NORTH PENN MARCHING KNIGHTS

Weekly Bulletin #11

Distributed: Monday, November 12, 2007

SCHEDULE:  Grand Nationals Championship Week!!!

11/12/2007 – Monday 6:30-9:00

          11/13/2007 – Tuesday  Off – No rehearsal,

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

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

          11/16/2007 – Friday – Football Away Playoff Game @ Neshaminy

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

                      Stadium & Lansdale Mardi Gras Parade. (see times below)

PERFORMANCE INFORMATION:

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

                    Rehearsal:  6:30

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

11/16/2007 – Friday – Football Away Playoff Game @ Neshaminy

                    Report Time:  4:00  Load trucks @ 5:00

                    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:  12:00noon in Lansdale at W. Mt. Vernon Ave. Between Cannon and Mitchell Ave.  Bring only your instrument as there is no place to leave your things.  We will conclude at Penndale at 1:30pm

                    Rehearsal:  9-11 &  2:30-5:00    Leave for Baltimore 6:30

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 RISTORANTE & PIZZERIA:  Mark your Calendars.  Family Night will be Wednesday, November 14^th.  Flyer will be up on  the NPMK website soon!

HOSPITALITY KNIGHT – Thursday, November 15th – 8-9pm!!!

See Eric Hunt for Tickets to upcoming competitions!!

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

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

·        USSBA Grand Nationals 11/17

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

CURRENT FUNDRAISERS:

FUNDRAISER PICK UP COMING UP SOON:

Tentatively scheduled for Tuesday November 20^th!!  Pick up Holiday Pies, Yankee Candles and Gertrude Hawke Candy.  More info to follow…..

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.