UPCOMING IMPORTANT DATES, MEETINGS, EVENTS, & VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES:
Jul 26-30:  Color Guard Camp 2, 5-8 PM
Jul 27-30:  Drumline Camp2, 9 AM - 5 PM
Jul 29:  Booster Board Meeting for Officers & Committee Chairs, 8 PM.
Aug 3: Student Leader Workday, 8 AM to 4 PM
Aug 3: New Band Parent Orientation, 7 PM
Aug 4: Summer Band starts at 7 AM!

Click here for the full JET Band Summer 2010 Calendar.
See Calendars for the This is Your Life! calendar and a link to CHARMS.  (updated 7.27.10)

SCRIP CARDS:  We will be placing orders during the summer months on June 8, July 6, and August 3. Check out the Scrip Page for more details and start buying scrip cards to pay for purchases you would be making anyway, like groceries, gasoline, etc.  This is an easy way to earn money for your student's trip account. Don't delay... start earning money today for next fall's trip to the Sugar Bowl!  If you have any questions or need help setting up your account please contact Sandi Dunlap or Michelle Zimmermann at scrip.cards@jetband.org.  (updated 6.8.10)

MUMS:  Can it be? Is it already time to start working on mums? YES! The fabulous Mum-a-Mias are working on mums for Homecoming. ALL skill levels are welcome, so even if you don't know how to build one of those awesome creations, there will be work you can do (cutting ribbon, counting, stapling, sorting, etc.). Come to Room 164 on Tues, Aug 3, and/or Thurs, Aug 5 any time from 10 AM to 3 PM if you can - your help will be greatly appreciated.  Homework packets are also available for those who want to help from home.  Contact Patricia Maurin or Penny Hafner for information at mums@jetband.org.  (updated 7.29.10)

JET BAND MARCH-A-THON:  Taylor High School Band is starting a new and exciting event: a parade for the neighborhoods surrounding Taylor High School. Our goal in this venture is three-fold:
   * First and foremost, we want to provide entertainment for the supporters of our program.
   * Secondly, we want to gain exposure from the supporters of our program.
   * Lastly, we are going to use this as an opportunity to raise funds for the 2010-2011 school year. The members of the band will be accepting pledges or donations (donations recommended) for total marching distance.

In addition to pledges, for a minimum donation of $100, the entire 300-piece marching band will provide a small personal concert containing songs chosen by the individual houses or cul-de-sacs along the route (list of songs will be provided). These concerts and donations will take place along the parade route (click here for the map). Contact Chris Bailey (christopherGbailey@katyisd.org) or Kathy Miesner (march-a-thon@jetband.org) for a personal concert.

We will kick off the fundraiser part of the activity with the students on the first day of summer band. As this is a mandatory activity for the all members of the band and color guard, we encourage everyone to get out there and get pledges/donations from their friends and families. We will be asking each student to raise a minimum of $50.00 in pledges. Even if only ten family members, neighbors, and friends donate $5.00, that goal would be easily accomplished. The beauty of this fundraiser is that it is PURE PROFIT!!! We have a great opportunity to make a considerable amount of money for the program to keep doing the great things you’ve known and loved from the JET Band.  Please click here for all the details, links to forms, links to PayPal for credit card donations, and more!

Safety is a priority, so we will be working with local constables to secure our route and the students will be marching at a leisurely pace with frequent water breaks and will finish the day with a pool party at THS to cool off.

General Information:
Who: All members of the 2010 JET Band and Color Guard
Date: August 14, 2010
Time: 8:00-12:00, 1:00-4:00 (lunch approximately 12:00-1:00 at Memorial Parkway Jr. High)
Music Required: All stands music for the 2010 marching season

For more information please contact Kathy Miesner, march-a-thon@jetband.org or Mr. Bailey, christopherGbailey@katyisd.org or 281-237-9268.  (posted 7.27.10)

BURGER BASH:  The 16th annual JET Band BURGER BASH is set for Saturday, August 21, 2010 at 6 PM at Rhodes Stadium. Burger Bash is a hamburger/hotdog cookout and an opportunity to see the JET Band in action. Arrive early to watch the band practice its fall show, hear stand tunes and experience the famous “drill down.” Family members and guests will eat at 6 PM, followed by the band students at 7 PM.  Click here for the full details and an RSVP form.  RSVP's are due by August 17.  The Boosters extend a huge thanks to Mr. and Mrs. DeLaup of John Eagle Honda who are providing the burgers, dogs, and buns!  (posted 7.29.10)

SUGAR BOWL TRIP:  JET Band will be traveling to the Sugar Bowl in New Orleans, La, on January 2-5, 2011.  This trip will take the place of the 2011 Spring Trip.  JET band, together with the Seven Lakes Spartan Band, will be performing several times throughout the trip including an exhibition at the BGA field show competition, pregame of the Allstate Sugar Bowl, halftime of the Sugar Bowl (where they will be members of a “Mass High School Band”), and at Jackson Square. In addition to performing, other possible activities during the trip include the Audubon Aquarium of the Americas, the Natchez paddle boats, and dinner and dancing at Mulate’s. The trip fee includes bus to and from New Orleans, three nights’ full-service hotel accommodations, most meals, awards banquet, and tickets to the BCS Allstate Sugar Bowl played at the Louisiana Superdome. Click here for more details.  Click here to make your payments online through PayPal.  (updated 6.18.10)

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