Contact Information:
Mr. Michael Rogalski
RogalskiM@christina.k12.de.us
Director of Bands
(302) 631-5600 x15311
Board Members:
Russell Rowles
Band Parent/President
(302) 593-8124
rrrowles@gmail.com
Judy Holloway
Band Parent/Treasurer
ctjj@aol.com
Lisa Reed
Band Parent/Secretary
lisaannreed@gmail.com
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Band Parent Meeting
Thursday, November 10, 2011
The meeting was called to order at 6:07PM. In attendance from the board were Russell Rowles, president, Judy Holloway, treasurer and Lisa Reed, secretary. Brief appearances were made by Mr. Rogalski, and Mr. and Mrs. Stiltz.
Greetings!
Russell welcomed everyone and did a brief review of the minutes from the last meeting. Updates were that the lights in the trailer are now working. Our football game bake sales were successful! Last marching band day is Sat., Nov. 12.
Acknowledgements
Thanks to:
- all who made items for bake sales
- Shirley Saffer and Margie Rowles for organizing the spirit wear
- Color guard and Tammy for running the 50/50 raffles
Financial Report (Judy)
Fund raising totals to date are $4264.69.
Bank balance is $5932.92.
We are expecting at least $350 from Chick-fil-A.
Still need to pay for t-shirts & banquet costs.
Upcoming fund raisers – craft fair, concert and play concessions
Committee Reports
Logistics Committee (Russ)
Light in the trailer are working.
Fixed wheel on cart.
Russ working on getting rid of golf cart.
Support Committee (Lisa)
bus chaperones for Saturday, Nov. 12: Judy, Shirley, Tammy and Ann Marie. Kids are to wear black or red tops with blue jeans for football game, and take everything they need for the NCC Band Festival performance with them.
Report time: 11:45am
Game: 1:00pm (not marching)
Bring $$ for dinner. Will stop in Price’s Corner on the way to A.I.
6:00pm – arrive at A.I.
7:00pm – festival starts
7:45pm – GHS performs
9:30pm – return to school
Fundraising Committee (Margie)
Five Below fund raiser is on Saturday, Nov. 19. Flyer needed. Give to friends.
Made decision to cancel the 2nd Jake’s fund raiser on Nov. 21.
Craft fair – Dec. 10
Concert concessions – Dec. 13
Upcoming Schedule
Refer to fund raising dates.
Open Discussion
Toys for Tots – collect at Christmas concert. Shirley will organize.
Food Bank of DE – Shirley trying to organize a day of service. We will need kids to volunteer to work (community service hours).
Turkey Drop – Lisa and/or Shirley will contact WJBR to see if we can do this.
Banquet Planning
- Move up banquet for marching band and color guard
- Dec. 6 is possible date
- Executive Hall in Pencader Business Park is likely location
o $18/person
o Band students in good standing will be free
o Charge $15/person for additional attendees. Band will cover additional $3
o Deadline for RSVP is Friday, Dec. 2
o Mail invitations next week
o Get pictures to Russ for slide show
o Mike will get awards, letters, pens, etc.
Need a recruiting letter for Gauger. Shirley will deliver. AVID kids coming on Wednesday. Hoping they will be able to observe Steel Band.
Trip – no VA trip. Possibly Hershey Park in the spring. Mr. Moser said to call Delaware Express for buses (discount).
TOB All Star Band – applications are closed. Dalton Rowles was accepted.
Mike’s Minute
Will leave game early on Saturday if it runs long. Need to leave at 4:00pm.
Need check for $50 to AI Band Boosters.
Tickets for band festival are still available - $5
Need to be in the stands by 7pm. Perform at 7:45pm (line up as Christiana takes field)
9:00pm – drum major retreat (awards)
State music day – March 10
All-District Band – missed the meeting; don’t have dates yet.
Meeting was adjourned at 7:30pm.
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Band Parent Meeting
Thursday, October 6, 2011
The meeting was called to order at 6:00PM. In attendance from the board were Russell Rowles, president, Judy Holloway, treasurer and Lisa Reed, secretary. Also in attendance was Michael Rogalski, Tara Knowles, and 10 parents.
Greetings!
Russell greeted everyone and asked that they look over the minutes from the last meeting. There were no questions or corrections. Minutes were approved to be filed.
MikeÂ’s Minute
Trip to Virginia Beach cancelled for this year. May do a reward trip to Hershey Park, Dorney Park, NYCÂ…..TBD.
Saturday, Oct. 8, competition at Frawley Stadium. Report time is 11:00am. Rehearse until 3:00pm. Break (eat & dress) from 3:00-4:00. Buses leave at 4:15pm. Gate time 6:00pm, performance 6:10pm.
Oct. 22 – Chapters at Appo. End of competitive season.
Nov. 12 – 7pm – NCC Band Festival at A.I.
Acknowledgements
We had a long day on Saturday, Oct. 1, but it went well. Thanks to all who pitched in with band support, food, cleanup.
Financial Report (Judy)
EScrip – Safeway – portion of purchase goes to band automatically, just have to designate store card for the band. Judy can help anyone do this who is interested. Must sign up/renew by the end of November.
We paid for a bus to the Appo competition.
Bob Wisniewski needs reimbursed for new tractor that pulls pit equipment.
Balance at end of September is $6,898.16. See attached report for details.
Committee Reports
Logistics Committee
Bob and Russ doing a lot of work – resurface pit carts, new tractor, stabilize pit equipment. Goal – get the lights inside the trailer to work.
Support Committee
Need chaperones for the bus to the competition on Saturday: Deanna, Ann Marie, Tammy, Nancy.
Pizza for dinner. Order 20 from RudyÂ’s. Deanna will pick up at 2:45pm.
Pit crew for competiton: Dave V. Eveland, Bob and Lisa Wisniewski, Russ and Margie Rowles, Mike and/or Julie Guns.
Fundraising Committee
JakeÂ’s made $106
FriendlyÂ’s night on Oct. 19.
Next home game – 50/50, bake sale, spirit wear, wrist bands, magnets
Upcoming Schedule
In addition to what has already been discussed, Senior night is on Friday, Oct. 28. Support committee will meet to work out the details. Volunteers will call their class lists for things to bring.
Open Discussion
Virginia Beach trip – on hold we think. Maybe a smaller “reward” trip to Hershey or NYC.
TOB All Stars – Philly Thanksgiving Day parade. See website for information.
“Blast” at DuPont Theatre – drumline, flags; ticket prices range from $35-$75; January/February time frame. Group of 15 – get one ticket free, bus parking free, groups get in first; can get student rates. Can view the show on youTube if you want to know more about them.
Tara Knowles – Drama Club
Information meeting is on Oct. 18 at 3:00. Dues are low. Royalties for show are $5000. Have to pay as if every seat is filled. All kids, regardless of talent are welcome. She is trying to put together a parent committee. They will do some fund raising. Suggestion was made to open pit orchestra to students. Mr. Celfo handles music, Tara and Mr. Stobbs handle the acting/stage. Band was asked to consider helping with the spaghetti dinner.
The Band Parent Association intends to have a bake sale as a fund raiser during this Friday’s home football game (10/14). We plan to do this on a regular basis, if we are successful. We will also be selling the wrist bands, magnets and have a 50/50.
What we need from members:
Baked goods donations
Baked goods should be packaged to sell for a $1 or $2.
Delivered to school this Thursday during rehearsal or any time Friday prior to game time (7:00pm-ish) a table will be setup approximately an hour prior to the start of the game.
Volunteers
2-4 folks to man the sales table.
If you can help or have questions: Please contact Margie (rowles1989@verizon.net)
9/30/11
Important! Tell your Friends and Family!
We have a fundraiser coming up next week at the Jake's Wayback Burger (formerly just "Jake's") at 1643 Pulaski HWY, in Bear (near Food Lion) on This coming Wednesday 10/5 all day. if you, friends or family make a purchase and present a flier the band will receive 20% of all proceeds! You do need to present a flier for this one. The address for the flier is here:
http://www.facebook.com/groups/54425169134/doc/10150307190814135/
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9/30/11
There will be a meeting of the Red Dragon Band Parents on Thursday October 6th at 6:00pm in the choir room. Please plan to attend. An agenda will be e-mailed next week.
Russ
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Band Parent Meeting
Tuesday, September 6, 2011
The meeting was called to order at 6:02PM. In attendance from the board were Russell Rowles, president, Judy Holloway, treasurer and Lisa Reed, secretary. Also in attendance was Michael Rogalski, and 16 parents. (See attached sign in sheet.)
Greetings!
Russell greeted everyone and asked that they look over the minutes from the last meeting. There were no questions or corrections. Minutes were approved to be filed.
Mike’s Minute
First performance is Saturday, Sept 10 at Christiana High School. Band report time is 9:00a.m. They will practice for about an hour then get into uniform and load the buses. Performance will be in the 10:30-10:45a.m. time frame. Game starts at 11:00a.m. Russell Rowles will pull the trailer this week.
The school has given the band a budget of $1500 for transportation. There are 5 away games costing approx. $1360. We will need additional funding from the district or school and/or out of the band account. Other events we need transportation to are the competitions at Appoquinimink, Frawley Stadium and Chapter championships (Appo).
Some competitions have conflicts. Oct. 1 is the game against Charter School of Wilm. This game is now being played at UD, so it is likely that we can march at the game (as visitors) and then load the buses for the Appo competition.
Saturday, Oct. 8, the home game against Delcastle has been rescheduled and now conflicts with the competition at Frawley Stadium. A decision whether to stay at GHS for the game or go to the competition remains to be made.
The All-Chapter competition at Avon Grove will not likely happen as it is “by invitation only.”
Still no word on final cost for the Virginia Beach trip in the spring.
Mr. R requested that parents call the school (principal, guidance office) to try to get band students in band classes and non-instrumentalists removed.
Marching band shoes are in. Items still not received are the extra large uniforms, white gloves and guard shoes.
Payment needs to be made to EMF for the drill. Total is $600. Pay half now, half at end of season.
T-shirt order – we need to get the kids shirt sizes so we can get these ordered.
Hoodies – the kids want these. If we do it, it will be by order only.
TUP4DEAD t-shirts – by order only (fund raiser?). Several alumni have expressed an interest in these shirts.
Rehearsal time will be 6-8pm for now. During competitions it may go back to 6-8:30pm, but if the band continues to do good it will remain shortened. Be aware that the schools open house is Thurs., Sept. 15.
Acknowledgements
Russell voices appreciation to those who have donated time and products to the band thus far.
Leo Keenan– golf cart repairs
Alida Garrison – performance night cup cakes
Photographer – took group photos at no cost
Status of Forms and Dues (Margie)
There are several outstanding fees and forms. The decision was made that all students must have signed medical forms and permission slips to go to the Christiana game. Without it they CANNOT ride the bus or perform. ’Ron will be asked to handle the color guard people. We will also get Tyler and Nick and other adult leaders to help. Student sections leaders can also encourage their section to make sure all of their forms and money are turned in.
Financial Report (Judy)
Bank balance after depositing what has been received from fees now stands at $8,373.17. See attached financial report for details.
Committee Sign-ups
Three committees have been formed, and sign-up sheets were passed around for parents to volunteer for the areas in which they would like to serve. The committees are:
Fund Raising
Logistics – maintenance on trailer & golf cart, loading, unloading, and towing the trailer
Performance support – pit crew to help set up & take down pit equipment at games/competitions, distribute & take up plumes, transport stands music, transport first aid kit, bus chaperones, etc.
There is a need for someone to represent the band at the sports boosters meetings. Margie agreed to call and ask when meetings are held.
Open discussion
VA Beach trip – first pass at the cost was about $600/student. We are trying to get it down to around $400/student. The more we can fund raise, the more we will be able to offset the cost.
Julie Guns (freshman mom) agreed to be the phone tree representative for the Sophomore band members.
Russ is getting some things printed: 1) a vinyl sign that says “Thank you for supporting the band.” 2) a “Band Parent meeting tonight” sign to put out front when parents are dropping off their kids.
It was decided that once a month the full parent group would meet. Committees will meet more frequently, or as needed, and bring information to the full group.
Meeting was adjourned at 7:00pm. Committees met briefly to begin their work.
Reminder:
There is a planned meeting of the Fundraising Committee This Tuesday in the Choir Room during rehearsal . If you were unable to attend our last meeting and would like to participate please join us.
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There is a Parent Meeting scheduled for this coming Tuesday @ 6:00 pm (during the first hour of rehearsal) in the band room. I have sent an email with a agenda attached to all emails that were provided. Please plan to attend as we will be creating committees for band support efforts.
Hope to see you there,
Russ R.
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Band Parent Meeting
Wednesday, August 16, 2011
The meeting was called to order at 6:30PM. In attendance from the board were Russell Rowles, president, Judy Holloway, treasurer and Lisa Reed, secretary. Also in attendance were Michael Rogalski, director of bands, and Carol Stiltz, assistant director. There was a good turnout of parents. (See sign in sheet)
Greetings!
Russell greeted everyone and thanked them for coming. He also introduced this years officers. Russells contact information is rrrowles@gmail.com; 302-593-8124
Treasurers Report
Judy stated that our beginning bank balance is $5,304.60. This is before band fees are deposited and any expenses for the current year are reimbursed. Less money is asked from color guard than band members because they have to pay more later in the year for indoor competitions. $48 now and an additional $20 over the next few months
Expected expenses are color guard equipment, white gloves, t-shirts.
Blue Rocks game had a good turnout. Dollar amount earned was not mentioned.
Mr. Rogalski commented that one of the primary goals of Marching Band participation is to encourage and support students during their academic years at Glasgow High School. His/Our goal is to support any student that wishes to participate regardless of ability to pay dues. If finances are an issue, he is willing to work something out with any parents that come forward.
Band Schedule
Mr. Rogalski passed out the marching band schedule through November, and gave an overview of what marching band is about. “We are the most seen entity of GHS, bar none!
Tuesday, Aug. 23 The band has historically performed in the morning and afternoon for district employees. We have not officially been asked this year, but it is on the calendar so we can be prepared.
Home football games (Friday nights) – report time will typically be 5:00p.m. There are some exceptions.
Saturday games report times will vary
Competition days report time is usually 11:00a.m.; practice until 3:00p.m., load buses and head to competition.
Sunday, October 30 Halloween Parade, Main Street, Newark typically meet at NHS around 2:00p.m., done by 5:00p.m.
If we have two events on one day, band parents will provide a meal (pizza, subs, etc.) plus snacks on the bus.
Parental Support (Fund raisers, game-time support, trailer TLC)
Russell proposed having committees for things that need to get done. Areas of concern: fund raising, equipment, golf cart, trailer (upkeep), game day support, competition support, pit crew (trailer), bus chaperones. It was decided that parents can think about where they would like to be involved, and more discussion will take place at our September meeting.
Band Trip (VA Beach?)
Mr. Rogalski would like to take the bands (marching, jazz, concert) to Virginia Beach in April to perform in competitions and at other venues. Judges and clinicians will work with the bands. We will also make time for the beach, Busch Gardens, etc.
We will do fund raising to keep from having to charge full price for the kids. We hope to get the cost under $400/student. We will need chaperones for this trip.
Past fund raisers: Chick-fil-A, GHS Holiday Craft Fair (bake sale), concessions at concerts & musical, band night at the Blue Rocks
Open discussion
Ways to get band information:
rogalskim@christina.k12.de.us
www.glasgowdragonbands.com
Facebook group Glasgow High School Red Dragon Marching Band
http://schoolnotes.com/19702/ghsbandparents.html
We will also create a phone tree. Current contact information is critical. There are representatives for each class.
Seniors Lisa Wisniewski
Juniors Eveland Fitzgerald
Sophomores need volunteer
Freshmen Deanna Vanderslice
Band camp wrap up:
- Friday preview performance in the stadium, 6:00p.m. Kids will wear jackets, hats, plumes (some pants are still being altered. Pizza will be ordered for dinner ($5/child). Celebration afterward.
- 53 students all are fitted for uniforms
Color guard has a homework club for rehearsal days. Maybe something can be organized for the band.
Fall band parent meetings will be at the same time as marching band rehearsals – 6:00-8:30p.m. or until we are done. Time might change depending on what happens with sports practices. (i.e. 6:30-8:30 or 6:30-9:00)
Next meeting will be Tuesday, September 6, 6:00p.m. in the band room.
First football game is Sat., Sept. 10 at Christiana. Russell will pull the trailer.
Lisa Reed will do announcing for the band again this year.
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