2002 July Bugle

LADIES AND GENTLEMEN, START YOUR ENGINES…

It’s time to get revved up for the “Race to Indy.” During the next four months we will be racing our way from Thousand Oaks, California to Indianapolis, Indiana where we will reach the finish line as our season culminates at the prestigious Bands of America competition. Here is a recap of our schedule during the next four months. This schedule is based on the calendar that was distributed at the student orientation meetings. Every one of these events is critical to the success of our group, please mark your calendars now; attendance at these events is not optional.

July & August

Marching Nights Continue

Wednesdays, July 17, 24, 31 & August 7

6-8pm

Tuesdays & Thursdays

Color Guard Rehearsal

1-4pm

August

Band Camp during the weeks of the 12th and 19th

8:30-12noon, 1:30-4:30, daily

Friday, August 23

FAMILY NIGHT (see more info inside)

September

Saturday, September 21

Simi Valley Days Parade

October

Saturday, October 5

San Marcos H.S. Field Tournament

Santa Barbara

Saturday, October 12

TOHS Field Tournament

TOHS

Saturday, October 19

SCSBOA Tournament at Simi H.S.

Saturday, October 26

Valley View H.S. Field Tournament

November

Friday, November 1

Homecoming Pre-Game Show

Saturday, November 9

ALL DAY REHEARSAL

PACKING FOR INDY-PICNIC

November 13-17

Bands of America

Indianapolis, Indiana

November 22-24

WBA State Championships

San Diego, California

The President’s Corner

Dear Booster Families,

Welcome, we officially start our 2002-2003 Band and Color Guard season this month. We especially welcome our new families that have joined this great program. We look forward to meeting all of you during our upcoming events.

This season is particularly exciting because of our trip to Bands Of America in Indiana this November. We certainly hope you will join us as we “Race for Indy” beginning with Family Night, Friday, August 23. You will see how this year’s dramatic field show begins to take shape.

The Booster Board and committees are already fast at work planning for another successful season. We will be calling on you to help because we can’t do it without YOU! Be ready! We will be asking you to volunteer some of your time to come and have some fun with us. We have a great deal of work to do this summer: uniform fittings, prop construction, costume and flag sewing, car wash supervision, and planning for our WBA Field Tournament on October 12.

Please remember to turn in all of the papers in the member file folder you received at orientation. Please keep your account current as we have many expenses to cover in the next few months. The Booster account will be fronting all of the payments for airline tickets and hotel deposits for all of our families.

Please take advantage of fundraising opportunities to add to your student’s account: AdBook, deadline is September 3, paper scrip, National Scrip and e-Scrip, See’s Candy, and the Rummage Sale on September 7. Please also support Pennies for Piccolos (see information in this newsletter) and August 15 restaurant night at Baja Fresh.

I am really looking forward to an incredible 2002-2003 season with all of you. But first, really enjoy your summer and get a lot of rest, you’ll need it!!!

Musically yours,

Lynne Phillips

Booster President

Lancer Student Honored

Jason Paul was selected as a finalist in the 2002 Ventura Teen Video Festival. The finalists were picked by a panel of industry professionals and members of the Thousand Oaks Arts Commission. Jason's video Cartoon won an award for technical achievement which includes special effects, editing and cinematography. Way to go Jason!

PAPERWORK IS NOW DUE

All paperwork and registration materials distributed at the orientation meeting should have been returned to the Band Office by now. If you have not returned your papers in the folder that they came in please do so immediately. Even if you are a returning family it is imperative that we have current, updated information for your student. If you have not received a packet for some reason, please contact Shari Smith immediately. It is critical that we have your current address, phone number and e-mail address so that we can contact you with all the summer information and so that your student will be informed of sectional rehearsals.

Contacting the Band Office

The Band Office phone number is

379-0437. To leave a message for the Boosters, press #1; Color Guard, #2, Drum Line, #3; any general messages may be left by pressing #4. Any Booster related issues should be directed to Shari Smith. Shari will be in and out of the Band Office this summer and will be checking the messages in the office. You may call 375-3959 or e-mail her at res0756k@gte.net.

If your student is going to be absent from a band camp session, please notify Mr. Martone in writing before the absence.

Check out our website -

tohsband.org - it has all the latest info!

FIELD TOURNAMENT PREPARATIONS UNDERWAY

The Thousand Oaks Lancer Band and Color Guard will again host a WBA field tournament this year at the TOHS stadium. The planning has started for the Saturday, October 12 event. We got our feet wet last year when we held the tournament on the TOHS campus for the first time. This year we are preparing for a bigger turnout with even more fund raising potential. If you have organized an activity before, whether it was for PTA, Girl Scouts, Boy Scouts or a sport, we need you now!! This event takes many people to make it a success. Please think about how you will be willing to serve. No matter how small the job, we will need a contribution from every family in the Band and Color Guard. Our goal is for this to be an profitable fundraiser and an event of the highest quality that will show all the participants what a great program we have here at Thousand Oaks High School.

If you are willing to serve on the Tournament planning committee this year, please contact Betsy Connolly by phone or

e-mail. Don't make Betsy beg! Last year the committee met on Thursday evenings, once our committee is formed we will set regular meeting dates and times. Give Betsy Connolly a call or drop her an e-mail.

AdBook UPDATE

Are you selling your ads? The one-month grace period to obtain your ads from last year’s advertisers is over on July 15. If you have not gotten your advertisers to renew their ad from last year by then, anyone in Band will be able to approach those advertisers after that date. DON’T FORGET THAT ALL ADS ARE DUE SEPTEMBER 3 . Remember, the first $100 of ads sold goes to the Band and then your student account will be credited for 40% of the remainder of the value of the ads sold. An excellent selling point and a way to increase the amount put in your student account is to encourage the advertisers to also place their ad in our Field Show Program for our tournament October 12. Blank order forms are available in an envelope taped to the outside of the Band Room door. Call if you have any questions.

Jazz Band Finishes season on a High Note

Both the AM and PM Jazz Bands had a great 2001-2002 season! They placed very well in every competition they entered and many of our players received awards for their solo performances. The AM Jazz Band ended the season on a high note by receiving an unanimous superior rating and First Place at the Valencia High School Super Jazz Festival. The trumpet section was awarded the outstanding trumpet section! Thanks to all the parents who chaperoned, contributed water and snacks for the students and came the distance to watch and listen to the wonderful performances given by both groups. The support was very much

appreciated. Thanks, too, to all the students...you were GREAT!!

Student Support Needs Your Help

Sandee Tischler and Linda Heckendorf are the chairmen of student support. They will be working hard all year to the meet the needs of the students in the Band and Color Guard. The student will be fed at most events, and have water available for them. They will be outfitted in their uniforms before each competition and prepped to look their best. As you can see this is a huge job and it relies on many volunteers. We need you!! Even though it can be hectic right before a competition and it is hard work—it is really a lot of fun!! These kids are the BEST! And this will be one of your last opportunities to share in their school activities. (You can reassure your student that you won’t have time to be breathing down their neck but you will be able to share this awesome experience with them!) The most rewarding part of helping with student support is getting to know the great students and their wonderful parents. There is a high likelihood that we parents have more fun than the kids! So please, come and join the fun and be a part of something special. Speak to Linda or Sandee for more details.

HELP WANTED

SUPERVISOR

Looking for two wonderful people to supervise and

organize the Rummage Sale on

Saturday, September 7

in the TOHS Cafeteria.

TOUR GUIDES

Tour guides needed for the trip to Indianapolis.

Will be responsible for eight charming band students

and will get to experience the excitement

of a national band competition.

Travel between November 13-17.

No experience needed.

SEEKING TOUR GUIDES

Guides needed to supervise students

traveling to San Diego for

state championships, November 22-23.

Will be responsible for eight terrific teens.

Experience a wonderful weekend

you will never forget.

BEAUTICIANS NEEDED

Needed parents who have an eye for detail

and are willing to help our students

look their best as we prep them for competitions.

Prepping responsibilities include

making sure hair is neat and up under the shako,

helping students remove jewelry

and nail polish before performances,

making sure uniforms are complete

and that everyone has socks and shoes.

NO EXPERIENCE NEEDED.

HELPING HANDS NEEDED

We are looking for parents who are willing to

get their feet wet and try out the incredible waters

of this great program and help with one our many activities this year.

Freshmen parents are especially encouraged to apply.

Position offers the opportunity

to meet great kids and wonderful parents.

Make sure you have filled out your membership

volunteer sheet in your registration packet.

We will call YOU! More sign ups will be available at Family Night.

Only qualification needed is willingness to help.

LOOKIN’ GOOD AS A MEMBER

OF THE LANCER BAND AND COLOR GUARD

One of the most confusing and overwhelming parts of joining the band is making sure that your student is wearing the proper attire at the proper time. Listed below are a few reminders (all the details are in your Booster Handbook) and the time table for having these items.

Obviously, the most important item the kids need is their uniform. Linda Heckendorf and Sandee Tischler manage the uniform committee. The committee will be fitting uniforms on all students during the August Band Camp. The students must have filled out the Uniform Contract and Measurement Chart (this was part of your orientation packet). No uniform can be issued until both of these forms are signed and returned to the office. (Most of you have already returned these documents.)

Our goal is to have all students fitted and uniforms assembled and ready to go home with you on Family Night. Chances are your student’s uniform will need to be hemmed, both pant legs and jacket sleeves. The fitting volunteers will measure to the best of their ability where the sleeves and pant legs should be hemmed; however, it is the parent’s responsibility to make sure that the measurements are accurate before hemming. (A detailed description of uniform rules and hemming requirements are included in your Booster Handbook in the appendices.) You can hem them yourself or take them to the drycleaner to be hemmed. Marquis Cleaners, next door to the old Ralph’s, does all of our cleaning and does an excellent job on alterations as well.

Students must always wear a plain black, no logo tee-shirt under their uniform. It may be long or short sleeved. No sleeveless.

We only wear black shoes at TOHS. They are worn for both field and parade performances. New shoes will be to be ordered also during August Camp. If your shoes from last year are still in good condition and fit you will not need to buy new shoes. If, however, your shoes no longer fit and are in good condition, you can sell them at the shoe exchange on Family Night. All new students will receive a bag to keep their shoes in. The shoes should always be kept in this bag, they should never be stored in the garment bag with your uniform. Students must also wear black socks with the uniform. Socks will be checked before each performance. It is a good idea to keep them in the bag with your shoes.

ALL STUDENTS IN BAND AND COLOR GUARD ARE REQUIRED TO WEAR THE ALTERNATE UNIFORM AT ALL BAND FIELD TOURNAMENTS WE ATTEND. The alternate uniform is worn after they change out of their uniform or costume. The alternate uniform is made up of a black pants or shorts and the alternate Henley tee-shirt and jacket. You may have already ordered these in your orientation packet.

Call Peggy Fenger with any questions.

SHOE EXCHANGE

Bring your clean, ready to wear shoes to the band room by Tuesday, August 20. Tie the shoes together and put a self-addressed, stamped envelope in the shoe. The shoes will be sold at Family Night, cost will be $10 per pair. If your shoes are sold on Family Night, the $10 will be put in your envelope and mailed to you. Call Linda Heckendorf or Sandee Tischler if you have further questions.

THE RACE TO INDY BEGINS AUGUST 23

FAMILY NIGHT 2002

Mark your calendars now for Friday night, August 23 for the Lancer Band and Color Guard Annual Family Night. The “Race to Indy” begins that night with a good ole fashioned all-American BBQ with hamburgers, corn on the cob, potato salad, chips, watermelon and dessert. The Ways and Means Committee, headed by Melody Fouse and Julia Schrom, have a few surprises in store for us as well. Tickets will be available during the first week of the August Band Camp. This a great evening to meet new people and you will be able to sign up for various committees . Spirit gear and Booster wear will also be on sale that night. But as always, the highlight of the evening is the performance by our students. You will burst with pride as you see what your student and what the band as a group has accomplished in two short weeks. Watch the August Bugle for more details on ordering your tickets.

Payment Reminder/Student Accounts

Payment of reimbursable band fees should continue during the summer. Make sure you keep a record of all payments in case of any discrepancy. Payments can be mailed to the band office at Thousand Oaks High School, 2323 Moorpark Rd., Thousand Oaks, CA 91360, ATTN: Mr. Martone. If you have any questions about the balance in your student account, please call.

Scrip Reminder

Scrip is still available during the summer break. Dorothy Hatfield has grocery scrip and Mary Tessendorf sells National Scrip. National Scrip will not be available again until August 13. To obtain grocery scrip call Dorothy , or e-mail . Remember all new students (anyone new to our program this year) receive 5% back to their student account for the value of any grocery scrip purchased through September 15. Percent credited to your account varies by vendor with National Scrip; the amounts are shown on the form.

Pennies for Piccolos

“Pennies for Piccolos” is an annual summer fundraiser designed to raise money for the purchase and repair of equipment and instruments. The idea behind the drive is collect loose change from friends, family and neighborhoods in Thousand Oaks and to use the funds collected for band owned instruments. Each student will be assigned a group that will canvas an area of town. This is usually done with others in your section one afternoon. Section leaders will contact students about dates and times. Until you hit the streets with them, start a change jar at home and begin collection from family and friends. Prizes will be awarded for the top individual fundraiser as well as the section that collects the most cash. Our goal is for each student to raise $50.

Monies collected can be dropped off at the Band Office during the August Band Camp on Tuesday, August 20. Please make sure you attach the coupon below to your money so that you and your section will get credit for your contribution.

Thanks to our chairs, Jerry and Lori Dulek. Any questions just give them a call.

CLASS CAR WASHES

Here is a recap of how the car washes will be run this year. It is different in several aspects from previous years. Students are required to attend the car wash for their respective class. Attendance will be taken. If your student is not available during the car wash scheduled for his or her class they must make arrangements with another band member to fill in for them. After a replacement is found they should notify their class rep to let them know who is filling in for them. They need to plan on serving at another car wash at different date in order to fulfill their car wash obligation. Students are required to stay the entire day, 8:30am-3pm. Lunch will be provided by the Boosters.

Every student is responsible for selling $100 worth of car wash tickets. Students may not sell their tickets at the car wash. Make sure your student’s name is on his/her tickets in order to get credit for selling them.

REMAINING CAR WASH DATES AND CLASS Responsible

Saturday, July 13—Juniors

Saturday, August 17—Sophomores

Saturday, September 7—Freshmen

Please bring old towels and rags and/or paper towels.

Talk with your class rep about what they need.

Thanks for your support!