NORTH PENN MARCHING KNIGHTS

Weekly Bulletin #10

Distributed: Monday, November 5, 2007

SCHEDULE:   Championship Week!!!

11/05/2007 – Monday  (PowderPuff) Rehearsal 6:00-9:00

            11/06/2007 – Tuesday  6:00 – 9:00pm

            11/07/2007 – Wednesday  6:00-9:00pm

            11/08/2007 – Thursday 6:00 – 9:00pm

            11/09/2007 – Friday – Home Playoff Game Team TBA

11/10/2007 – Saturday Competition – USSBA Northern States Championship@Giants

                        Rehearsal 11-4 (Guard and Percussion @ 9:30)

SCHEDULE: 

11/12/2007 – Monday  Community Knight with the Knights!!

            11/13/2007 – Tuesday  The President’s Own Marine Corps Band

            11/14/2007 – Wednesday  6:00-9:00pm

            11/15/2007 – Thursday 6:00 – 9:00pm

            11/16/2007 – Friday – Home Playoff Game Team TBA

11/17/2007 – Saturday Competition – USSBA National Championship @ M&T Stadium 

                        & Lansdale Mardi Gras Parade.

PERFORMANCE INFORMATION:

11/09/2007 – Friday – Playoff Game Team TBA

                        Report Time:  4:00

                        Pre-game performance

                        Need:  Ra Ra Music – Uniform Blue/Blue

11/10/2007 – Saturday  Competition – USSBA Northern States Championship @ Giants Stadium

                        Rehearsal:  11-4   (Guard and percussion at 9:30) Leave for Giants @ 5:45

                        Uniform:  Blue/White pants, white dinkels, white socks.

11/12/2007 – Monday - Community Knight with the Knights!!

                        Rehearsal:  6:30-7:00 Performance at 7:00  

                        Uniform:  Blue/White pants, white dinkels, white socks.

11/16/2007 – Friday – Playoff Game Team TBA

                        Report Time:  TBA

                        Half-time performance

                        Need:  Ra Ra Music – Uniform Blue/Blue

11/17/2007 – Saturday  Competition – USSBA National Championship @ M&T Stadium

                        Lansdale Mardi Gras Parade – Report Time:  TBA

                        Rehearsal:  TBA    Leave for M&T Bank Stadium @ 5:30

                        Uniform:  Blue/White pants, white dinkels, white socks.

Uniform Etiquette:  REMEMBER to bring BLANKETS to sit on during football games/competitions.  Besides adding comfort and warmth, they protect your uniform from fabric pulls and tears caused by rough bleacher surfaces!!!

Reminders: 

FAMILY NIGHT AT ITALIA’S RISTORATNE & PIZZERIA:  Mark your Calendars.  Family Night will be Wednesday, November 14^th.  Flyer will be up on  the NPMK website soon!

PARENT MEETING – Tuesday, November 6^th – 7pm – in the Senior Cafeteria

Discussion Items:

·        Championship Dinner

·        Championship Competitions

·        Indoor/Winter Activities

·        Fundraising

HOSPITALITY KNIGHT – Thursday, November 8th – 8-9pm!!!

See Eric Hunt for Tickets to upcoming competitions!!

·        Northern States Championships (Giants Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 10^th). 

·        NATIONALS (M&T Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 17^th).

See Cathy Shive for Bus Sign Ups - PARENT BUSES for the remaining Trips:

·        USSBA Northern States Giants Stadium 11/10

·        USSBA Grand Nationals 11/17

See Kirk Horstman for WaWa Coupons, Kohl’s, Acme & Giant Gift Cards.

BOX LUNCHES

Don’t forget to order box lunches for upcoming events.  Go to www.marchingknights.com click on forms to print out an order form.  Extra forms are also available in the Band Room.  

·         Saturday - 11/17 - USSBA Competition at Ravens Stadium, MD --- Form with Payment in Full is due Thursday, November 8th

CURRENT FUNDRAISERS:

DISCOUNT CARD FUNDRAISER:

The Discount Card fundraiser will be starting during the week of October 29^th.  Discount cards make great holiday gifts and student credit is $3 for each $10 card!!

GREAT LAKE SCRIPTS:

PLAN YOUR HOLIDAY SHOPPING WITH SCRIPTS!!!

Gift Cards for JUST ABOUT ANYTHING!!  Check it Out!!!  Click on the link on the NPMK Website.  UPDATED VENDOR LIST ON LINE NOW!!!  Orders placed for gift cards by Thursday night are usually available the following Thursday night.  Any questions, contact Barb Kirkner at 215-361-1884  or  Susan Bradley at 215-855-1428

OTHER FUNDRAISING OPTIONS:

COMPANY DONATIONS:

Do you volunteer time with the North Penn Music Aides?

Many companies will make a contribution to a non-profit organization like the Music Aides based on the time spent volunteering.  Locally, we know that Aetna, Verizon, Merck and UnitedHealth Group each do this.  Usually there is a form or website the employee & the organization to fill out.

This is a 'painless' way to raise a little money - and for you to get recognition from your employer.

UNITED WAY ---- GIVING-AT-WORK --- ANNUAL CAMPAIGN ---- MATCHING GIFTS

Whatever name is used - many companies have an annual campaign where employees are encouraged to give a small amount from their pay to community service organizations.

As a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization, the NPMA is eligible to receive funds under most company plans.  Our Federal Tax Identification Number is 23-7392834. If you have any questions, contact Becky or Eric Hunt at blh916@comcast.net or erich916@comcast.net

DISCOUNTS:

FRAMING DISCOUNT:

Off the Wall Custom Framing & Gallery in Skippack Village is offering a framing sale to all

Marching Knights!  The sale is 20% off of a Custom framing order for $100 or more!  This is a great gift for parents of seniors – shadowboxes….  Visit them on the web at www.offthewallcustomframing.com.  Or call them at 610-222-2289.