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The Athens Band Semi Summer - $20K in 20 Days Kick Off!
The Athens Band Semi Summer - $20K in 20 Campaign is Now On! We are looking to raise $20,000 in 20 days - July 20 to August 8, 2017 - to purchase a Semi-Trailer. TOGETHER, we can create this 18-wheel legacy for the band! All it takes to reach this goal is 200 families donating $100 each! The Athens Band program has touched and affected many people in the program and community! We all need to “band" together and do two things:
With a Marching Band consistently 150 + members strong, there’s a lot of “stuff” to haul for band events, including fall competitions and the Outback Bowl in Tampa Florida on January 1, 2018. The past few years, we have been renting a truck that our awesome band dads spend countless hours outfitting (then tearing down) weekly to efficiently haul all the band’s “stuff”, including everything from uniforms and instruments to props and guard equipment. There has to be a better way! A semi-trailer will give us space and efficiency we need for this larger band over the long term! Besides, wouldn’t it be AMAZING to see the Athens Drive semi-trailer at a competition, parade, or even the Outback Bowl? Can you imagine the boost in the community or the pride in the school to see the semi-trailer on Athens Drive where the band truck currently sits? WOW!!! WHAT IF WE RAISE MORE THAN $20K? There are many expenses involved with making a semi-trailer operational for the band’s purposes: semi-trailer purchase, design the exterior wrapping, paint/wrap the exterior, equip/outfit the interior to suit our needs, install ramps, hire drivers, etc. Any money beyond the initial $20K will be used for these expenses involved in equipping and owning a semi-trailer. The Athens Drive High School Band Program is committed to providing an outstanding music education to ANY students in the school’s attendance zone. The Band Program has a complete compliment of musical offerings including three class ensembles, Jazz Ensemble, Winter Percussion, Winter Guard and of course, an outstanding Marching Band. The Athens Marching Band performs at all home football games, throughout the state and region in band competitions, three local holiday parades, and has taken many special trips for performances throughout the east coast! This season, the Marching Band will be traveling to Tampa Florida to perform at the Outback Bowl on January 1, 2018! HAVE A BUSINESS INTERESTING IN DONATING? Please contact us for more information at president@athensdriveband.com If you would like to donate by mail, please send your check directly to: ADAF (Athens Drive Arts Foundation) PO Box 37821 Raleigh, NC 27627 For more information about the Athens Drive Band Program, please visit the band website For specific questions or information about the Athens Semi Summer - $20K in 20 Campaign, please email our Band Booster Presidents at president@athensdriveband.com
( or you can also use - www.gofundme.com/athensbandsemi - to share) |
GoPlaySave Coupon Book Sale Kick Off
The 2017-2018 GoPlaySave Coupon Book Fundraiser will kick off on Tuesday, July 25th and will run through Friday, September 8th. The Raleigh GoPlaySave book sells for $30 each. If our band sells at least 300 books, you will earn a $10 band account credit for each book you sell, and our ADHS Band's general fund will earn $5 per book sold. In addition, for every 5 books that you sell, you will earn one free book. The GoPlaySave books are full of wonderful money saving coupons to places like Moe's, Dick's, Mellow Mushroom, Kroger, and Lochmere Golf Course. For a list of participating merchants, please see the attached document. These coupon books are easy to sell due to the number and variety of coupons; however, many local schools and businesses also participate in this fundraiser so be sure to get a jump start on sales to your family and friends. Do you have friends or family living elsewhere in N.C.? Coupon books are also available for purchase through our band's sale for Chapel Hill/Durham ($25), Greensboro/Triad region ($25), and Charlotte ($30). GoPlaySave also offers a mobile app that can be downloaded from the Google Play store or the iTunes app store. Using the mobile app you can browse for merchants in your area, access their list of offers, and redeem the coupons directly from your phone. In order to purchase a mobile book, direct your customers to the following link: http://www.goplaysavetriangle.com/store/ADHSB2018 . In order for your student to receive credit for mobile book sales, it is very important that you instruct your family and friends to include your student's information as prompted. In order to make this step easier, you can create your own personal URL by following the link and clicking on the button "Want to help your group sell more books?". Please note that the mobile option is independent of the traditional book and therefore will vary slightly from the printed book (some merchants and additional offers are added throughout the year while some merchants are omitted). On Tuesday, July 25th we will have a display set up at the BAND PARENT BOOSTER FAIR. Please plan to pick up your student's fundraiser packet at that time. If you are unable to attend the Booster Fair, we will be available in the band hallway to collect money and to pass out additional books as follows: · July 26 & 27 from 9:30 to 10:15 pm · August 9 & 10 from 6 to 6:30 pm · August 16 & 17 from 6 to 6:30 pm · August 23 & 24 from 6 to 6:30 pm · August 30 from 5 to 5:30 pm · August 31 (before the first football game) from 6 to 6:30 pm · September 6 from 5 to 5:30 pm · September 7 from 5:30 to 6 pm As you prepare your packets to be turned in, please make sure that all checks are made payable to ADHS Band Boosters with your student's name on the memo line. Any books that are unsold at the end of the sale must be turned in to us in new condition or your band account will be charged. Your student does not need to be a member of the marching band in order to participate in this fundraiser. If your child is in a class band and you would like to participate, please email us at couponbooks@athensdriveband.com and we will get a packet to you. One last item to mention...the top seller will receive a $50 gift card to any of the participating merchants. The first three members to sell 10 books will receive a $10 gift card to either Moes, Mellow Mushroom, or Char Grill. Thank you for supporting our band program through this fundraiser. Happy selling! Jean Burroughs and Wendy Bennett |
Volunteer Participation Status – July 17, 2017
The start of marching band season is only 1 week away with pre-camp starting on Monday, July 24. Thanks to the volunteers who have already signed up to chaperone our pre-camp practices. There are still some open spots and we need your help - remember you need to be a registered WCPSS volunteer to chaperone. Also, there are 5 NCFC games in August to earn money towards your band account. If you and your student just work 3 of those games, you’ll earn $120! Look below to see where YOU are needed and can help in the upcoming weeks. Week of July 17, 2017 Use the orange Volunteer Sign Ups button on the band website to participate. PRACTICES: Remember… you must be a registered WCPSS volunteer 39% - Pre-Camp Practice Chaperones – Mon, July 24 – Thurs, July 27 11 of 28 Spots Filled (NEED: 17) FUNDRAISER EVENTS: Check the website for age requirements, training, attire, and other important details. 49% - NCFC (Formerly RailHawks) – 5 Events – Aug. 5, 12, 15, 19 and 26 51 of 105 Spots Filled (NEED: 54) Grab a friend and join the fun! Not sure how you would like to help? Just ask us! Suzanne & Michaele president@athensdriveband.com |
SCRIP: The easiest way to bring down your band account balance!
Our monthly GREAT LAKES SCRIP ORDER order will be placed WEDNESDAY, JULY 19th! Please have your order ready by midnight that day. The order should be ready for pick up by the Tuesday July 25th Band Parent Meeting. Scrip cards (and grocery cards) are the only band fundraisers that put your everyday spending dollars to work - FREE MONEY!!! If you aren’t familiar with the Scrip Program and how it can positively change the balance on your band account, read on and be sure to stop by our booth at the Booster Fair on July 25th. CURRENT SPECIALS: In addition to offering great contributions on every day gift cards, Scrip runs specials and flash sales on a regular basis. For example, today Scrip is running a special with Hotels.com. Scrip is also planning Back To School Bonuses from more than 40 retailers beginning on Saturday, July 22. These bonuses can help you get a head start on all your back-to-school shopping including clothes, supplies, or other gear for the new school year. Even if you don’t “need” anything right now, it’s a good time to set up your account so that you can start receiving the email alerts for active specials. Check out the "What's New" tab to see all the recent listings.
GETTING STARTED: Set up your own personal account at www.shopwithscrip.com and link to the Athens Drive Band Boosters with the enrollment code 3BDECC2F2L1L. Feel free to call me if you have problems and I will help you through the process.
PAYMENT METHODS: PrestoPay: This is the preferred and easiest method of payment. It is Scrip's secure service to purchase gift cards by using funds directly from your checking account. Set up PrestoPay from your Scrip account. Allow 2-3 business days to set up prior to your first scrip order. Check: Make your check out to ADHS Band Boosters and deliver it to me before the order date to be included in the monthly order. Any questions or queries, please send to scrip@athensdriveband.com Happy Shopping! Carol Moore & Jean Burroughs |
Summer Pre-Camp Preparations
We hope that you are all having a great summer. We are busy making preparations for band camp and regular season activities! To make sure you are ready, mark your calendars with all the summer rehearsal dates. Important fall dates have also been set. Percussion (ADP) and Color Guard (CG) practices began in June - if you are participating in ADP or CG and not receiving email updates, please email percussion@athensdriveband.com or guardsupport@athensdriveband.com. Full marching band practices begin with Pre-Camp starting July 24. All the dates can be found at: Please see the checklist below to aid you in your preseason preparations. More detailed information about what to bring to band camp will be sent later in July. Following are items you can go ahead and begin working on to ensure a smooth start to the upcoming season: PRIOR TO PRE-CAMP
DUE FIRST DAY OF PRE-CAMP (July 24, 2017) – Complete, print, and bring the following paperwork:
All of these forms can be found at: *Please look under the heading Marching Band forms and WCPSS Forms DURING PRE-CAMP WEEK
One last reminder, it’s not too early to earn money for your band account! Meet other band families by working at the NCFC games this summer. Visit the band website at: http://www.athensdriveband.com, click on the orange volunteer signup button. There are many opportunities so see what works for your schedule. Also, you can earn money for your band account by buying Lowes Foods (6%) or Food Lion (5%) grocery cards, click on the link: http://www.athensdriveband.com/fundraisers/grocery-cards for more information. Earn free money for your account when you buy Scrip cards for stores like, Old Navy, Home Depot, Panera and many more! Just go to the link http://www.athensdriveband.com/fundraisers/scrip for more information. Also, we are attaching a checklist for your convenience. We are looking forward to seeing you at pre-camp! Please let us know if you have any questions. Suzanne & Michaele Co-Presidents |
Uniform Volunteers Needed for Pre-Camp
It is that time of year to jump back into marching band activities! Volunteers needed for Uniform Fittings Pre-Camp sessions July 24, 26 & 27 (M, W, TH) 6:15 pm – 10:00 pm NO EXPERIENCE NECESSARY We will train you in everything you need to know No sewing involved!
We need you! Please sign up using the following link to Signup.com: http://signup.com/go/aUgmQge Here's how to use SignUp.com to sign up for an event:
Future Volunteer Needs:
We really need Freshman, Sophomore and Junior Parents/guardians to think about becoming a Uniform Co-Chair. We need to pass on the legacy of a stellar looking Marching Band! We are senior parents that need to pass the torch. You learn as you go this year and next. It's all well documented on what to do and when to do it. The joy of getting to know all the kids and helping them look their best is a wonderous gift.
No one can do everything but everyone can do something – unknown Join Us for the FUN! Allison Lyles, Caren Wood, and Sherry Skinner ADHS Marching Band Uniforms Committee |
Chaperones Required for Pre-Camp
Can you believe Marching Band Season is less than 2 weeks away?? Making life long friends, feelings of pride as you watch your freshman student march down Jaquar Park drive for their first football game, amazing music, a brand new stadium, wowing us at all the competitions!!! This is what we have to look forward to in the next few months!! Can’t wait! Your first opportunity to get a glimpse of this year’s program is coming up July 24-27. We need parents who are willing to chaperone Pre-Camp practices. This is such a pleasant way to serve the band. Bring your lawn chair and a water bottle and watch this year’s marching band take shape. We need percussion parents to chaperone from 2-5pm and then we need parents from winds, guard and percussion to chaperone from 6:30-10:00pm. You just need to report to the band hallway to find out where the kids will be practicing. Don’t forget to register as a volunteer with Wake County if you plan to chaperone. If you are currently a registered volunteer with WCPSS your volunteer status is active until July 31st. You will need to renew your volunteer registration for the new school year beginning on August 1st. It only takes 5 minutes and can be done at a Wake County School library. If you can chaperone, please click here: http://www.athensdriveband.com/on-line-services/signup-login-required Then, click on the link for Marching Band Chaperone Signups. PLEASE NOTE - there is a "parent pre-camp meeting & booster fair" being held on July 25th at 6.30-8.30pm, so if you are a new band parent or just want to attend this event, please avoid signing up for this time slot. Thanks. If you have any questions, feel free to contact us at chaperones@athensdriveband.com We look forward to meeting you freshmen parents and can’t wait to catch up with all the rest of you!! Adrienne Williamson & Sofia Pruchnik Chaperone Coordinators chaperones@athensdriveband.com |
Volunteer Participation Status – July 3, 2017
Week of July 3, 2017 NCFC has 4 games in July where you AND your student can work. If you and your student work the next 4 games before band camp that’s $160 straight into your band account. August games are now available to sign up for. Spots are filling up quickly, so sign up today! Use the orange Volunteer Sign Ups button on the band website to participate. FUNDRAISER EVENTS: Check the website for age requirements, training, attire, and other important details. 56% - NCFC (Formerly RailHawks) – 4 Events – July 4,15,22 and 29 54 of 96 Spots Filled (NEED: 42) Grab a friend and join the fun! Not sure how you would like to help? Just ask us! Suzanne & Michaele president@athensdriveband.com |
BIG FIREWORKS DISPLAY - Workers Needed for 7/4 NCFC Soccer Game
WE'VE JUST FOUND OUT THERE WILL BE A BIG FIREWORKS DISPLAY AT THE GAME TOMORROW, so……. The pay is $20 per person per game. The dress code, sign-in procedure, parking info, etc. can all be found on the signup. Games are usually rain or shine. To access the signup, please visit the band's web page at athensdriveband.com, click on the orange 'Volunteer Signups' button, and on the following page, click on the "North Carolina Football Club Signups" link. Note: If the adult spots fill, we will convert some of the student spots. As a reminder, we are supposed to have at least 1 adult per 2 current Athen's students. Middle school students (13+) must each work with a parent or appointed guardian. Please direct any questions to ncfc@athensdriveband.com. Thank you! Sherry Skinner and Carolyn Songey |
August NCFC Games Posted
The August North Carolina FC fundraiser games at Wake Med Soccer Park are now posted. The dates are: August 5 (NC Courage), August 12 (North Carolina FC), August 15 (North Carolina FC), August 19 (NC Courage), and August 26 (North Carolina FC). Please see the signup for more details on all the games. The pay is $20 per person per game. The dress code, sign-in procedure, parking info, etc. can all be found on the signup. Games are usually rain or shine. To access the signup, please visit the band's web page at athensdriveband.com, click on the orange 'Volunteer Signups' button, and on the following page, click on the "North Carolina Football Club Signups" link. Note: If the adult spots fill, we will convert some of the student spots. As a reminder, we are supposed to have at least 1 adult per 2 current Athen's students. Middle school students (13+) must each work with a parent or appointed guardian. Please direct any questions to ncfc@athensdriveband.com. Thank you! Sherry Skinner and Carolyn Songey |
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