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Dear Members, Parents/Guardians:


Thank you to everyone who made it out to our Season 2024-2025 Season Orientation meeting. It was nice to meet everyone. As mentioned in the meeting, we have a few items for members to take care of this month (details below).


Parents - Marching Band is unlike any other sport at Morris Knolls. We as parents pay a much more critical role in the program and what level of enjoyment and success our students will have during their season. We do hope that you will find your fit and help lend a hand while you watch your child’s progress this year.


Have a wonderful weekend, and a very Happy Father’s Day!

DO TO ITEMS:

  1. All members must Register with the Athletic Department by JUL 25

  2. All members must get a physical and submit their medical form by JUL 25th

  3. All members must drop off a $350 check made out to MKBB by Aug 12th


GET STARTED HERE



IMPORTANT BULLET POINTS FROM THE PARENT ORIENTATION MEETING

  • PARENT RESOURCES

  • MEET YOUR EXECUTIVE BOARD

    • President - Craig Doremus

    • VP Communication - Chrissy Doremus

    • VP Student Relations - Mary Stadelmann

    • Logistics and Props Managers - Dan Scott, Chris DeShene and Eric Hausman.

    • Fundraising Chair - Charlene Scott

    • Treasurer - Mary Pace

    • Recording Secretary - Jerelyn Rutzler

    • Members at Large: Chris Fugere, Maria Halkias, Michelle Mattaliano

  • MEET MORE PARENT LEADERS

    • Senior Committee Chair - Angela Cavalli
      Works with the executive board and a committee of volunteers to plan and carryout events and gifts for our Senior Class.

    • Cheer Captains - Michelle Mattaliano and Charlene Scott
      Help establish a cheering section at events and competitions and help all out parents find our spot in the stands! See them if you need “cheer packs” which include cow bells, hand clappers, and pom poms in a travel bag. Purchase for $20, we take Venmo.

    • WE ARE STILL SEEKING:

      • Color Guard Parents (2)

      • Alumni/Recruiting Committee Members

      • Logistics/Pit Crew Members

      • An Events Chairperson (who works with sub-committees to put on the Pool Party in Aug, Halloween Party in Oct, and Banquet in May).

  • MANDATORY BAND CAMP(S)

    • Mini Camps for Percussion and Guard - Aug 6/7/8 from 5-9 PM

    • Band Camp - Aug 12-16 7:45 AM - 5:30 PM

    • If you have conflicts with these dates, now is the time to contact: dlschwartz@mhrd.org

    • A Band Camp informational packet will be emailed when camp gets closer - detailing schedules, suggested supplies list, meal info, and daily themes.

    • Our first Fundraiser, SnapRaise, will begin during band camp - details to follow. The funds raised during this fundraiser (last year we raised $15K) are the basis for our annual season budget, making it possible for the students to enjoy fun smaller fundraisers throughout the year. Funds are used to build props, buy band camp supplies and party supplies, pay our section techs and our photographer, provide meals and more.

  • NEW UNIFORMS

    • Will be distributed during Band Camp

    • Shoes will be ordered for new students my Mr. S during band camp ($40)

    • Students will get a raincoat and garment bag

    • Existing students WILL NOT get a new uniform if they did not turn in their old one.

    • New informs are Machine Washable but will come with detailed Care Instructions when issued.


Already have questions? Email: morrisknollsmarchingband@gmail.com