Dear Ross Families

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FUDGE SALE: The fudge sale is well underway. If you are interested in purchasing delicious home-made fudge, just see any Ross Band member, 5th thru 12th grade, to put in an order. The band is selling peanut butter and chocolate fudge for $5.00 per pound. All orders need to be turned into your child's band director by January 26th. The fudge making day is set for Saturday, February 12th beginning at 8:00am in the high school's home economics room. Many volunteers are needed to help make the fudge. You can help as much or as little as your schedule allows. Please contact Rick Giuliano or Diann Bielefeld, there number is available in your Band Members Directory, if you can help, so they can let you know what to bring and where to enter the high school that morning. Fudge orders will be delivered on Feb. 14th and all money will be due Feb. 28th.

SAVING CARDS:

The Band Savings Cards are now available for $5.00 each with discounts at many local businesses. These discounts will be good for all of 2011. You can use this card as much as you like. Look for these cards at some of the RHS home basketball games. You can also purchase cards from Mr. Roemer at the high school or from Ms. McDonough at the middle school. They will also be available in the offices of Elda and Morgan School. If you have any questions about the cards or if you would like to sell cards, please contact Sharon Henggeler, her number is in your Band Members Directory.

Leadership Postions & Booster Nominating Committee:

The Band Boosters will be looking for new leadership for the next school year. Two or three leadership positions will need to be filled; Treasurer, President, and possibly Vice-President. More information about what positions will need to be filled will be decided at the February Band Boosters' meeting. If you are interested in running for one of these offices or if you would like to be a part of the nominating committee, please come to the next booster meeting on February 1st. A nominating committee will be formed at this meeting. Refer to the "Booster Officer Roles"  to view the job descriptions of these booster officer positions. Also, keep in mind that several parents who are currently committee chairs are senior parents and they won't be here next school year. Please consider becoming a chairperson or co-chairperson of a committee, or a fundraiser. More information about chairperson vacancies will be coming in the future.

Ross Band Families

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Here are a few reminders for the upcoming week:
  • Oct. 5th (Tues.)  Band Boosters' Meeting @ 7pm in the high school band room - All are welcome.
  • Oct. 8th (Fri.) High School Band Washington DC trip forms are due.  (see post below for link to letter)
  • Oct. 8th  (Fri.) Football game (away) Northwest - meet at band room by 5:30pm.
  • Oct. 9th (Sat.) High School Band Competition @ Harrison.  Meet @ RHS at 1pm for rehearsal.  Leave RHS at 3:30pm.  Perform at 6pm.
THANKS!!
We would like to thank everyone for their generous donations and support on attending the Tailgate Party for the Band on Sept. 24th.  It's all the people - parents and students - which make our Band what it is. Special thanks to Diann & Rick Bielefeld, and Jennifer Dougherty for organizing and running the Tailgate Party.
Finally, a very special Thank you to Cindy Kuhn and her crew for an awesome chili supper! :o)
Fundraiser Information:
Entertainment Books are in.  Do you like to save money? The 2011 Entertainment Books have arrived. The cost is $25.00. Deals include: Krogers, Culvers, Steak 'n Shake, Cold Stone Creamery, Sonic, El Mariachi Mexican Restaurant, Arby's, Barnes & Nobles, Bed Bath & Beyond, Bob Sumeral Tire, Subway, car rentals, airline tickets, cruises, golf courses, movies, Reds, symphony, zoo and much more. If you would like to purchase a book please contact Diann at dlbparap@juno.com or see Mr. Roemer at the High School, Diann Bielefeld at RMS, Roxanne Stapleton at Elda, and Sharon Morrissey at Morgan.  More information about the books will be included in the October Band Newsletter.



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

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.