I have set the October 18th date. If you cannot get me your order in person on that date, please submit me your order via the net or call me, by: 4pm on Thursday, October, 19. I will be at scrip to receive the hard copy of the order, but I need to call in the order earlier in the day. You can then settle up the order cost at scrip that night too.


GARBAGE BAGS
Right now I am out of Black garbage bags. The company we get them from is also out at their warehouse, so it will be a couple of weeks until I have more. We have a small supply of clear on hand, but that is all. One of our members has purchased the black bags at the school; so if they are there, please do not take them! Kelly S.


BAND-QUET IS COMING
Mark your calendars and plan to attend the
ANNUAL MARCHING BAND BANQUET
on Tuesday, November 21, 2006 at 6:30 p.m. in the
PLYMOUTH HIGH SCHOOL CAFETERIA.

The “Band-quet” is for band members and their parents only (sorry no sibs) along with other invited guests. This evening’s purpose is to celebrate this great band season with awards, comments, laughs, and a lot of fun.

Place settings are provided for SENIOR band members and their parents, staff, equipment crew, and a few other guests.

Everyone else please bring your own plates, cups, napkins, and silverware.

Also, EVERYONE please bring a 2-liter bottle of pop, juice, or milk for sharing.

Each family (including Seniors) is asked to bring a dish to pass to serve AT LEAST 20 people according to the following list: (please bring your dish cut and ready to serve with serving utensil)

MAIN DISH: All Saxes, Baritone, Clarinet, Mello
DESSERT: All percussion, Drum Majors
SALAD: Flute, Trombone, Tuba
SIDE DISH: Color Guard
ROLLS & BUTTER: Trumpet

Most students like to “dress up”…and most parents dress “casual nice”

From your GLI Coordinators:

Please See The Website ( http://www.pcmb.net/gli/# ) under volunteers for the most recent update on the worker spreadsheet (look for the one called FINAL dated 10112006). Kudos to those who signed up early! Thanks too for those who are jumping in now to help us fill in the gaps!

Everyone should check their individual names, as some folks may have been moved (a few role changes - never time slots) to accommodate the critical shorts on the schedule. We have tried to keep everyone informed when this has occurred. Apologies to those we may have missed.

Note the remaining opens from the whole schedule - please call the coordinators or me for any final day updates...



FIRST AID 6:00 PM 10:00 PM
FOOD - kitchen 6:00 PM 10:00 PM Critical
FOOD - kitchen 6:00 PM 10:00 PM Critical
FOOD - large concession 2:30 PM 6:30 PM
FOOD - large concession 2:30 PM 6:30 PM
FOOD - large concession 2:30 PM 6:30 PM
FOOD - large concession 2:30 PM 6:30 PM
FOOD - large concession 2:30 PM 6:30 PM
FOOD - large concession 6:00 PM 10:00 PM
FOOD - large concession 6:00 PM 10:00 PM
FOOD - large concession 6:00 PM 10:00 PM
FOOD - Pizza runner 11:00 AM 3:00 PM Critical
FOOD - small concession 6:00 PM 10:00 PM
FOOD - stands 2:30 PM 6:30 PM
FOOD - stands 6:00 PM 10:00 PM
FOOD - Storeroom 6:00 PM 10:00 PM
FOOD - tent concession 6:00 PM 10:00 PM
Parking - Cars 3:00 PM 7:00 PM
Parking - Cars 6:30 PM 10:30 PM
Program Sales 6:00 PM 10:00 PM
Ticket Sales / Worker Check In 6:00 PM 10:00 PM

PLUS + I will have the worker lists available for the check-in crews, and each team on the day of the event broken down:
- by TIME
- by CREW
- and alphabetically by Last Name

So many thanks are needed to all our volunteers. Marc said it well on Tuesday, "...it takes a village…" This could NOT be pulled off without the masses pulling together for our kids. Thanks in advance for a fantastic team effort. See you all on Saturday!

Karl & Suzanne

GLI CONCESSION HELP STILL NEEDED
We still have openings in concessions for:

Stands – selling candy, hot chocolate etc…
(3) people need for the 11:00 – 3:00 shift.
(5) people need for the 2:30-6:30 shift.

Currently we have only one Booster parent working the stands from 2:30-6:30, although we may have some National Honor Society kids help during this time we need at least (3) parents. If someone is willing to switch from the tent concessions and work in the stands that would be GREAT!

Kitchen – Help cook food, pretzels, hot chocolate, Cider, etc…
(1) person 6:00-10:00

Stocker – You get to drive a golf cart and deliver food from the Kitchen and Storeroom to the Large, Small and Tent concessions as needed.
(1) person needed for 6:00 – 10:00

Pizza Runner – Drive to Domino’s pizza on Sheldon and Cherry Hill to pick up pizzas
(2) people needed for 11:00 – 3:00 and 6:00 – 10:00

Thanks, Amy T


SPOT BUY CHANGE
The Spot Buy for Hillers has changed. We will no longer have the gift certificates. Instead, Hillers will now be using a rechargeable card!

They will be available on Thursday night at the scrip/spot buy table. There is no cost and they are not preloaded with any funds. Each family can sign out a card and load them once they get to Hillers. We will receive a report from Hillers once a month and log the percentages earned direct to the marchers account.


NATIONALS CHAPERONES
Want to spend time with your kids at Grand Nationals? We need bus chaperones, sleeper chaperones, and LOTS of food servers. This is a great way to see what goes on behind the scenes. And if you sign up for sleeping assignment, you save the cost of a hotel! Please consider helping us. Look on the website http://www.pcmb.net/MP/Member.htm to fill in your spot on the sign-up sheet.

Details will follow (timing, expectations, etc.) as you sign up for specific duties. If you have questions, please contact Ginger B.


FRIDAY PRACTICE TIME
Practice on Friday will go until 6:00 p.m.


SATURDAY ITINERARY
Eat a GOOD breakfast!!!!
8:00am Visual Rehearsal (@ Stadium)
11:15am Lunch Break
12:30pm Music Rehearsal/ Full Ensemble
4:00pm End Rehearsal / Eat/ WATCH OTHER BANDS
7:45pm Warm-up begins at Plymouth HS
8:45pm Walk to stadium
9:00pm
8:10pm for Pit) Gate Time
9:15pm PCMB Performance
9:30pm Awards Ceremony
10:00pm Back at PHS for cleanup
10:30pm Dismiss

A NOTE FROM BOA ABOUT REGIONAL T-SHIRTS
BOA Ypsilanti Regional Tees are still available!

We realize that our souvenir booth ran out of T-shirts on Saturday, and some parents and boosters may not have been able to purchase a Regional Shirt. They are now available online for purchase.

For a direct link, visit:
http://www.bands.org/Public/TicketMerchandise/Detail.asp?ProductID=422

These shirts sell for $17, the same price as on-site. Be sure to choose the Ypsilanti version, which has a list of all Ypsilanti Regional participating bands on the back.

Thanks again for your support of BOA!


SENIOR PICs FOR THE BAND BANQUET
Please upload one or two “fun” shots of your seniors to the PCMB PhotoShare. We need some special photos of our Seniors to be shown at this year’s band banquet. There is a directory started for baby pics and for general fun shots. Fun shots can be anything you like, marching or not. Perhaps something that would inspire a good caption…

Don’t make a new directory for these, just add your photos to what is there. Also please remember to name the file with your marchers name so we know who they are. For example, “EddieMurphy.jpg”.

Thank you

Last Call for Directories
Any directories not picked up tonight at the Booster meeting tonight will be released to those who want extras. Be there and get yours... don't be the only one on the block without one.


HELP WANTED!!!
IMMEDIATE OPENINGS for 3 motivated individuals to join the dynamic
team of Program Sales. No experience necessary. On the job training provided.
Need 2 people for the 11am - 3pm shift and 1 person for the 2:30pm - 6:30pm
shift.


Wrong Hoodie?
If someone has lost an XXL show hoodie in the past couple days, please contact Dennis C. Someone may have picked it up by mistake.

STATEMENT CHARGE AND NEW EMAIL ADDRESS TO SEND YOUR QUESTIONS
Last Friday, a notice was sent out to direct your statement questions to me and, since then, I've received a huge number of responses that contain a question regarding the $15 charge to accounts on September 13th. This charge was assessed to each account (per child) to help defray the costs of the car wash vendor we used during our August fundraising event. Also, I'd like to change the email address to which you can send your inquiries. If you have already sent me your question, please DON'T resend it to this new email address. I am working on responding to inquiries today. Thanks very much.

Scott R.


REGIONALS THANK YOUS
A big “Thank You” to everyone who helped make yesterday's BOA event successful including the Equipment Crew, the Feeding Crew, the Bus Chaperones, the Uniform Magicians, the Parents who helped unload the trucks after midnight and anyone else who I might have missed. Your efforts and giving of your time are what make our Boosters great!

And of course, a giant, king-size, heaping helping of THANKS and CONGRATULATIONS to the STAFF and our STUDENTS for an outstanding outcome to Regionals. We are very proud of you!


LOOKING FORWARD TO GLI
You will be hearing more about GLI in the next couple days, but here’s one to start out the week: When you are arriving to work your shift next Saturday, please remember to park your cars further out in the parking lot. With 30 bands scheduled to appear, we will need every parking space possible to accommodate our guests. Thanks for your cooperation.


BOOSTER MEETING REMINDER
Don’t forget the Booster meeting coming up this Tuesday at 7:00 p.m. in the Large Band Room.


LAST CALL FOR VOLUNTEERS
If you have not already volunteered for States or GLI, you will have another chance at the Booster meeting. We put a dent in the number of shifts to fill since the last meeting, but there are still openings. Please come to Tuesday’s meeting ready to volunteer. Spouses: It’s OK to volunteer your “other half” if they don’t show up to the Booster meeting!

While we don't know the score yet, we have learned that the Band has taken the three captions in their class for prelims and have made Finals!

The Band will be performing last in the lineup tonight. Competition begins at 7:45 and will probably run until about 10:30.

QUESTIONS REGARDING YOUR STATEMENTS ?
If you have any questions concerning your PCMB statements, please direct them to Booster VP, Scott R.


SHOUT OUT VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
At GLI this year, we are starting what we hope will be a great moneymaker, but we need your help!

For $1, spectators can buy a “Shout Out” for their favorite Band Member. The announcers will read the message as their band is taking the field.

We have a couple people who have already volunteered, but we could use more, especially in the evening hours from 6 to 9 p.m. Please contact Dennis C.


SCRIP UPDATE
Please make a note that the Applebees denomination has change to $25.


BAND GUIDES FOR GLI
Shelley and Gerry O. are in need of 2 additional band guides as follows:

12:45 to 2:45 for Lake Shore St. Clair Shores
3:15 to 5:15 for Flushing

Volunteering now will stop Gerry from taking a lot of time whining at the Booster Meeting.

In light of the events at the Salem Homecoming last week and the article in yesterday's student newspaper, the Band will not be performing during tomorrow's Canton Homecoming game.

Mr. Whitlock has requested a meeting with all three High School Administrations as well as all of the Park's Athletic Staffs to address this issue once and for all.

We are also temporarily postponing any future performances at athletic events pending the outcome of these discussions.

Thank you to all of the parents who volunteered to be chaperones tomorrow night. We appreciate your willingness to help!

Tomorrow's rehearsal will end at 6:30 p.m.

SATURDAY ITINERARY
Due to the nature of the BOA Regional competition, please be advised that this schedule is intended to be flexible. I will send fanout updates if there are changes you need to know about.

Arrive at PHS Band Room NO LATER than 7:50am

8:00am Rehearsal Begins (you must eat before rehearsal)

9:45am End rehearsal, load truck immediately! SNACK on your own. Inspection/roll call at 10:30pm in band room

10:45pm Depart Plymouth HS (in half uniform, in sections, no eating on busses)

11:20pm Arrive at EMU Rynearson Stadium

11:55pm Warm-up begins

12:45pm Report to Gate

1:00pm PCMB prelims Performance

1:45pm Buses depart for PCEP

2:20pm Arrive at Plymouth HS and eat lunch (Booster provided)

3:30pm Rehearsal/Show review begins

5:15pm Eat dinner (provided by Boosters)

Possible departure between 6:00-6:30pm

Leave for show or rehearse more (If we make finals, the performance order will be “pick of the draw.” We should know more info around 5:30pm

6:45pm Gates open for finals performances

7:45pm First Finalist Band Performance

(potential PCMB finals time TBA)

10:30pm Finale and Presentation of Awards

11:30pm Load Busses and Truck

12:20am Arrive at Plymouth High School

GUARD PARENT UPDATE
A BIG THANK YOU to Jennifer for personally ordering and picking up all the makeup our girls will be needing for this year's performances. If you are a freshman parent, this was really hard to find last year and it is a huge help to us (parents) that she did this for us. She was very conscientious about price and we all would have paid as much or possibly a lot more for this if we went to get it ourselves.

Your daughters have been given an itemized list of what they owe. Please get your payment to Jennifer by Friday, October 6. You can send it in with your child or give it to one of us (Susan or Cathy) or a senior guard girl.

Thank you for supporting our girls - they are looking great out there! Wait 'til you see the band Saturday - it is a treat to see all their hard work come together - wear your PCMB stuff and have a GREAT time!

Cathy and Susan


2006 SHOW PINS
Don’t forget to purchase your 2006 Show Pin! I will be at SCRIP on Thursday and at the Booster Meeting on Tuesday night to take your orders. The cost is $5.00, and we are accepting CASH, or checks payable to CASH. Over half of the pins available for sale have already been spoken for, so don’t miss out!


THE GATE IS GREAT
I am looking for a "few more good men and women" to fill the openings for Show Gate at GLI!!!

This is a great and easy position where you get to see each and every Marcher just before they perform! The job is simply welcoming the band who is "on deck" for performance!

This may entail opening/closing a gate or simply making sure that only the performers are entering! We are on the back side of the field, but right in the middle of all the action!

I need 2 more for the 1st shift (11 am -3 pm) and 3 for the 3rd shift (6-11 pm)...if you work the last shift you will see our kids right before they perform and still make it to the spectator side for the performance!

GLI—TICKETS/CHECK-IN VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!!
We are still looking for a few good people to fill some volunteer holes at the TICKET/CHECK-IN area at GLI. We currently have the following needs:

1 volunteer for 11:00 AM—3:00 PM
1 volunteer for 2:30 PM—6:30 PM
3 volunteers for 6:00 PM—10:00 PM

This is a FUN area to work. While being wonderful PCMB ambassadors, you get to meet a lot of great people coming through the gate! Don’t shy away from signing up for the late shift because EVERYONE will see our kids perform!!!!!!!

Thank you!

Vickie and Scott R.


SEWING UPDATE
It looks like the guard will be able to use some show flags at the Regional Competition. A lot was accomplished on Saturday morning. In addition to some familiar faces Cathy B., Carol Z., and Lisa C. worked. Denise P. did some sewing at home. A big thank you to all of the people who have helped out.
Patti

VERY PRELIMINARY BOA REGIONALS INFORMATION
The BOA Regional competition will be held this Saturday, October 7, in Rynearson Stadium at Eastern Michigan University. Mr. Whitlock will provide specific information later, but here some general times for the day so far:

1:00 p.m. Tentative PCMB preliminary competition time
2:00 p.m. Boosters feed the students at PCEP
3:00 p.m. Band rehearses and waits for results of preliminary competition

If we are a finalist band, the finals competition begins at 7:45 p.m. and ends at 10:30 p.m.


HELP FEED THE BAND
Anyone who is able to help prepare and serve food to our students following their preliminary competition this Saturday, please contact Dennis C.


FOOTBALL CHAPERONES
We are in need of about 12 Chaperones on the evenings of Friday, October 6 and Friday, October 13th for football games - If you are able to help, please contact Dennis C. Details to follow.


MR. WHITLOCK’S EMAIL
As you might imagine, Mr. Whitlock is a very popular guy this time of year. He’s so popular in fact, that he gets between 50 and 75 emails every day. While he tries to answer all of them, sometimes there are not enough hours in the day. If you need to reach with Mr. Whitlock right away, please call him at the office and leave him a message. His number is (734) 582-5666.


BAND MEMBER PHOTOGRAPHS
Per the Staff, members of the Winds will not be able to leave rehearsal to have their pictures taken on 10/2.

TONIGHT’S FOOTBALL GAME
The Salem Football Game has started late this evening. Because of this, the students will probably not be done until at least 9:30 tonight.


PSAT TESTING
For the past week, Mr. Whitlock has been meeting informally with Juniors who wish to take the PSAT. For those who have not yet met with him, here is the information:

The Plymouth HS Counseling Staff has made arrangements for Band Members and Athletes to take the test early on Saturday, October 21st. Students should sign up for the Plymouth HS testing site. They will arrive at 6:45 a.m. for a 7:00 a.m. start time. At the end of the test, students should report for rehearsal as usual.


APPLE PICKING TOMORROW
Plymouth Orchard need pickers Saturday, September 30th--She didn't say how many so just show up (adults only). They do not want to start picking before 9:00 a.m. and if it rains there will be no picking. Mary also said that they may want some pickers Sunday. If you want to pick Sunday, give me a call so I can let her know how many boxes to put out.

Guy R.

PHOTOS
Just a reminder that on Oct. 2nd we will for sure have the photographer here. He will be starting with the color guard @ 2:45pm. The plan is to try and get band members after the guard finishes up, but with the intensive practices going on, we may have to just wait to start band members until 5:45pm. (this is at Mr. Whitlock's discretion). I am asking that while we have him here, that you have your student stay and get their photos done after practice We can go as late as it takes to photograph all the kids for the composite shots and of coarse your personal photos as well. Their uniforms will of coarse will be here,so getting them in the jackets will be no problem. This may not be the case if you don't get them done on the 2nd. Also, I have had questions about photos that were taken and how the photographer was supposed to email your photo shots for approval. Here is his contact info. Orders@krmediaonline.com. Kelly S.

COOKIE DOUGH / POPCORN FUNDRAISER
We are getting this delicious fundraiser underway. For our new members, this was a fundraiser we did in the spring as a general fundraiser. This time it will be a regular fundraiser that is handled as the 75/25 split. There is cookies/popcorn and now cakes that we can sell for $10.00 a unit. I will have forms available starting Friday, Sept. 29 and if coarse at photos Oct. 2nd, As well as at scrip nights. We will sell products Now thru Thursday, Oct. 19. Delivery of products will be Thursday, Oct. 26 after 5PM . I will have more information about it all very soon. Kelly S.

URGENT ATTENTION REQUIRED
We must turn in all of the Ford Field waiver forms very soon. Below is a list of all of the student forms that are needed. There are two lists: 1.) Students that have not turned in any waiver form at all, and 2.) Students who have incomplete waiver forms that must be completed. Joe Reno will be at Scrip this Thursday so that you can take care of this urgent need. Students without completed waiver forms will not be allowed on Ford Field for the State Championship contest.


THE NEW PHONE BOOK IS HERE!! THE NEW PHONE BOOK IS HERE!!
Please pick up your copy of the 2006 PCEP Marching Band Directory at Scrip this Thursday. A copy has been reserved for you. Any directories not claimed will be released to those that have requested a second copy.


SHOW SHIRTS
This year's "The Passion Within" show shirt is ready for orders. The design for the front of the shirt (thank you Charlie S.!) is on the home page of the web site. For new families: each year there is a new commemorative show shirt designed. It has an image about the show on the front, and a listing of the year's competitions on the back. You have the option of purchasing short or long sleeve t-shirts; a crew neck sweatshirt or a "hoody" sweatshirt. The order will be charged to your account.

The Monogram Factory is working with us to do a very speedy turn around on an initial set of orders. I took some orders last night at the booster meeting and I will be present at scrip night Thursday. There will be an order form placed on the web site by our web master, Tony. Nancy G. is entering these orders right away and will place on order on Friday with the Monogram Factory. They will get this order back to us by next Thursday (October 5) - in time for Regionals!

Not ready for a decision yet? Not to worry - I'll be placing later orders, so this won't be your only opportunity.

2006 SHOW PINS
The design for the 2006 PCMB SHOW PIN has been completed - and I will start taking orders at the Booster Meeting tomorrow night. I will also be at SCRIP on Thursdays taking orders. The pins are $5.00 each and payment must be made at the time your order is placed. Delivery will take place prior to Nationals—I will send a fanout when they arrive to let you know when and where to pick them up.

A paper copy of the 2006 design will be available for you to admire, as well as a few pins from the past couple of years. If you don’t know what a Show Pin is, ask any of the veteran parents at the meeting or give me a call! Only 300 pins will be available to purchase, so make sure that you order early so that you don’t miss out. If you never bought a pin last year, or maybe misplaced yours, I do have a few 2005 pins still available.

Vickie R.


SEWING UPDATE
There will be sewing on Saturday morning during the band practice from about 9 AM until the end of the practice - about noon. Right now it looks like it will be in the small band room. There will be several non-sewing tasks to be done as well as some sewing to be done.


FUNDRAISER FACTS AT BOOSTER MEETING
Anyone interested in learning more about some of our individual fundraisers can learn everything they need to know at tomorrow's Booster Meeting.

Four representatives will be on hand to tell you more about their fundraisers and how you can help contribute to your commitment fees by purchasing their products.

LAST CHANCE - SALEM HOMECOMING TICKETS
I've received a report that tickets for the Salem Homecoming are being sold AFTER school on Tuesday and Wednesday in the Salem Cafeteria. This is your last chance to buy tickets.


APPLE PICKING UPDATE
Plymouth Orchard has let me know that they would be happy to have us come on out and pick apples any day this week that it isn't raining. Picking time between 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. If you are able, let me know so that I can inform the orchard. They will have the boxes in the orchard ready for us if they know in advance. They pay $1.25 per bushel with 75% of that going into your band account. And it is fun!!

Guy R.

BIG CORRECTION: STATES VOLUNTEERS
I have never been good with math, and here’s a perfect example:

In the fanout I sent earlier I said that Gale & Joe R. had just over 50 jobs filled, but they are still in need of about 20 additional volunteers.

Boy, was I wrong… While the Reno’s do have 50 volunteers, they need to fill over 150 slots so there are 100 openings!

Please look at your calendars prior to attending Tuesday’s Booster meeting and come ready to volunteer.


UNIFORM NOTES
We've had a couple of questions about the member shirt. Each marcher was issued a free 2006 member shirt (ash gray), which was a very kind and generous donation from the Monogram Factory. This t-shirt should come home to be washed after each competition, along with the black socks. When the kids are asked to report in 1/2 uniform in the band room, this means they need to be wearing the 2006 member shirt, charcoal bibs, black socks, black (polished) shoes, long hair pinned up, no jewelry, no nail polish.

Many thanks,
The Uniform Magicians

P.S. Please, please put your students' name on the tag of the member shirt and in their marching shoes (it is amazingly difficult to identify missing owners!). I am currently in possession of an abandoned XL member shirt from Saturday's bus #5 (sax/low brass).

RESULTS FROM WOODHAVEN
Since many parents left the competition before the award ceremony, here are the rankings and scores from the soggy but spirited Flight I competition at Woodhaven yesterday:

1st Place: Plymouth-Canton 78.30 (plus all Captions)
2nd Place: Livonia Stevenson 53.50
3rd Place: Taylor Truman 52.10


STATES TICKET DISCOUNT
There are discount tickets available for the State Championships at Ford Field. Pre-Ordering tickets will save you $2 per ticket.

The order form will be posted to the website shortly. This is great for Grandma, Grandpa, Aunties and Uncles. But for our members there is an even better deal. They get in FREE because they are working to help put on this incredible show. Gale & Joe R. have just over 50 jobs filled, but they are still in need of about 20 additional volunteers. Please contact Joe and Gale to volunteer, or see them at Tuesday’s Booster Meeting.


BOOSTER MEETING REMINDER
There will be a Booster meeting Tuesday night at 7:00 p.m. in the Large Band Room. We are now holding two Booster meetings per month through the end of the season.


FLAG SEWING UPDATE
There is an opportunity to help with the flags that does not require any sewing and that can be done at home. There are some flags that need to be fray-checked. For this task you need a flat surface, an old towel to cover the flat surface and somewhere to let them dry. The flags and fray check will be provided. The flags and fray-check can be sent home with your child.


CONEY ISLAND FUNDRAISER
Here’s a reminder that Canton Coney Island will be donating 20% of the food proceeds to the Music Boosters tomorrow night. If you don’t have the flyer your students received, there will be coupons available at the restaurant tomorrow night.

TIMING OF TOMORROW'S PERFORMANCE
Many of you have been wondering about the start time of Flight I competition and where we fit into the lineup. Here is the order of appearance and start times:

1. PCMB - 5:45 p.m. (NOT 5:30 p.m. as previously reported)
2. Livonia Stevenson - 6:00 p.m.
3. Taylor Truman - 6:15 p.m.

Awards will be around 7:45 p.m. and although the band will have already packed up and gone home, the Drum Majors will remain at the show to represent us.


CONEY ISLAND FUNDRAISER
Canton Coney Island (8533 Lilley Rd. at Joy) has agreed to host a fundraising event for the Music Boosters.

All day long this coming Monday, September 25th, Canton Coney will donate 20% of the food proceeds to the Boosters. Your students will be bringing home a flyer with a coupon. Please feel free to duplicate the coupon as many times as you like and give them to EVERYBODY!

He will be doing an all you can eat buffet for $6.99 or you can order from the menu.

The more food you order, the more we make!

PHOTO DATE CANCELLED
The September 21 date (TOMORROW) for member photos has been canceled. Please be aware that the October 2nd date may be canceled as well. I am working with Mr. W and the photographer for new dates.


SATURDAY SCHEDULE

Eat a GOOD breakfast!!!!
8:00am Visual Rehearsal
10:30am Snack Break (please provide your own snack)
11:00am Music Rehearsal/ Full Ensemble
1:30pm End Rehearsal / Load / EAT LUNCH/ Dress in half uniform (check that you have EVERYTHING)
2:45pm Depart for Woodhaven
3:45pm Arrive at Woodhaven
4:00pm Warm-Ups begin
5:20pm (5:10pm for Pit) Gate Time
5:30pm PCMB Performance
6:30pm Load buses –leave for Plymouth HS
7:30pm Arrive Plymouth High School / Unload/ Meet/Dismiss

Staff may have a closed meeting with the students after arrival from contest.


ADDRESS FOR WOODHAVEN COMPETITION
24787 Van Horn Rd., Brownstown, MI


DVDs/CDs of PCMB PERFORMANCE at NOVI FANFARE
Video DVDs and Music CDs of the recent performance at Novi are available. The cost is five dollars each; proceeds will go to the PCMB Scholarship Fund.

I'll try to bring some copies to Scrip this Thursday to sell on a first-come, first-served basis.

Go Band !

Cheers,
Randy

HOMECOMING QUESTIONS
There have been a number of questions raised recently regarding PCMB Members attending Homecoming.

This year, in order to accommodate rehearsals and competitions, all PCMB Members are invited to attend the Salem Homecoming this year regardless of their home school.

Any band member from any school can buy tickets, but they must be
purchased at Salem. While tickets were for sale in front of the Salem cafeteria during lunch earlier in the year, we now understand that they
are being sold after school for $20. Unfortunately, I don't know where.

If your student has not yet purchased a Homecoming ticket, I urge them to contact the Salem Office as soon as possible to be sure they don't miss out.

PHOTO DATES
Thursday, September 21 & Monday, October 2. We will be getting started at 3:00 PM and go to 7:00PM or so. With Mr. Whitlock's permission, we will start photographing Battery members, Keyboards, then proceed with the smaller sections to the larger groups. We have a lot photos to take on these two dates, but will do our best to move them along swiftly. On the Oct. 2nd date, we will be starting with the Color Guard photos then finishing up with the last of the sections. Again, all members will be having a composite photo taken. Having a professional photo done is voluntary, but I hope many of you can take advantage of this.


UNIFORM REMINDERS
As we are getting our competitions underway and washer parents are starting their washing duties, we have a few reminders for the kids. Please remind them that their plumes are never to be put in their shako boxes. They must be put back in the plume tube and placed in the uniform bag. Please do not leave snacks in the bags. It is most helpful to put their uniforms, in numerical order, back in the assigned cabinet. Lastly, leaving extra items in the bag ( exp. member shirts, socks, shoes, etc.) is a no no. They are the students responsibility, not the washer parents.


LOST & FOUND
Items can be found in the extra uniform storage room, in the back. We have some band camp bedding in there, plus many nice shirts, etc. I will try and get up there soon to put the items out, but for any new members, that is how the lost and found handled.

Due to a last-minute scheduling issue, the Marching Percussion Rehearsal scheduled for tonight is cancelled.

Mr. Ovalle will be in touch regarding a make-up time.

Sorry for the last-minute notice.

STORIES FROM THE SIDELINES
Parents are welcome to watch rehearsals from the sidelines. Especially when it’s close to pick-up time.

However, if you are going to watch, there are two things you can do to help keep things running smoothly. First, please be as quiet as you can while you’re watching. Secondly, if you need to talk with Mr. Whitlock, please do not approach him while the rehearsal is going on, rather, please catch him either at the beginning or the end of rehearsal.

The staff is trying to make every rehearsal minute count. Your help in these two areas is greatly appreciated.


MORE INFO ON HOME INTERIORS CANDLES & GIFTS FUNDRAISER

September 12 – October 12, 2006

50% profit from sales

75-25 split -- 75% to individual account, 25% to general fund

The sale will be over on October 12, Thursday. I will be at scrip nights between now and then, if there is anyone who did not receive a flyer, or wishes to turn their order in early. The orders will be placed on October 15, and the orders will be in within 10 days or so. I will notify when they are in, so that parents can pick their orders up at scrip night.

SATURDAY SCHEDULE

Eat a GOOD breakfast!!!!

8:00am Visual Rehearsal
(wear marching shoes and hats)

12:00pm Lunch Break (may want to bring lunch this day)

1:00pm Music Rehearsal/ Full Ensemble

4:00pm End Rehearsal / Load / EAT/ Dress in half uniform
(check that you have EVERYTHING)

5:45pm Depart for Novi

6:30pm Arrive at Novi

7:00pm Warm-Ups begin

8:25pm (8:10pm for Pit) Gate Time

8:30pm PCMB Performance

9:20pm Awards Ceremony

10:15pm Load buses –leave for Plymouth HS

10:45pm Arrive Plymouth High School / Unload/ Meet/Dismiss

Staff may have a closed meeting with the students after arrival from contest or football game.


FLAG SEWING UPDATE
There will be sewing on Saturday from about 9 AM until approximately 2 PM in the small band room. There are some pieces that need to be finished cutting and then the flags will need to be pined. There is a lot of sewing available. If you have anything at home it needs to be back Saturday morning done or not. If you are interested in sewing but don't have a sewing machine please let me know before Saturday so I can have the extra available.


NAME TAGS
If anyone would like to order a PCMB name tag, please e-mail Heidi R. (Consult Contact List in Newsletter) by Sept. 25th. Include your full name and preference of tag backing. It is $4 for a pin and $6 for a magnet. The charge will be included into your child's band account.
Name tags will be available for pick up at the Scrip table on Thursdays as soon as they are ready.
Thanks.

APPLE PICKING FOR $ $ $ $
It is apple picking time at Plymouth Orchard (10685 Warren--1/2 mile west of Napier). Saturday, September 16th, 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon. The pay is $1.25 per bushel into your account (subject to the 25%/75% split). They would like at least 15 pickers (adults--no children). No climbing--everything is picked from the ground. This is a good fundraiser and a fun time in the fall sunshine. If it rains--no picking. See you there!!

Guy R.


GLI BALLOON RELEASE
It is a PCMB tradition to release one helium balloon for every student on the field prior to our band’s performance at GLI.

This year, in addition to the balloons for our students, we will be releasing one red balloon in honor of L. John Miller, the ”Apple Man” (see article in the August Newsletter).

We need parent volunteers to release these balloons. Parents of Seniors are given first “dibs” on being balloon holders/releasers on the field, but we need many parents to step forward for this very special tribute.

Anyone who would like to sign up can contact Suzanne W. Please consult the September newsletter for details.

Don't forget the Booster meeting tonight at 7:00 p.m. in the Large Band Room.

Also, please be aware that the Scrip/Spot Buy team will be on hand to sell items before and after the meeting.

See you tonight!

UNIFORM MAGIC
Last week was a big week for the "Uniform Magicians." We were able to see the kids in both uniforms for the first time (Red & Blues on Friday; then Grays on Saturday). I'm sure you will all agree that they looked terrific! It went surprisingly smoothly when you consider that is approximately 300 uniforms - however we always learn from these first times. Here are a few notes for you to share with your marchers: 1) they always need to wear a t-shirt WITH SLEEVES under the jackets (no tank/spaghetti straps). 2) the black socks need to cover the ankles and come part way up the calf (no 1/2-height sport socks). 3) hair that touches the collar needs to be pinned up under the shako (yes, we mean boys too). 4) the general rule is no eating in uniform.

FYI - both member shirts and white gloves will be delivered this week and the kids will have them by Saturday.

Thanks to all!
Carol

CHICKEN BBQ THANKS
Thank you to the many Rotary Chicken BBQ volunteers!

The Plymouth AM Rotary is extremely grateful for the Band's support of Sunday's Chicken BBQ. They said, "We couldn't do this without you (the Band members)".

Even though we did not reach last year's record number of volunteers, the band contributed over 85 volunteer shifts. This number included several band members volunteering to work multiple shifts and a number of adult volunteers helping with the 3rd shift. We even had two alumni stop by and volunteer. Thanks, also, to Assistant Director Chris R. donating his time to the Packaging Line and keeping the dinner boxes moving.

Let's try to break the record of 92 volunteer shifts next year.


PHOTO SHOOT CANCELED
The photo shoot scheduled for September 14 has been canceled. I am working on a couple of more dates to get the photos done. When I know more details I will report back.

BAND CAMP SHOW MAKEUP DATE
Since the students were unable to do a full run-through of what they learned at Band Camp because of the weather, there will be an opportunity for family members to see the show tomorrow evening (Saturday) at the Varsity Field. Please be in the stands by 8:30 p.m. to be sure you are in position in plenty of time to see the show.


CHICKEN DINNER SCHEDULING
The Plymouth Rotary Chicken Barbeque is on Sunday, September 10, 2006. We have many volunteers but can use more - especially for the 2:00 PM to 4:30 PM shift. Adults are welcome to volunteer.

The complete volunteer lists will be available at pcmb.net on Saturday, September 9 and in the Band Room.

Check in at the volunteer check-in tent behind the Penn Theater in downtown Plymouth. Mr. J. will be there to sign you in.

Please check-in 10-15 minutes before their shift. At check-in, you will receive a volunteer T-shirt, name badge and directions on where to pickup needed materials, i.e. Gloves, Hairnets, etc.

After your shift, you will need to check out at the same tent you checked in at in order to receive community service credit. You will also receive a free dinner ticket.

Dress comfortably and neatly. Remember, you are representing the PCEP Marching Band and High School Music Programs. You will be seen by thousands of people.

Very Important: Wear comfortable shoes - NO flip-flops or open-toed shoes.

Water and snacks will be provided by the Rotary during your shift.

ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT REPAIRS NEEDED
We have two pieces of electronic equipment that need repair for the show. If there are any parents who can repair equipment or know of a "low-to-no" cost place for repairs, please contact Crew Chief Tom C. as soon as possible.

FRIDAY SCHEDULE
We will start rehearsal at 2:45 and end at 5:00. Students will need to report in FOOTBALL uniforms (red and blue) at the PHS Band Room at 6:30 after eating dinner. We will leave after halftime and meet in the band room to hang uniforms and dismiss from there after meeting, which is for students only. We will dismiss at approximately 9-9:30pm.


GOLF OUTING REMINDER
The PCMB Golf outing is approaching fast – Sunday, SEPT. 24, and I have only received a few confirmed responses so far. I need to give the golf course a count of golfers by Monday Sept. 11. Also, I only have two hole sponsor forms. Please see the Fanout email for more information.


CREW MEETING SATURDAY
There will be a meeting Saturday, Sept. 9th at 1:30 p.m. for new and prospective Crew members to meet and receive info on what the Crew does and how we support the staff and the students. There will be time for you to ask any and all questions.

Hope to see you there!


PHS DRIVEWAY ETTIQUITE REMINDER
PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE.........Do Not park/stop/watch the band from the drive into Plymouth High School.

We've been reminded numerous times that it is the only entrance into PHS and for emergency purposes it must be kept clear......there are even NO PARKING signs now!

It is an extreme annoyance for those trying to get in and out of the parking lot to have our cars lining the entrance (and for those who have PCMB stickers on their cars it isn't a very good advertisement for our program)

......so PLEASE park in marked parking spots only!

THANK YOU for helping us keep the traffic flowing and Security happy.

RED, WHITE & BLUE UNIFORMS FOR FRIDAY
The band will be wearing the Red/White & Blue uniforms for the football game on Friday night. If there are any pants still at home being hemmed, this is your last call! The kids will need to wear a t-shirt underneath (any color - it won't show through these jackets); black socks, and their black marching shoes. It will be best for them to wear boxers (both boys and girls), since there will be many kids changing at the same time and it is easier to just slip on the bibs quickly.

Extra notes: long hair pulled back, no jewelry, no excessive make up, no colored nail polish.


GLI PERSONAL ADS
It's not too late! Purchase a Personal Ad for your student to be included in the Great Lakes Invitational Program.
It's a great way to recognize their hard work and dedication. Order forms can be down loaded from the web site.
Click on the GLI icon at the top of the home page. Turn your form in at Script night or the Booster meeting on September 12th.

There will be flag cutting, pinning, and sewing on Saturday from 9 AM until about 2 PM - depending on how much gets done. Bring your sewing machine because there will be sewing. There is a lot of work to be done in order for the girls to use the flags in a show.

The Trailer containing the remaining unclaimed sleeping bags from Band Camp will be open today 9/6 from 3:00pm until 9:00pm and all through the Saturday Practice. Please try to pick up your items by Saturday evening.

BAND MEMBER PHOTO DETAILS FOR THURSDAY
Here are the details: We will start photographing kids at 4:00pm and will go to end of scrip or so. Will be starting with Battery, then Baritones or Tuba section, then proceeding from there. Kids will wear their gray, percussion or drum major jackets with borrowed gloves and possibly their instruments for the composite photo (this is the free one). For the professional shot, Kids will probably need their pants on too. and it can set up the way you would like it (with instrument, etc.). We will be set up in the ensemble room and possibly the hall doing photos. (the photographer can let us view the photo taken, after every 5 photos or so). I will have some photo order sheets available but they can also be downloaded @ the PCMB site. This is our first time doing this in awhile, so we start out slow, work out the kinks and then it should proceed quickly. Remember we are also photographing on the 14th of September too. I will be there directing kids into photos and helping the photographer.


LITTLE CAESARS PIZZA KITS FUNDRAISE REMINDER
Time is running out on the Little Caesars Pizza Kit, Cookie Dough, and Pie Kit fund raiser!

Order forms are available at the SCRIP table and at the Booster meeting Sept. 12. Submit your order at the SCRIP table on Thursday nights.All order forms must be returned by Sept. 21, with payment in full. Please make submit one check made out to PCMB.

Orders will be available for pick up at Plymouth High School, in the hallway near the band room, on Thursday Sept. 28 from 5:30 to 7:00.

Help is needed on Thursday Sept. 28 beginning at 4:00 PM. One person is needed to be at the High School at 3:45 to meet the delivery truck, inventory the order, and to give the driver the check for the order. Additional volunteers are needed between 4:00 and 5:30 to help unload and sort the orders.

An additional bonus of $100.00 off the cost of our order will be given if we sell a minimum of 100 items. Also, the $50.00 delivery fee (new this year) will be waived if we have a minimum of 100 items.

This is a great fund raiser. Each pizza kit sold generates $5.50 in profits, cookie dough and pie kits generate $5.00. 75 % of the profit goes to individual accounts, and 25% to the general fund.


BAND CAMP MEMORIES
"PCMB 2006 Band Camp Highlights" is now available on DVD. From the Sunday Departure to the Saturday show, you can have this collection of video clips from both on the field and off the field activities of PCMB Band Camp 2006.

This DVD video includes chapters from: sectionals, ensemble rehearsals, the
Senior guard dance, the Jonathon Ovalle trio, the drumline serenade, decorating
the tower, the necklace ceremony, blobbing and other water fun, decorating
Wolverine cabin, the Pachelbel Canon Friday night encore performance, the Senior
Dinner, parts of the Bonfire and the Saturday performance.

Five dollars each; proceeds will go to the PCMB Scholarship Fund.

I'll bring some copies to Scrip this Thursday to sell on a first-come, first-served basis.

SCRIP/SPOT BUY SCHEDULE CHANGE
Scrip/Spot buy will be closed on September 14th because of the PCEP Open House. Scrip & Spot buy will be held at the Booster meeting on September 12th.

A SERIOUS APPEAL FOR CREW HELP
If you have been reading the fanouts and newsletters over the past few months, you have probably seen appeals to join the Equipment Crew. Most of them have been fun, enticing you to “play with power tools". This note is a little more serious.

Sure, the Crew builds props for the Band & Guard members to use on the field, but it is also the Equipment Crew who makes sure the equipment gets on and off the field for performances & competitions.

Last year, there was a shortage of adult Crew people and an abundance of props which meant that Band and Guard members had to push props out onto the field themselves. That is the last thing our kids need to be thinking about before performing one of the most important programs of their young lives.

Won’t you please consider offering your time to help with this extremely important role? Not only will you be contributing to the Band & Guard, you will be doing something to directly benefit your child.

Thanks for considering your involvement.


THE CASE OF THE MISSING PANTS
The following students are missing black bibs/pants for their red, white and blue football uniform. Our seamstress has returned all the hemming projects for us, so we are hoping that these students have their pants home with them being hemmed. If you do not have your pants, or you believe our seamstress took them for hemming, please notify a uniform magician ASAP! We are wearing the football uniform on Sept. 8th so every band member must be in their full uniforms for the performance.


PHOTO INFO
We are still working out a few details. As soon as I know, I will send a fan out with all the information and the times photos will be getting under way.


LET’S GET OUR KIDS ON TV!!!
Fox2 News is going to highlight local marching bands on their newscasts this fall. All you have to do is go to their website at http://www.fox2detroit.com/ and nominate your band. There is a link that says nominate your marching band. It is under the heading of "links & info seen on Fox 2." So let’s fill their inboxes.

( Back in 2002 we were featured on WDIV School Spirit Day. You can check that out here: http://pcmb.net/SB/Year2002/Music02b.htm )


REMINDER: BOOSTER MEETING DATE CHANGE
One more reminder that the 9/5 Booster meeting has been cancelled and rescheduled for Tuesday, September 12th at 7:00 p.m. in the Large Band Room.

The GLI Update Meeting scheduled to take place after the 9/5 meeting has also been rescheduled for after the 9/12 meeting.


Have a Safe & Happy Labor Day Holiday

There will be cutting and pinning during scrip on Thursday August 31 in the small band room. If you have any material please bring it back cut or not.

Patti

GLI PROGRAM PERSONAL AD DEADLINE IS ALMOST HERE!
Time is running out to order your son or daughter a special commemorative advertisement in the GLI Program Book. Ad prices range from $8 to $80. Order forms for personal ad sales can be downloaded from PCMB.net – click on the GLI logo at the top of the page. Forms will also be available on Thursday at the Scrip Table and at the 9/12 Booster Meeting. The deadline for your advertisement to be included in the book is September 12, so get your check and ad in soon!

BOOSTER MEETING DATE CHANGE
There has been a change to the date of the upcoming Booster Meeting. Please note that the 9/5 meeting has been cancelled. It has been rescheduled for Tuesday, September 12th at 7:00 p.m. in the Large Band Room.

The GLI Update Meeting scheduled to take place after the 9/5 meeting has also been rescheduled for after the 9/12 meeting.


OTHER BOOSTER MEETING CHANGES
The dates of the remaining Booster meetings have changed as well. Here is the revised schedule of Booster meetings from now through the end of the season: 9/12, 9/26, 10/10, 10/24, 11/7.

The online calendar has been updated to reflect these changes.

BAND CAMP BEDROLLS
If you did not pick up your bedroll from the white trailer after returning yesterday, you may pick them up this Tuesday evening beginning at 4:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. That is 1 hour before and 1 hour after Band Practice. The Yellow Trailer will also be available for large instruments. Please try and claim your child's items during this period. Thank You in Advance.


BAND CAMP CREW THANKS
On behalf of myself and the Crew, I would like to thank all the parents who helped get the trucks loaded at Camp the early departure was greatly appreciated!!!!!

Tom, Crew Chief


FLAG SEWING UPDATE
Sewing will be Wednesday and Thursday (August 30 and 31) from 6 PM. There is lots of cutting and pinning to be done. Bring scissors. If you would prefer to work at home that can be arranged. If you would like to sew but don't have a sewing machine there will be one available. There is a lot of sewing to be done and unfortunately many of our sewers from last year no longer have children participating.


MEDICATIONS FROM BAND CAMP
I still have a number of medications that were not picked up by parents either at the camp or when the students arrived back at school.

If you did not pick up your child’s medication, I will be by the yellow trailer before and after wind practice on Tuesday and Wednesday, and also at SCRIP on Thursday night.


BAND CAMP PICS NEEDED

- Before you un-stick those wet things in the duffel bags…

- Before you clear that clutter from the mud room…

- Before you find those missing shoes…

Please take a few minutes and send your best band camp pics to the PCMB photo share. They are needed for the year-end CD, the web site, and the bandquet photo show.

See the camera icon on the member’s page. If you need instructions, there is a PDF link just below the camera…

Thanks, Tony

We want to make you aware of a couple medical conditions that occurred at camp:

There were several cases of Pink Eye and a few cases of Strep Throat.

We also had a few cases of vomiting & diarrhea.

Should your child develop any redness or discharge of the eye or an excessive sore throat or fever, please seek medical attention.

This is a reminder that the Scrip / Spot Buy is cancelled tonight. Any Scrip items ordered last week may picked up next Thursday.

Don't forget! Personal Ad order forms for the GLI program will be available at scrip night. Ads are due by September 6th. It's a special way to recognize your student for their hard work and commitment.

Forms can be turned in during scrip night

I just received an update from "Up North". Lorenzo has arrived at camp and is working with the Band and Guard on choreography.

Everyone is doing well. The kids are working hard on the show and having lots of fun.

We hope to see many of you on Saturday at Lake Ann.

Just a quick note to let you know that everyone arrived at Band Camp safely.

The students have already moved into their cabins, completed the “Challenge Course” and are right now out working on Music.

I’ll be sending updates throughout the week letting you know how things are going up north.

RETURN BUSES FROM BAND CAMP
We are four members away from saving $1000. We need four more Boosters to take their child home from camp or arrange for someone else to bring their child home. Please forward any request to Ginger B.

Your help is greatly appreciated.

FLAG CREATION UPDATE
The Musician flag is ready to cut. Thanks to Vickie B. for showing up and working Friday. Soon we should have a decision and be ready to cut the next flag which has many pieces. Call or email me and I will hook you up with something to cut, sew, or fray check.
Patti McC

We have just realized that the document with the girl's cabin assignments wasn't uploaded to the website. We should have it fixed shortly.

Sorry for the inconvenience.

CABIN ASSIGNMENTS NOW POSTED
The Cabin Assignments for Band Camp have been posted to the pcmb.net website. Here’s how to find them:

There are 3 links under the cabin icon on the SCHEDULE page. One link is the info pack, one is the itinerary, and the bottom link is the cabin assignment. Since the cabin assignment has personal info, it is password protected. Use the same ID and Password as for the Members page. If you forgot the ID and PW, check your latest newsletter.

The Equipment crew is requesting Parent help in packing the 2 trucks for Camp. Both trucks need to be completly packed on Saturday evening. The trucks need to arrive at camp and be unloaded before the kids arrive. We will be loading between 5:00pm and 8:00pm on Saturday. That is the same time the sleeping bags and large instruments are to arrive. So if you can, please try to hang around a while and lend a hand. It would be greatly appreciated.

Tom C.
Crew Chief

One of the flag designs has been approved so there will be fabric cutting tomorrow (Friday) from 2:00 - 5:00 p.m. in Room 401 (in front of Plymouth's cafeteria). There may be a decision made by tomorrow about the other flag but we won't know until tomorrow afternoon.

For a good part of this summer, Elementary and Middle School students have been learning what it's like to be a member of the PCMB Guard Program as members of the Pee Wee and Junior Guard.

The hours of practice and preparation are over and now it’s time for these young Guard members to show us what they've learned.

Tomorrow (Friday), the Junior Guard and the Pee Wee Guard will perform a show at Plymouth High School. The show begins at 7:00 p.m. in the Plymouth HS Cafeteria.

Please plan on attending to show our support and to meet the newest stars of our Guard program.

DRIVERS NEEDED
We are facing a critical seating shortage on the return trip from Band Camp.

We are taking 4 buses up to camp, but we are only taking 2 back from camp. That is because many parents who come up to see the Saturday afternoon performance will take their kids back home with them in their own car.

This year, it appears that many students may be planning on riding the bus home even if their parents are coming to see the show.

If there are more than 110 people planning to come home by bus on Saturday, we will have to spend about $1,000 to hire another bus… money that we haven’t budgeted.

If you are coming to camp to see the performance on Saturday, please strongly consider taking your child home with you.

If you are taking your child home with you, please send a signed note to practice this week stating that you will be bringing your student home with you.

Thank you for your help!


CAR WASH MONEY
You can turn in any outstanding Car Wash fees at the Scrip tables on Thursday. Check memo line should indicate "Car Wash" and student name. Thanks for your support of this fundraiser.


THE HIGH POINTS FOR BAND CAMP
All Students will receive a printed copy of the Band Camp instructions and an revised itinerary at practice today. This information is also available in the Newsletter and on the pcmb.net website.

Please be sure to read it over and take note of the timing of these key departure events:

On Saturday, August 19 from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. the semi-trailer will be available for loading sleeping bags, bedding and large instruments. The truck will not be available on Sunday morning.

Pack your bags and bedding in a large black trash bag, seal the bag and mark your name on a piece of duct tape attached to the bag. You may also want to attach a ribbon or other identifying tag since all black garbage bags look alike. Please do not pack anything fragile or valuable in the bag – they will be thrown off the truck when we arrive. We are not responsible for stowaway breakables.

We will start loading smaller instruments and luggage on Sunday, August 20th at 7:45 a.m. Please be on time. Overnight vehicles may be parked in the Plymouth High School parking lot.

We will leave Sunday morning at 8:30 a.m. from the Plymouth High School Parking lot to the south of the band room. We will begin loading the buses at 8:00 a.m.


REVISED BAND CAMP ITINERARY
Sunday, AUGUST 20, 2006
7:45 AM Load Buses - Plymouth High
8:30 AM Leave Plymouth
1:30 PM Arrive Lake Ann Baptist Camp
3:00 PM Rehearsal
6:00 PM Dinner
7:15 PM Team Building Challenge Course - Dining Hall
Counselors Meeting - Dining Hall
9:45 PM Call to Quarters (Everyone in Cabins)
10:30 PM Taps (Lights Out)

Monday, AUGUST 21, 2006
6:45 AM Reveille, Make Bunks, Clean Cabins
7:15 AM Breakfast (Counselor Meeting After Breakfast)
8:00 AM Visual Block - Marching Field
11:15 AM Rest Period
12:15 PM Lunch
1:00 PM Music Block
4:15 PM Recreation Period
5:15 PM Dinner
6:30-8:30 PM Ensemble Rehearsal
9:00 PM Evening Activity - DJ Dance/Movies
10:30 PM Board Buses - Return to Camp
11:00 PM Taps (Lights Out)

Tuesday, AUGUST 22, 2006
6:45 AM Reveille, Make Bunks, Clean Cabins
7:15 AM Breakfast (Counselor Meeting After Breakfast)
8:00 AM Marching Basics/Drill - Marching Field
11:15 AM Recreation Time
12:15 PM Lunch
1:00 PM Rest Period
2:00 PM Sectionals
Seniors - Board Bus for Pyramid Point
3:00 PM Playing Rehearsal
5:15 PM Dinner
Staff Appreciation Dinner - Dining Room Balcony
6:30-9:00 PM Ensemble Rehearsal
9:20 PM Evening Activity - Senior/Freshmen Bonfire (Sophomores & Juniors Chill Out)
10:15 PM Call to Quarters
10:30 PM Taps (Lights Out)

Wednesday, AUGUST 23, 2006
6:45 AM Reveille, Make Bunks, Clean Cabins
7:15 AM Breakfast(Counselor Meeting After Breakfast)
8:00 AM Marching Basics/Drill - Marching Field
11:15 AM Recreation Time
12:15 PM Lunch
1:00 PM Rest Period
2:00 PM Sectionals
3:00 PM Playing Rehearsal
5:15 PM Dinner
6:30-9:00 PM Ensemble Rehearsal
9:20 PM No Forced Fun - Free Night
10:15 PM Call to Quarters
10:30 PM Taps (Lights Out)

Thursday, AUGUST 24, 2006
6:45 AM Reveille, Make Bunks, Clean Cabins
7:15 AM Breakfast (Counselor Meeting After Breakfast)
8:00 AM Marching Basics/Drill - Marching Field
11:15 AM Recreation Time
12:15 PM Lunch
1:00 PM Rest Period
2:00 PM Sectionals
3:00 PM Playing Rehearsal
5:15 PM Dinner
6:30-9:00 PM Ensemble Rehearsal
9:20 PM Evening Activity - Pizza Night
10:15 PM Call to Quarters
10:30 PM Taps (Lights Out)

Friday, AUGUST 25, 2006
6:45 AM Reveille, Make Bunks, Clean Cabins
7:15 AM Breakfast (Counselor Meeting After Breakfast)
8:00 AM Marching Basics/Drill - Marching Field
11:15 AM Recreation Time
12:15 PM Lunch
1:00 PM Rest Period
2:00 PM Sectionals
3:00 PM Playing Rehearsal
5:15 PM Dinner (Senior BBQ)
6:30-9:00 PM Ensemble Rehearsal
9:20 PM Evening Activity - Ice Cream Social
10:15 PM Call to Quarters
10:30 PM Taps (Lights Out)

Saturday, AUGUST 26, 2006
6:45 AM Reveille, Make Bunks, Clean Cabins
7:15 AM Breakfast (Counselor Meeting After Breakfast)
8:00-8:15 AM Sectionals
8:20-9:30 AM Playing Rehearsal
9:30 AM Marching Rehearsal
12:15 PM Lunch
1:30 PM Marching Demonstration for Parents and Vacationers in the Area (Marching Field)
2:15 PM Pack, Clean Cabins, Load Buses
3:15 PM Leave Lake Ann for Plymouth
6:15 PM Stop at Birch Run for Dinner (Bring Money)
7:15 PM Leave Birch Run
8:45-9:15 PM Arrive at PCEP

We are in need of one more male chaperone for the entire week of Band Camp.

Even if your schedule will only allow you to work the first part of the week, we will work the schedule around to accommodate you.

Please call Mark S. immediately if you can help.

UNIFORM MAGIC
A HUGE thank you to everyone who worked at Uniform Fitting Day (and we had many). It was an awesome display of teamwork - you are the BEST.

Another big thanks to all the kids and parents who came through with patience and smiles. I know it can be a tedious process, but think how great the kids looked in their uniforms and tuxes.

For any marcher who didn't get fitted - it is critical that you come to see the uniform magicians on Monday or Tuesday (immediately at lunch break or after the day's practice). In particular, new marchers need to put in orders for marching shoes (order will be placed this week). Don't be the one marching barefoot. . . just kidding.

Attention any marcher, pit or color guard who has not yet had their photo taken for our band camp database. . . Mrs. Bitter will be looking for you this week. You do not have to look spiffy for this photo - it is only a snap shot, not a fine portrait.

Many, many thanks,
Carol, Michelle, Kelly, Dee, Helen, Ginger and Cindy
YOUR Uniform Magicians


NURSE’S NOTES FOR BAND CAMP
Band Camp will be here before we know it! Here are some reminders as we all prepare for the week:

*Students must have all forms turned in prior to boarding the bus to go to camp.

*Do not forget sunscreen and insect repellant.

*In addition to the water that will be available at camp, you are encouraged to send your child to camp with a supply of Gatorade. This can be very helpful in keeping the kids hydrated, especially if it ends up being an overly warm week. They are working very hard, and we need to keep them drinking!

*It is extremely important that you send your child to camp with 12-14 pairs of white socks and 2 pairs of good fitting tennis shoes. The field will be very damp in the morning, leading to very wet shoes and socks. The kids will need to change their shoes and socks during the day to keep their feet in good shape. Nothing will lead to blisters and other foot problems more quickly than being in wet shoes and socks all day!

*If your child will be taking medication while at camp, please bring it to the Band Nurse on Saturday, August 19th from 5:00PM—8:00PM when you drop off your child’s bedding and instrument. Please send the medication in the original container(s) with the dosage instructions clearly marked. Put all medications in a Ziploc bag labeled with their name. If you have any medications that require refrigeration, put it in a separate bag and label the bag accordingly. I will have a cooler available for any such medication. If you cannot bring the medication on Saturday, please bring it on Sunday morning well before we start loading the busses.

*MEDICATION REMINDER: Students cannot keep their medications with them in their cabin. The only exceptions are: inhalers for asthma, EPI-PENS for allergic reactions, or insulin pumps that need to be with the student at all times. It is recommended that if your child requires an inhaler or EPI-PEN that you have at least 2 for camp: 1 to stay with your child and 1 to give to the nurse as a back-up.

*Please note that due to privacy laws, the band nurse cannot discuss any medical or emotional issues that your child may have with the camp chaperones. If you feel it would be beneficial for your child’s cabin parent to be aware of any medical or emotional conditions or concerns that exist, we strongly recommend that you confidentially discuss these concerns with the chaperone prior to leaving for band camp.


HOMECOMING DATE
This year, Marching Band members will be participating in the Salem Homecoming on Sept. 29.

The 2006 PCMB Car Wash is history. Thanks to everyone who participated in this event. Here are some of the fast facts:

* 115 Band students washed cars.
* 1,025 cars were washed.
* 50 students turned in their donations today.
* $4,846.80 total raised so far.
* $800.55 of total were donations made today by people whose cars were washed.
* Top fund raiser congratulations to Taylor J., Freshman Clarinet, who turned in $376 today and expects more to be received.
* Laura S. and Mack S. also turned in over $250.

Thanks to everyone who supported this event!

YOU LOOK MARVELOUS ! !
The Monogram Factory will be set up at the uniform fitting tomorrow in the Large Band Room. This is the perfect time to freshen up your Fall wardrobe with the latest in PCMB wearables.

NO FLAG SEWING ON MONDAY
On Wednesday and Friday from 2:00 to 5:00 p.m. there will be a sewing machine available if someone wants to sew or wants to learn
how to sew but doesn't have a sewing machine.

CAR WASH REMINDER & CHECKLIST:

- This Saturday, August 12th, Canton HS parking lot
- Don't bring cash. Write a check for the donations to PCMB. Put your student's name and "Car Wash" in the Memo field
- Checks for pledges can be brought in at a later date
- Bring sun block /sun glasses/ hat and water
- Wear shorts and tank top or tee shirt
- Have fun with your fellow band members

Experience live performances of the top 17 corps from the 2006 DCI
World Championship Quarterfinals on Thursday Aug. 10 for only one
night!

Tickets will be available on the Big Screen Concerts Web site
(http://www.bigscreenconcerts.com) on July 14 and may also be
purchased at the AMC Livonia 20 box office or at other participating
movie ticket purchasing web sites.

AMC Livonia 20
19500 Haggerty Rd.
Livonia, MI 48152
(734) 542-9909

GLI PERSONAL ADS
With GLI fast approaching, now is the time to purchase your Personal Ad for the GLI program. This is an opportunity for you to congratulate your student for a great year! Carolyn W. will be available at the Booster Meeting, Aug 8 and also at the Car Wash on Aug 12 to take your orders for your ads.

GLI Sales Ads Coordinators


THANKS FOR BEING THERE!
Our next Booster meeting is tomorrow night, Tuesday, August 8th at 7:00 p.m. in the Large Band Room.

We hope to see you there. Remember, this is your only chance to ask questions about Band Camp before the busses leave!

Here is the latest from Barb on the Phantom Regiment rehearsals in Wayne tomorrow. This is the based on past "all rehearsal" day schedules:

Rehearsal will be at Wayne Memorial High School at 3001 4th Street (Michigan Ave and Wayne Rd area) on Saturday Aug 5. They will have visual practice and sectionals probably starting around 1:00 p.m. Full Ensemble rehearsals will most likely be after dinner, starting around 6:00ish. The corps will probably start loading the busses to leave Wayne around 9:00 p.m.

I know the members of the corp would appreciate any coolers filled with ice cold gatorade or water that families of PCMB would care to provide. They are coming from NY where they have been rehearsing in temps higher than ours!

I spoke with the band director at Wayne H.S. and he is happy to have PCMB members at the Phantom Regiment rehearsals. Dave and Kyle would love to see a large turn out of the PCMB family.

2006 BAND CAMP INFORMATION
The 2006 Band Camp information is now posted on the PCMB website!

On the "Schedule" page of www.pcmb.net, click on the "Band Camp Info" icon for everything students and parents will need to know, including instructions, packing checklist, driving directions and tentative itinerary. Please note that the itinerary is for reference only and is subject to change.

BOOSTER MEETING AUGUST 8th
This is a reminder that the next Booster meeting will take place on Tuesday, August 8th in the Large Band Room. This will be the only meeting we will have before leaving for band camp, uniform fittings and the Car Wash. You won't want to miss this improtant meeting. We look forward to seeing you there.

The flag material has arrived, however a pattern and prototype needs to be made before the remainder of the material can be cut.

That means there will be NO SEWING TONIGHT (Wednesday, 8/2).

GLI COORDINATOR OPEN POSITIONS
The Video Coordinator position has been filled with our own media specialist, Randy C. However, this event creates a very long, busy day and Randy will need a co-coordinator.

Clean-Up Crew Coordinator is a new position created out of the realization that cleaning up the grounds after the program has concluded going sometimes until 1:00 a.m. is not the best approach. This Coordinator and his/her crew will conduct clean up throughout the day and be a part of the team (all PCMB members) charged with returning the campus to it original state before concluding for the day.


MISSING RED, WHITE & BLUE UNIFORMS
We still have many Red, White & Blue uniforms not returned. If they are not returned by the end of the August home band camp, it may affect your student’s ability to go to the away band camp!! We have spoken with many of you at one time or another and promises have been made for returns, but our cupboard is still empty.

If you feel your name appears in error, please let us know. Turn in opportunities are: scrip nights, section practices (Monday, Tuesday or Thursday), the upcoming uniform fitting / Car Wash (Aug. 12th) and the August Booster Meeting (Aug 8th). We need them back!

The Uniform Magicians


NEW PHOTO SHOOT DATE
The new date for professional photos is: Thursday September 7 and 14 during scrip night. I am in the process of getting the price list up on the booster web site, so check starting next week for information on how to obtain a download of the price list and information about the photographer. He will be taking a composite shot of every band member in the MB uniform at this time, regardless of whether or not you plan on purchasing a photo package. There will be no cost to members for the composite shot. We are still working out details for the composite shots, but I am sure there will an opportunity for members to be able to purchase the MB poster at a special rate. I will report back when I know more. If you have any questions, I will be at the Booster Meeting on August 8.

Kelly S.

MALE CHAPERONES NEEDED FOR BAND CAMP
A couple of men who signed up to chaperone for Band Camp have had to suddenly pull out. We need at least two, maybe three more male chaperones for the week of August 20. If you are able to chaperone, please contact Mark S. to volunteer.


GUARD FLAG SEWING HELP NEEDED
The time for fall flag sewing is upon us. Sewing sessions are being planned for the week of home band camp (August 14th) on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 2 until 5. There are about 75 flags that need to be completed for the girls to use. Each flag requires several hours of work, but many of the tasks do not require actual sewing.

We will be sewing in Room 401 (room in front of Plymouth's cafeteria). Bring scissors and a sewing machine (if you have one).

Remember, there are many tasks involved in making flags and a lot of them do not involve actually sewing.


MARK YOUR CALENDARS
The Phantom Regiment is going to be in town Saturday, August 5 at Wayne High School (3001 4th St in Wayne). There will be an opportunity for PCMB students to watch this fabulous Drum Corp rehearse. We will share more specifics on rehearsal times closer to Saturday.

As of the regional show in Atlanta, the Phantom Regiment has the #1 brass and percussion section in the nation. Not to mention there are several PCMB alumni in the Corp.

GLI Volunteer Information
A description of the Volunteer positions and the Volunteer Roster is now available on the PCMB Website. See our GLI webpage at http://www.pcmb.net/gli

Click on the red, yellow, and blue Underdog character link to see:
- A brief overview of what GLI is, and what it means for the PCMB
- Descriptions of the various volunteer positions needed, and
- Contact information for our GLI Coordinators

Contact the GLI Coordinators for the teams you wish to work on in order to sign up for some of our GLI Volunteer positions. They will keep us abreast of their worker’s sign up roster, and we will send in periodic updates to the website to show our progress in getting these shifts filled!

Volunteers make this event a success,
Thank you in advance for helping us maintain such a high quality program here at the Plymouth-Canton Educational Park,

Karl & Suzanne Widak, Co-Chairs
MCBA Great Lakes Invitational Marching Band Competition
October 14, 2006
Plymouth Canton Music Boosters
http://www.pcmb.net/gli

BAND FORMS

A reminder that if you have not done so already, all band forms need to be turned in ASAP. This includes the Participation Agreement, Code of Conduct, Medical Release Form, and the Physical form for first year members. Please remember that all Medical Release Forms need to be notarized—no exceptions. All forms should be turned in no later than the August Booster Meeting on August 8th, and they can be turned in to Joe Reno or Vickie Ragland. If desired, you can leave the yellow folders at the SCRIP table and Vickie will pick them up.

FIRST YEAR MEMBERS: If your son or daughter has a physical scheduled between August 8th and when we leave for camp, please let me know so that I won’t hunt you down for the form unnecessarily!!!

Remember that all forms are due prior to leaving for camp—again, NO EXCEPTIONS!! These forms are very important! The Medical Release and Physical Forms are crucial should your child have any health issues or should they get sick at camp and need medical attention. Call or email Vickie if you have any questions.

GOLF OUTING: We need your help. We are still in need of prizes.
All donations will be included in the raffle and the more prizes the more money we raise. Everyone likes to win. Can be any thing – Gift Certificates, Movie Passes, Restaurant Certificates, Golf Hats / Shirts / Sweatshirts / Jackets are just some of the ideas. Please contact Gary Price for any questions or if you are interested.

We need the help of the Band Boosters for a very important part of the upcoming Great Lakes Invitational (GLI) band competition on October 14, 2006.

We are looking for people to sell ads to businesses to put into the GLI program. Last year we received a sizable amount of revenue from ads in the program and this year we need as many volunteers as possible to make this happen again. Minimal time is required during the month of August. Best of all, no prior experience is needed. We’ll train you!

To find out more, please log in and consult the Member page.

Thank you in advance for making this event great!

Dear Parents and Students,

The 6th Annual PCMB Golf Outing is back!!!! Get your foursomes together and have some fun!!!

Raffle Prizes, 50/50 drawings, Long Drive / Closest to the PIN – Much Much More!!!

Details are still being arranged, but the Date is Sunday - Sept. 24, 2006 at Brae Burn Golf Course in Plymouth.

Cost is $100 for each golfer and includes:
• 18 holes of golf with cart
• Lunch at the turn (Hot dog, chips & soft drink)
• Steak / Chicken Dinner

Plus a gift certificate for another 18 holes at Brae Burn – Good for 1 year

Don't Golf?
Come join the fun and prizes - Dinner Only is $25.

Two ways to add to your account:

• Get a group of Golfers to attend - for each golfer you get, $25 will be credited to your account.
• Get a business to sponsor a hole – for each $100 sponsor you get, $50 will be credited to your account.

So if you can find a foursome and hole sponsor your can raise $150 for your account. This will also provide benefits to the general fund.

Forms for the Golf & Sponsors will be available shortly.

Also –We need prizes.
All donations will be included in the raffle and the more prizes the more money we raise. Everyone likes to win. Can be any thing – Gift Certificates, Movie Passes, Restaurant Certificates, Golf Hats / Shirts / Sweatshirts / Jackets are just some of the ideas.

Come Join the fun this Friday, July 21st

Where: Super Bowl
45100 Ford Road, Canton, Mi
(734) 459-6070
Time: 8 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Cost: $12.00 per person (includes 3 games and your shoes)

Bring the whole family

We will be playing 9 Pin-No-Tap

Prizes for High Game and High Series in four categories:
1) Adult Men
2) Adult Women
3) Boys 18 yrs. and under
4) Girls 18 yrs. and under

Additional prizes pools available at $1 each
1) Lucky Strike
2) Mystery Score
3) 50/50

Sign-up no later than Wednesday, July 19th.

Payment will be required in advance. Make checks payable to PCMB. Bring checks to Mini Camp on Wednesday and give them to Leslie S. she will be located next to the yellow truck.

Students, We will have a table set up at the end of each night of July mini-camp for you to sign up for the Car Wash on August 12th. If you haven't signed up yet please look for us in the band room at the end of practice.

Thanks.

We would like to thank everyone who volunteered to help make our water sales at Art in the Park a success!

After everything was tallied, we netted approximately $1,000 into the program – down from last year, but still a triumph given the unexpected competition we had! Our personalized PCMB labels and the new Crystal Lights packets were a hit and we’re already putting together new ideas for next year’s event.

Special thanks go to those who “donned” the shako. Although Board members Mark S. and Dennis C. gave it the ol’ college try, kudos have to go to sophomore clarinetist, Abbey “ACE” E. and to alumni trombonist, John G., for their enthusiastic participation! Way to go, Abbey and John!

While we’re talking about alumni, we would be remiss if we didn’t acknowledge Guy R. who again showed us how it’s done. Guy, your tireless efforts in support of our program, even though you no longer have family members in the band, is truly inspirational. Thank you for your fun-spirited involvement!

Lastly, special appreciation should be extended to all new freshmen parents for chipping in. It was “Main Street vs. Ann Arbor Trail” in water sales. A little friendly family competition paid off big with Denise P. and daughter, together with Erin A. and Cindy R. setting a blistering pace with multiple cases of water sold. Way to go!

We hope everyone had fun. We sure did! If you didn’t get the opportunity to participate, don’t fret. Your volunteer opportunities are just warming up! There’s the car wash on August 12th and don’t forget the big one – GLI on October 14th!

Thanks again,

Scott and Vickie

We would like to thank everyone who volunteered to help make our water sales at Art in the Park a success!

After everything was tallied, we netted approximately $1,000 into the program – down from last year, but still a triumph given the unexpected competition we had! Our personalized PCMB labels and the new Crystal Lights packets were a hit and we’re already putting together new ideas for next year’s event.

Special thanks go to those who “donned” the shako. Although Board members Mark S. and Dennis C. gave it the ol’ college try, kudos have to go to sophomore clarinetist, Abbey “ACE” E. and to alumni trombonist, John G., for their enthusiastic participation! Way to go, Abbey and John!

While we’re talking about alumni, we would be remiss if we didn’t acknowledge Guy R. who again showed us how it’s done. Guy, your tireless efforts in support of our program, even though you no longer have family members in the band, is truly inspirational. Thank you for your fun-spirited involvement!

Lastly, special appreciation should be extended to all new freshmen parents for chipping in. It was “Main Street vs. Ann Arbor Trail” in water sales. A little friendly family competition paid off big with Denise P. and daughter, together with Erin A. and Cindy R. setting a blistering pace with multiple cases of water sold. Way to go!

We hope everyone had fun. We sure did! If you didn’t get the opportunity to participate, don’t fret. Your volunteer opportunities are just warming up! There’s the car wash on August 12th and don’t forget the big one – GLI on October 14th!

Thanks again,

Scott and Vickie Ragland

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Dear Parents and Students,

Shhhhhhh????.I have a secret to share with you????
????it's BIG, it's LOUD, and it's LIVE ... and it?s coming to our area. That?s right, it?s drum corps! There are three events I wish to talk with you about.

1) The first is a rehearsal of the two-time Drum Corps International Champions, The Madison Scouts! In the field of education, we constantly talk about mentoring, observation, and modeling. Here is an opportunity to watch and learn from one of the best marching groups in the world! This is such an important opportunity for the students that we will not have rehearsal this Thursday in the hopes that you will go and see this outstanding group for yourself. They will be at EMU?s Rynearson Stadium in Ypsilanti, from late morning through the evening until around 9pm on Thursday, July 13. If you wish to use a mapping/directions website to get to EMU, here is the address:

Rynearson Stadium
2051 N Huron River Dr.
Ypsilanti, MI 48197

Directions are supplied in the packet that went home with the band members. If you need help carpooling please check the online directory at www.pcmb.net or talk to another member of the band member?s section. Perhaps parents will go to!

2) If you thought watching one of the best drum corps in the world was cool, how about fifteen of them! This Saturday, July 15, the DCI Regional will be held in Battle Creek, only an hour and a half away! You will see and hear live performances of the top drum corps and it will be an unforgettable experience. Directions and more information were attached in the packet but here is the address if you wish to get directions online:

C.W. Post Stadium
65 West St.
Battle Creek, MI 49014

3) The DCI World Championship Quarter-Finals will be shown LIVE from the AMC Livonia 20 Theater! Experience live performances of the top 17 corps in the world from the 2006 DCI World Championship Quarterfinals on Thursday Aug. 10 for only one night! More information is posted on the online calendar.

I hope that we will see you at the Madison Scouts rehearsal this Thursday. Don?t forget, July Mini-Camp is this Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 1:30-8:30pm. More details are on each date at the online master calendar.

Please take advantage of these opportunities while they are here and have a great week!

Sincerely,

Marc Whitlock
(734) 582-5666

GARBAGE BAGS
I will up at scrip selling garbage bags on July 20th. If anyone needs them sooner, just call or email me and I can leave them for you at section practices on Tuesdays or Thursdays. They can be paid for at scrip nights. (There is a space to add garbage bag purchases right onto the scrip order invoices) or give me the checks (made payable to: PCMB) when I give you the bags.

UNIFORMS
We have several people who still have not returned dry cleaned Red, White & Blue Uniforms. The magicians are setting the deadline for return of them by Thursday, July 20th. It is really important for us to have them back in our stock. They must be returned dry cleaned in the bag with the member’s name on the bag.

MEMBER PHOTOS
We have arranged for photos to be taken by K&R Media on Saturday, August 12th (uniform fitting day!) This is not mandatory, just an opportunity for Booster members to have a professional photo taken of their student in their uniform of choice or Tux or dresses while they are at fittings. Mr. W wants all marching band members to have a head shoot done that day though. It does not matter what they are wearing for that and will be done free of charge by the photographer so be prepared for that. We will also have a make-up date scheduled for photo taking during the week of home mini camp. I just wanted to mention this photo opportunity date because it is the car wash day so some planning for photos being taken while the student is dry will need to be planned for. We are doing the photos from 9am - 5pm. The photo sheet package information will be available on Aug. 12th, I will also try to get some for the Aug. 8 Booster meeting.

BOWLING NIGHT COMING!

Live life in the fast lanes (bowling lanes, that is).

Friday July 21
8:00 p.m. –10:00 p.m.
Super Bowl on Ford Road

Everybody is invited, kids, adults, siblings...

Cost is $12 per person, which includes 3 games and shoes.

There will also be three cash games, like 50-50... chances are $1 apiece.

Band members should have received a neon green invitation for this event during June Mini-Camp.


UNIFORM FITTING DAY - Saturday, August 12
It has been tradition to run uniform fitting day in the band room while the car wash is sudsing in the parking lot. This year will be no exception. So, if you missed our sign-up sheet at the last booster meeting and you can help, please e-mail or call me (we have a.m. and/or p.m. shifts). We can use all the help we can get.

For those of you who have never experienced fitting day, here are the basics:
We will have the band room, the locker room, the warm-up rooms, etc. all set up as stations for the kids to rotate through. By the end of their whirl-wind experience, they will have been fitted for competition grays, red & blues, and tuxedos (for boys in the concert band program only). If they already have any uniform issued to them, they will be handed that one to try on (we will especially be checking hem lengths). If any of the slacks/bibs need hemming, our good friend Barb L. will be on-hand to provide this service for $5/pair. Your marcher is also welcome to bring them home for YOU to hem. . . hmm, $5 sounds pretty good, eh? This fee can be charged to your account. After the fittings, the uniforms are kept in the uniform closets - tuxedos go home to live in your closet for the year.

The basic uniform pieces (jackets, bibs, hat, plume, gauntlets) are issued to your marcher as part of your participation fee. Shoes and gloves are a separate purchase (charged to your account) - you will own them and they can be worn subsequent years. We will be wearing white gloves again this year. Each marcher should have a minimum of two pairs - one clean pair for Nationals. Gloves will be $3/pair; I don't have the final price on the shoes at this time. The marchers will be given one member t-shirt (courtesy of the band) to wear under the uniform. You can purchase additional ones and/or long-sleeve versions. Concert Band Program Boys: there is an annual tuxedo rental fee ($25), plus you will be purchasing a bow tie that you can use every year ($5).

-9:00 to 9:30 This time is reserved for Seniors and Juniors only. They know the drill and will be able to take care of themselves while we finish setting up.
-9:30 to 5:00 will be open to everyone - note: last arrivals should be 4:00, since we will end at 5:00.

Things to remember; * COME DRY * Marchers should wear boxers or light weight shorts. Please allow plenty of time, 1 hour +. A parent is welcome to walk through the process with their student.

I know this is a lot of information for first-timers - please feel free to ask questions. The day is hectic, but fun and it is a great reward to see the kids in their fine uniforms. I'll see you all there, if not before!

* Did I mention come dry?

Carol K.

Before it becomes a distant memory and you have forgotten where you saved those shots, how about taking a few moments and putting some of your 2006 season WinterGuard photos on the PCMB Photo share. You can get there via the members page. http://pcmb.net/MP/Member.htm (If you missed the fan-out with the PhotoShare introduction, just click the instructions link just below the camera icon on the members page.)

Tony

Hi Everyone,

Just a word of thanks to everyone who helped with the unloading and distribution of cookie dough / popcorn items. With so many hands at work we got all the items sorted quickly. Thanks to you all!! I have 2 extra items (the chocolate popcorn) that I am not sure got missed in someone's order or if they were bonuses for us. If they were not in your order and should have been, let me know by Tuesday (7/4). If by then I have not heard from anyone, I am willing to sell them to anyone who would like them. Lastly, thank you again for your participation in this fundraiser!

Kelly S

RANDY NEEDS A RIDE

Randy C., who is recovering nicely from double knee replacement surgery would like to borrow a wheelchair for Tuesday’s 4th of July Parade. It would make getting around much easier and faster for him. Wheelchairs built for tall people are especially welcome! If you have one (of any size) to borrow, please email Randy. (address in online directory).


PARADE ITINERARY – TUESDAY, JULY 4th

6:55 a.m. Meet on the corner of AMELIA and HARVEY streets just north of the railroad tracks with ALL EQUIPMENT. Please ask a parade volunteer if you need help finding it or look for one of the marching band staff.

7:00 a.m. Set up the Parade Block in SUMMER UNIFORMS

7:30 a.m. Parade starts. Parade route is south on Main Street from Theodore to Hartsough.

9:00 a.m. APPROXIMATE time students are to be picked up from Hartsough St. Please note that the time is subject to change. It would be good for parents and students to coordinate a place to meet for pickup.

Note: Students are responsible for their own transportation and their equipment.

Cookie Dough/Popcorn Pick-up:

Just a reminder to come to scrip tonight starting at 5:30 pm to get your orders. We will be there until 7:00 pm, but the earlier you come the better seeing as they need to stay as cold as possible.

ART IN THE PARK VOLUNTEER LIST
Our thanks to all of you who have volunteered to sell water during Plymouth’s Art in the Park, July 7-9. The assignments are listed below. We still have 16 open slots that need to be filled—please call us if you can help. Don’t forget to sign your kids up, or bring them along for extra help. They’re super salespeople, but even more importantly, it’s great for the community to see the wonderful kids that make up this band program! Everyone’s help is greatly appreciated!
Vickie and Scott R

FRIDAY, JULY 7—Forest Ave.
Noon-2:00
***OPEN***

2:00-4:00
***OPEN***

4:00-6:00
***OPEN***

6:00-8:30
***OPEN***

SATURDAY, JULY 8—Main Street
Noon-2:00
***OPEN***

2:00-4:00
***OPEN***

4:00-6:00
***OPEN***

6:00-7:30
***OPEN***

SATURDAY, JULY 8--Forest Ave.
10:00-Noon
***OPEN***

2:00-4:00
***OPEN***

6:00-7:30
***OPEN***

SUNDAY, JULY 9—Main Street
10:00-Noon
***OPEN***
***OPEN***

Noon-2:30
***OPEN***

SUNDAY, JULY 9—Forest Ave.
2:30-5:00
***OPEN***
***OPEN***


PHOTOS WANTED
Each year the boosters pool their season's photos to make a collection of 1000 or more marching band images. We use the collection for display at the band banquet as well as for the year's photo CD which is sold as a fundraiser. And some go on the web site.

This year we are trying something a little different. We have a spot on our web site for uploading images and plenty of space for them. Well at least a CD's worth of space anyway. You can download from the site too.

After each band event, please consider uploading a copy of your photos to the site. ( It's easy… you can drag and drop a whole directory of em at once! ) We have a couple of parades and a mini-camp behind us already so there may be some catching up to do.

How to upload:

Go to the member’s page http://www.pcmb.net/MP/Member.htm. There is a link to the PCMB PhotoShare near the top of the page. You will also find a printable set of instructions there.

Remember, don't wait till the end of the season to upload.

RANDY’S ROAD TO RECOVERY
Get well wishes go out to our resident “King of the DVD’s”, Randy C. who underwent double knee replacement surgery this week. We hope you’ll be up and around in no time!


ART IN THE PARK VOLUNTEERS
There are still spots available to sell water at Art In The Park Friday, July 7th through Sunday, July 9th.

Contact Vickie or Scott R. and they'll get you signed up!


COOKIE DOUGH / POPCORN FUNDRAISER RESULTS
Thank you everyone for your participation in this fundraiser. We had a great success for a first time fundraiser. We sold 586 total items!!! For a profit of $ 2930.00 to our general fund!! Thanks to Diane for doing all the leg work and getting it up and running for our organization. Thanks also to everyone who helped in big and small ways to make it a success.


SCHEDULE PICKUP
There has been a change in Schedule Pickup Dates. Please mark your calendars for the following:

August 23:
Seniors 7:30 AM

August 24:
Juniors 7:15 AM - 10:15 AM
Sophomores 11:45 AM - 2:45 PM

August 25:
Freshmen 7:30 AM - 11:30 AM

August 31:
Make-up 7:30 AM - 11:30 AM

September 5:
Make-up 6:30 AM

Even though the students will be away at Band Camp for the first pickup days, this year the first makeup day is NOT the first day of school. This is sure to be a welcome improvement among band families.

Tonight's 6:00 p.m. performance will take place on the east side of the PHS lot and not on the hill as originally indicated.

NOTARY TONIGHT
A Notary will be available at 5:30 p.m. tonight to notarize forms at the tailgate/performance. Look for her near the big yellow trailer.

Joe will also be there to collect your completed forms packets.


RESENDING PART OF LAST NIGHT'S FANOUT
There was a computer glitch when I sent the fanout last night and I'm not sure all members received my note. I am resending part of the message. Sorry if this is a duplicate:

SUMMER UNIFORMS
All Marching Band members will need their Summer Uniforms for the performance Friday night.

FORMS
Completed forms must be turned in Friday. Please remember that signatures must be notarized.

TIPS FOR TAILGATING
For the benefit of our new members, here is a little more explanation of what the tailgate event will be like.

In order to feed our students and give them enough time to get ready for the performance, we have started the tradition of holding a tailgate party in the Plymouth HS parking lot where the band rehearses. We park in the Southwest corner of the lot. Bring lawn chairs, small tables and of course, something to feed your family with. The Boosters have large grills for you to cook your hot dogs, steaks or pecan-encrusted swordfish on. Some people bring completely prepared meals, while others prefer to cook the entree there. It’s your choice. Mr. Whitlock will give our students a time when they should be in their Summer Uniforms and ready to go for the performance.

Since the 6:00 performance is on the hill by the grass practice field, you may also wish to bring blankets to sit on.

And don’t forget the Summit event that was mentioned in today’s earlier fanout.

SUMMER UNIFORMS
All Marching Band members will need their Summer Uniforms for the performance tomorrow night.


SLEEP IN TOMORROW
Remember that tomorrow’s rehearsal begins at Noon. The rehearsal ends at 4:00 p.m. the performance is at 6:00 p.m.


FORMS
Completed forms must be turned in tomorrow. Please remember that signatures must be notarized.


TIPS FOR TAILGATING
For the benefit of our new members, here is a little more explanation of what the tailgate event will be like tomorrow.

In order to feed our students and give them enough time to get ready for the performance, we have started the tradition of holding a tailgate party in the Plymouth HS parking lot where the band rehearses. We park in the Southwest corner of the lot. Bring lawn chairs, small tables and of course, something to feed your family with. The Boosters have large grills for you to cook your hot dogs, steaks or pecan-encrusted swordfish on. Some people bring completely prepared meals, while others prefer to cook the entree there. It’s your choice. Mr. Whitlock will give our students a time when they should be in their Summer Uniforms and ready to go for the performance.

Since the 6:00 performance is on the hill by the grass practice field, you may also wish to bring blankets to sit on.

And don’t forget the Summit event that was mentioned in today’s earlier fanout.

See you tomorrow.

FOOD, MUSIC & FUN ON FRIDAY!
Tomorrow marks the end of the June Mini-Camp. There are a lot of activities you won't want to miss…

TAILGATE PARTY: 4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Hang out in the Plymouth HS Parking Lot, feed your kids and wait for the big show.
The PCMB SUPER grills will be available in the parking lot for anyone to grill their protein of choice.
Party until the performance.

MINI-CAMP PERFORMANCE: 6:00 p.m.
Gather on the hill by the grass practice field and see what our students have learned this week.

SUMMIT FUN: 7:30 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.
Have fun and relax at the Summit in this annual closer to Mini-Camp week.
Play Basketball, Volleyball, Wallyball, etc. all evening.
The pool is open from 9:00 p.m. until close.
The cost is $2.00 per person and $5.00 per family at the door.


IMPORTANT NOTES ABOUT GROCERY STORE FUNDRAISING

1) Some of you were concerned that they no longer allow you to recharge your Kroger cards at the register... I checked with the Service Desk. You can recharge your Kroger card at the cashier instead of the Service Desk, but you must reload the card BEFORE any groceries are rung up. If you try and reload in the middle of your order, the cashier cannot process the recharge.

2) I recently discovered that Meijer CHANGES the percentage of your spending that goes toward your monthly spending total. When you use only the Meijer Rewards Card (the bar code card) the percent is lower than when you use a Meijer Credit Card. This month Meijer is only giving 60% of your spending for the Rewards Card. Last month it was 80%.

Keep in mind that the actual percentage that you earn in rewards are based upon the total spending for the month. $100-$399.99 earns 1%, $400-$799.99 earns 2% and $800-$2,000 earns 4%. Unfortunately, they also take off the first $100 of spending because they have a $100 spending requirement.
So, for example, using your Meijer Rewards card, if you spend $692 for the month:

Monthly spending $692
percent X 60% = $ 415.20
less the $100 req. -$100
Total qualified spending = $315.20
earnings percent X 1% = $3.15 earned

If you use a Meijer Credit Card to make the purchase, however, they credit at least 100% of the purchase toward your spending total. Talk about subtle ways to try and get you to use their credit card!! The same spending example from above using a Meijer Credit Card would earn $11.84.
More information can be gained by logging on to the Meijer rewards web site. http://meijerrewards.com

3) For those of you who don't know... rechargeable Busch's cards are now available. They operate like the Kroger rechargeable cards.



COOKIE DOUGH & POPCORN ORDERS DUE TONIGHT
Just a reminder that all orders (and payment) for the Cookie Dough/Popcorn Fundraiser are due TONIGHT by the end of Scrip Sales at 7:00 p.m.

Hi Everyone!

Just a friendly reminder that orders are due for the cookie dough/popcorn fundraiser this Thursday at scrip night (June 22nd). Orders will be available for pick up on June 29th starting @ 5:30pm (the dough must be refrigerated, so prompt pick up on the 29th will be necessary to insure it doesn't spoil !).

See you on those dates, Kelly S

Thanks to everyone who showed up for the Parent Information Meeting this evening. We hope you found it valuable.

The winner of tonight's "Getting to Know You" drawing is: Erin A.

Erin wins a $25 Speedway Gift Card. Congratulations ! !


ZAP ZONE LAST CALL
There's still time to sign up for Wednesday's Zap Zone event. Bring your signed permission slip and money to practice Tuesday morning.

Forms and information are on the pcmb.net website.

Happy Father's Day!

Just a quick reminder for tomorrow's Mandatory Parent Information Meeting. The meeting will start at 5:30 PM and will run no later than 6:30 PM. The meeting will be held in the PHS Band Room and the hallways surrounding the room. We'll see you there!

Permission slips and payment for Wednesday's Zap Zone event must be in by TOMORROW (Monday).

Please see the website for more information.

Best wishes for a fun and productive mini-camp!

MANDATORY MEETING TIME CHANGE
Due to timing considerations with Monday’s Mini Camp rehearsal, the mandatory parent meeting will start at 5:30 p.m. instead of 5.

REHEARSAL REMINDER
Don’t forget tomorrow’s Marching Band rehearsal from Noon to 3:00 at Plymouth HS.

LIBERTY FEST PARADE
The itinerary for the Liberty Fest Parade is posted on the www.pcmb.net website.

JUNIOR GUARD & PEE WEE GUARD EXTENSION
The enrollment deadline for participating in Junior Guard or Pee Wee Guard this summer has been extended to Monday, June 26th !

The Junior Guard is open to all students in the 6th – 8th grade in the 2006 – 2007 school year. Junior Guard rehearsals are Mondays from 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. at Plymouth HS. Rehearsals will be held on July 10, 17, 24, 31 and August 7 & 14 with a Community Performance on Friday, August 18th. Cost is $60, which includes use of equipment, a T-Shirt and Instruction.

The Pee Wee Guard is open to all students in the 1st – 5th grade in the 2006 – 2007 school year. Junior Guard rehearsals are Mondays from 6:30 – 8:00 p.m. at Plymouth HS. Rehearsals will be held on July 10, 17, 24, 31 and August 7 & 14 with a Community Performance on Friday, August 18th. Cost is $60, which includes use of equipment, a T-Shirt and Instruction.

For more information on either of these two Guards, please contact Jennifer Leseth at PCMBGUARD@aol.com.


COMING ATTRACTIONS:

JUNE MINI CAMP ACTIVITIES (June 19 – June 23)

MONDAY JUNE 19:
MANDATORY PARENT MEETING
5:30 – 6:30 p.m.

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 21:
ZAP ZONE LAZER TAG
6:45 to 9:00pm

FRIDAY, JUNE 23:
TAILGATE (PHS Parking Lot)
4:30 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

PERFORMANCE
6 p.m. on the hill by the grass practice field

4th ANNUAL “FRIDAY NIGHT FUN AT THE SUMMIT”
Summit on the Park
Canton, Michigan
7:30 to 11:00PM

CHECK FOR MORE INFO ON THE WEBSITE

From Mr. Whitlock:

Canton Liberty Fest Parade Itinerary

7:45 a.m. - Meeting at SUPER BOWL Parking Lot with ALL EQUIPMENT.

Please ask a person in a bright orange shirt for Section 7 if you need
help finding the band. Warm-up will begin shortly.

8:30 a.m. Set up the Parade Block in SUMMER UNIFORMS

9:00 a.m. Parade starts (NEW ROUTE: FORD ROAD from Super Bowl to Canton Corners at Ford and Lilley

NOTES:
- At the end of the parade, students need to be picked up at the Canton Corners (Outback, Plato's, etc.) at approximately 10:15-10:30am

- EAT A GOOD BREAKFAST AND DRINK LOTS OF WATER

- Please do not forget your equipment and uniform needs following Friday's rehearsal

- Students are responsible for their own transportation and their equipment to and from the event

- It would be good for students to communicate with parents about pickup location

- If PARENTS are interested in serving on the Water Crew, please
contact Mr. S.

UNIFORMS
Just a quick reminder to all marchers to please turn in your dry-cleaned red & blue uniforms (plus tuxedos for concert band program boys) before the end of school next week. The rack is in the hall outside the band room - we still have over 70 uniforms out and about 30 tuxes.

Thanks,
Smiles and end-o-the-year congrats from The Uniform Magicians!!


JUNE MINI CAMP ACTIVITIES (June 19 – June 23)


MONDAY JUNE 19:

MANDATORY PARENT MEETING
5:00 – 6:00 p.m.

All new and returning Marching Band parents are required to attend this meeting. Topics include Forms, Finances and Volunteering.

Rehearsal will end at 5:00 p.m. Snacks will be provided to the students while the parents are attending the meeting. This meeting will be limited to one hour but is essential to having a successful Band season.


WEDNESDAY, JUNE 21:

ZAP ZONE LAZER TAG
6:45 to 9:00pm

Cost Per Person…$12.00
(Bring extra money for video games)
2 Lazer Tag Games, Pizza, and Pop
(Bring a snack/treat to share with the group!)
Zap Zone Canton

Sign up and pay by Monday June 19, or you can’t play!
Download a permission slip from the www.pcmb.net website


FRIDAY, JUNE 23:

TAILGATE
5:00 p.m.

Thrills and Grills in the Plymouth Parking Lot!

Immediately following the Friday rehearsal, all member parents are encouraged to gather in the Plymouth HS Parking Lot for a tailgate party. Grills will be available for cooking.


PERFORMANCE
Time To Be Announced


4th ANNUAL “FRIDAY NIGHT FUN AT THE SUMMIT”
Summit on the Park
Canton, Michigan

7:30 to 11:00PM

$2.00 per person or $5.00 per family

Activities available:
*7:30 – 11:00- Wallyball, Volleyball, Basketball, Track, Racquetball, (sorry…no weight room.)
*9:00 to 11:00- Pool open for us!
(Games are not formally organized…just start or join in a game!)

*Bring gym clothes, swim suits, towels!

SUMMER UNIFORMS
will be distributed after rehearsal on Friday, June 16. Please do not go home without your uniform. I will not be at the parade on Saturday.

ART IN THE PARK VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!
We once again have the great opportunity to work a pair of booths at the Plymouth Art in the Park event in July to sell bottled water and, perhaps, a couple other items.

Approximately 70-80 volunteers are needed for the 3-day event. At each of the booths, we will run 2-hour shifts with a minimum of 3 people per shift per booth.

This is always fun and provides a source of income for the Booster organization. Equally important is the chance it gives us for some community exposure.

The dates for Art in the Park are Friday, July 7th through Sunday, July 9th.

For those of you who signed up at the Booster meeting, Thank you! If you weren’t at the Booster meeting, call Scott or Vickie and we'll get you signed up!

Thanks very much for your support of this important event.

ATTENTION FIRST YEAR MARCHING BAND MEMBERS
A reminder for all new marching band members and their parents. All new marchers and color guard members must turn in a physical form prior to band camp in order to participate in this program. If your child has had a recent physical for school, another sport, etc., we can accept a copy of that form. You can turn this form in with the other required paperwork during June mini-camp, or to me anytime prior to band camp in August. Please turn this form in as soon as possible so that we can assemble all necessary information and supplies well before band camp. Your cooperation is very much appreciated!!

ATTENTION ALL MARCHING BAND MEMBERS
Please remember that you will be receiving a folder on the first day of mini-camp, June 19th, that contains important paperwork that will need to be returned. One of those papers is a MEDICAL RELEASE FORM, which must be completed each year for all marchers and color guard members. This document must also be notarized, and as mentioned at the Booster Meeting, we will have a notary available if needed—more information to follow.

ANY MEDICALLY-INCLINED PARENTS OUT THERE????
If you are a band parent who also happens to be a nurse, EMT, or other medical professional—we are looking for you!! During the marching band season, a volunteer parent who is medically trained goes with the band to provide first aid measures and administer medication as needed. We go to band camp, competitions, and to Nationals in Indianapolis with the kids.

If you would be interested in helping out at various band functions during the year, or if you would just like to learn more about what is involved, please give me a call. I would love to talk with you!!

Vickie R
Band Nurse


ATTENTION PARENTS OF JUNIOR STUDENTS
The All Nite Senior Party will take place on Sunday, June 11 from 9:00 p.m.-3:00 a.m. This event is put on by parents of the senior class. We need "Junior" parents to come and view the set up at 7:00 p.m to see what is involved. We also need volunteers to help take down the decorations between 3-6:00 a.m. prior to the start of school on Monday, June 12. At this point no one has volunteered to be the chairperson for next year's party so all decorations are scheduled to be thrown away. Please consider getting involved in this event. It has been a lot of fun!
Any questions? Call Joanne K

Greetings from Mr. Whitlock and the band staff,

A couple of quick announcements.

1) All band lockers need to be cleaned and checked out with Mrs. Boerma or Mr. Whitlock. We will not be able to use them during the summer months for maintenance and repair needs. We will reissue during the first week of school. Since equipment needs are minimal and meeting times average a coupe of times a week, this should not be a huge impact.

2) Please consult the online calendar for future rehearsals. Our next rehearsal is Friday, June 16, from 12-3pm. We have the Canton Liberty Fest Parade the next morning. An itinerary will be announced shortly.

Many students have been forgetting their materials for rehearsals and have been overdressing with the new weather. Below is a list compiled by student leaders, which will help everyone to remember what to bring. This is for the safety of the individual and the security of the band.

We will begin inspections on Monday, June 19th during camp.

We'll see you on Friday and good luck with exams!


What to bring to rehearsal

-Instrument
-Music in a binder with sheet protectors
-Black towel
-Breathing tube
-Pencils
-Clothes Pins (to hold music open outside)
-Water (in ½ gallon, or more insulated water jug)
-Sunscreen
-Appropriate shoes (tennis shoes)


*Sunglasses and a hat can help to keep the sun out of your eyes at practice, but are not a required.

*Make sure to wear appropriate clothing for the weather.
During the summer: shorts and t-shirts.

FEE PAYMENTS
Attention All Band Members! All band payments can be made two easy ways:
1. Bring your check to the Booster Meetings at Plymouth High School, Band room the first Tuesday of every month (see Wayne Titus); or
2. Send your check in the mail to Wayne T. (see the directory for address)

We will print the payment schedule once again in the June Newsletter. Remember, you can pick up a newsletter at the Booster Meeting this Tuesday at 7:00 p.m. in the Large Band Room.

We will be passing out Participation Agreements and all necessary forms the 2006-2007 Marching Band season in the beginning of June. Your student will be receiving a folder with the aforementioned paperwork shortly!!


WATER CREW THANK YOU
Thank you to all of the "NEW" and veteran volunteers who stepped forward to water the Band for the Memorial Day Parade. This is only one of many opportunities to support the organization by volunteering. Current volunteer needs are:

Liberty Fest Watering
Graduation Chaperones

Check the June Newsletter for more information.


NOTARY NEEDED
If any Booster Member is a Notary, please email Dennis C.

TUXEDO RETURN
Please have your tuxedos dry-cleaned and return them by Monday, June 5. They should be hung on the rack outside the uniform room, left in the dry-cleaning bag, and marked with the student's name.

BAND DRESSES
We will no longer be in the "band dress re-sale" business. However, we would happily take donations of band dresses. And, we will happily exchange for alternate size, as dresses are available.

GRADUATION CHAPERONES
Eight (8) chaperones are needed to each take a half-day shift for graduation (June 11). Shift one (morning) will ride buses to Eastern with the students and help with lunch. Shift two (afternoon) will need to get a ride to Eastern and will ride buses home with the students. Details will be provided. Right now, we just need some willing bodies to volunteer. If your students is an underclassman in Concert, Symphony, or Wind Ensemble bands, or if you're interested in helping out, please contact Ginger.


VIDEOS/DVDs/CDs OF PCEP PERFORMANCES
1. Percussion Concert. Just a note indicating that I will be UNABLE to videotape the Percussion Concert tomorrow night, May 31. As much as I'd love to attend, I'll be at West Middle School enjoying the 6th grade Band Concert. If someone wants to tape the concert, I'd be willing to make DVDs and CDs for any interested parties.

2. DVDs and CDs from recent PCEP Orchestra and Band Concerts. I taped both the Orchestra Concert (May 15) and the Band Concert (May 26). They are now available on video DVD or audio CD. I should be at Scrip this Thursday, June 1, and I'll bring a few copies of each. If you want one reserved, or if you want one mailed to your home address, please contact me.

Thanks. Cheers for Band, Randy

GARBAGE BAG AND COOKIE DOUGH FUNDRAISERS
I am now in charge of these two fundraisers. The garbage bags will now be sold at booster meetings and at scrip nights (once a month or so). June dates: 6th, 8th, 15, 22, and 29th. These are also the dates I will be taking and collecting orders for the cookie dough fundraiser. I plan on explaining in more detail, how these two fundraising opportunity's will work and the benefits of them, at the booster meeting on June 6th. If you have any questions beforehand, or if there is someone who would like to get involved more in the organization by running a fundraiser (the garbage bags are easy), please contact me. Kelly S


JUNE 16TH IS THE DEADLINE TO JOIN JUNIOR GUARD AND PEE WEE GUARD!
The Junior Guard is open to all students in the 6th – 8th grade in the 2006 – 2007 school year. Junior Guard rehearsals are Mondays from 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. at Plymouth HS. Rehearsals will be held on July 10, 17, 24, 31 and August 7 & 14 with a Community Performance on Friday, August 18th. Cost is $60, which includes use of equipment, a T-Shirt and Instruction.

The Pee Wee Guard is open to all students in the 1st – 5th grade in the 2006 – 2007 school year. Junior Guard rehearsals are Mondays from 6:30 – 8:00 p.m. at Plymouth HS. Rehearsals will be held on July 10, 17, 24, 31 and August 7 & 14 with a Community Performance on Friday, August 18th. Cost is $60, which includes use of equipment, a T-Shirt and Instruction.

Information forms and registration form are now on the www.pcmb.net web site.

For any other questions on either of these two Guards, please contact Jennifer Leseth at PCMBGUARD@aol.com.


WE HAVE STATES!
The MCBA Board of Trustees has once again awarded production of the MCBA State Contest to the Plymouth-Canton Music Boosters.

This year, the contest moves from the Silverdome to FORD FIELD!

The State show is one of the two annual events that need the support of ALL PCMB Members to be successful.


TOMORROW’S PARADE
The weather report for tomorrow is hot and humid. Remember to eat a good breakfast and get lots of rest!

HAVE A HAPPY MEMORIAL DAY ! !

PARADE ITINERARY ON THE WEB
The Memorial Day parade itinerary is now available on our web page. Go to http://www.pcmb.net and click the “Schedule” button on the left side. You will find the parade itinerary there along with this years show schedule. Remember to check here before parades, major events (like band camp), and competitions. If the event has an itinerary, it will be posted a day or two beforehand.

HOTEL ROOMS FOR NATIONALS
It’s time again to make plans for Grand Nationals and time to make your room reservations.

Over the 3-day event we have rooms reserved for PCEP at a great rate. We will be staying at the:

Crowne Plaza at $155.68 per night (tax included)
Hilton at $144.48 per night (tax included) and the
Marriott Downtown at $162.40 (tax included)

All of the hotels are very close to the Dome. For those of you who have stayed at the Hyatt in years past, it was not offered as an option this year. We have in the past years worked it so that you can make your reservations via the Internet. If you don’t have Internet access at home, the Plymouth and Canton Libraries have computers with access to the Internet available, or find a band family willing to have you over to make your room reservations. I will be coordinating rooms this year and am willing to help those without Internet access over at my home. Do not call the hotels directly or you will not get the price break BOA has arranged for PCEP families. All reservations must be made before October 1st. It is possible we could run out of rooms by then, so the sooner you reserve the better!

However— a word of caution— do not reserve more rooms than you will use because for every room you cancel on or after September 18th and prior to November 1, 2006 you pay a cancellation fee of $25. Any rooms reserved and not cancelled by 11/1/06 will cost you one full night’s lodging plus tax. A credit card must be supplied at the time you reserve the room. If you have friends or family who want to come to Grand Nationals, you can have them reserve their own room and supply their own credit card information and they can still get into our PCMB block of rooms using our code. We will have plenty of rooms to go around— but again the earlier you reserve the better! Confirmations may be sent to you via e-mail, fax or snail mail.

Here goes... ...by Internet:
1. Go to www.Indy.org/conventions.
2. Choose the Grand National Championships.
3. A screen will come up asking for our password: Bagply1107
4. On the left you can enter the dates of Nationals (Nov. 9-12) departing on the 12th. 5. Follow the directions after that as to your own personal information and your needs.

By Phone:
1. Call the Housing Bureau at 1-317-639-5387, M-F from 8am-5pm before October 1st.
2. Give the same code: Bagply1107.

Memorial Day Parade Itinerary 2006

Monday, 5-29-06

6:30 a.m. Meet in uniform at Plymouth Cultural Center, 525 Farmer St. in Plymouth. Parade organizers will inspect each unit to make sure participants are ready.

6:45 a.m. We will then set up the parade block for music practice.

7:30 a.m. Parade starts!
Parade route is southbound on Main Street from Theodore to Ann Arbor Trail, ending in Kellogg Park. We will then perform at the veterans ceremony.

NOTES: - For this parade, NO passing, handling, tossing, or throwing of candy, balloons, coupons, pamphlets, etc. from any parade unit or anyone walking with a unit is permitted.

-At the end of the parade, students need to be picked up at approximately 9:00am. Please note that time is approximate. It could be earlier or later.

-Students are responsible for their own transportation and their equipment. PLEASE make sure you and your parents define a pickup point in the vicinity of Kellogg Park.

P.R.I.D.E.!! THANK YOU and let's show them what PCMB is all about!


UNIFORMS...
Following the Memorial Day Parade, please make sure everyone gets their red & blue (and yellow) uniforms dry cleaned. S&L Cleaners will do the job for $5 - a screamin' deal. Just leave the uniform (in the dry cleaner bag with the marcher's name) on the rack in the hall by the little band room. P.S. don't forget the suspenders (for those older folk who have them - more recent marchers have bibs).

FYI to new families - we will just be hanging your student's nice clean uniform in the closet for the summer. He/she will be handed the same one on August fitting day. If it still fits, that will be theirs for the next season. If they have changed sizes in the meantime, we will re-fit them.

Thanks from the Uniform Magicians.

Start Today -- JUNE FUNDRAISER

Instead of the Golf outing this year we are selling Savory Sweets Gourmet cookie dough / gourmet popcorn. We ask that each member sell a minimum of 7 containers of product. This will make up for the $6,000 we lost when no one stepped forward to organize the Golf outing. Since the Golf outing was a general fundraiser this cookie dough/popcorn sale will be considered a general fundraiser as well. Therefore individual accounts will not be credited and all revenue will go directly into the general fund.

The cookie dough comes in ten delicious varieties; chocolate chunk, peanut butter, oatmeal raisin, sugar, chocolate chunk pecan, snickerdoodle, candy, double chocolate chunk, white macadamia and koconut krispy. Each container is ready to spoon and bake and makes approximately four dozen gourmet cookies.

Each container is made fresh 2-4 days before delivery. The dough is delivered fresh, never frozen and can be refrigerated until the date stamped on the lid or frozen up to 6 months. The dough is made with the finest ingredients including Hershey’s chocolates and Reese’s peanut butter chips.

The popcorn comes in three delicious flavors; buttery caramel, Chicago style (a unique mixture of buttery caramel corn and cheddar cheese corn) in one gallon containers and chocolate delight (buttery caramel corn drizzled with rich chocolate) in a half gallon container.

The gourmet cookie dough/ popcorn sells for $10.00 each. The top 5 sellers will receive a free container of cookie dough. The order form is available on line at www.pcmb.net or pick one up in the band room during the June 6th Booster meeting. Samples of the cookies will be provided during the meeting.

All order forms are due by 7pm on Thursday, June 22nd . Forms can be turned in Thursday evenings at Scrip. The cookie dough will be delivered one week later on Thursday June 29th during Scrip. Everyone must pick up their order or arrange to have someone do it for them.

PCMB eNewsletter (5/21/06)

THURSDAY NIGHT SCRIP/SPOT BUY
Note from the Scrip and Spot Buy Ladies – we will be closing our table at 6:30pm on Thursday, May 25th for the Spring concert.

We are using a single form for Scrip & Spot buy purchases – single check with a single form!!! These will be available on the PCMB website shortly.

Reminder: we have Speedway gas cards available in both spot buy and scrip!!

BAND CAMP CHAPERONES
It’s getting to be that time of year again. Anyone who is interested in being a chaperone at Band Camp this year, please contact Mark S. All are welcome, however parents of Seniors are usually booked ahead of the rest because it is their last opportunity to chaperone.

MEMORIAL DAY PARADE WATER
We are in need of volunteers to help with water during the Memorial Day parade. Please call Mark S. directly to volunteer. Thank you in advance for your help.

FLOWER SALE PICK UP - Saturday, May 13 8:00 a.m.
Saturday is the big day!

Anyone wishing to volunteer, please come to the teachers' parking lot of Plymouth HS at 7:45 a.m. to set up. The nursery truck from Banotai will arrive at 8:00 a.m. We will be setting up there with the sidewalk chalk organization of previous years. No special skills, just be able to sort, count and carry! New parents. . . You will want to be involved with this. You don't have to be able to identify the flowers - they have tags. We plan on being pretty much wrapped up by 12:30.

If you are just picking up orders, please don't come before 10:30. No order will leave the lot until all orders are sorted and accounted for. Please do not come earlier.

Extra bonus - the kids have an all-day practice so we may hear them playing "America the Beautiful" as they march around the other parking lot.

Many thanks,
Carol Knauss & Charlie Stout
questions? caknauss@aol.com


MEMORIAL DAY PARADE WATER
We are in need of volunteers to help with water during the Memorial Day parade. Please call Mark Stamper (260-0302) directly to volunteer. Thank you in advance for your help.


EQUIPMENT CREW FUN IS BUILDING…
The PCMB equipment Crew is recruiting new members for the 2006-2007 Marching Band Season. Here are just a few of the things you get to do…

- Help the Band get on and off the field
- Build Props
- Get some exercise
- Be part of a great team of Parents
- Watch the performance from right down on the Field
- Have some Fun and, best of all,
- PLAY WITH POWER TOOLS ! !

To sign up, please e-mail either Tom Cross or Carol Zimmerman. If you are a returning Crew Member please also contact us so we can update the mailing list.

Tom Cross Carol Zimmerman
wcrossfamily@aol.com jackal4@wideopenwest.com

MEMORIAL DAY PARADE - UNIFORMS
Attention incoming/freshmen and seniors. . . the uniform magicians will be fitting uniforms for the parade. For seniors this is only for the yellow jackets. Incoming/freshmen need to come get fitted for the red, white & blue uniform ONLY IF you are planning to march in the Memorial Day Parade (and if you are not in the pit which doesn't march at all in this parade). If you are not going to be in the parade, you will be fitted in August when we do the rest of the uniform fitting. Parents: if the pants need to be hemmed you can do it yourself or for a $5 fee we have an alumni parent who will hem them. We will be available at the uniform room at the following times:
Thursday, May 11 (scrip night) 4:00-7:00
Saturday, May 13 (band practice is 9-4) after lunch and after 4
Thursday, May 18 (scrip night) 4:00-7:00

Veteran marchers - if you have not picked up your red, white & blue uniform. . .do so! Following the parade EVERYONE needs to have the uniform dry cleaned and returned in the dry cleaning bag tagged with your name. Note: Do not take the pant hems out.

Summer Uniforms - fitting day May 13 (after lunch and after 4)
Incoming/freshmen need to place their orders for summer uniforms (black shorts, white logo shirt). They will need this uniform for the 4th July Parade, the Liberty Fest Parade and the shows at the end of June and August mini-camps. The cost will be charged directly to your account. Parents - it will help if your student has some idea of what size to try first - Joanne will have samples to try on, but it will take less time if she knows where to start. All other marchers - PLEASE get out your summer uniform and check for size and condition (and to make sure you can find it!). You can place an order on the 13th and charge it to your account.


INTRODUCING THE JUNIOR GUARD AND PEE WEE GUARD!
The Junior Guard is open to all students in the 6th – 8th grade in the 2006 – 2007 school year. Junior Guard rehearsals are Mondays from 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. at Plymouth HS. Rehearsals will be held on July 10, 17, 24, 31 and August 7 & 14 with a Community Performance on Friday, August 18th. Cost is $60, which includes use of equipment, a T-Shirt and Instruction.

The Pee Wee Guard is open to all students in the 1st – 5th grade in the 2006 – 2007 school year. Junior Guard rehearsals are Mondays from 6:30 – 8:00 p.m. at Plymouth HS. Rehearsals will be held on July 10, 17, 24, 31 and August 7 & 14 with a Community Performance on Friday, August 18th. Cost is $60, which includes use of equipment, a T-Shirt and Instruction.

For more information on either of these two Guards, please contact Jennifer Leseth at PCMBGUARD@aol.com.


GENERAL REMINDERS:
To access the Members area of the www.pcmb.net website, use the Username: ---- and the Password: ----.

To share your ideas and feedback, please send an email to feedback@pcepbands.net.

Many students were planning on attending a band lock-in this Friday evening. Unfortunately, there was a recent conflict with facilities use for the junior dance and we will have to reschedule.

We will announce a new date when one is available and there are no surprises :-)

Attendance of marching band rehearsals has been sporatic by the veterans. It is important that the veterans show good leadership to the new members. Also, the attendance policy is quite clear. Basically, if it is excusable by the school, it is for band. If it would be an unexcused absence from school, it would be for band.

We have about 15-20 members whose membership is in poor standing. It is important for all members to be at all rehearsals to be eligible to participate in the PCEP Marching Band. Communication with the band staff is required and this is also sporatic.

Please communicate well with the band staff and let's get everyone at practice so we can start the season off right!


Here is our contest schedule for the fall:

September 16
Novi HS

September 23
Brownstown-Woodhaven HS

October 7
BOA at EMU

October 14
GLI

October 28
STATE Championships at Ford Field

November 9-11
BOA Grand National Championships in Indianapolis

BOOSTER MEETING REMINDER
The May Booster meeting will be held this Tuesday, May 2nd at 7:00 p.m. in the Large Band Room.


ALSO ON TUESDAY…
Remember to VOTE ! ! !


COMMITMENT FEE COUNTDOWN
Tuesday is the last day to save $100 if you pay the Commitment Fee for your returning Marcher or Guard Member in full.


FALL GUARD WORKSHOPS & AUDITIONS
Workshops for Fall Guard will be held May 1, 2, 3 & 4 from 6:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. in the Plymouth High School Cafeteria. Auditions will be held on Monday, May 8th.

For more information, contact Jennifer Leseth at 734.582.5666 or at PCMBGuard@aol.com.


FORMER BAND MEMBERS PERFORMING AT VILLAGE THEATER
Phoenix is performing with Guy Louis (Chautauqua Express) at Village Theater on May 11

Phoenix is made up of ex-Pep Band & Band kids. Paul Sutherland is the manager. They will also be performing at Music in the Park again, but it would so great to have a big audience for them. They’re great kids and very excited.

Tickets are $12 and are available by phone (734-394-5460), or at the box office, one hour prior to the show. The Village Theater at Cherry Hill is located at 50400 Cherry Hill Road, Canton, MI. For more info, visit

For more information: Kim Gouin, Director of Programming, Chautauqua Express
(734) 878-2333, (888) 377-7113
www.guylouis.com, guysear@guylouis.com

PHONE BANK VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
Any Booster Members who wish to help make calls in support of the upcoming Bond proposal are asked to contact Gerry O. Phone banks will be operational after 12 noon this Sunday as well as after work on Monday.

SCHOOL BOARD CANDIDATE FORUM
Tomorrow is the School Board Candidate Forum, presented by the PCMB. The event begins at 6:30 p.m. in the Large Band Room. There is plenty of room for all of your friends and neighbors as well. Candidate questionnaire responses are posted on the www.pcmb.net website.

"THE SHOW"
The 2006 Marching Band show was announced tonight. The working title of the four-movement show is "The Passion Within".

MONDAY:
Marching Band Show Announcement - 7:00 p.m. in the Large Band Room

TUESDAY:
School Board Candidate Forum - 6:30 p.m. in the Large Band Room. Candidate questionnaire responses on the www.pcmb.net website.

See you there ! !

Tuesday, April 25th is the School Board Candidate Forum, presented by the Plymouth Canton Music Boosters.

The forum will take place from 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. in the Large Band Room.

Each of the candidates were asked to complete a questionnaire prior to the forum. The responses we received are posted on the Band website at www.pcmb.net. Click on the link named "School Board Candidate Forum" to view the responses.

Most of all, please attend. And please encourage your friends and neighbors to attend. This is an excellent chance to learn more about the candidates.

We look forward to seeing you on Tuesday.

Hi everyone. I hope you have a safe and happy holiday weekend and Spring Break! Here is some important information you need to know before you go! - Dennis

SCHOOL BOARD CANDIDATE FORUM
Mark your calendars for Tuesday April 25th for the School Board candidate forum. The event starts at 6:30 p.m. in the Large Band Room.

The election of School Board members is one of the most important events for the Plymouth-Canton School District. Here’s your chance to hear first-hand from the candidates about their views and opinions, their likes and dislikes.

A large turnout from the Boosters for this event will show the candidates that we care.


LOOKING FOR SOMEBODY WHO KNOWS SOMEBODY…
Jennifer Leseth, the Color Guard Director, is looking to talk with someone who works at The Summit. If you or someone you know does please contact Jennifer at: pcmbguard@aol.com 847-722-7130 Cell


SHOW ANNOUNCEMENT REMINDER
The announcement of this year’s Marching Band show will take place on Monday, April 24th in the Large Band Room.


CHAPERONES NEEDED
Chaperones are needed for State Festival for Mrs. Boerma's bands on Friday, April 28th.

Time frames are:
Concert band - 2:45pm to 7:35pm
Symphony Band - 5pm to 10:10pm

Please contact Mrs. Boerma at 582-5665 or at boermaa@pccs.k12.mi.us if you are able to serve or need more information.


COMMITMENT FEES - PART 1
The Early Bird Special runs through May 1st. Pay your Commitment Fees in full by then and save $100.


COMMITMENT FEES - PART 2
While there was a payment schedule established for retuning marchers paying $1,400, we didn't establish a payment schedule for those subject to the "$999" returning marcher status.

The scheduled payments for these marchers is: $350, $350, $299.


COMMITMENT FEES – PART 3
Please send all payments to 46499 Oak Manor Court E., Canton, MI 48187


GOLF OUTING – OR HIGHER PARTICIPATION FEES… IT’S A CHOICE.
Dennis Aten and Steve Girard have been unable to find anyone to take ownership of the Golf Outing. There is still a little time left to keep this event going. Without this event we will lose thousands of dollars of revenue that we need to make up… Or cover the loss with an additional fee.

Please take one last look at your schedules to see if you can lend a hand.


NEWSLETTER NEWS
It’s not too early to send in your articles for the May PCMB Newsletter. Send all articles to denniscar@aol.com.


Enjoy your break!

Congratulations to our Open Guard for their fabulous finish at Finals!

Our Guard took 8th place in the World in their category.

This is a very significant win. Last year our Open Guard did not advance to semi-finals.

We are extremely proud of our girls!

This just in from Dayton...

Mr. Whitlock just called and said that our Open Guard has made FINALS ! !

They took third place in their Semi-Final round which guarantees them a spot in the Finals.

Finals competition takes place tomorrow (Saturday) between 10:00 a.m. and Noon.

Congratulations on a stellar performance today and Good Luck tomorrow ! !

Dear Marching Band, Concert, Varsity and Ensemble Parents,

We have been invited and given a wonderful and exciting opportunity to perform at some of the middle schools next week!!! Miracles do happen! It is time to show what the High School Music Department is all about and improve our recruiting numbers. Because of the last minute planning and due to the cost of buses we are looking for parents to volunteer their driving skills to and from the middle schools on the following days and times. We will be leaving from the Plymouth High School Band room. Larger size vehicles would be appreciated to also help transport instruments.

Discovery Middle School
Monday, April 10th--- 9:15 a.m.- 10:30 a.m.

Pioneer Middle School
Monday April 10th--11:40-1:05

Central Middle School
Wednesday, April 12th--- 10:15-11:35

We are in the process of setting up times East and West Middle Schools. We may be asking for more car pools.

Please email both Marc Whitlock pcepbandman@gmail.com and Linda Wallace ldwallace3@aol.com if you are available to drive. Mr. Whitlock is in Dayton at the WGI competition and will not be able to let you know the driving schedule until Monday morning around 7:00 a.m. We apologize for this late notice and the fact we will not be able to confirm the schedule until Monday morning. Mr. Whitlock was given the OK yesterday and we are taking total advantage of this situation despite the time frame. Being flexibile is appreciated!

Thank you in advance for your support!

WINTER GUARD UPDATE
The PCEP Open Guard is currently competing at the WGI World Competition in Dayton, Ohio. At the end of today’s Preliminary round, the Open Guard is in 4th place in their round with a score of 89.9. Less than 3 points separate our girls from the first place group.

I will send fanouts to update you on their progress throughout the weekend.


RELAY FOR LIFE HOT AIR BALLOON RIDE RAFFLE AND LUMINARIES
My mother and I are going to be sitting at the script table every Thursday night through May 18 selling $1.00 raffle tickets for a hot air balloon ride for the winner and a guest. We are going to also be selling luminaries in honor of those who are battling cancer or have survived cancer, as well as in memory of those who have lost their battle to cancer. These bags will be placed around the track at Heritage Park and with a candle inside are lit at sundown and burn through the night. These luminaries cost $10.00 per bag. The money raised goes directly to the American Cancer Society. They take the money and put it into research and patient care. This is a really good cause, and we are hoping that with your help we can find a cure for cancer!

Thanks!
Karen (Flute 1996-1999)
Pat (band booster alumni)
“We are flying high for a cure!”

Good evening. At tonight’s Booster meeting a presentation was made to the Booster members present on the upcoming Bond election May 2nd. There was at least one Middle School event tonight that prevented some members from attending. The basic content of the presentation is printed here from my notes for the benefit of those who could not attend.

Judy Mardigian and Mark Slavens, both current School Board members, were presenters.

Background:
In 2002 a Bond Steering committee was formed. 18 months later, that group had finished their initial work and published a list of objectives for the District.

The 2004 Bond vote covered the most urgent needs on that list; a new elementary school and much-needed building repairs and improvements to schools throughout the District.

The District is continuously growing. In the past 5 years, 1,600 new students have moved into the District with nearly 1,000 of those students arriving in the past 2 years.

We are now the 5th largest School District in Michigan.

Proposals:
There are 2 separate proposals on the ballot May 2nd.

Proposal 1 – $95.4 Million (.6 Mills) This money would be spent in the following manner:
Elementary Schools:
- Dedicated Art and Music rooms in all District elementary schools
- Upgrades to the Tanger Center
- Construction of New Classrooms throughout the District
- 10 new busses

Middle Schools:
- Build a replacement school for Central Middle School to be located on property owned by the School District in Canton

High Schools:
- Build a Career and Technical Education Center at the Park
- Repurpose existing Central Middle School to house the Alternative High School students who are currently at the Starkweather Center.

Proposal 2 – $24.8 Million (.22 Mills) Nicknamed the “Arts & Athletics” Bond
This proposal would add the following:
- Theater at Plymouth HS
- Pool at Plymouth HS
- Auxiliary Gymnasium at Salem HS
- Baseball & Softball Field Upgrades at Canton HS
- Soccer Field Upgrades at Canton HS

(NOTE: The second proposal can pass only if the first Proposal passes.)

What will it cost the average taxpayer?
Combined, these Bond proposals would cost the owner of a $275,000 house approximately $117 per year or about $10 per month.

We thank Judy and Mark for taking the time to present.

This information is provided as a service to our members and does not constitute an endorsement or position taken by the Boosters.

We only hope that regardless of how you vote, that you take the time to exercise your right to vote on May 2nd.


PLYMOUTH COMMUNITY BAND CONCERT: “Shall We Dance?”

This Friday April 7th, the Plymouth Community Band is performing an inaugural concert at the Penn Theater. It will be the first event at the Penn since the Friends of the Penn took ownership. The concert will begin at 8 p.m. (It is a free performance, but they will be asking for donations).

After the concert, plan to go over to the Box Bar for dinner, or a snack. We are hoping to seat all the Boosters in the same room. Hope to see you there!

PCMB eNewsletter – April 2, 2006

IMPORTANT BOOSTER MEETING – BOND ISSUE INFO
Please plan on attending Tuesday’s Booster Meeting. There will be a special presentation by Superintendent Dr. Jim Ryan, Judy Mardigian and Mark Slavens on the upcoming Bond vote. There are a lot of arts-related projects at stake, so it is essential to have the room packed with our membership to show the District that we care, that we are a large organization and most importantly, that we vote. This special presentation will be first thing on the agenda at 7:00 p.m. We are still going to commit to completing the meeting in around an hour. Thank you for showing you care, see you Tuesday.


DVD BONANZA
Three new flat shiny items are available since the last Boosters' Meeting:

1. DVD Video: "PCMB 2005 - the Season in Review"; this includes clips from band camp and BOA Nationals, plus complete video of ALL performances, including States and BOA Nationals (semis) performances. Sorry, no BOA National Finals....

2. DVD Video or Music CD: Wind Ensemble, MSBOA Festival performance at Livonia Franklin. Sorry, no other

3. DVD Video of the recent community performance by (1) Winter Drumline 2006, (2) Winter A-Guard 2006 and (3) Winter Open Guard 2006.

It's all great Stuff !!! Only $5.00 each and the proceeds go to the Band Scholarship Fund..

See you on Tuesday. Cheers, Randy


WINTER GUARD WONDERS
Congratulations to our Winter Guards on their incredible performances at the State Finals of the MCGC (Michigan Color Guard Circuit). The contest was held last night at Saginaw Valley State University.

Both the “A” and “Open” Guards completed their season UNDEFEATED in MCGC competition. While the “A” Guard ended their season last night, the “Open” Guard still has one more contest… The WGI World Competition in Dayton, Ohio next weekend.

The Winter Drumline competed in States this afternoon in Saginaw. I’ll pass along those scores when I receive them.

Congratulations to all of our groups!

NATIONAL ROOMS

I know many of you are waiting to hear about National Rooms. I have been in contact with Indy and am waiting on the total of rooms we need for this great event. I will have Dennis send out a fan-out as soon as I hear anything from them. Thank you for your patience.

Dottie

PCMB COOKBOOKS

Thanks to everyone who has already purchased their copy of the 2006 PCMB COOKBOOK. If you haven’t had the chance to get yours yet, there are still plenty to go around. Tell your family, friends, and neighbors, too! The feedback has been great!! They will be available at SCRIP this Thursday and throughout the month of April, as well as anytime by phone or email. Just the other day, I received a call from a woman in Westland who saw the book at a friend’s home in Plymouth and just had to have one of her own!! Yea!!

Thank you!

Vickie R.

P-CEP Winter Guard and Drumline Community Performance – March 29, 2006

Just a reminder that you and your family, friends and neighbors are invited to the Sport of the Arts Community Performance at 7 p.m. this Wednesday, March 29, in the Central Middle School Gym in downtown Plymouth. Spread the word about this musical program enhanced with the visual effects of dance, flags, rifles, sabres, and indoor percussion performed by approximately 70 P-CEP Winter Guard and Winter Drumline students. Admission is free.

Page A3 of the Sunday, March 26, edition of the Plymouth Observer featured an article on the Winter Guard and Winter Drumline.


FLOWER SALE UPDATE
Hey Boosters -
How 'bout those flowers? Are your orders rolling in? Now's the time - the deadline approaches (Booster meeting April 4 or Scrip night April 6). Tony has added a couple of photos from last year's sale to the web-site (courtesy of Jeanne Snyder). So if you would like to look at the "urns" and moss baskets. . . just click on the orchid on the home page and the new photos are with the flower photos.

Thanks a bunch,
Carol

As PCMB members, you and your family and friends are cordially invited to the Sport of the Arts Community Performance featuring approximately 70 P-CEP Winter Guard and Winter Drumline students in the Central Middle School Gym in downtown Plymouth the evening of March 29 between 7 p.m. and 9 p.m. Admission is free to this musical program enhanced with the visual effects of dance, flags, rifles, sabres, and indoor percussion.

Both the Winter Guard and Winter Drumline compete in the Michigan Color Guard Circuit and Winter Guard International; the 2006 Winter Guard varsity and junior varsity are undefeated in the state of Michigan. Winter Guard and Winter Drumline hone the skills required for the P-CEP Marching Band Color Guard and Percussion sections.

The correct feedback email address is:

feedback@pcepbands.net

Sorry for the confusion.

PCMB eNewsletter – 3/19/06

CONGRATULATIONS! CONGRATULATIONS! CONGRATULATIONS!
Triple congratulations are in order… Yesterday, each of our Winter Guards and the Winter Drumline all took first place in their divisions in the MCGC Contest at Milford High School.


SAVE THE DATE FOR THE COMMUNITY PERFORMANCE
The Winter Guards and Winter Drumline will present their award-winning shows during a special community performance on Wednesday, March 29th at 7:00 p.m. at Central Middle School.

This is a great chance to see these incredible groups… and the performance is FREE!


NOTE FROM THE SPOT BUY/SCRIP LADIES:
For those of you that visited us at Scrip night you saw the changes that we are making!!!

- You can now write one check to purchase scrip and spot buy – we ask that you purchase your spot buy items first to insure that the product you wish to buy is in inventory.

- Our tables will be arranged to have spot buy first. Please be patient with us as we make these enhancements.

- Scrip order forms will no longer be returned to you. The copies will be used for reconciling our data. We have an alternative method of providing the receipts. They will be sent via email prior to your pickup.

- Please remember that forms can be found on the PCMB website for scrip and spot buy.

Please be advised that there was an error in the Kroger credits that were posted for January 2006 due to a corrupted data file. We apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused. The revised and corrected amounts will be posted soon. For further information or to find out your revised amount, please contact Lorraine H.

Also: During the month of March, PCMB will receive $3 for every new Meijer Rewards customer enrolled. When you check out, your simply scan a card with your bar code on it. Your purchases can be made with your own payment method (cash, credit, check). The band (your account) earns credit based on the amount that you spend each month. Any additional cards can be given to family/neighbors/friends to get posted onto your account. Meijer tracks purchases by name and sends us the total credits. It is that simple!! Please let any new families know of the program. Information will be available at the SCRIP table on Thursday or enroll at Meijer.com/rewards. The band organization number is 133073.


TEACHER APPRECIATION BREAKFAST
There has been a very poor response from PCMB so far for donations for the PCEP Teacher Appreciation Breakfast on March 30th. This is a great opportunity to show that we are NOT just about ourselves… in the past PCMB has been a huge contributor for this very important event. I hope to hear from you! Details follow...

PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE...
We need your help to donate items for the PCEP Teacher Appreciation Breakfast
Thursday, March 30
5:45-7:15 am

There will be a breakfast in each building so you can donate to Salem, Canton, or Plymouth. Needed: breakfast casseroles, fruit (salad or cut on platter), muffins, donuts, coffee cake, juice, individual yogurts, and any other breakfast type items that are easy to grab and go.

Please email me to let me know what you can provide...they also need help at 5:30 for set up in each location (let me know if you are able to do that). Any items that can keep overnight can be dropped off in the respective school office the day before (send it with your student to make it easy). Any items that are going to Canton can be dropped off at my house...and any casseroles etc can be dropped off by 6 am the morning of the breakfast.

This will be the 8th year for this Breakfast that shows our teachers how much we appreciate them! They LOVE this morning...and are always so appreciative themselves! The very first Teacher Appreciation Breakfast at the Park was held the morning after the Columbine shootings...and so for many teachers this has been a huge "hug" for them each year!

THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU!

Jeanne S.


MR. WHITLOCK CHANGE OF ADDRESS:
Mr. Whitlock has a new email address:

pcepbandman@gmail.com

Please change your address book and send future correspondence to this email address.


FEEDBACK ADDRESS
Remember to send your comments and suggestions to feedback@pcmb.net.


ENJOY THE FIRST WEEK OF SPRING!

Please be advised that there was an error in the Kroger credits that were posted for January 2006 due to a corrupted data file. We apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused. The revised and corrected amounts will be posted soon. For further information or to find out your revised amount, please contact Lorraine H.

Also: During the month of March, PCMB will receive $3 for every new Meijer Rewards customer enrolled. When you check out, your simply scan a card with your bar code on it. Your purchases can be made with your own payment method (cash, credit, check). The band (your account) earns credit based on the amount that you spend each month. Any additional cards can be given to family/neighbors/friends to get posted onto your account. Meijer tracks purchases by name and sends us the total credits. It is that simple!! Please let any new families know of the program. Information will be available at the SCRIP table on Thursday or enroll at Meijer.com/rewards. The band organization number is 133073.

Mr. Whitlock has a new email address:

pcepbandman@gmail.com

Please change your address book and send future correspondence to this email address.

To all Band & Guard Members, Boosters, Family & Friends:

There has been a rumor floating around that the PCEP Marching Band will not be going to the BOA Grand Nationals this year. This rumor has reached epidemic proportions.

This note is to confirm that this is strictly a rumor. The PCEP Marching Band IS going to Nationals this year. This has been confirmed by Mr. Whitlock and is supported by the entire PCMB Board of Directors.

So, keep volunteering, keep fundraising and pack your bags. See you in Indy!

SATURDAY WINTER GUARD CONTEST
As promised in yesterday's eNewsletter, here are the details for Saturday's Winter Guard / Winter Drumline event:

Location:
Milford HS
2380 S Milford RD.
Highland, MI 48357

A Guard Performance 2:00
Open Guard Performance: 3:12
Drum Line Performance:7:29


MARK YOUR CALENDARS
The A Guard, Open Guard and Winter Drumline will be holding a community performance on Wednesday, March 29 at 7:00pm at Central Middle School.

Come out and support these great groups!

PCMB Weekly eNewsletter – Sunday, March 12, 2006


CRAFT SHOW SIGNS
All Craft Fair signs need to be removed from intersections and private property
on Sunday, March 12. Please separate your signs from their frames, since it is
very muddy outside, wipe the ends of the frames (will save your vehicle and the
outside storage room from becoming messy) and return both the frames and signs
to Karl & Suzanne at Thursday's script/spot buy night. We will be there 3/16
and 3/23 to collect and put away these materials for next year's use.

Thank you again to the Sign Crew and to everyone who took home a sign or two to
get the "word out". - Karl & Suzanne

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CRAFT SHOW WRAPUP – Sunday, March 12 - the dust settles:
A MILLION THANKS to everyone who worked so hard the last two days at the craft show! I had some really great comments from the exhibitors about the friendly help. I REALLY APPRECIATE every one of you who helped tape the floor, move the tables, direct the customers, serve the food, helped the exhibitors move in/out and all the millions of others things that went on. This couldn't happen without you and the more people who help the less work it is!

The entertainment was great too - thank you to all who played and sang for us!!!!

Please remember to take down your yard signs as soon as possible so we don't have people showing up this Saturday for a craft show!

We'll be reporting on the monetary benefit of this event as soon as all the numbers are tallied.

Have a great weekend and a restful Sunday - the weather is beautiful!!!! and remember - we need new "fresh" blood for this event next year - the chairs are retiring but are very willing to be advisors to those who "pick up the flame" - the sooner we get someone, the easier it is on them!

Call us or e-mail us and don't worry - it's a great challenge but also very rewarding!

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WINTER GUARD DOES IT AGAIN!
Congratulations to both the “A” and “Open” Guards on outstanding performances yesterday.

Both Guards took first place in their class at the MCGC competition at Livonia Franklin High School.

The Guards and Winter Drumline will be participating in another competition next weekend in Milford. Details will be sent out in a future fanout.

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REMINDER - MARK YOUR CALENDARS
The next Booster meeting will be Tuesday, April 4th.

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IMPORTANT SCRIP INFORMATION
Great Lakes Scrip Center will close April 3 thru April 7 for system maintenance, inventory and planned employee vacations. All orders placed on Thursday March 30 will be in on Thursday April 13. (Note--there WILL be spot buy on April 6th)

ALSO PLEASE REMEMBER OUR SPRING VACATION THE WEEK OF APRIL 17-21. THERE WILL
BE NO SCRIP OR SPOT BUY THAT WEEK.

STOCK UP IN MARCH FOR THE APRIL WEEKS!

If you have any questions, see Michele at the scrip table Thursday evenings.

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PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE...
We need your help to donate items for the PCEP Teacher Appreciation Breakfast
Thursday, March 30
5:45-7:15 am

There will be a breakfast in each building so you can donate to Salem, Canton, or Plymouth.
Needed: breakfast casseroles, fruit (salad or cut on platter), muffins, donuts, coffee cake, juice, individual yogurts, and any other breakfast type items that are easy to grab and go.

Please email me to let me know what you can provide...they also need help at 5:30 for set up in each location (let me know if you are able to do that). Any items that can keep overnight can be dropped off in the respective school office the day before (send it with your student to make it easy). Any items that are going to Canton can be dropped off at my house...and any casseroles etc can be dropped off by 6 am the morning of the breakfast.

This will be the 8th year for this Breakfast that shows our teachers how much we appreciate them! They LOVE this morning...and are always so appreciative themselves! The very first Teacher Appreciation Breakfast at the Park was held the morning after the Columbine shootings...and so for many teachers this has been a huge "hug" for them each year!

THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU!

Jeanne

CRAFT SHOW BAKE SALE
We need LOTS of baked goods for the PCMB Music Boosters sponsored bake sale at the Arts & Crafts Ensemble coming up this Saturday 3/11/06 at Canton High School from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Parents and students of all music programs should supply the HOMEMADE goodies that we will offer for sale. Please NO store bought pre-made items. Please make at home items ONLY.

Delivery dates are Friday evening, 3/10/06, from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. and Saturday morning 3/11/06, from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. to Canton H.S.

Disposable dishes, please, and pre-wrapped. Brownies, cookies, donuts, fudge, muffins and pastries should be in batches of six (6), half dozens. Cakes, pies, and breads may be left whole or cut in half. Prices will be set by the committee.

The more goodies we have to sell the more money we can raise!

Thank you in advance. I will see you there.

We had so many fanout requests following last night's Booster meeting that I am publishing this first e-newsletter on Wednesday instead of Sunday.


CRAFT SHOW VOLUNTEERS
The band web site now has the roster of volunteers who signed up for the craft show this weekend (Friday evening set up and/or Saturday). These names are entered from the sign up sheets I circulated and the student sign-up sheet that has been in the band room (white board). This is current as of Tuesday night - however don't feel you've missed the boat if you haven't signed up yet! There are still opportunities to come have fun and support the band programs. Please e-mail me at caknauss@aol.com to sign up - or even just show up that day to help. There's plenty to do.

Many, MANY thanks for all your help and support - you are the BEST.


CRAFT SHOW INFO
Just a couple of reminders about the craft show -

It's this Saturday, March 11 from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

If you are available any time Friday night or Saturday, please stop by - we'll find a place for you to help.

Bring your baked goods Friday night or anytime Saturday - if they are ready, preferably in the morning. Pack them in disposable containers in groups of 6 or 12 and pack cakes whole. Don't worry if you aren't sure, we'll repack them if we need to.

Thank you for all your support and please remember to remove any yard signs you have out on Sunday.

Hope to See you Friday and especially Saturday!!!!


TEACHER APPRECIATION BREAKFAST

PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE......
We need your help to donate items for the PCEP Teacher Appreciation Breakfast
Thursday, March 30
5:45-7:15 am

There will be a breakfast in each building so you can donate to Salem, Canton, or Plymouth.
Needed: breakfast casseroles, fruit (salad or cut on platter), muffins, donuts, coffee cake, juice, individual yogurts, and any other breakfast type items that are easy to grab and go.

Please email me to let me know what you can provide...they also need help at 5:30 for set up in each location (let me know if you are able to do that). Any items that can keep overnight can be dropped off in the respective school office the day before (send it with your student to make it easy). Any items that are going to Canton can be dropped off at my house...and any casseroles etc can be dropped off by 6 am the morning of the breakfast.

This will be the 8th year for this Breakfast that shows our teachers how much we appreciate them! They LOVE this morning...and are always so appreciative themselves! The very first Teacher Appreciation Breakfast at the Park was held the morning after the Columbine shootings...and so for many teachers this has been a huge "hug" for them each year!

THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU!

Jeanne S.


IMPORTANT SCRIP INFORMATION
Great Lakes Scrip Center will close April 3 thru April 7 for system
maintenance, inventory and planned employee vacations.
All orders placed on Thursday March 30 will be in on Thursday April 13.
(Note--there WILL be spot buy on April 6th)

ALSO PLEASE REMEMBER OUR SPRING VACATION THE WEEK OF APRIL 17-21. THERE WILL
BE NO SCRIP OR SPOT BUY THAT WEEK.

STOCK UP IN MARCH FOR THE APRIL WEEKS!

If you have any questions, see Michele at the scrip table Thursday evenings.


JACKET FOR SALE
Guy R. has an offer you can't refuse...

Ladies PCMB yellow jacket available. Size L long. Quilted lining. Plymouth Canton Marching Band imprinted on the back, band logo on the front. Not worn much. Available cheap (perhaps $10.00 to the General Fund??).

Contact Guy or Bettie R.

Tomorrow night, it's a PCMB double-header.

At 7:00 p.m. the March Booster meeting will take place in the Large Band Room.

Also at 7, the first new member recruiting meeting of the season will take place in the Small Band Room.

Please pass the word along to anyone who you think might be interested in joining Marching Band or Guard.

Congratulations to our “A” and “Open” Winter Guards on thier performances this past weekend at the Dayton Regional competition.

The Plymouth-Canton Open Guard placed 2nd in the Scholastic Open category with a score of 83.20.

The Plymouth-Canton A Guard received a score of 70.30 in the Scholastic A category.

Congratulations to both of our Winter Guards!

We’re proud of you!

Want to know how to get $300 credited to your account? Become a CCOPs volunteer! "C.C.O.P" or otherwise known as Corporate Community Outreach Program, is our way of reaching out to community organizations to seek donations into the PCMB program. This is a very important element in our financial budget every year. We rely on funds coming in from outside sources as it helps the program in so many ways.

I am currently looking for several individuals to help in getting the word out to community business. You don't have to be salesperson, per se, but strong persuasive communication skills will help! And, for every $1,000 of donations YOU bring into the program, YOU will receive a $300 credit to your account.

If you are interested in learning more about this, please call me.

Thanks very much!

Scott R.

NOTE FROM SPOT BUY:

We have excess inventory of Plymouth Nursery gift certificates and would like to extend the following offer:

Purchase certificates for Plymouth Nursery and receive the full 5% in your account (while supplies last).

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us or stop by on Thursday evening!

Thank you!!

NEWSLETTER:

I am putting the finishing touches on the newsletter Sunday. If you have anything to add, please send it to denniscar@aol.com as soon as possible.

Newsletters will be available Tuesday at 7:00 p.m. at the March Booster Meeting.

Thanks!

Hello everyone! I need a couple of guys with a truck to store and deliver the very heavy sandwich signs that we put out the day of the craft show. They will need to be put on four corners the morning of the show and then picked up and placed back in the band storage room after the show. The four corners are: Canton Center and Joy, Sheldon and Joy, Canton Center and Sheldon Center, and the entrace to Canton High School. They need to be moved either to someone else's house or put back in the band storage room until the day of the show.

Please e-mail or call me if you are able to do this.

Thank you!!!!

Cathy

CRAFT SHOW/PCMB COOKBOOK

As many of you may be aware, we will be selling the PCMB Cookbook at the Craft Show on Saturday, March 11th.

If you put a recipe in the cookbook that is appropriate for the bake sale, please consider donating that item and advertise it as being part of our cookbook. Your efforts may just increase sales!!

Thanks so much for your support!!

We will be closed during mid-winter break returning on Thursday, March 9th.

Speedway is NOW available from spot buy as well as through the scrip program! We are stocking both $25’s and $100 (limited).

The entire list of cards available through Great Lakes Scrip is available on their website at glscrip.com!

If you haven’t tried the fundraising program, stop by on Thursday evenings and we can explain how it works. Everyday purchases such as gasoline and groceries can help offset your marching band fees.

PCMB COOKBOOK

Good News! The cookbooks are in!! They will be available for pick up during Thursday SCRIP nights, as well as at the upcoming Booster Meeting on March 7th. We will also be selling them during the Craft Show on Saturday, March 11th. If you have not yet ordered your book, the cost is $8.00 for one, or $7.50 for quantities of 2 or more.

For those of you who have submitted recipes, the company has a little gift to thank you for your participation. Don’t forget to ask for it when you pick up your cookbooks. Thanks to everyone for your contributions!

Think Spring - It's Flower Sale Time!

Order forms and flyers for the spring PCMB flower sale are on the website. The order form is an excel spreadsheet that will total your order if you wish (please note that there are two pages - accessed by the tabs at the bottom). Most of the sale items and prices are comparable to last year - a few increases. A new item of note: window boxes (16 inch oval container with petunias). For those who might not know, we work with Banotai Nursery, which has provided lovely flowers for us for years - great quality.

The profit to your marching account will still be $3.50 per item (before the 75/25 split of course). We are again offering 20 pound bags of potting soil for $1.50 - this amount will be 100% profit to the band's general fund!!

The orders need to be in by the April 4 Booster Meeting or the April 6 scrip night. Please, please carefully tally up your orders and turn in one order form and one check per band family. The delivery date for the flowers will be the Saturday before Mother's Day - May 13 at 8:00 a.m. (lots of volunteers needed that morning - mark your calendars).

Help!!

Help is needed to unload and sort the Little Caesar Pizza Kit orders on Thursday, Feb. 23 from 4:00 to 5:30 at Plymouth High School. Please call Debbie J. if you can help. Please volunteer to help if you can. One or two helpers makes the job much more manageable.

Greetings Troops!

This is it - the big push for volunteers for working the PCMB Craft Show. It sounds as if it's a long way away, but midwinter break is smack in the middle!

Come on -- this is a done-in-a-day-deal. None of these jobs is difficult, demanding or needing bunches of training -- they are even relatively short shifts. We just need to help set up Friday evening and run the show on Saturday (March 10 and 11). I know there are multiple conflicts (wind ensemble is playing at MSBOA festival Friday evening; Winter Guard and Drum Line conflicts on Saturday). But HEY -- this is a huge $$$$ cash raiser for the whole program. Just a couple of hours will help -- both parents and students.

You can do this by e-mail (to me, Carol at caknauss@aol.com). Or I will have the sign up at scrip night on Thursdays. Here's the current openings:

Friday, March 10:
Set Up
(3:30-5) 10 people
(5-8) 8 people
Parking Lot
(5-8) 3 people

Saturday, March 11:
Set Up
(7:15-10) 8 people

Parking Lot
(7:10-10) 4 people

Doors
(9:30-11:30) 1 person
(11:30-1:30) 3 people
(1:30-4:0)) 3 people

Ticket Sales
(1:30-4:00) 2 people

Raffle Sales
(9:30-11:30) 1 person
(11:30-1:30) 2 people
(1:30-4:00) 1 person

Kitchen
(8:00 - 11:00) 8 people
(11:00-2:00) 7 people
(2:00-5:00) 8 people

Bake Sale
(8:00-11:00) 3 people
(11:00-2:00) 6 people
(2:00-5:00) 7 people

Hall Monitors
(10:00-11:30) 1 person
(11;30-1:30) 2 people
(1:30-4:00) 2 people

Performance Guides
(9:30-11:30) 2 people
(11:30-1:30) 3 people
(3:30-4:00) 3 people

Clean Up
(4-6) 7 people

REMINDER: Evening at Applebees for Washer Parents and Uniform Helpers:

Tomorrow, Monday, Feb. 20th, at 6:00pm is the Uniform Helpers gathering at APPLEBEE”S on Ford Rd at Morton-Taylor. If you helped at all with uniforms last season (washing, sewing, fitting, etc.) or are considering helping this season, please join us! Remember to wear your band nametag and bring your Applebees scrip. Last minute RSVPs can be sent to Rosey at royerboat@hotmail.com..

Hope to see you tomorrow!

The Magicians

I'm hooked!

I attended my second MCGC (Michigan Color Guard Circuit) competition of the year held at South Lyon on Saturday, February 18, 2006. Congratulations go out to Jennifer, the Kids and Parents of
Plymouth Canton Open Guard and A Guard, in capturing their second first place ranking in their class. I would like to encourage all of you to make plans to support our Guard Program over the next few weeks as they work their way towards the World Championship held in Dayton, Ohio on Saturday, April 8th, 2006. The next local competition will be at Livonia Franklin. Details will be available on the pcepbands.net calendar. Take time to wish the teams luck with the Regional competition that will be held on Saturday, March 4, 2006 in Dayton. We are proud of their efforts and wish them success with all of their continued efforts.

Mark Stamper

Party Time for Washer Parents and Uniform Helpers:
Next Monday, Feb. 20th, is the day we’ve planned to celebrate last season’s uniform efforts and to perk up the doldrums of winter. If you helped at all with uniforms last season (washing, sewing, fitting, etc.) or are considering helping this season, please join us! We will meet at: APPLEBEE”S on Ford Rd, Monday, FEB. 20th, at 6:00pm (remember to use your scrip!)

We’d like to get a general sense of the number of people to expect so, if you think you might join us, please respond to Rosy via phone or email.

Hope to see you on the 20th for some food and fun!

The Magicians

PS. Be sure to wear your band nametag.


LITTLE CAESAR PIZZA KIT ORDERS DUE
Reminder, Little Caesars Pizza Kit order forms are due on Thursday, Feb. 16. Orders can be turned in at the SCRIP table. All orders must be paid in full, with one check made out to PCMB. Please include your band members name on the check. Order pick up is Thursday, Feb. 23 from 5:30 to 7:00 at Plymouth High School.* One or two volunteers are still needed *from 4:00 to 5:30 on Feb. 23 to help unload and sort the orders. Please call Debbie J if you can help.

STUDENTS:
Some of you took your grey uniform home after the Saturday 'Variety Is' performance rather than dropping it off at the tables in the cafeteria for the washer parents to pick up. All grey uniforms are now due back in the uniform room. If yours is at home, please return it as soon as possible to the uniform room WITH A NOTE ATTACHED MENTIONING IT WENT HOME BY MISTAKE. The note you attach will help us find the uniforms that still need to be washed.

Thanks!
The Magicians

To All PCMB Boosters,

I have been contacted by one parent about problems with a DVD disc from the Saturday Variety Is 2006 show. I suspect that this parent is not the only one to suffer from a 'bad disc'. Since in my 'day job' I do experiments, I did a little experiment with some DVDs.

Methods: I burned a total of 20 new copies of Act I and Act II of the Saturday show and tested them on five DVD players -three DVD players (two from home, one from work) and two DVD players within computers. My 'test' was somewhat limited because of time - I waited for a menu to come up (or not) and randomly picked a chapter and waited to see if the chapter would play for about 5-10 seconds.

Results: All but one disc played on both computers and one DVD player (the newest one). Four more discs failed on both DVD player #2 and #3, and an additional four more discs failed on DVD player #3 only. Perhaps not coincidentally, DVD player #3 was the oldest and most extensively used DVD player I tested.

Conclusions: Not all DVD players are alike. There may be differences between discs, but I think the differences in DVD players is even more important. It seems that the older and more used they are, the worse they perform.

Experiment or no experiment, you may still have a bad disc. If possible, please test it on another player - my suspicion is that a computer DVD player is a bit more reliable than most stand-alone DVD players.

No matter what the reason, if you have a bad disc, you have a bad disc. I'll be happy to swap it for a new burn. I suspect the main culprit is Act I of the Saturday show (some poorly edited copies of this disc also went out last week - sorry), so if you're not happy with that disc, please bring it back and swap it for a new one. I'll make a batch of replacement Act I discs for the Saturday show and have them available at Scrip. No charge, of course. If you have a bad disc and it's something other than Act I from the Saturday show, please send me an email and I'll make and bring some copies to swap.

Finally, despite some of the issues with the DVDs, I'm pleased to report that the CDs are not a problem. I've always preferred to work with audio CDs; great sound, smaller and easier files, highly reliable copying. Starting this Thursday you can get audio CDs of both the Friday and Saturday Variety Is shows; $5/show. The finale for each CD is the PCMB 2005 Show music. It's not BOA National Finals, but it's not recorded in a dome, either. Overall, it's probably the best recording you can ever hope to get of that great show !

See you Thursday.

Cheers,
Randy

Remember that Monday, February 13th is Canton Coney Island Day for the Boosters!

We will be receiving 20% of the proceeds from Booster meals ALL DAY LONG! So why not start off your day with a hearty breakfast at the Canton Coney ??? Then be sure to come back for Lunch and Dinner.

There will also be a special Dinner Buffet from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.

Canton Coney Island is on Lilley Road, just south of Joy Road.

Coupons are available on the PCMB website, inside the February newsletter. Go to the newsletter section and download one.

See you there!

Craft Fair Lawn Signs:
Suzanne will be distributing Craft Fair lawn signs at all Script/Spot Buy nights from 2/16 thru 3/9 for anyone wishing to post one on their property.

Members of the Craft Fair Sign Crew:
I will have your signs and list of intersections with me on these nights as
well, but also able to bring them to your homes. If not able to pick up on
Thursdays, please contact Suzanne W. We'll make drop off
arrangements.

Adult Bowling Night:
Hey everyone don’t forget that we have an opportunity to get together for some fun this Friday, February 17th at Super Bowl on Ford Road beginning at 9:30 p.m. Adult only bowling – bring your friends, family, anyone you know who would like to relax and show us what you’ve got!

We need you!!!!

If your child is in ANY day band, jazz band, drumline, guard, marching band....

The Craft Show is raising money for YOU! This is a general fundraiser that contributes towards all areas of the band and we, the parents of those participants are the ones who make this work - we organize, set up, work, and take down all aspects of this show so...

Remember to put flyers up wherever you go - whenever you can and talk, talk, talk about our show - we have a really nice one shaping up - it really is a fun time!

Flyers are available under www.pcmb.net/artcraft - the first icon the the left - Event Flyer. You can print as many as you need.

Please be sure to bake some extra cookies or another batch or browines when you bake, throw them in the freezer for our bake sale and bring them to the show!!!

Please sign up to work a shift the day of the show - you can sign up at scrip nights. Your kids are also needed to help work that day and to play if they can - we also need musicians

The more money we make with this, the less we have to worry about making later - The Boosters are a great bunch of people - come work with us - you'll have a GREAT time!

There is a brand new way to get in touch with the Booster Board for suggestions, ideas and general feedback.

Effective immediately, you can send an email to "feedback@pcepbands.net" for general questions or to submit your suggestions and ideas to make the Boosters better.

We hope you like this new method of communication.

To All PCMB Parents,

I hope everyone enjoyed the kids' two great Super Bowl parties this past weekend - "Variety Is - Friday" and "Variety Is - Saturday" !

I videotaped the Variety Is performances on both Friday and Saturday nights. I made DVDs of each show and music CDs of the audio pieces. They'll be available for sale at Scrip for the next couple weeks. Prices are $5 for the music CD and $10 for the DVD (two discs for each show). Checks payable to PCMB or cash. As usual, the proceeds go the Band Scholarship Fund.

I'll bring a handful to Scrip this Thursday night. If you want to reserve a copy, sign up on the order sheet at the Booster Meeting Tuesday night or as Scrip on Thursday, or send me an email. Be sure to let me know what you want (DVD or music CD) and what performance you want (Friday or Saturday).

Thanks.

Cheers,
Randy

P.S., If you know any parents of Variety Is performers who are not PCMB members, please let them know about these DVDs and CDs. Thanks.

Music Boosters,

This just an update regarding the lost and found. Tomorrow night at the Booster meeting, I plan on again displaying the items in the lost and found. If the items are not claimed towards the end of the meeting, I will then offer them up to the highest bidder. I have contacted one member concerning her bedding (from Grand Nationals), hopefully it is has been picked up. There were also some nice jackets: 1. A leather jacket w/ Little Caesar bracelets in the pocket. 2. A "Roca Wear" coat.

Please have your students claim their items or be ready to retrieve them yourself at the meeting, or I will again be donating them.

Kelly

Just a reminder that there will be a Booster meeting this Tuesday, February 7th at 7 p.m. in the Large Band Room.

On the agenda is a proposed By-Law amendment regarding Board Member attendance. We will be taking a vote of the membership on this amendment. The text of the proposed amendment follows:

Article IV; Section 7
A) All Board Members are expected to attend Booster and Board meetings as well as participate in booster-sponsored functions. However realizing that attendance at all functions is not always possible, any Board member not in attendance for at least 75% of Booster and Board meetings may be subject to removal from the Board under the procedures outlined below:
1) The Secretary will track attendance at meetings (those absences excused by the President or Vice President will not count as absences)
2) Beginning in April and continuing with each succeeding month, the Secretary will report to the Executive Board (President, Vice President, Secretary, Assistant Secretary, Treasurer and Assistant Treasurer) any Board member not in compliance with 75% attendance.
3) The Executive Board will meet and decide what corrective action should be recommended to the full Board. Recommended corrective action can range from discussion to dismissal from the Board.
4) Robert?s Rules of Order will apply in the situations above.
5) The Past President(s) will be exempt from these requirements.

We look forward to your attendance and participation.

VARIETY IS CONCESSIONS:

This is just a reminder that concession donations are still needed for ?Variety Is. . .? They should be dropped off Friday and Saturday at the concessions area near the ticket booth in the Salem Lobby. To guide you as to what to bring, if your last name begins with:

A through-M:
Pre-packaged, factory-sealed individual snack items such as Little Debbie?s, cookies, snack cakes, chips, brownies, Rice Krispie treats, and candy bars, etc. Homemade or other items placed in baggies cannot be accepted.

N through Z:
Beverages?12 pack of pop or water, 16 oz. or less per container. Several large coolers and ice are needed to keep the beverages cold. Please contact Mark or Karen P if you can bring this in lieu of beverages.

See you on Friday or Saturday!

FOUND TICKETS:

Amy V found 5 tickets for Variety Is in the parking lot tonight - 1 for Friday, 4 for Saturday. They were wet, so she
took them home to dry. If you have lost the tickets, please contact Amy. Otherwise, she will bring them to the show tomorrow evening.

Looking for some great entertainment this weekend? ?Variety Is. . .??which is both a talent show featuring P-CEP students plus an auction with many great items for both students and adults will be presented February 3 and 4 at Salem High School.

Showcasing the talents of P-CEP students in the performing arts, the talent show will begin at 7:30 p.m. each evening. Tickets are $6 for adults and $4 for students.

The auction will begin each evening at 6 p.m. with winners announced after the talent show finale on Saturday, February 4. Auction proceeds will help to offset the P-CEP Winter Guard?s upcoming competition and transportation expenses. The auction catalog is available on the PCMB website. PCMB members are encouraged to share the catalog with family and friends and purchase tickets on their behalf. Tickets for this Chinese or tin-can auction are one for $5, three for $10, and eight for $20

ALTERNATE UNIFORM PICK-UP
The following students did not pick up their uniforms at the scheduled time. If
any of you who are on this list plan to participate in Variety Is, you will need
to touch base with Mr. Whitlock as soon as possible to arrange a time to pick
them up. You must have and bring your competition uniform to participate in
Friday and Saturday night performances at Variety Is. In addition, *all
students* must take home their Red&Blue to hold for the Memorial Day Parade or,
at minimum, to dry clean. Future fanouts will explain more details regarding
Red&Blues.

Beat the rush and buy your tickets for ?Variety Is? at PCMB?s scrip night this Thursday between 5:30 p.m and 7 p.m. Just look for the ?Variety Is? sign and table as you purchase your scrip.

Talent show tickets are $6 per adult and $4 per student and may be used either Friday or Saturday evening. Performances are different each evening, so you may even decide to purchase tickets for each evening.

Auction tickets are $20 for a strip of eight. That?s $2.50 per ticket for a chance to win items valued between $50 and $200. Tickets may also be purchased at $10 for three and $5 for one. The Auction Catalog featuring items valued between $50 and $200 is available on the PCMB website. You can buy your tickets on Thursday and then at home leisurely review the catalog and complete each ticket with your name, telephone number, and item number. Just drop the tickets in the appropriate ticket canisters when you attend ?Variety Is. . .? Friday or Saturday evening.

VARIETY IS PROGRAMS

This Friday and Saturday are the dates for Variety Is. As many of you may know, there are different acts each night. Below are the complete programs for each night. The Auction runs both Friday and Saturday.

(NOTE: Please be sure to scroll to the bottom for the second message in this fanout)

VARIETY IS PROGRAM FRIDAY
National Anthem- Singing Ensemble
Emcee Skit
Tap Trio- Anna Yanke, Stephanie Rohrbach, Carolyn Benages
Comedy Act- Lauren Ahearn
Singing Performance- Cole Meredith
PCEP Wind Ensemble
Emcee Skit
Parafidy Saxophone Quartet- Alan Moran, Amber Teunis, Matt Shirey, Corwin Stout
Band- Mike Hurley, Dave Shanaberger, Andrew Kaump
Singing Performance- Morgen Hare
Dance- PCEP Color Guard
Emcee Skit
Intermission
Dance- Leah Girard, Kirbi Fagen
Emcee Skit
Break Dance- Brandon Guyton, Shane, Alaya, Tayler
Singing Performance- Kayla Zabowski
Comedy Skit- Anna Yanke, Stephanie Rohrbach
Emcee Skit
Band- Dave Shanaberger, Matt Carlson, James Conti
Bag Skit- Kaitlyn Leidal, Jenna Volstromer, Natalie Sutherland, Liz Jadzack
Dance- Emily Suchyta
Emcee Skit
Plymouth-Canton Marching Band

VARIETY IS PROGRAM SATURDAY:
National Anthem- Singing Ensemble
Emcee Skit
Tap Trio- Anna Yanke, Stephanie Rohrbach, Carolyn Benages
Comedy Act- Lauren Ahearn
Singing Performance- Morgen Hare
PCEP Concert and Symphony Band
Emcee Skit
Dance- Kate Peters
Parafidy Saxophone Quartet- Alan Moran, Amber Teunis, Matt Shirey, Corwin Stout
Dance- PCEP Color Guard
Emcee Skit
Intermission
Singing Performance- Julzie Gravel, Angela Burke
Emcee Skit
B-Boy Dance- Eric Couillard and others
Singing Performance- Heather Maclean
Comedy Skit- Anna Yanke, Stephanie Rohrbach
Band- Kevin Jaskolski, Andrew Vance, Colin Lazorka
Bag Skit- Kaitlyn Leidal, Jenna Volstromer, Natalie Sutherland, Liz Jadzack
Dance- Emily Suchyta
Emcee Skit
Plymouth-Canton Marching Band
Senior Flower Ceremony
Auction


ADULT BOWLING NIGHT REMINDER
Hey everyone ? just another reminder to mark you calendar for Friday, February 17th for adult only bowling at the Super Bowl in Canton. For those of you who would like to beat the rush on ticket sales, we will begin selling tickets at the Booster meeting Tuesday, February 7th and again at Script night on Thursday, February 9th and 16th. Don?t forget that tickets are $15.00 a piece which includes 2 games of bowling, shoe rental, pizza and pop. Can?t wait to see you there!

?Variety Is. . . will be upon us in just five days. This year?s talent show promises to be better than ever. Friday and Saturday performances will each be different. If you can?t decide which evening to attend, consider tickets for both evenings. Tickets are just $6 per adult and $4 per student and may be purchased during the February 2 scrip night as well as at the door. The show begins at 7:30 p.m. each evening in Salem?s Logan Auditorium.

Plan to come early and participate in this year?s auction which will begin at 6 p.m. each evening and continue through the talent show intermission. The catalog is available at the PCMB website. This is a Chinese-style auction for which tickets may be purchased at the ticket booth in the Salem Lobby or in advance at the PCMB scrip night. Ticket prices are $20 for eight, $10 for three, and $5 for one. Participants may bid on as many items as they?d like by placing one or more tickets into the ticket canister for each item on which they would care to bid. Winning tickets will be announced after the finale of Variety Is. . .on Saturday, February 4. Bidders need not be present to win.

Auction support has been received through donations from more than 65 local merchants, restaurants, museums, golf courses, hotels, parents, and the Plymouth Canton Music Boosters. Among the auction items are tickets to a Red Wing hockey game and The Henry Ford, Leisure Breakfast Package to the Marriott Detroit Livonia, golf at Fox Hills, tickets to Bands of America Grand National Championship Finals, Real Life Day Camp tuition, 2-hour bowling party at Super Bowl Lanes for 20 people, and a music scholarship plus many, many single items as well as two- and three-item combo packages each with a value of $50 to $200.

Your support of this event will be very greatly appreciated.

The next meeting of the Plymouth-Canton Music Boosters will be Tuesday, February 7th at 7:00 p.m. in the Large Band Room. We look forward to seeing you there!

Tomorrow, (1/31/06) is the deadline for submitting articles for the February newsletter. Please email all articles and information to Dennis C. at denniscar@aol.com.

VARIETY IS CONCESSIONS AND HELP NEEDED

It’s that time again and we need your help!! We are asking for donations for the concessions during Variety Is. Please bring items to Plymouth High School after rehearsals on Wednesday or Thursday or to Salem High School before the show time on Friday or Saturday. We are asking for the following items:
Last name beginning with A-M: Pre-packaged, factory-sealed individual snack items such as Little Debbie’s, cookies, snack cakes, chips, brownies, Rice Krispie treats, candy bars, etc. Homemade or other items placed in baggies cannot be accepted.
Last name beginning with N-Z: Beverages—12 pack of pop or water, 16 oz. or less per container. Several large coolers and ice are needed to keep the beverages cold. Please let us know if you can bring this in lieu of beverages.
Also, we need a crew of people to help man the concessions for one hour before the shows on Friday and Saturday and during the intermissions. Please contact Mark or Karen if you are able to help out at any of these times. We need at least 6 people for each shift.
Thank you for your help,
Mark and Karen

STUDENTS:
Uniform pick-up will be on Wednesday, February 1, after the 3:00-5:00
'Variety Is' rehearsal at Plymouth High School. You will need to pick-up
your grey uniform for use during 'Variety Is' performances. (If, for
some reason, you cannot pick it up at this time, make sure Mr. Whitlock knows you intend to perform at 'Variety Is' so we will know to bring it to Salem for you for the first performance.) You won't wear your Shako at 'Variety Is' so just leave it in the uniform closet. Make sure to
bring your uniform with you to all Variety Is performances, including
gauntlets, marching shoes, black socks, t-shirts, etc. After the final
performance on Saturday, take your uniform to the cafeteria at Salem and add it to your washer-parent's stack of uniforms on the tables. Refer to the signs on the tables to find where yours belongs. Please be
considerate of your washer parent's time by turning in your uniform as
quickly as possible after Saturday's performance.

Also on Uniform Pick-Up Day, make sure to take your Red & Blue uniform home to hold onto until the Memorial Day parade. Details about the parade, post-parade uniform cleaning, and uniform returns will be sent in a future fanout as we approach parade time. If you know you will not participate in the Memorial Day Parade, you may have your uniform dry cleaned now and return it to the uniform room; just make sure to return it in the dry cleaner bag, clearly marked with your name to ensure proper credit and inventorying.

Thanks!
The Magicians

If you have any craft show yard signs hanging around your house, PLEASE bring them to scrip night Thursday (1/26) so we can update them for this year! I'll be there from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.

If you have some and can't get to scrip nights, please call me so we can arrange to pick them up.

Cathy

HELP HANG UNIFORMS
This Thursday (1/26), during Scrip Night, the Uniform Magicians will transfer uniforms from their wooden hangars to wire hangars prior to sending them home with the students. Doing this helps maintain our inventory of wooden hangars for the upcoming season. If you have any time to spare, please stop in the uniform room and help with some hanging. With a few extra hands, we?ll be done in no time!
Thanks!
The Magicians

PCMB COOKBOOK
Now is the time to order your copy of the 2006 PCMB Cookbook. You can place your order at Thursday SCRIP nights, or at the next Booster Meeting. Order forms are also available on the PCMB website. Delivery is expected in time for the PCMB Craft Show. We initially ordered 300 books, and can order more as needed. Don’t miss out on the first shipment!! Call Vickie R with any questions.

VARIETY IS TICKETS
VARIETY IS will be here very soon—FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 3RD AND SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 4TH at 7:30PM!! You can purchase your tickets at SCRIP nights on Thursday, January 26th and Thursday, February 2nd. Tickets are $6.00 for adults and $4.00 for students/senior citizens. Please call Vickie R with any questions regarding tickets.

All right everyone it?s time for some adult fun! Please join us at Super Bowl on Friday, February 17th for a night of ?adult only? bowling at Super Bowl in Canton, Michigan after the Evening of Excellence event. The cost of this event is $15.00 per person which includes two games of bowling, shoes, pizza and pop. Ticket sales and times will be announced in a later fan out, just be sure to save that evening to show us what you?ve got!

2006 Grand Nationals Tickets are now available online @ www.bands.org

Click on "Events" found in the top menu... click on Grand National Championships... click on "Tickets" found in the left side menu... and then click on "Order Online"... scroll down and you will find the available tickets for sale.

If you have questions please call Jeanne S.

Congratulations to the Open and A Guards for an outstanding performance last evening in South Lyon!

Both Guards took First Place in their divisions as they proudly represented PCEP.

Please mark your calendars for the next Winter Guard contest on Saturday, February 18th at South Lyon High School. Performance times, address and other information will come in a future Fanout.

ATTENTION SENIOR PARENTS!
The 2006 senior class party will be held at Plymouth High School on Sunday, June 11 from 9 p.m.-3 am. We are in need of help on the decorating committee and with prizes/donations. The decorating committee will meet once a week to create, construct, and paint decorations for the party. PLEASE consider giving a little of your time to this great effort. As you know from out PCMB activities, many hands make light work. The next meeting of the decorating committee will be held in the Plymouth High School Media Center on Wednesday, Feb. 1 at 7:00 p.m. Hope to see you there. If you have any questions, please email Joanne Kokoszka.

ATTENTION JUNIOR PARENTS!
We are in need of some junior class parents to help with the walk through and take down of decorations the night of the party. This will help you to be aware of what will need to be done for your students next year. Please contact Joanne Kokoszka if you are interested.

Hi everyone! Don’t forget to join us at the Super Bowl in Canton, Michigan tonight at 9:30 p.m. The cost of this event is $15.00 which includes 2 games, shoes, pizza and pop, it’s going to be a lot of fun so come on and let your hair down after finals, bring your family and friends too!!

Greetings all! Please share this info with you children as the band staff will not conisistently see all the students this week.

1) Marching Band

The marching band will be rehearsing after school on Wednesday, Feb. 1 from 3-5pm at the Plymouth band room and on Thursday, Feb. 2 from 3-5pm at the Salem Auditorium

2) Jazz Band

There is a sign-up sheet for any students interested in learning more about Jazz Band. The sign-up sheet is located on the window outside of Mr. Whitlock's office. There is an informational meeting about Jazz Band on Monday, January 30, at 2:40pm. The instructor is a doctoral student at the University of Michigan and is eager to be involved at PCEP.

If you have any students who are interested in learning more, please have them sign-up at the band office ASAP. Thank you, the band staff

?Variety Is...? ? A Talent Show and Auction ? Coming Soon!

Mark your calendars for February 3 and 4 when ?Variety Is...? will be presented at Salem High School. The show will begin at 7:30 p.m. each evening. This annual event showcases the talents of PCEP students in the performing arts. It is also the final performance for the 2005 PCEP Marching Band. Student directors Liz and Amber will soon be recruiting PCEP?s best entertainment. Tickets are $6 for adults and $4 for students and will be available at script nights January 26 and February 2 and also at the door.

The auction will begin at 6 p.m. each evening with winning tickets drawn after the finale on Saturday, February 4. Auction proceeds will help to offset the PCEP Winter Guard?s upcoming competition and transportation expenses. A catalog will be available on the PCMB website on January 22. PCMB members are encouraged to share the catalog with family and friends and purchase tickets on their behalf. Tickets for this Chineseor tin-can auction are one for $5, three for $10, and eight for $20 and may be purchased during the previously mentioned scrip nights and also at the door. If PCMB members would like to donate gift certificates, tickets, or services to the auction, they may contact auction co-chairs Julie Bardelli at 734-737-9307 (rblions@comcast.net) or Susan Ayoub at 734-454-1128 ayoubfamily@sbcglobal.net) by January 18. A receipt will be provided for income tax purposes.

Hey everyone, back again by popular demand ? Cosmic Bowling at Super Bowl in Canton, Michigan?

Come join the Winterguard this Thursday night, January 19th beginning at 9:30 p.m. at Super Bowl on Ford Road in Canton for a fun night of cosmic bowling! Ticket price is $15.00 per person and includes two games of bowling, shoes, pizza and pop. Tickets can be purchased from any Winterguard member, at the Booster meeting or at the door, we hope that you can come and have some fun and please bring your friends and family!!

Volunteer Opportunities

Parent Volunteers are needed to help with two areas of Variety Is...?Ushering and Concessions. These are very easy assignments that will still allow you to see the show. Volunteers are needed for both Friday and Saturday nights.

Please contact Mark S or Scott R to volunteer. Thank you in advance for your support.


Craft Show Signs ?- Last Call

Hello all! If you have any craft show signs still hanging around your house PLEASE bring them in at Scrip this Thursday or next Tuesday at the Booster meeting so we can update them. Thank You!!!

Cathy

The craft show sign painters will be having a painting party again on Wednesday, January 11 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. in the work room hall between the band room and the outside.
We will be putting the finishing touches (yellow paint) on the numbers which will make them ready for the stenciling of the new times. If you can come help, we would really appreciate it!

We are also looking for two persons to replace the chairs of this committee for next year. It would be best to join the committee now and mirror us at our meetings and at the show to learn how things work. It would make the process much easier for you next year - please think about this - especially freshmen parents - this is a great, fun way to get involved and do your part to help out this great organization!!!

If you have any questions, please feel free to call!!!

Hope to see you at the next Booster meeting!

To All PCEP/PCMB Parents and Supporters:

Announcing PCMB - CD/DVD Dollar Days !

At Scrip on Thursdays in January 2006 (Jan 12, 19 & 26) there will be a "Dollar Days - Clearance Sale" of archival CDs, DVDs and VHS tapes. I will be bringing in stuff from years gone by and everything is just $1/item. Items will be arranged by year, mostly fairly recent stuff, but with some items going back as far as 2000-2001 !
As usual, all proceeds will go to the band scholarship program. So, come by, come buy and help me clear out my inventory. Support the band and support my efforts at early spring cleaning - who knows, maybe some day I'll even be able to play ping-pong on the ping-pong table in my basement !

Cheers,
Randy

P.S., Please note that NOT EVERYTHING will be only $1. Both previously-ordered and new orders for DVDs and CDs from the 2005 PCMB season and the recent December 2005 PCEP concerts (Day Bands, Percussion and Orchestra) will continue to be available, but at the regular $5/item cost.

Happy New Year To All!

The first PCMB Booster meeting of the new year will take place on Tuesday, January 17th at 7:00 p.m. in the Band Room. We hope you will enjoy the new format of the meeting.

This will also be your first chance to get a copy of your new and improved newsletter. We hope to make the newsletter your most complete source of Booster information.

If you have any items you would like included in the newsletter, please send them to Dennis Carnevale. Deadline for submission is Tuesday, January 10th.

See you on the 17th!

There will be a painting "spree" next Tuesday, January 3 and Thursday, January 5 from 1:00 p.m. to approximately 4:00 p.m. to start painting the signs. We will be in the work room between the band room and outside and I hope everything can be done right in there. Please bring a hair dryer if you have one, wear old clothes, and be ready to paint! Hope to see you there!

Merry Christmas everyone! I am still in need of two volunteers to head up the signs and volunteers for the Craft Show. I am working on the signs already and would like whomever will do this to be with me so you can learn as we go. You can e-mail me or call me to volunteer! I will be happy to answer any questions you may have about these positions. I also hope to paint a bit on the signs over Christmas break - I'll be letting you know when soon. Thank you!!!!!

Cathy B.

To PCMB Parents and Supporters:

I will be at Scrip this Thursday with CDs and DVDs. In addition to all
of the Marching Band stuff, I will have CDs and DVDs from the following
recent concerts:

* - PCEP Bands Winter Concert - December 8 - Varsity, Concert,
Symphony and Wind Ensemble
* - PCEP Percussion Ensemble Concert - December 12 - all four
percussion groups, plus Jonathon Ovalle's amazing debut of 'Still'
on the brand new 5-octave monster xylophone
* - PCEP Orchestra Concert - December 20 - Middle School and High
School Orchestras, with the Band's Wind Ensemble joining the HS
Orchestra

CDs or DVDs are $5.00 each, with the proceeds going to the Band
Scholarship Fund.

Several folks have pre-ordered and I will bring those on Thursday. You
can still pre-order for this Thursday - please send me a note or give me
a call before noon on Thursday and I'll try to have it copied and set aside for pick-up on
Thursday.

See you Thursday.

Cheers,
Randy

Greetings all,

The PCEP Band Staff wanted to share info with you regarding upcoming events for the 2005 Marching Band.



DEFINITE Performances for the 2005 Marching Band

FEBRUARY 3 & 4
?Variety Is???
(Rehearsals: January 31, February 1 & 2)
We are looking forward to reliving our fantastic season through this week of performances.

We will also use this time to have our first informational meetings regarding the 2006 marching band season. It is important to know that we will be getting an earlier start this year for reasons we will discuss during the week of Variety Is. Home and Away Band Camp dates are already posted. More dates to come.




POTENTIAL Performances for the 2005 Marching Band
(as of 12/19/05)

FEBRUARY 17
?An Evening of Excellence? at Village Theater

February, March, or April
Arts Appreciation Day (at high school or at middle schools)??
**This could be a major opportunity to reach out and recruit for next year?s membership if approved by administration**

We will keep you informed with details as we get closer to these events. Happy Holidays to you all! PCEP Band Staff

I understand that many of you have scrip that is needed for the holiday. We are planning on having a scrip/spot buy table on Thursday the 22nd. Any orders I have now will be available then. If you must have your order before the 22nd, please call me and we can make arrangements.

Also, I received an e-mail from GLScrip on Thursday 15th. They are no longer able to fill orders before Christmas. Any orders placed between now and then will be filled for the first week in January. The next scrip/spot buy table after the holidays will be January 12th.

Thanks
Michele N, Scrip Coordinator

Tony Vink's father passed away. Tony is in between children in the band but has remained as our webmaster keeping up two sites. Tony and Fran's daughter (Liz) and son (Andy) are alumni of the program.

Arrangements are as follows:

Showing is at Gramer Funeral home in Clawson tomorrow. 2-4PM and 6 to 9PM. The funeral, is on Saturday with a Mass at 10:00 at St Ann’s in Redford and the burial in Clinton Township at Resurrection. Cemetery.

Tony and his entire family will be in our thoughts and prayers.

Due to the inclement weather our ususal Thursday evening fundraising tables are closed. The buildings are closed.

As soon as make-up arrangements are made we will let you know.

Gerry O

One of our instructors, Martin Montoya, is selling a trombone.


It is a Yamaha tenor trombone, Model 646, with a standard string-linked F-attachment. It has medium-large sized bore (0.525"), and 8 1/2" bell. Bell is rose brass laquer with a nickel silver outer slide.

Information on this horn can be viewed at:

http://www.yamaha-europe.com/yamaha_europe/uk/10_musical_instruments/20_orchestra/20_brass_instruments/50_trombones/20_tenor_bass_trombones/YSL_646/index.html

The instrment was purchased in November of 1998, and has served him through the later part of high school and all through the completion of his undergrad degree.

The trombone was purchased for $1,550 new, and he is asking for $800. Price is negotiable.

Any interested parties can contact Martin Montoya at (512) 632-0664 or at montoya_martin@yahoo.com

Recognition well earned by the present and past Boosters, students, staff and alumni!!!!

Gerry O


Congratulations to the Marching Band Boosters for all you do in promoting the arts, encouraging our youth and giving such a positive image to our community. Bill Joyner


1827 Charter Township of Plymouth Hall of Fame

Sponsored by Professional One Real Estate


The Plymouth Township Hall of Fame Committee, sponsored by Professional One Real Estate, is pleased to announce that you have been nominated and selected for induction as a member of the Class of 2005. Your effort over the years aimed at building a community has made a lasting mark on the community and deserves to be recognized for future generations.

The induction of the Class of 2005 will take place on

Thursday, February 16 at the Atlantis Restaurant beginning at 7:00 pm.



The Class of 2004 includes a distinguished group of leaders, individuals and organizations that have individually and collectively brought distinction to our hometown of Plymouth Township:



Debbie Madonna

Sue Rosiek

Plymouth Canton Marching Band Boosters

Jim Anulewicz

Carl Pursell

John and Beth Stewart



As a founder of the Plymouth Township Hall of Fame I felt it was important for residents to recognize the history of our hometown and those who played an important role in developing a community of which we are all proud.

In 1824, what we know as Plymouth Township was two settlements-Podunk, settled by the Starkweather family, and Joppa, developed by the Tibbits family. By 1827 when William Bartow became the first Supervisor, Plymouth Township was the name selected over two others-Pekin and Leroy. The history of Plymouth Township was now officially in the record books. With your help it is continuing on a positive note.

Please note that you will be joining an outstanding group of community leaders who have been inducted in the past three years since Plymouth Township Supervisor Steve Mann encouraged the formation of the Hall of Fame.

Your efforts have continued the efforts to build a Township community of which all should be proud and your professional efforts have brought a tremendous amount of distinction to the community. If you have any questions please feel free to call me at 734-462-1440.



R. William Joyner

Fruit Delivery Update

The fruit has arrived! Due to today's school closing, orders need to be picked up on Saturday (December 10th) morning between 9a-11a... in the small ensemble room at Plymouth High School.
Any questions, please contact Karen G.


Winter Band Concert CD/DVDs

The concert last night was fantastic!

I taped the concert and I made a video DVD and a music CD. I've listened to the music CD and the sound is really great. I think the video is pretty good, too.

I can cut copies of either the video DVD or music CD for those who are interested. The price is $5.00 each, as usual, with the proceeds going to the Band Scholarship Fund. In addition to your personal use, these make great gifts and Christmas is coming soon. Grandmas love band CDs and DVDs! BTW, it costs less than $1.00 to mail to most locations in the US and there's still plenty of time.

I should be bringing about a dozen copies of the DVDs and CDs to Scrip this coming Thursday, to be available on a first-come, first-served basis. If you want to be sure to reserve a copy, send me an email and I'll set one aside for you.

Happy Holidays!
Cheers,
Randy

P.S., Please share this email with any band parents/supporters who might NOT be on the fan-out list.

Fruit Delivery Update

The fruit order will be delivered on Friday, December 9th. Orders can be picked up between 4-7 p.m. in the small ensemble room at Plymouth High School.

Please note: If the school is closed on Friday due to inclement weather, orders will need to be picked up on Saturday morning. Another fan-out will be sent stating the time of order pick-up if this occurs.

Any questions, please contact Karen G.

For Mr. McCabe the correct e-mail should be mmccabe@freepress.com.

Sorry

Gerry O

At the end of this fanout you will see the text of the response to the Free Press article that was sent on Tuesday under Dr. Ryan's signature. We thank Dr. Ryan once again for his support. It is important that you know that we were allowed input into the response and were given a copy for comment before it was sent. Marc Whitlock, Mark Stamper, Scott Ragland and I are in support of its contents.

NOW IT IS TIME FOR YOUR ACTION!!!!

You will notice that the letter includes an invitation for the writer, Mick McCabe, and/or his editor, Gene Myers to come to our school and let our students educate them on what we do and why we do it. It is better to educate than sling endless angry letters that will do nothing in the end.

What we would like all to do (students, parents, alumni, friends, neighbors, family, etc.) is to send e-mails to the two gentlemen encouraging them to come. There e-mail addresses are: mmcabe@freepress.com and gmyers@freepress.com. We would like to flood their Inboxes!!! When writing these invitations remember that you are representing this program. Angry invitations will only discourage them from coming. We want to take the "high road" and once again prove what type of organization we are. If they choose not to come, we will move to Plan B (yes there is a Plan B).

We thank you for your restraint to date while we worked through this.

Gerry O

The response is as follows:

December 5, 2005


Dear Editor:

As the superintendent of the Plymouth–Canton Community Schools, I feel the need to respond to the Friday, Dec. 2 column in the Free Press sports section (Band better change its priorities or beat it) by Mick McCabe. When Mick called my office early last week, I made several points that explained why our marching band was unable to attend the state champion football game on Thanksgiving weekend. Because many of those points did not make the column, I want to make sure they are heard. I’d also like to add some additional points on the subject.

To begin with, let me say that we are just as proud of our music program as we are of our athletic programs. Our high schools are not like most, and our band is not the traditional high school marching band. There are more than 200 students in the marching band, and these students come from our three high schools and a few from our middle schools. This is a competition band. While the band doesn’t play at all of our high school football games, it does play at more than three each year as Mick suggests in his column. The band actually played at five games this year, as many as most high school bands.

Mick also suggests that our schools don’t get along. He says, “if you go to Canton, there is not a lot of love for the other schools….The feeling is mutual for students at Salem and Plymouth.” This also is untrue. Because of our unique high school Park concept (three high schools on one campus) we don’t have the normal “turf war issues” that most schools have. In fact, it is not uncommon to see Canton students at Plymouth or Salem events. Our students travel between schools several times a day. The only time they compete is in the athletic arena.

It is important for people to understand that marching band is a self-funded, extra curricular activity in our district. The band boosters raise several hundred thousand dollars a year to fund the program. Students volunteer to be in the marching band. It’s not part of their grade. It is a no-cut activity that welcomes all students regardless of ability.

According to the band director, the marching band received its invitation to the state championship game on Friday, Nov. 18. That literally gave them two school days (Nov. 21 and 22 – we did not have school on Nov.23) to pull a band together. Traditionally, the marching season is over after the national championship in early November. After inquiring with students and their families, more than half the band was out of town for the Thanksgiving holiday. That’s when the pep band was assembled for the game. This group of 60 students spent several hours practicing the day before the game.

In a perfect world, our entire marching band would have been able to be at the game. Unfortunately, despite the effort, that did not happen. It’s unfortunate that this column doesn’t accurately explain why. It also suggests that the band exists primarily to support the athletic teams, which also is untrue. We believe that the goals and expectations of our music students are as important as those of our students who participate in athletics.

I’ve known Mick McCabe for many years. We met when I was a basketball coach at Taylor Center High School. I like him and respect his work, but I think he missed the boat on this one. Our band did everything it could to be at the game and that did not come clear in his column. I’d like to invite Mick to come to our school district to see how well our Plymouth-Canton Educational Park operates on a daily basis and to see how well our students get along. I know our music students would welcome the chance to give Mr. McCabe and Mr. Myers an informational presentation on competitive marching band programs.


Jim Ryan
Superintendent
Plymouth-Canton Community Schools

Christmas Blow Out Sale!!!!

This Thursday at script, there will be a cash-and-carry reduced price sale of in-stock logo items. There are many different items to choose from, some unique and one-of-a-kind, so come early to get the best selection!

If you would like to place a Christmas gift order, please e-mail me at monogramfactory@yahoo.com no later than tomorrow (Tues. Dec. 6th) by 12 Noon. I will have any orders placed at Thursday Dec. 8th script for pick-up. This will be the last day for pick-up orders before Christmas.

Show Shirts -- A couple of you have inquired about the re-order of show shirts. Thank you for your interest. Unfortunately, we have only had 15 shirt requests. Therefore, there will not be a re-order.

Congratulations on a great season!
See you this Thursday at the Christmas Blow Out Sale!

-Cathy Shasko
Logo Sales / Monogram Factory


Bottle Drive

The Guard will be collecting returnable bottles on January 2, 2006. Please save your cans and bottles for us to collect, details to follow. Is there anyone who manages or works at a store that accepts collectable bottles and cans, if so, please let Joan B know so plans can be made to return cans and bottles to your store.

Thanks!


Varsity Jacket Update

Still looking for a Varsity Jacket for the holidays? One of our members just placed an order at Canton Embroidery and Airbrushing, located at 42142 Ford Rd. (Near Bed Bath and Beyond). The order will be complete by Christmas.

Participation Fee Update

The combined outgoing and incoming Booster Boards met last Tuesday to review the fee structure for the 2006/2007 season.

We are delighted to announce a revision in the fee structure that will be of considerable benefit to those families with more than one returning marcher:

First year marchers are still $999 and returning marchers are still $1,400. However, for those families with more than one returning marcher, the first one is $1,400 but all other returning marchers from the same family are ONLY $999 each!

Another revision comes in the personal fundraising "split":

Previously, all returning marchers were able to fundraise the first $400 at 100% to their accounts with all other monies at a 70%/30% split. Effective immediately, all fundraising dollars will be subjected to a split from the first dollar raised, but the split is now adjusted to 75%/25%. This change will benefit you and the program in the following ways:

1. This helps in considerably reducing some of the complexities in the accounting and administration of the program itself into the new accounting system
2. By increasing the "personal" portion of the split by 5%, everyone will still have the same potential, on average, to fund-raise a significant portion, if not all, of their annual participation fees
3. At the same time, we will continue to maintain a sufficient emphasis on the general fund with 25 cents of every dollar going there. The better the fiscal health of the general fund, the better off we'll be in our ability to absorb unexpected/incidental expenses of the program.

The 75%/25% split also applies to any CCOP contributions credited to your account (max. $250 per contribution).

Finally, the Board will once again offer a Prepayment Discount. All returning marchers who pay their fees in full by the first Booster meeting in April will receive a $100 discount!

We hope these changes will help soften the financial impact to our member families while giving our kids what they love most... participation in the great Band and Guard programs at the Park.


Booster & Board Meeting Schedule

The first Booster meeting of 2006 will be Tuesday, January 17th in the Band Room. The first Board meeting of 2006 will be Tuesday, January 10th.

For the rest of the year, the following meeting schedule will apply:

Boosters: First Tuesday of each month (Also the 3rd Tuesday of the month during September and October)

Board: 4th Tuesday of each month

All meetings begin at 7:00 p.m.

Fruit Delivery Update

The fruit order will be delivered on Friday, December 9th. Orders can be picked up between 4-7 p.m. in the small ensemble room at Plymouth High School.

Any questions, please contact Karen G.


Letter Jacket Info

From Jill D: FYI for new PCMB members who have recently earned their "letter":

I understand that the Trading Post in Plymouth is unable to get letter jackets done for the holidays in many cases. However, the Canton Sports shop (NW corner of Canton Center & Ford Rd.-- it also was advertised in the GLI program) has many jackets in stock and can get them done before Christmas.

Effective immediately, please direct all fanout requests to Dennis Carnevale at denniscar@aol.com.

Please be sure to include "FANOUT" or "FANOUT REQUEST" in the subject line.

Because of mail server restrictions, I will attempt to send fanouts only once a day, combing multiple messages into one fanout as Faye has done in the past.

Speaking of Faye, I would like to send special thanks to our outgoing Secretary, Faye Cross for all her hard work!

I look forward to working with all of you this coming year.

Best regards,

Dennis Carnevale

We would like student assistance to help us on Curriculum Night at all three high schools this Thursday (December 1) from 6:45 to 8:45pm. It is our first big recruiting night of the year. Student's are defintely better recruiters than parents.

Please urge your student to help us out. If they can help they should contact Mr. Whitlock or Shelley Olexsey (olexsey@comcast.net).

Any parent is also welcome to help. Those willing to help should contact Shelley Olexsey.

The band staff wishes to say ?THANK YOU? to the volunteer Pep Band for your sacrifice of time and energy for our community!

State Football Championship PEP BAND Itinerary
Saturday, November 25-26, 2005

FRIDAY
11-25-05
3:00-5:00pm: Pep Band Rehearsal at Plymouth Band Room

SATURDAY
11-26-05
8:30am-10:30am: Pep Band Rehearsal at Plymouth Band Room

10:30am: Pack/Load buses at Phase 3 of Canton High School
(bring a snack for the bus)

1:00pm GAME BEGINS!
Canton vs. Rockford @ Ford Field

5:00pm-ish:Arrive back at Plymouth
*Students should call parents when we leave Ford Field


* Students should bring money for the concession stands at Ford Field

**Please wear a White T-shirt or red and white T-shirt (if you have one) so we can have some uniformity.

*** Please see Mr. Ovalle or Chris Rugila for followup questions

It is with great pride that we salute our students and staff on a great performance and becoming the 2005 Flight 1 State Champions!

The marching band has won this award many times and we as a community become desensitized to this, to the point where this title is expected.

Please know that this is truly an incredible achievement on the part of our students, Mr. Whitlock, Ms. Leseth, Mr. Ovalle, Mr. Linkous, and the entire staff. Congratulate them the next time you see any of these people, including your own child. They will appreciate your warm regards going into the national championships.

It is also important to note the wonderful work of the equipment crew on the field and all the parents who ran the State Championships.We as a program truly serve as a model of what teamwork can achieve.

Congratulations again to our fantastic marching band!

As a follow-up discussion to the booster meeting:

· If you are working the late shift and wish to have your student stay with you at the Silverdome –you must give a signed slip to Ginger Bitter stating so.
· All students will have an opportunity to get refreshments and will be changing clothes at the dome.
· If your student is staying with you they must return to the bus, change, AND FIND A UNIFORM BUDDY WHO WILL BRING THEIR UNIFORM BACK TO THE SCHOOL AND HANG IT UP.
· Uniform Washer Parents – If you are not working the last shift at the dome you are expected to pick up your uniforms Saturday night.
· Uniform Washer Parents – If you are working the last shift, please make arrangements with one of the Uniform Magicians to pick up your uniforms on Sunday. They are going to bring the uniforms to their homes.

If you have any questions please ask Tracey Mason since I am not smart enough to handle this one.

Thanks

Gerry O

PLEASE BRING YOUR CHECKBOOK TOMORROW!!!!

Reminder: Tomorrow night (Tuesday) is the last Booster Meeting of the year. We will go over National's logistics as we know them to date; MCBA State Championships information and statement status.

Hopefully tonight you will receive an e-mail with the status of your account on one statement. Thanks to the Titus family for their sacrifice in making this happen. Wayne will explain the statements.

Please bring your checkbook and be prepared to settle any outstanding accounts. We are sorely in need of cash. I need to determine our cash status to see what we can or cannot due as far as faciliites in Indianapolis. Wew may have an opportunity to share an indoor facility if we have the cash.

Thanks

Gerry O

PS: PLEASE BRING YOUR CHECKBOOK TOMORROW!!!!

Saturday, November 5, at 6:35pm at the Pontiac Silverdome

Schedule to come soon