March on DC 2017 Info

Hello Washington, DC participants,

Getting down to the wire and have new information to relay & reminders,

WASHINGTON, DC BAND LOGO T-SHIRT

All students and adults, the Marching Band Washington, DC logo shirt that you received this week should be packed in your CARRY-ON BAG. You can wear it but we’d like it fresh. We would like to take a group photo with the shirts on when we arrive in Washington, DC. This shirt will be worn July 4th also.

PARADE SHIRT

At some point when we are in Washington, DC, we will be given our free shirt from the parade committee.

FINAL PARADE PACKET

Wednesday night Mr. Hughes handed out a packet to the students. Attached are copies.

UNIFORM BAG ITEMS-BRING SATURDAY

If you haven’t done so already, bring your Dinkles (with your name written on the inside), gloves, black socks, black plain lightweight t-shirt to baggage check-in Saturday, so they can be put in your uniform bag.

*REMINDER*

The dress code for Wednesday at the wreath laying ceremony is dressy. This means, skirts, blouses, dresses, nice sandals for girls and women, dress pants, button-down collared shirt and dress shoes (Dinkles can be worn) for boys and men.

If you are donating food for our first day lunch, please bring it Saturday to baggage check-in.

Thank you all and see you soon,

Sandy Brocious
CPMC Corresponding Secretary
secretary@cvillepmc.org

From: CPMC Secretary <secretary@cvillepmc.org>
Subject: RRMB Parade Communication
Date: June 25, 2017 at 3:52:44 PM EDT
To: CPMC Secretary <secretary@cvillepmc.org>

Sorry if you are getting this twice. It appears some people are not getting the email so we are trying to figure it out.

Hello Parade Families,

Below is important Parade information, so please read everything carefully.

THIS WEEK

UNIFORMS: STUDENTS – PUT YOUR NAME IN PERMANENT BLACK MARKER ON THE INSDIE OF BOTH DINKLES. Please bring in your Dinkles, black crew socks, white and black gloves and black shirt to be worn under your band uniform, to school this week. The uniform racks will be available to put your items in your uniform bag. Uniform bags will be loaded onto the trailer on Wednesday night.

HOAGIE ORDERS/CANDY GRAMS: We need everyone’s hoagie order for the first travel day lunch. Please reply to secretary@cvillepmc.org with your name and order for chaperones and students. The choices are Ham, Turkey, Italian, Cheese, and “bring your own”. I’m sorry but we do not have gluten free options with our hoagie order. If you have a dietary issue, please bring your own food (and let us know). We’d be happy to add our donated items to your meal.

Email me your order and send in $5 with your student or bring your money in to the Candy Gram cart and give your order and pay. The cart will be running to sell candy grams Monday, June 26th and Wednesday, June 28th starting at 8:45 PM. You can also write your order down and put money in an envelope and put it in the CPMC mailbox in the band room no later than Wednesday evening.

LUNCH SIDES NEEDED: We are getting hoagies from Wawa but we need sides and desserts/fruit to go with the hoagie. Please signup to send something in. Use the signup genius to sign up. Donations will be excepted this week and mostly Saturday. http://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090c44adaf2ba20-march

PARADE COMMITTEE MEETING – We’ll hold the final parade committee meeting at 7:30pm on Wed, June 28th in the school library.

CHAPERONE MEETING – For all adults who are going as chaperones, we are having a chaperone meeting on Wed., June 28th at 8:00pm in the school library. Please make every effort to attend. We’ll cover roles and responsibilities of the chaperones, and this is a good opportunity for you to ask questions before the trip.

ACTION REQUIRED

PAYMENT: There are still some students/chaperones who have not paid in full for this trip. Please get your payment to the CPMC mailbox NOW!!!

PERMISSION SLIP: For those who have not done so yet, please turn in your child’s permission slip for the parade. We are missing quite a few. Attached is a copy. Please return by WEDNESDAY, JUNE 21st to the CPMC mailbox.

MEDICAL FORMS: Attached is a medical form for students and a separate one for adults. All students and adults going on the DC trip must complete a form. Please turn in this form to the CPMC mailbox by June 28th or complete the form, scan and email back to secretary@cvillepmc.org.

SATURDAY/SUNDAY

PACKING LIST: Attached is a packing list. Mr. Hughes has asked that the students wear a lightweight, plain, black t-shirt (can be sleeveless) under their band uniform during the parade. DO NOT FORGET SUNTAN LOTION!

BAGGAGE CHECK-IN: Saturday, July 1st from 2:00 – 4:00 PM is a baggage check-in at the school. This is the suitcase that will go under the bus. All luggage will be opened and checked by a parent chaperone before being loaded on a bus. If you cannot attend this baggage check-in, please email Mr. Hughes hughesg@casdschools.org.

CARRY-ON BAGGAGE CHECK: Everyone is allowed one carry-on bag/backpack. This will be in your seat with you for the trip down. We will check this bag when you arrive Sunday morning, July 2nd.

DEPARTURE TIME – Please arrive at the school at 7am on Sunday, July 2nd for departure. That will give us time to get head counts, get all the baggage loaded, answer questions, etc. before the bus leaves at 8am.

Thank you so much,

Sandy Brocious
CPMC Corresponding Secretary
secretary@cvillepmc.org

For those going on the D.C. Parade trip:

PARADE COMMITTEE MEETING – We’ll hold the final parade committee meeting at 7:30pm on Wed, June 28th in the school library.

LUNCH FOR DAY 1: The CPMC is providing a Wawa Shorti hoagie for all students and chaperones when we arrive at Union Station, Washington, DC. The cost is $5 for the meal which includes a hoagie (see below for order details), chips, fruit (apple or banana), granola bar or Rice Krispy treat, cookies/brownie and a bottle of water.

DONATIONS: We have created a sign-up genius for donations of food to go with the hoagie. We have approximately 90 mouths to feed and we need donations. Please signup. http://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090c44adaf2ba20-march

HOAGIE ORDER: Please reply to secretary@cvillepmc.org with your name and order for chaperones and students. The choices are Ham, Turkey, Italian, Cheese, and “bring your own”. I’m sorry but we do not have gluten free options with our hoagie order. If you have a dietary issue, please bring your own food (and let us know). We’d be happy to add our donated items to your meal.
PAYMENT: Hoagie payment ($5) should be sent with your student to practice next week (they can put it in the CPMC mailbox), or you can drop it off in the band room Monday or Wednesday night with the person selling Candy Grams. Or bring it to the parade meeting Wed night.

Thanks, and if you have any questions please don’t hesitate to contact me.

Sandy Brocious
CPMC Corresponding Secretary

Hello Parade Families,

Below is important Parade information, so please read everything carefully. We are less than 2 weeks out and we want to make sure you don’t miss anything.

ACTION REQUIRED
PAYMENT: There are still some students/chaperones who have not paid in full for this trip. Please get your payment to the CPMC mailbox NOW!!!

INFO
CANDY GRAMS: Candy Grams will be on sale in the band room on Monday, June 26th and Wednesday, June 28th starting at 8:45 PM. They will be given to the recipient in DC.

PACKING LIST: Attached is a packing list Mr. Hughes handed out at the Parade Meeting. Mr. Hughes has asked that the students wear a lightweight, plain, black t-shirt (can be sleeveless) under their band uniform during the parade. Also, students need to remember to bring their black crew socks (no ankle socks or no-show socks)!

CARRY-ON BAGGAGE CHECK: Everyone is allowed one carry-on bag/backpack. This will be in your seat with you for the trip down. We will check this bag when you arrive Sunday morning, July 2nd. Time to be determined but it’ll be early. Bus departs at 8:00 AM.

Thank you so much,

Sandy Brocious
CPMC Corresponding Secretary
secretary@cvillepmc.org

From: CPMC Secretary <secretary@cvillepmc.org>
Subject: CPMC: IMPORTANT PARADE INFORMATION
Date: June 11, 2017 at 9:38:35 PM EDT
To: CPMC Secretary <secretary@cvillepmc.org>

We are getting ever so much closer to our exciting Washington, DC Parade.

Below is some important Parade information, so please read everything carefully. We are less than 3 weeks out and we want to make sure you don’t miss anything.

PAYMENT: There are still some students/chaperones who have not paid in full for this trip. Please get your payment to the CPMC mailbox by this Wednesday, June 14th.

DINKLES/GUARD SHOES/GLOVES: For all band members going to DC, please try on your Dinkles, guard shoes, and gloves from last year so we can make sure you’re ready for the big parade! We suggest you pay close attention to your white gloves as they tend to get the dirtiest. Seniors going to DC, if you need gloves, we have a few extra you can borrow so you don’t need to order new ones. If you have an issue with your Dinkles, please let Mr. Hughes know and we’ll work something out. Please use the attached form if you are ordering. Payment for both the gloves and shoes/Dinkles will go directly to the company; Cash or check to FINAL TOUCH is accepted. If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact Karen Ernst at 610-466-9209 or ernstfam1@verizon.net. Orders can be placed in an envelope in the CPMC mailbox (attn. Karen Ernst) or given to Karen directly. Deadline for orders is this Wednesday, June 14th to allow time for delivery and potential exchanges. There will be another ordering opportunity during band camp for the regular football/ competition season. Thank you for your help in this process and enjoy your summer!

PARADE SPIRIT WEAR: Attached is the spirit wear order form for t-shirts and tank tops and other clothing items for sale with the March to DC logo printed on it. DEADLINE IS THIS WEDNESDAY, JUNE 14TH. Place orders in the CPMC mailbox. CPMC will receive $10 (from Innovation by Design) for every March to DC item sold to family & friends thru the end of June.

CHAPERONES: All parents chaperoning the band are required to wear the red parade t-shirt or tank top during the parade march. Use the attached spirit wear order form. DEADLINE IS THIS WEDNESDAY, JUNE 14TH. Place orders in the CPMC mailbox.

FAN BUS: The fan bus has been cancelled due to lack of interest. For those who sent in checks, your check will be returned to you. It has not been cashed.

PERMISSION SLIP: For those who have not done so yet, please turn in your child’s permission slip for the parade. We are missing quite a few. Attached is a copy. Please return by WEDNESDAY, JUNE 14th to the CPMC mailbox.

PACKING LIST: Attached is a packing list Mr. Hughes handed out at the Parade Meeting. Mr. Hughes has asked that the students wear a lightweight, plain, black t-shirt (can be sleeveless) under their band uniform during the parade. Also, students need to remember to bring their black crew socks (no ankle socks or no show socks)!

ITINERARY: Working itinerary is attached but has not changed since the last one that was sent out.

Thank you so much,

Sandy Brocious
CPMC Corresponding Secretary
secretary@cvillepmc.org

D.C. Update

Thank you so much to everyone who has paid off their accounts. With the final payment for the trip due very soon, this money is crucial!! If you have not settled your accounts please do so by June 2, 2017. If that is not a possibility, please reach out to me with an update so I know how to best advise our treasurers.
Attached you will find our itinerary for the trip. One major change for me is the omission of the day before rehearsal. It was something that I was used to having when working with this particular parade company in the past and so I was sure there would be a rehearsal. Instead there will be warm up time on the morning of, but no official rehearsal the day before. Please note the FLEXIBLE ITINERARY piece if you are planning to follow the band on your own. It means that the tour company has the right to change anything at the last minute, so please stay in contact with the chaperones and myself for up to the minute changes. There will be more in depth information about each of the events such as dress code at our next parent parade meeting to be scheduled for late May or Early June.

Have a great weekend!!
-Mr. Hughes-

Coatesville Parents Music Club
A 501(c)(3) non-profit Serving the Music Programs
in the Coatesville Area School District
website: www.cvillepmc.org
phone: (484) 378-0411
email: redraidermarchingband@cvillepmc.org
facebook: www.facebook.com/cvillepmc
calendar: www.cvillepmc.org/calendar

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: April 11, 2017

Contact: Ann Morroney
president@cvillepmc.org
484-883-9531

Local Marching Band to Represent PA in National Independence Day Parade

Coatesville’s Marching Red Raiders Only PA Band Selected to March in D.C. on July 4th

COATESVILLE, PA—March 30, 2017 – The Coatesville Red Raider Marching Band has been selected to represent the State of Pennsylvania in the 2017 National Independence Day Parade in Washington, D.C. The Marching Red Raiders are the only band from Pennsylvania selected to participate in this year’s parade, and this will be the school district’s first appearance in the annual, nationally televised event. U.S. Rep. Pat Meehan, R-7, of Chadds Ford, nominated the Coatesville group to the Parade National Selection Committee, which selects finalists based upon video recordings, director interviews, past adjudication results, and overall quality, as well as geographical, ethnic, and stylistic diversity.

With the parade just three months away, fundraising efforts are in full swing, as the cost of travel, meals, modest lodging, and events for the approximately 100 marching band members heading to D.C. will be $75,000. Band members and their supporters in the Coatesville Parents Music Club (CPMC) will host a spaghetti dinner Saturday, April 29, at the Coatesville High School cafeteria and a vendor fair on Sunday, April 30, from 12 noon to 4:00 PM at East Fallowfield Community Park. The CPMC has also set up a GoFundMe page at: www.gofundme.com/MarchingRedRaiders.

“I am overjoyed to be able to share such a wonderful opportunity with these students,” said Mr. Gabriel Hughes, instrumental music director for the Coatesville Area Senior High School. “It is a great honor to have been the only marching band from Pennsylvania selected to march in the parade, and it’s a teacher’s dream to showcase students in such a positive light and provide them with lifelong memories.”

The annual National Independence Day Parade is the highlight of "A Capitol Fourth,” a three- day celebration held in our nation's capital, which for the Coatesville band will include not only marching in the Fourth of July parade down Constitution Avenue but also a guided tour of Washington, DC, including all the memorials and the Smithsonian Institute; a visit to Arlington National Cemetery and the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier to participate in a wreath laying ceremony; and attendance at a concert on the Capitol lawn featuring the National Symphony Orchestra.

About the Coatesville Parents Music Club

The Coatesville Parents Music Club is a 501(c)(3) non-profit booster club organization. All donations are tax deductible. For more information about the Marching Red Raiders, the spaghetti dinner on April 29, the vendor fair on April 30, or to make a donation toward the band’s appearance in the 2017 National Independence Day Parade, please visit www.cvillepmc.org or https://www.gofundme.com/MarchingRedRaiders.
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From: CPMC President <president@cvillepmc.org>
Subject: 2017 DC Parade Permission Forms & Payment Due TODAY!
Date: November 4, 2016 at 7:54:13 AM EDT
To: mb-parents <mb-members-2013@cvillepmc.org>

Good Morning Everyone!

Just a friendly reminder that the student and parent permission forms are due TODAY for the 2017 Washington DC Parade! Also, the first payment of $100 is due for the students. PARENTS/VOLUNTEERS.... Even if you are undecided about volunteering for this trip, please send in your paperwork today. We need to get a head count for students and volunteers. If once you turned in your paperwork and then decide not to go, that's ok. We will remove your paperwork from our files. If you are volunteering, please make sure we have all of your updated volunteer credentials. We can not consider you as a volunteer until you have all the necessary paperwork completed.

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Mr. Hughes or Ann Morroney.

Thank You! Can't wait for #MARCHTODC2017

From The October 5th Parent Parade Information Meeting
Download information outlining the trip details, permission forms, cost, payment plans, due dates,fundraising and more.

CASD - permission slip COMPLETED

Parent Packet - March to DC in 2017

Corporate Sponsorship Letter

Sponsorship Form (docx)

Sponsorship Form (pdf)

CPMC_W-9

Parade Logo

From: CPMC President president@cvillepmc.org
Subject: "March To DC In 2017" Parade Information Meeting - PLEASE READ!
Date: September 21, 2016 at 10:16:34 AM EDT
To: mb-parents mb-members-2013@cvillepmc.org

Good Morning Everyone!

SAVE THE DATE!!!!
WEDNESDAY OCTOBER 5TH AT 7PM, IN THE CASH AUDITORIUM

The Coatesville Parents Music Club will be hosting a MANDITORY parent meeting concerning the Marching Band trip to Washington DC scheduled for Sunday July 2nd - Wednesday July 5th, 2017!

We are STRONGLY ENCOURAGING everyone to attend this meeting. We will be providing a packet of information outlining the trip details, permission forms, cost, payment plans, due dates,fundraising and more. We encourage you to come with questions! This trip will take everyone's participation in order to make it a SUCCESS!

Please understand, this meeting is to offer general information and SOME specific details. At this time, we DO NOT have details on transportation, hotels, rooming, Chaperone/Pit Dads needs/details or placement. We will continue to offer updates to everyone as soon as the information is given to us by the travel company.

The CPMC will begin Parade Committee Meetings on MONDAY OCTOBER 17TH AT 7PM. We need as many parents/volunteers possible to participate in this committee! Once we have our first meeting, we will then determine how frequent we will meet.

If you can not attend this meeting, please contact Mr. Hughes or Ann Morroney - president@cvillepmc.org to receive information and the trip packet.

Thank You! Looking forward to seeing all of you!
#MARCHTODC2017
LETS GO RAIDERS!!

Ann Morroney

Red Raider march on DC

July 2017

The 2016 COATESVILLE RED RAIDER MARCHING BAND has been nominated to represent Pennsylvania in Washington DC at "A CAPITOL FOURTH" - America's Premiere Birthday Celebration which will commemorate America's 241st birthday and to march in the 2017 National Independence Day Parade on July 4th 2017 .

"A CAPITOL FOURTH" - America's Premiere Birthday Celebration is a three day event held in our Nation's Capitol which for the Band will include not only marching in the National Independence Day Parade down Constitution Avenue but also a guided tour of Historic Washington DC including all the Memorials & the Smithsonian Institute Museum, a visit to Arlington National Cemetery & the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier to participate in a special US Military National Wreath Laying Ceremony, attendance at a concert on the Capitol Lawn featuring the National Symphony Orchestra and of course, Fireworks !!

It is a great honor for Coatesville Red Raider Marching Band to be nominated and given this awesome opportunity to bask in the National Spotlight... if only for one day. As always with opportunity comes responsibilty and this one brings with it a great financial undertaking for which we are asking for help from every man, woman & business who is reading this story about our incredible journey .

Your generous donation will help each Coatesville Band Student cover the expense of transportation to and from Washington DC via Coach Bus, modest hotel accommodations for three nights, admission costs for the guided tours and meals for the participant.

The Red Raider Marching Band has less than nine months to raise enough funds to send about 100 people, band students & chaperones, on this Adventure of a Lifetime!!!

We need and greatly appreciate everyone's help.... pass the word!!

Help spread the word!

A Go Fund Me page was started to help the 2016 COATESVILLE MARCHING RED RAIDERS Band Students cover the expenses associated with this momentous event.