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The official newsletter of the Central Bucks High School East Band Parents Association
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Saturday was another perfect fall afternoon for Senior Day at the East football game.  Congratulations to all of our seniors and their parents for a fantastic season!  We wish them well!
CHAPERONES DESPERATELY NEEDED FOR
FRIDAY'S AWAY GAME; 
A FEW TRAILER CREW SLOTS OPEN FOR COMPETITION
 

We have only 1 chaperone signed up for Friday's game at Pennridge.  At least 3 are needed so that we have one chaperone per bus and so that we can get all the band members plumed in time to go onto the field.  Even if you already fulfilled your 2 volunteer commitments, please consider signing up if you are available to help!  If you haven't fulfilled your commitment, please sign up to help either Friday or Saturday.  WE NEED YOU!

Visit the Season Signup Genius to volunteer.  

NEW PROCEDURE THIS YEAR:
All volunteers please sign in at your stations (Chaperones, Concessions, Trailer Crew) so that you can get credit for your time.

If you have questions about volunteering, please contact:
Cyndee Van Siclen, Chaperone Coordinator
Christa Afflerbach or Heather Blady, Concessions Co-Chairs
  Mike DeRosier, Equipment Crew Chair 
 
All volunteers are required to obtain state-mandated clearances.  For information on how to obtain clearances, click here.
Senior Day Performance at the East Football Game
Disney Trip Shirts & Sweatshirts
LAST DAY TO ORDER!!

TODAY is the last day or order your Disney merch.  Shown above is the front (on left) and back (on right) designs, which are available on a t-shirt, long-sleeved shirt or hooded sweatshirt, sizes S- 3XL. 
Color is silver gray.

Prices:
10.00 tee shirt
12.00 long sleeve
18.00 for hooded sweatshirt
Add $2 per item for 2xl and above


Shirt orders are due no later than Sunday, October 20th. No exceptions!

To order:
1. Email your order to Allison Okolichany at aokolichany@gmail.com
2. Subject "Disney spirit wear"
3. Include band member’s name
4. Be specific with your order: short sleeve, long sleeve and/or sweatshirt.
5. Include sizes and quantities.

You will receive a confirmation via email. If you don’t hear back in 24 hours please reach back out.

6. Payment must be received by Monday, October 21st. Checks should be made out to CBE Band Parents Association. Please have your child place payment in the band box in an envelope marked "Disney shirt order."

Unpaid orders will not  be distributed until payment is received.
The annual Family Potluck is THIS SATURDAY before the last competition.  Please plan to attend to wish our students well, and visit the Potluck Signup Genius to see what is needed.
We will be doing a Wawa hoagie delivery for students who are staying after school on Friday before the away football game.  Wendy Cronin will be taking hoagie orders on Wednesday, October 23rd before practice .   All coupons must be submitted on Wednesday.   Parents, please ask your child if they have their Wawa coupon with them ahead of time so they don’t forget!  Wendy will be selling coupons on Wednesday. You can always put your $40 check in the band box (payable to CB East Band Parents Assn) and they will be returned to you via the band box the next week. Coupons can be used at any time or given as gifts, and $10 from each order goes into your student account!

Spirit Days at Rehearsal This Week!!
 
Team 213 Tuesday
Show Shirt Wednesday
Drum Major Surprise Spirit Day Thursday
Disney Day Saturday
Banquet Planners Needed
If haven't fulfilled your volunteer commitment for the year, perhaps you can help with our banquet! The date has not been set yet, but usually takes place in January.  Please contact Randy Deihl to find out what is needed.
Schedule for This Weekend
 
Friday's Game at Pennridge
No Rehearsal after school
4:45   Report to East
5:15   Depart for Pennridge
*Performance time TBD
10:30  Approx pickup at East

Saturday's Competition at Abington
11:15   Report to East
11:30   Rehearsal begins
2:30   Potluck luncheon
4:00   Change into uniform
4:30   Depart
5:15   Arrive at Abington HS/Unload
5:45   Warmup
6:45   PERFORMANCE
8:45   Awards
10:00 Pick up at East
Important Dates
 
October
25  Football: AWAY v Pennridge
26  Family Potluck
26  COMPETITION (Abington)
29  Band Parent Meeting
30  Concert Band rehearsal
(No Marching Band)
November
1  Playoff Game (tent.)
5  NO SCHOOL
6  Trip music rehearsal
7-10 Band Trip
12 Gift Card orders due
19 Marching Band rehearsal (Peddler's Parade)
20 Concert Band rehearsal (No Marching Band)
21 Marching Band rehearsal (Peddler's Parade)
December
7  Peddler's Parade

*See 
Band Calendar for details
Parent meeting for those who have students going on the trip:
Tuesday, October 29, 7-8pm
Band Room
2019 Fundraiser Results

Five Guys                 $215
Rita's                          $45
Applebee's            $1,262
Pumpkin Painting  $1,415
Chipotle                    $163
Pizza                        $144
TOTAL                  $3,244

Many thanks to all who participated in our restaurant and pumpkin painting fundraisers this year, either as a patron or a volunteer!  Special thanks goes to Applebee's fundraiser chair, Karen Cotlar and Pumpkin Painting Co-Chairs, Ginny and Lou Cimorelli for organizing the fundraisers. Results for Wawa coupons, Yankee Candles, Program Ads, Gift Cards, and our largest fundraiser - the concession stand- are ongoing and will be finalized later this year.  Questions about fundraising financials can be addressed to Robin Dunckley, Treasurer.
FAQ...

"Where does all the fundraising money go?"

Each year, Mr. Morehouse puts together a budget for the band.  Only a portion of the operational costs for the band are covered by the school district.  Fundraisers are an important source of revenue to give the students the opportunity to perform at a high level and look sharp on the field!

Some of the things the Band Parent Association is able to provide for the students with fundraising revenue include:
  • Instrument and equipment purchases and maintenance.  This year, that included percussion heads, mallets and stands; a new drum major podium, color guard rifles, flags and equipment; and repair and maintenance of the golf cart and trailer equipment, among other things.
  • Uniform cleaning and repair
  • Show and drill design and music arrangement for this year's show
  • Additional professional instructors
  • Competition entrance fees
  • Student leadership camps and staff development
  • Disney trip costs, including truck rental for instrument transport
  • Banquet expenses, including awards and meals for all students
As you can see, your support of our fundraisers is vital to the band!  Questions about fundraising revenue can be addressed to Mr. Morehouse or Band Parent Assn Treasurer, Robin Dunckley.
Congratulations, again, to Stan Jaroszewski, winner of this year's Trailer Crew Chili Cookoff!
Stan has graciously shared his recipe with us, for those who would like to duplicate his masterpiece
FUNDRAISING NEWS

Program Ad Sales - CLOSED 
Program ad sales for this year's concert program are closed. Please contact Dori Amtmann if you have questions about ads you have sold.

Thank you to this year's Sponsors!
 

Gift Card Program
Have you started your holiday shopping?  Gift cards are a wonderful way to support the CB East Marching Patriots because they essentially don’t cost you a thing!  Go online to order gift cards to stores you normally shop in (or would like to try!), and then use those cards like cash when you shop.  In return, the Student and Band Accounts are credited with a percentage from every card sold, at no cost to you or the band.  The cards also make wonderful gifts - many of them can be purchased in denominations as low as $5 - $10.  Information on the program in on the band website.  The next gift card deadline is November 12th.  Cards will be available for pick up by November 15th.

CB East Band Parents is a registered charity on AmazonSmile! Use our unique link https://smile.amazon.com/ch/23-2638527 to select CBE Band Parents Assn as the charity you're supporting. Then logon to smile.amazon.com each time you shop Amazon, for a portion of your sale to be donated to the band.
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