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Copies of the AFM Newsletter mailings just in case you've misplaced yours. April 2, 2008
Jon Grantham
Jazz Band Carpools Needed!
On Wednesday April 9 two drivers are needed to help the Jazz Combo get toand from a gig at Castlewood. The time frame is 11:00 am to 12:45 pm.
Also, both Jazz A and Jazz B will be competing at the CSU East Bay Jazz Festival and will need parent drivers for the musicians and equipment. Drivers must have turned in proper insurance clearance with the district (this can be done easily through the school office).
Jazz A will be departing from AVHS approximately 12:30 pm and arriving back approximately 3:30. Jazz B will be departing AVHS approximately 2:00 pm and arriving back approximately 5:00. Please e-mail at jgrantham@pleasanton.k12.ca.us if you can help get our musicians to the gig on time! Thanks in advance.
Congrats to the winterguards!
On March 22, the AVHS winterguard brought home a 3rd place finish in the Scholastic AA division and the Harvest Park guard earned 2nd place in the Scholastic Regional A division (this is the highest finish ever for the HPMS guard-they even beat 3 high school groups!)
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Student Donations for the Magic of Music
Ann Fischer
By now all parents whose children have volunteered to donate have been notified. With some exceptions, all the donations stand as is. If you have a tangible item, please get it to my house no later than April 3rd. Call 426-1324 for directions or questions.
Thank you to all who donated.
Ann Fischer,
Student Donation Chair
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Concord Pavillion: Earn Cash for Your Student Account!
Cecilia Melby
The Concord Season starts 5/2 with Duran Duran, and promises to be a packed season with lots of opportunities for earning cash for your student account. There are TWO training requirements - Orientation for ALL volunteers, and TIPs training (renewed every 3 years).
Mandatory Orientation training for all volunteers (both old and new) will take place next Thursday or Friday at the Pavilion. Dates are April 10th or 11th, from 5:00-8:00. We will carpool from Pleasanton at 4:00. Please let me know if you plan to attend and want to carpool.
TIPs training for all new volunteers (and expired old volunteers) will take place in Concord on the following dates:
Saturday 4/12 9-12
Saturday 4/12 1-4
Tuesday 4/15 6-9
Wed 4/16 6-9
NEW - our own Lori Sheppard is also offering TIPs training in Pleasanton for Amador Parents! We have picked the following dates (still open for discussion based on occupancy):
Thursday, April 17th 6:30 - 9:00
Saturday, April 9:30-12:00
Location is TBD - we will check on the availability of the Band Room at school.
For anyone attending TIPs training - Please RSVP with your preferred date so that we can arrange carpools to Concord and/or confirm that we have met the minimum of 5 people to hold the class at Amador/Pleasanton.
Thanks and we look forward to a very profitable season.
Cecilia Melby
Phone: 925-425-6914
Fax:925-425-4498
Cell: 925-323-9346
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You-Be's Pizza offers 50% Rebate!
Cherie Stueve
You-Be's Pizza has joined the AFM scrip program. You-Be's offers bake-at-home pizzas with lots of topping choices.
Each $10 certificate is good for a large one-topping pizza, regularly $10.60, or $10 off your specialty pizza. Your student account rebate is $5 per certificate!
Call ahead, pick-up on your way home, and bake when the family is ready for a great pizza! Located at 6280 W Las Positas Blvd # C (behind the Shell station at W Los Positas & Hopyard ), You-Be's is locally owned and supports many Pleasanton organizations with great fundraising opportunities. http://www.youbes.com
Next scrip order is due April 4th. Join the AFM families that are earning rebates toward 2008 marching band fees!
Cherie Stueve
timstueve@earthlink.net
426-5301
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Our general membership meeting is scheduled for Thursday, April 3rd, at 7:30.
Pam Sangiacomo
Please make it a priority to attend this special meeting! We will be discussing the Magic of Music, our largest fundraiser. This important event allows our band program to continue to support our great musicians. We need your involvement to make sure that it is a success. It is also a fun evening to get to know other band families and listen to our great musicians.
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Magic of Music Countdown: 24 days!
Marilyn Palowitch
Dear AFM Families,
Lo and behold, it's April! How did that happen? And the Magic of Music is only 24 days away. I woke up to that little fact today when I mentioned to our fearless leader, Dianne Jones, that "she has plenty of time. The MOM is 2 months away!" Whoops. Dianne (and a second cup of coffee) set me straight quickly. 24 days!
Still plenty of time to get your tickets, so do it, now!
Even more though, please consider inviting someone who is outside of the immediate AFM family to attend with you. If MOM were just about AFM families raising money for AFM, we might find an easier way to do it. But it's much more than that.
The MOM is much bigger than AFM. It is about the greater community who supports music education. It is an opportunity to pull out all the stops, thank our supporters, feature our students, toast to their success and inspire the continued support of the community for years to come. Yes, it is a fundraiser - that's essential. But we make it Magical!
So who do you know in this greater community? A former band member? The parents of a middle school band student? The parents of a new horn player in fifth grade? The private instrument instructor who has spent hours teaching and mentoring your student? The football parent who comes to hear the band, too! The next door neighbor who so graciously compliments your student's practice commitment, when you know what they are really telling you is that they heard your student playing at 11:00 pm last night? How about other family members? One of your musician's favorite grade school teachers? The business professional who sincerely shows an interest in your children and the band? We all know someone who might say "Yes! I'd love to join you!" It's time to invite them!
You and your guests will be happy you attended. The students are front and center providing live music during the Silent Auction, Dinner and Dance. Parents and students provide the logistical support with flair, and our Auctioneer keeps the Live Auction, well, lively! The auctions are always entertaining and suspenseful, whether or not you are a winning bidder.
Emily Post would have you issuing invitations to a big event at least 3 weeks in advance. It's time! Don't let the calendar Fool you!
Happy April, everyone!
Marilyn Palowitch
Magic of Music
Live Music Support
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Make the Magic of Music Event a Success! Volunteer Today!
Trish Moosbrugger
And the list keeps growing - Thanks to Annette Sebastian, Hallie Wake, Kimberly Ansell, Andrea & William Burnham, and Sheryl & Ken Morgan - who are the latest parents to volunteer at the Magic of Music event. So far, parents of the Freshman and Sophomore classes are making a real statement about the future of the program by stepping forward early and often. I'd love to hear from a few more Junior and Senior parents. Most of the spots are filled, we just need a few more helping hands in a few key places and we'll be set for the event.
We welcome your support and commitment whether or not you plan to attend the event, and we'll help you to find a role that fits your interests and time constraints.
Won't you consider these two spots?
Wheel of Fortune- need a few adults to take short shifts. You'll have student helpers, and we already have volunteers working on wine donations. This is the perfect job if you want to support the effort, but also want to attend the event. I'd say it's the kind of laid-back, easy-going job a couple of Junior or Senior parents could have some fun with.
Responsible Adult to chaperone the student helpers- You'll share shifts with Ken and Sheryl Morgan and provide an adult presence in the student volunteer check-in room during the event. This is a great job for someone who is not planning on attending the event.
I look forward to hearing from you!
Trish Moosbrugger pmoosbrugger@comcast.net
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Less than a month to go !
Dianne Jones
Many thanks to those who have been working so hard behind the scenes to make this happen!
It is going to truly be a magical evening in celebration of all of our
wonderful muscians, so don't miss out on all of the FUN!!
Send in your reservation forms- please do so Today!
April 5th is the Donation deadline. Please bring your donations to the AFM meeting on Thursday or drop them off at my house, 2824 Foothill Oaks Terrace.
We also still need wine for our Wheel of Fortune. Everyone should plan on bringing a bottle or 2 (or more) to the meeting or drop them off at my house.
We have about 160 wonderful items to bid on including:
Reserved seating for 4 to cheer the band on at all of the Home Football Games
A Balloon Ride over Napa
Golf at Callippe for 4 including a cart.
5 Night Stay at the Marriott in Hawaii
Who couldn't resist Fudge for a Year!
How about a special Meatloaf dinner prepared by our very own Band Director, Jon Grantham!
Lets all come together for a fun evening and show our support for the music program at Amador!
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Tentative Menu
Reception-
Champagne
Speakeasy Beer
No Host Cocktails
Hand Passed Hors D' Oeuvres
Salmon Pinwheels on Rye
Spanakopita -phyllo triangles with spinach & feta cheese
Mushroom Tarts
Cabernet Sauvignon and Chardonnay Wines
Baby Field Greens
With spicy sugar Cured Pecans,
Dried Cranberries and Crumbled Gorgonzola served with
Balsamic Vinaigrette
Warm Rolls and Butter
Grilled Petite Filet Mignon and Salmon Duet
Medallions of Beef Tenderloin
Paired with Fresh Pacific Crab stuffed Salmon
Crowned with a Mornay Sauce
Rosemary New Potatoes
Asparagus Tips with Shredded Carrots
New York Cheesecake
Coffee, Decaffeinated Coffee & Tea
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Alternative Dinner: Pasta Primavera
(Advance Notice Required)
Linguine tossed with Julienne vegetables & served Classic Alfredo Sauce
Topped with Aged Parmesan Cheese
Served with Garlic Bread
Updated: April 2, 2008 |
