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Please sign in at the iPad in WELCOME PARENTS! the front of the room. REMIND101 Remind101 is a free service that allows students and parents to receive real time updates and reminders on their cellphones and email from teachers. To Register for the Crimson Regiment Remind101: please send a text to (469) 208-4914 with the message @crimsonreg OR send and email to [email protected] WEBSITE The Crimson Regiment website has information regarding all events, concerts & performances, rehearsals, music, recordings, emails, and everything you could possibly want to know. The link is http//:bit.ly/vvhsband 4 TH OF JULY BAND This years 3 rd annual MVUSD Honor Band will be hosted here at Valley View High school. All incoming freshman and returning students to the VVHS band program will be required to be a part of the MVUSD Honor Band. Rehearsal Dates are tentatively Scheduled from Monday, June 23 rd - Friday June 27 th and then Monday, June 30 th - July 3 rd The performance will be the morning of July 4 th There is a tentatively scheduled performance on Saturday, July 5 th as well for all MVUSD Honor Band Members. BAND CAMP REQUIRED OF ALL STUDENTS SELECTED TO PARTICIPATE IN ALL MARCHING BAND EVENTS AND COMPETITTIONS! Band camp will be held Monday, July 28 th through Friday, August 8 th from 8 AM to 3 PM. During our band camp additional instructors will be present to assist in teaching marching and maneuvering, as well as music. Each student should have all equipment prior to the first day of band camp. Members should dress comfortably for marching. Appropriate attire includes: shorts/gym shorts, T-shirts, Socks & athletic/running shoes (Please, NO Vans, Converse, Toms, sandals, etc.) Hats. Each student should bring at least a gallon of water or small cooler for ice water, as well as snacks for the breaks through out the day. FINANCIAL INFORMATION This year we are asking that each member help to of fset the costs the program incur s throughout the fall season in the form of a donation . For each competition we pay fees of up to $200/event, as well we provide water and snacks for the students at each event, however most impor tantly we want to have wonder ful staf f members and instructors that will come in to help improve your student’s abilities. We are asking for a donation of $300.00 to help cover: the cost of instructors, uniform maintenance, band camp activities, the band shir ts we will wear at all events and Band shir t Fridays, water and snacks during events (all band members), our competition entr y fees, and the end of the year awards. This does not include the additional expenses listed below. Additional expenses will include: $40.00 – Drillmaster Black marching shoes (all band and percussion members) Color Guard Uniform and equipment/accessories ( prices to be determined) FINANCIAL INFORMATION (CONT.) I am asking that at least 25% of these costs ($75) be received by the August 1 st , or the end of the first full week of Band Camp, in order to pay for the summer activities, instructors, drill sheets and materials. The remaining balances will be paid monthly, by the first Friday of every month. If there is a problem with funds, please contact me and arrangements can be made. The VVHS Crimson Regiment will never deny a student the opportunity to participate in the band due to financial hardships, but each member must attempt to fundraise or solicit donations to help out. (Please make checks payable to VVHS Crimson Regiment). We will sponsor several fundraising projects that can be used to fund our trips and activities to make it easier on everyone. BOOSTER BOARD MEMBERS The Crimson Regiment Band Boosters are a parent run organization that develops support for the band program and raises funds to supplement the program as a result of budget cuts. We are currently seeking parents for the following positions: President Vice-President Secretary Treasurer PRESIDENT Preside over booster meetings Assist in coordinating all booster events Maintain mail distribution lists/mailings Plan all fundraisers for the booster charter year Coordinate all fundraisers Assist the Treasurer with any help they may need VICE PRESIDENT Preside over booster meetings when President or CoPresidents are unable to attend Assist in coordinating all booster events Maintain booster membership forms/records for the current booster charter year Act as Parliamentarian Assist in verifying the eligibility of chaperones and volunteers (chaperones/volunteers MUST be current members) Assist President in planning all fundraisers for the booster charter year Assist in coordinating all fundraisers SECRETARY Take attendance at all meetings Take minutes at all meetings and maintain the minutes for the current booster charter year and make sure all handouts/valid attachments are made part of the permanent records Maintain the current copy of the Crimson Regiment Band Boosters Association Constitution/By -laws and make sure a copy is on hand at all meetings TREASURER Maintain the bank accounts (Booster Checking, Booster Savings) Report monthly to the booster organization at a general meeting Apply for tax refund Maintain/Ensure money boxes at events when needed Prepares Checks and pays bills for the booster organization Year-End Close Out and Report Prepare bills for past due balances monthly and mail them out to parents. CLOSING REMINDERS Additional details concerning instrument and uniform checkout, our band handbook of policies and procedures, will take place at Band Camp. Please remember, all performances and rehearsals during the year are required of each member, so please work your schedules accordingly and well in advance. Let’s all have a great year! CONTACT INFORMATION Contact me anytime you need anything, email is the best and easiest way to get ahold of me. Email: [email protected] Phone: 951-571-4880 (x. 34065)