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Copies of the AFM Newsletter mailings just in case you've misplaced yours. August 22, 2007 ***** Newsletter Email Addresses
Linda Ethier
Following registration, I have updated our newsletter email list. If you are receiving the newsletter to too many email addressess, please hit the repy button and tell me which email addresses you would like removed. On the other hand, if you would like to be receiving the newsletter at an additional address, please send me that information as well.
Thank you, Linda Ethier
***** Annual Fall BBQ & Potluck Coming Up!!
Kevin Braun
Saturday, September 8th - after the Band rehearsal (about 6pm)
Hello fellow Amador Band and Color Guard parents. It's time to dig out those favorite desserts and salads of yours to share in our annual Fall Barbeque and Potluck. All Band and Color Guard members along with their families are welcome. Hot dogs and hamburgers will be provided. Each family can bring something to share with your fellow Band and Color Guard parents.
Families with last names beginning with A-M: Desserts N-Z: Salads
A student run fundraiser, sponsored by the Student Band Council, will be selling water and sodas.
HELP!!! I am looking for a group of volunteers to help out with the following:
- food purchase, pickup and temporary storage for cold items
- a couple of burley types to help move the heavy tables before setup and at cleanup
- flipping and cooking over the BBQ
- a "runner" for delivering food between the BBQ and tables
- the cleanup crew (again, a couple for moving those heavy tables back).
If you want to be part of this awesome Que Crew, contact Kevin Braun via e-mail kbraun@sbcglobal.net or phone 510.333.0616
See you there!!!
***** Marching Band Pants Hemming
Kimberly Ansell
Instructions for hemming pants:
· DO NOT CUT or alter the material.
· Use an appropriate hemming stitch so that hems can be pulled out easily at the end of our band season.
· Sew side seams where necessary.
The Uniform Committee has contacted the following alterations specialists to hem our marching band pants. Please make arrangements promptly so that all band members are prepared for the season. Call ahead to schedule the appropriate time to bring your pants to one of them. The hemming must be completed by Friday, September 15th.
VIP Cleaners
1809 Santa Rita Road
846-4335 Hacienda Cleaners
5682 Stoneridge Drive
463-8900
Essy's Tailoring
4555 Hopyard Road
734-8088
Katrina's Alterations
3037 Hopyard Road, Suite E
426-6766
By appointment only
Vicki Grant (Band Parent)
1814 Harvest Road
846-6524
By appointment only
IMPORTANT: Remember any alterations that permanently modify the pants will result in a charge to your student's account for the cost of replacement.
If you should have any questions, please feel free to contact Kimberly Ansell, Uniform Coordinator, 925-484-2847 or via email at KimberlyAnsell@Comcast.net.
***** Band Registration
Nalanda Bowman
If you missed band registration, the completed forms can be dropped in the AFM box which is on the wall in the band room.
Contact Nalanda Bowman at 426-5093 or philbowman@comcast.net if you have any questions.
***** Thank You Volunteers!
Kimberly Ansell
I would like to send a huge THANKS to an amazing number of parents who volunteered for Uniform Fittings!
With a good sense of humor and a lot of teamwork we fit 205 students in roughly 11 hours!
I am looking forward to a great season! Go Dons!
***** Scottish Highland Games Volunteer Opportunities
Richard Grotegut
Last chance to earn money for your band account selling programs at the Scottish Games!
There are still 3 slots open: one adult slot on Saturday 9/1 from 8-12; and two slots for students or adults on Sunday 9/2 from 12-4.
You will be provided with admission to the event and a meal coupon, as well as bottled water. Email Richard Grotegut at glfam@comcast.net .
***** Important information regarding Marching Band Uniforms
Kimberly Ansell
Dear Parents and Marching Band Students,
Upon receipt of the uniform, the pants will need to either be hemmed by hand at home or sent to a qualified seamstress or drycleaner for hemming. A list of qualified vendors is included with your contract and can be found in this week's newsletter. Uniform pants are NEVER to be cut for ANY REASON!
A shoe order will be placed for all incoming freshmen as well as students who need replacement shoes. A fee of $30.00 will be charged the student account at that time.
The uniform contract will need to be signed and returned to Mr. Grantham's office no later than Friday, October 19th.
If you should have any questions or comments about this process, or should require additional information, please contact Kimberly Ansell, Uniform Coordinator at KimberlyAnsell@comcast.net or 925-484-2847.
Updated: August 22, 2007 |
