Band Notes, November 17, 2019

Please come to the Parent/Student information meeting to find out about the upcoming season of Winter Guard. There are a few changes to our program and we ask those interested to attend before coming to auditions. Auditions will be held Wednesday, December 4th and 5th.

If you have any questions, please email colorguard@masonbandboosters.com

Fall Fundraiser: Volunteer Request

We are in need of volunteers to help with our Fall Fundraiser Pick Up date on Thursday, 12/5 from either 3:30 pm – 5:30 pm or 5:45 pm - 9:15 pm.

The 3:30 pm - 5:30 pm shift will help organize the products to get ready for pick up. The 5:45 pm - 9:15 pm shift will help distribute the orders to the band families.

Thank you so much to anyone who can come help that evening!

Please sign up in Charms to volunteer. https://www.charmsoffice.com/charms/login.asp

Any questions, please contact Suzanne Edelbach or Hilary Suddleson at fallsale@masonbandboosters.com

Last Call: MSBA Championship Shirts

Time is running out.... Friday Threads opened the store back up for one last run of MSBA Championship shirts.. but order fast as the deadline to order is midnight TONIGHT, November 17!

https://www.fridaythreads.com/store/msba-open-class-championship

From the Photo Committee

Memory Book: The 2019 Memory Book (a 68 page keepsake publication with the best photos from the MMB Marching Season) is available for pre-order now. Books will be distributed in late January 2020. You can place your order at MasonMarchingPhotos.com

Pano-Section Photos: Great news! If you forgot to order Panoramic or Section Photos, our fantastic photo vendor partner, Rod Gilene Photography, has opened a second order window! Orders for Pano-Section items can be placed at MasonMarchingPhotos.com now through December 3, 2019. Not sure if you ordered? Visit the site and click on "Pano/Section Order Info" to see if you've placed your order. Orders placed earlier in the season will be distributed on Awards Night on Dec 2nd. New orders placed now through Dec 3 will be fulfilled in January with the Memory Books.

Medication Pick Up

Medication from the Marching Band Season will be available for pick up just before/after Awards Night on December 2nd. If your student will be participating in Winter Guard or Concert Bands and their medication will still be needed, you can leave it with us until the end of the school year. Prior to travel in any Mason Bands program, Medication Drop Off events will be scheduled so you can drop off new medication or refill ones we already have. if you have any questions, please contact Lisa Oldham at medicalsecretary@masonbandboosters.com.

Board Elections

In December, boosters will vote on the volunteer members to serve on the board beginning January 1st - December 31st, 2020. This is an exciting opportunity to make a positive impact on the program.

Mason Bands is fortunate to have such dedicated volunteers who share their talent and professional expertise to serve on the board, lead committees, and volunteer to support the various activities of such a high performing program. If you haven’t had an opportunity to connect, please make that one of your goals for 2020. You will find it rewarding!

Our 2020 Candidates are:

President: Georage Dorer

Vice - President Elect: Lisa Oldham

Treasurer: Lisa Stichweh

Assistant Treasuerer: Janice Anello

VP- Fundraising: Tammy Hacker & Heather Stacey

Travel Secretary: Mindy Patton

Secretary: Shannon Wielinga

Public Information: Crystal Langbein

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If you have any questions, please contact Danita Enouen at 295-7668 president@masonbandboosters.com or Katie Lee at secretary@masonbandboosters.com.