Saturday, September 29, 2012

Meeting to Learn About Marching Band Disney Trip


This is from our BHS Music Boosters President, Faydeen Sateriale:

Reminder ... Monday, October 1st is our first general membership meeting for the Music Boosters.  We will start at 7:00 pm in the BHS Band Room.  

We will begin with a business meeting regarding Chorus and Band as well as fill you in on what is in store for the 2012-2013 year.  Also, we will go over details regarding the Gala & Silent Auction on November 3rd.  The agenda will shift to an information segment with the travel agent regarding the the Marching Band Disney Trip.

Don't forget to bring a scratch card (of any amount) to the meeting.  Joanna Schlansky will be collecting them to make a "money tree" for the auction.

Some Disney Particulars:  

Chaperones ... Four (4) more chaperones are be needed.  We have 9 confirmed with reservations and deposit #1.  Each will be assigned approx 8 students.  Chaperones will travel with the marching band on same plane, stay in same hotel (French Quarter), go to same parks and stay until marching band leaves.  There will be specific check in times during the course of the stay with chaperones and bandies.  There will be a security guard assigned to be on duty outside the rooms from 11pm through 6am.  If you are considering chaperoning, please send me an email prior to the meeting on Monday.

Next Deposit ($350) is due ... November 9th

Final Deposit (balance will be given based on fundraising efforts) ... January 4th 

Travel Agent will go over purchasing travel insurance as well as the details regarding cancellations.

Next trip cost reducing fundraiser ... CAR WASH ... Sunday, October 7th ... 10am - 3pm ... @ Memorial School ... bandies are working it ... need a few parents to help supervise only ... stay tuned for more details coming soon!

The Chorus and Band are going to have a great and very busy year.  I am looking forward to see you Monday night to share in all the details and excitement!

Thank you for helping support our very talented and wonderful music students.  It makes all the difference

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