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Updated November 18, 2008

Greetings and Welcome from the GHS Band Parents organization 2008-2009 Whether you are a returning band parent or are new to the GHS Band organization, WELCOME! You are cordially invited to join and support the GHS Band Parents organization! Being a part of the GHS Band Parents organization is rewarding, educational and fun. You’ll make many new friends! The GHS Band Parents participants work hard to support and encourage the students and the band program at Galesburg High School. Marching Band is made up of musicians and Color Guard. Our pride in the GHS Marching Streaks is evident in every performance and parade. As parents, our involvement can help this tradition of excellence continue throughout the years. Please be inspired to lend your talents and energies to the GHS Band Parents organization. Running a successful band program of this size takes work. Your help and enthusiasm are NEEDED! Your presence is appreciated! After marching season, the musicians continue as members of one of three concert bands and one of two pep bands. Musicians will also have the ability to participate in one of two jazz bands. If you feel you could help in any of these areas, please either e-mail or call Rhonda Brady at rbrady@knoxkcap.org or phone 343-0501. With your involvement, it will be a GREAT year! Sincerely, Rhonda Brady President, GHS Band Parents

Updated Pages 11/18/08 New Notices from Mr. B. (see below) 11/18/08 New Notice from Ms. Shadensack (see below) 11/18/2008 Cheesecake Help Needed (see below) 11/11/2008 Do you have the wrong shoes? (see below) 11/07/2008 Photo Gallery Page New pics and videos added. 10/31/2008 Gift wrap sign up has begun (see below) 9/29/2008 Meeting Minutes Page August and September Meeting Minutes posted. 9/15/2008 - Forms and Fundraising Pages New links added - Band Deposit Form and Cheesecake Sale Parent Instructions

From Mr. Bredemeier:

TERM 2, WEEK 4

 1. Fannie May Candy Fundraiser orders are due today, November 17.

 2. GHS P/T Conferences are Tuesday, November 18.

 3. Band Parent meeting is Tuesday, November 18 at 7pm in the Band Room.

 4. Cheesecake distribution is Wednesday, November 19 from 2:30-5:30pm in the GHS Cafeteria.
     Please note: Everyone needs to pick up their order during this time as there is no where to store the cheeckcake at the school.

 5. Stagecall presents “Dracula” this weekend.

 6. Jazz Band auditions are Tuesday, November 25. Auditions for guitar and vocalist are Monday, November 24.

 7. First Pep Band performance is Tuesday, November 25.

 8. Advisory practices this week:

     Monday - Flute Choir
     Tuesday - Clarinet Choir & Brass Quintet
     Wednesday - Low Brass Choir
     Thursday - Saxophone Choir
     Friday - Trumpet Choir & Saxophone Quartet
 

From Ms. Shadensack:

Jazz Band auditions are Tuesday, November 25. Auditions for guitar and vocalist are Monday, November 24.

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Updated October 17, 2008

Parents:

The next regular Band Parents meeting is Tuesday night , November 18th at 7 pm in the GHS band room

Please visit the MEETING MINUTES page to review

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Posted October 31, 2008

GIFT WRAP

Gift wrap sign up has begun. Students are signing up in the band room.

We have many spots for parent volunteers. There are daytime spots as well as evening where parent volunteers are needed. If you know of a day or time that works for your calendar and would like to get signed in, please e-mail either Carol Buebe at cbuebe@galesburg205.org or Mary Gehring at mgehring2@galesburg205.org.

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Posted November 18, 2008

!! CHEESECAKE HELP NEEDED !!

We need helpers Wednesday, November 19th for delivery and pick-up of Cheesecakes in the GHS Cafeteria.

We will need help from 1:30pm until about 5:30pm.

If anyone would like to volunteer, you can e-mail Cheryl Johnson at peabody11@comcast.net or Jo Ellen Eshelman at jemarks61@hotmail.com to let us know.

Thanks, Jo Ellen.

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Posted November 11, 2008

?? Do You Have the Wrong Shoes ??

Do you wear size 14 shoes? If so, Dylan may have your shoes! 
Dylan is missing his size 11’s since U of I and has a pair of size 14’s instead.
I think they may belong to someone on the Gold Pep band, so could you please check your shoes? I believe his are labeled.

Please e-mail us at: 4oakleys@comcast.net

Thank you, Connie Oakley

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Posted August 6, 2008

WANTED: Your photos and videos of the GHS Marching Streaks and Band in action during 2008-2009!

Hello Band Parents and Students,

Do you have band photos and/or videos (digital) which you have taken or will be taking this year?  We would like to request copies for posting on the GHS Band Parents Website as well as keeping a historical record of our 2008-2009 band season.

We post your photos and videos on  our website (www.ghsbandboosters.info) to help share the memories and experiences of all performances, competitions,  fund-raising activities, volunteering, fun, etc.  After posting on the website, your  photos and video copies are stored in safe keeping by our Historian as well as being used to help produce our wonderful band DVD at the end of the year which is premiered at the Band Banquet.

If you have digital photos and videos for sharing, please contact either Cory Silber or Debbie McKillip to make arrangements for getting us your copies.  Our contact information is as  follows:

Cory Silber (Webmaster), phone 368-6884, or email: silber@grics.net

Debbie McKillip (Historian), phone 343-3851 or email tdaaa@comcast.net

We currently are looking for pics or videos of Band Camp, Band Olympics, Band Car Wash, Band Picnic, any Band Practices, Band Lock-in, etc.

Should you have questions, please feel free to contact either Debbie or myself at your convenience.

We thank you in advance for your assistance.
Cory Silber
GHS Band Parents Webmaster

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Posted June 7, 2008

A message from Rhonda Brady
Galesburg Athletics Sports Passes Now on Sale

The Galesburg Athletics Dept is now selling Sports Passes for the 2008-2009 school year.

Each All Sports Pass cost $65.

The Sports Pass provides admission to all football games- all home basketball games boys & girls as well as all other sports that are not IHSA tournaments.
PLUS nine (9) $5.00 grocery coupons for HyVee when you spend $50 in the stores. (one per month Sept 2008- May 2009)

• A Football pass is $20 for all football games.
• A Boys Basketball pass is $40.
• A Girls  Basketball Pass is $40.

These passes are especially valuable when A Band Parent is not working behind the scenes for the Band.
(ie. Working behind the scenes is defined as helping with the equipment, covering bleachers for the band, spirit wear or water.)

I have found the “All Sports Pass” to be valuable when I was not working with the band. It even supplies an assigned seat for the boys games.

Contact Ron Spring Athletic Ticket Manager at GHS Athletic Office (or call Brighter Life Bookstore and ask how to reach him......)

Thanks,  Rhonda

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If you have announcements, photos, meeting minutes and/or information which you would like included in this web site, please email Cory Silber, webmaster, or call 341-0432.

Rhonda Brady, GHS Band Parents President 2008-2009 at rbrady@knoxkcap.org or phone 343-0501