Tailgate Party September 24, 2010

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The Ross Band Boosters will be having a Tailgate party for the High School Band members/parents and the 7th & 8th grade band members/parents on September 24 beginning at 5pm. This is a great way to welcome the 7th & 8th grade band members, so please plan to attend. The party will be located in the yard area in the back of the high school near the band room. If it rains the party will be held in the high school band room. We are asking for donations of various food items, see below for the items needed:

  • Chili
  • Shredded Cheese
  • snack Bags of Fritos
  • Grated Onions
  • Mustard
  • Ketchup
  • Pop-(Pepsi products please)
  • Cash donation to purchase items

Any donations would be greatly appreciated. Please contact Diann Bielefeld at Diann.Bielefeld@rossrams.com

Thanks for supporting the bands!!!!

Meijer Rewards Fundraiser

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If you shop at Meijer, you can help the Band Boosters by swiping your Meijer Rewards Card and the Boosters would receive 1% of your total purchase when paying with cash and when using your debit card or Meijer 1 card the Boosters would earn 0.5% of your total purchase. To get your Meijer Reward Card, go to www.Meijer.com/rewards to sign up. If you already have a Meijer credit card and would like to link the rewards to the credit card automatically, call 1-800-962-7011. The Band Booster member number is 746772.

For more information there are "Enrollment Applications" available at Meijer Stores or see Diann Bielefeld or email her at Diann.Bielefeld@rossrams.com

If you would like to see the other great fundraisers we have available to help the Ross High School Band Boosters please clink on the following link: Fundraisers

Ross Band Families

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Friday, September 3rd- Away Football Game (Monroe) meet at the RHS Band room at 5:15pm (for directions click on the link) : Monroe High School Tuesday, September 7th- First Day of School and the September Band Boosters' meeting at 7pm in the RHS Band room.

All are welcome to attend. This will be an important meeting because many events will occur before the next meeting such as 2 competitions, Future Ram Band Night and Tailgate Party, Senior Band Night, Homecoming Parade and football game, and The Chili Supper.

If you have any questions please feel free to contact the Band Booster President Ron Asher at ron.asher@gmail.com

Group Band Photo

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Baker Photography has once again taken the Ross High School Band Group Photo and is making it available to purchase online through their website www.baker-photo.com Also, Mr Roemer is passing out order envelopes to the band if anyone is interested in an 8x10 photo- the cost is $15.00 plus $5.00 shipping.  To order a group photo go to the above website and do the following: Ross Band 2010 Group Photo

  • click on "Client Viewing"
  • click on "School Days"
  • click on "Ross High Band 2010"
  • password (case sensitive): Ross

Eli's Dining Night

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Once again the Band Boosters will be hosting a Dining night at Eli's  Sports Bar in Ross.  The first dining night of the year will be this  Monday, August 30th  from 4 - 11pm.  Please consider going to Eli's for dinner this Monday  (dine in or carry out), the band will receive 10% of your purchase.   Please click on the flyer below for more information. Eli's Flyer

First Football Game

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Friday, August 27th is Ross' first football game of the season, all band/guard members need to report to the band room by 6pm. This is also the first night for 3rd quarter hospitality. All Senior band members are responsible for donating toward hospitality this Friday. Hospitality Area Rules **Important-please read**

The hospitality set up will be, once again, in the lawn area NE of the football stands-near where the Ross Township life squad parks. The gate to this area will remain closed until the beginning of the 3rd quarter, when it will be opened for band/guard members, their parents, and alumni band members only. The treats and drinks are for band/guard members only. Everyone will need to clear the area by the end of the 3rd quarter and then the gate will be closed. Also, only parents who are signed up for pit crew are permitted in the band stand area on the football field. These rules are in place for safety reasons, the athletic department and school administration do not want crowds of people in these areas.

Please spread the word about the rules, especially to alumni band members. If you are signed up to work pit/prop crew or hospitality-you have permission to enter this area earlier, just be sure to wear your badge.

Hospitality Goodie Table Schedule

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If you are new to band, the "Hospitality Table" is a treat table for our band and the visiting bands at home football games. After half-time performances, the bands can enjoy a snack. Refer to the schedule below, so that you know when your child's class needs to supply the snacks. Please consider the size of our band and visiting bands when deciding how much to send it. Three to four dozen of something per child would be good.

  • Aug 27th- Seniors (Future Ram Night)
  • Sept 10th- Juniors
  • Sept 24th- Sophomores & Freshman (Band Night)
  • Oct 1st- Homecoming
  • Oct 22nd- Juniors

TAG DAY

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Tag Day is set for Saturday, August 28th from 8:30am till 4:30pm. All Band and color guard members are required to participate. Tag Day is an annual fundraiser, where the band and guard members go door to door asking for monetary support of the band program. We are still in need of drivers. If you can help drive band and guard members around our local neighborhoods to collect donations, please contact Jeff Delaney or Ron Asher. (For every 2 band members we need 1 parent driver.)

Help Wanted

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These are the Booster Chair positions that need to be filled. If you are interested in filling any of the following positions, please contact Ron Asher at 892-2657 or ron.asher@gmail.com After Prom Committee:   2 chairpersons needed (Organize workers and set up for the band's themed area at the After Prom)

Chili Supper:    2 chairpersons needed (Help organize the Homecoming Chili Supper with Cindy Kuhn.)

Chili Supper........Oct 1, 2010  We are still in need of a co-chair or two to help with the planning of the Chili Supper. This is a great fundraiser for the band, but it can't happen without volunteers. Please consider co-chairing this event. If you can help please contact Cindy Kuhn at cindy23@netzero.net

Band Booster Membership

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Please consider becoming a Band Booster Member. This is a fundraiser, so you will not be asked to do anything. When you become a member, your family name(s) will be listed on the back cover of all the music programs this year from middle school to high school. To become a member click on the link below to print out the form: Band Booster Corporate Membership Form

Band Booster Membership Form

How can you help........

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How can you help the Band Boosters raise money for the band and color guard? You can volunteer to help with a fundraiser and or better yet-participate by becoming a Band Booster Member, participating in Meijer Rewards, purchasing the Band's Saving Card in December, buying an Entertainment book in November, having dinner at Eli's on selected days, buying fudge in the winter, enjoying the delicious Homecoming Chili Supper, and of course buying a Logo Rug. To volunteer go to your Band Member Directory and contact the chairperson of the fundraiser you would like to help with.

Information on Parents Night at Band Camp

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We are still in need of drivers for Tag Day on August 28th. There will be an opportunity to sign up for Tag Day before and after the band performance. Please see Jeff Delaney or Ron Asher to sign up. We will also be offering the Ross High School Band of Class "Through Darkened Sleepy Hollow" shirts to purchase before and after the band performance. This order offer is for parents, siblings, relatives and any one wanting to support the Ross High School Band. Please note that there will only be one order this year and all the band members have already ordered their shirts.  Please see Jeff Delaney to order or you may click on the link below to print the order form and return to Mr. Roemer by August 6, 2010. (Checks Made Payable to: Ross High School Band)

"Through Darkened Sleepy Hollow T-Shirt order

Parent Band Camp Meeting & Band Booster Open House

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Monday, July 19th in the high school The evening begins at 6:30pm in the lobby outside the auditorium. At this time you can pay camp balances, participation fees, and you can pick up your family's band directory. This is also a great time to become a Band Booster Member. You can sign-up for many volunteer opportunities such as; Tag Day driver, Chaperone for football games and/or competitions, Pit Crew, Chili Supper, Split-the-Pot, Fudge maker, etc. You can help as much or as little as your schedule allows.

The Parent meeting will begin promptly at 7pm in the auditorium. This meeting is designed to flood you with information so you will always know what is going on with your teenager in band. Don't be afraid to ask questions. "Band" can be a wonderful experience for your child as well as yourself.

Band Fees and Expenses:

  • Participation Fee- $35.00 (This needs to be a separate check payable to Ross Local Schools)
  • Uniform Items-(These items-if ordered-need to have a check payable to Ross High School Band or cash)
  • Black Marching Shoes $31.00 (winds and percussion only, not color guard)
  • Gloves $3.00 (only for wind players, no percussion or color guard)
  • Garment Bag $15.00 (everyone must have one, but you can buy one elsewhere)
  • Black Socks (provide your own)-not color guard

Band Camp: What to Bring

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On the first day (Sunday) please wear appropriate clothing & shoes for the trip to camp and marching practice. Pack your instrument, enough clothing for 3 days and 3 nights (check the extended weather forecast to help with clothing selections), 6-7 pairs of socks, an extra pair of comfortable shoes for marching, swim suit, rain coat or poncho, 3 towels & washcloths, toothpaste, toothbrush, soap, comb, deodorant, insect repellent, sunscreen, sunglasses or a hat, sleeping bag, pillow, and any other personal items you may need. Do not bring stereo equipment, expensive jewelry, expensive cameras, etc. Finally, please keep all luggage to a minimum! Each band member should bring spending money for a lunch stop on the bus ride to camp (this is usually a fast food restaurant), and they will also need at least $8 (if possible send singles) to buy pizza at the Pizza Party on Tuesday night.

July 25- July 28 at Camp Lebanon, 4464 Emmons Rd., Oregonia, OH 45054    For Emergency Only! 513-932-6260

Be at the HS band room at 9:30am on July 25th. A bus will bring the students to camp. Parents will bring their child home on July 28th, after the band performs, about 6:00 or 6:30pm. If you like, bring a lawn chair and come early to get a good spot to watch the performance.

HOW DO I GET THERE?

Travel time from Ross is about 45 to 75 minutes, depending on traffic & road conditions.

From Hamilton: Butler County Veterans Hwy (129) east to 75; north to exit 29 (Monroe); Ohio 63 east through Lebanon to left on Oregonia Rd. to Emmons Rd. Camp is on the left.

From Colerain: 275 east to 71 north; Exit 32-turn right on Ohio 123 then left on Ohio 350 then left on South Waynesville Rd.; Turn right on Emmons Rd. Camp is on the left.