It all started during lunch time at the Quad area of the school.  At first, we were off to a slow start.  People were standing around, watching to see what was going to actually take place….  One foot of tape went for a dollar.  Within the first 15 minutes, students were asking how much for a full roll of duct tape!  Thanks to Ace Hardware for donating all the duct tape for this event!  We literally love all the “support” we can get!

Most thankful to ALL of our Supporters!

If you are interested, please contact any Band Booster Board Member.

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Another one of our fundraisers is drawing near.

Attached is the flyer for the Shopping Extravaganza at the Lake Elsinore Outlet Mall on October 17th from 10 a.m. till 4 p.m. For each ticket sold, the band will receive the $20.00. It is a full day

of fun, savings, food, wine tasting and, of course, pampering. During the day there are raffles for gift cards.

Our chair for this fundraiser is Debbie Smith (Drummer, Jake Smith’s mom). The tickets need to be pre-sold with the attached order form and turned into Mr.

Smith. The money for each ticket sold must be included with the order forms. All monies are due to Mr. Smith no later than Friday, September 25th.

As you know, the district is becoming more and more limited with helping schools out with what they consider “extras.” TCHS Band takes on the burden each year of paying for their own transportation. This year is no different. This fundraiser is set up to help offset the costs of transportation for the many events this year that TCHS travels to and from. Please encourage your neighbors, family, friends, and co-workers to buy a ticket for this worthy cause!

Checks are made payable to Shopping Extravaganza.

Thanks for helping out the TCHS Band!!!

The students worked really hard last week at band camp. The numbers are totaled for the March-A-Thon.   Please download the attached MS Excel Band Camp Pedometer Readingsspreadsheet for total steps marched/walked by each student.

Pledges are due on August 12th to Mr. Smith.

Thank you for your support of our Music Program! Every little bit helps!

The week of band camp each student will be wearing a pedometer to count steps. At the end of the week a total step count will be given to each student.

How it Works:
1. Request Donations from all your friends and family for the week of band camp July 27th – July 31st (8AM – 8PM)
2. Keep Track of those sponsors on your pledge form (Click here for the form or go to the Documents/Forms page)
3. Pledge forms & Sponsorship monies are due on August 12th (Wednesday).

Please Remember:
1. Checks are the preferred method of payment and they should be made out to TCHS BAND BOOSTERS.
2. Please place your name (Band Member name) in the memo line and the words “March-A-Thon”
3. Donations are all tax-deductible and a receipt can be issued upon request.
4. No contribution is too small. Remember $5 from 20 different people adds up!

This is our first year for the March-a-Thon Fundraiser. We hope it will be successful and will be a huge fundraiser in years to follow.

The responsibility of the Volunteer is to assist the Band Director and take care of Band Members at various events.  Volunteers are not in charge of Band Members, Volunteers are there to assist. Volunteers are to make sure Band Members are fed, watered, dressed, and in good spirits!!   Volunteers are there to support the Band Members, the Band Director and the Music Program.  Duties of Volunteers are outlined by clicking here.

Get involved, stay informed, and you won’t regret it.   Thank you! (See positions below)

(Please e-mail Tricia Schwerdt at tmcconkey@verizon.net if you are able to help)

Band Camp

Need Volunteers for Morning Sign-Up and Dinner Operations

• Morning: sign-in, juice, water & snack
• Dinner: pick-up, serving and clean-up

Football Games

Assist with set-up, water, shakos, podium set up @ half-time

(Sign Up sheets will be posted at the Informance on July 31, 2009)

Dates for Football Games:

• September 25, 2009 Away Game vs Lake Elsinore
• October 2, 2009 Home Game vs Lakeside
• October 9, 2009 Home Game vs Hemet
• November 6, 2009 Home Game vs Murrieta Valley
• November 13, 2009 Home Game vs Temecula Valley

Field Shows:

All day events:  to assist with set-up, water/snack, equipment, pit-crew

Volunteers to provide their own transportation

(Sign Up sheets will be posted at Informance on July 31, 2009)

Dates of Field Shows:

• October 10, 2009 Vista Murrieta
• October 17, 2009 Chino Hills (unconfirmed)
• October 24, 2009 Corona
• November 7, 2009 RCC
• November 14, 2009 Corona/Championships
• November 21, 2009 State Championships in Fresno (t.b.d.)

Sewing/assist with Uniforms & Props

The alterations of the uniforms time and date will be announced at Informance. We need 5 Volunteers to assist in sizing the uniforms that day and make alterations on the uniforms.  Uniform Guidelines are listed here.

(Sign Up sheet will be posted at Informance on July 31, 2009)

Props

The props are usually made by Volunteers.  These Volunteers meet and make the props before the first field show. This years first show is on October 10, 2009.

(Sign Up sheet will be posted at Informance on July 31, 2009)

Equipment Trailer

Need Volunteer Drivers with trucks/SUVs to drive to the field shows/parades (gas expense will be reimbursed)

(Sign Up sheets will be posted at Informance on July 31, 2009)

Prop Road Crew

Need Volunteers to help set up and take down props on field before and after performances

(Sign Up sheets will be posted at Informance on July 31, 2009)

Car Wash Fundraiser

Volunteers to assist on Saturday, September 12, 2009 at the Mission Trail Albertson’s Parking Lot AND Saturday, September 26, 2009 at the Four Corners Albertson’s Parking Lot.

(Sign Up sheets will be posted at Informance on July 31, 2009)

Telephone/Volunteer Coordinator

Call and schedule/remind volunteers.

(Sign Up sheets will be posted at Informance on July 31, 2009)

Shopper

Help with acquiring snack supplies/paper goods and store in the band storage room

(Sign Up sheets will be posted at Informance on July 31, 2009)

Helping Hands / Undecided:

If you are not sure today, but you know you might be able to help out in the future, PLEASE put your name and number/email on this list.

We will call you on an as need basis. Lots of helping hands make the work easy.

(Sign Up sheets will be posted at Informance on July 31, 2009)

The Titan Thunder Regiment’s reputation is spreading around the community.  Even before the start of the school year, the band has a few gigs already scheduled!  The first upcoming event is at Nana’s Cafe on Casino Drive in Lake Elsinore.  The Jazz band and the Drum Line are set to perform throughout the day.  Details as to the varying shifts will be posted as soon as we find out ourselves.

In addition to being a performance day, Nana’s Cafe is going to donate 15% of sales for both days (Saturday and Sunday – August 8th and 9th) to the Titan Thunder Regiment Band Booster Account!  How cool is that!

So please plan on stopping in to listen to the music and to enjoy a meal while you’re there!

Looking forward to seeing you there!

Band Camp 2009 starts on July 23rd and boy, are we excited about it!  The Thursday (23) and Friday (24) is “Basics Training”. On Thursday, Section Leaders and Rookies only are to attend. On Friday, all band members (including Rookies) are to attend. Both Thursday and Friday will run from 3:00 pm – 8:00 pm. These two days should make for a great introduction period for the incoming band members where they can get to know the rest of the crew and their assigned Section Leaders.

On Monday, the 27th, Band Camp starts promptly at 8:00 am and runs through until 8:00 pm. This entire week will be a rigorous schedule where the members will learn the music AND the marching skills necessary to successfully compete at the season’s upcoming tournaments.  Bandmembers are strongly encouraged to bring a lot of water to drink during the course of the day.  Band Members who have or are planning on participating in the Meal Program sponsored by the Band Booster Board need to have their $37.50 payment submitted.  Parents who would like their band member to parcipate and have not been able to inform the Band Booster Board, please contact Tricia Schwerdt by sending an email to president@ttrbands.com.