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Please join your Rounders Board in a sincere and hardy THANK YOU for our Social Chair, Trish St Denis, and the excellent work she did for our Holiday Gathering on December 19.
An outstanding job Trish!
Thank you! |
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Upcoming Rounders Event Dates! |
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January 14 at 6:00 PM: New Members Orientation at the St. Petersburg Yacht Club
All new Rounders...new Rounders orientation ice breaker at the St. Pete Yacht Club. We encourage you all to attend!
January 24: Rounders Day at Fourth Street Shrimp Store
Join your fellow Rounders for seafood and shrimp anytime between 11am-8:30 PM. Fourth Street Shrimp Store
1006 4th Street N. St. Petersburg, FL. Owners will make a nice donation to your Second Time Arounders.
January 26 at 7:00 PM: Season "Kick-off" for Percussion and Twirling Auxiliary
MANDATORY for all percussion except "the trash line" and bells. Also the first rehearsal for all twirling auxiliary members (IMPORTANT!!). Northeast High School 5500 16th Street N, St Petersburg, FL 33703
January 31: Initial deposit due for the Calgary Stampede trip. Please see the Calgary Trip Information link under quick links. Please get your deposit in!
February 2 at 7:00 PM: Percussion and Auxiliary Group Rehearsal
Percussion in the band room; twirling auxiliary groups start in the cafeteria and then to the courtyard. Northeast High School 5500 16th Street N, St Petersburg, FL 33703.
February 6 at 1:00 PM: 2nd Annual Chili Cook Off and New Member "Meet and Greet"
This being Super Bowl Saturday...mark your calendar now for this fabulous event! 1-4PM is currently planned at Ferg's near Tropicana filed!
February 09 at 7:00 PM: Percussion and Twirling Auxiliary Groups Rehearsal
Percussion in bandroom; twirling auxiliary groups start in cafeteria and then use courtyard.
******February 16 at 7:00 PM: 2010 FULL BAND REHEARSAL! ******
Our full band kick-off rehearsal for 2010!! ALL units report to rehearsal. Please arrive as close to 6:30pm as possible this first night. Coliseum is at: 535 4th Ave N St Petersburg, FL 33701 (727) 892-5202.
February 23 at 7:00 PM: Full Band Practice
All units please report to the coliseum ready to participate for 7:00PM.
March 02 at 7:00 PM: Full Band Practice and Mid-Season Social All units please report to the coliseum ready to participate for 7:00PM. This will also be the date of our "infamous" Mid-Season Social where all members are asked to bring a dish to share...and we all benefit from the feast!
Look for the Full Rounders Rehearsal Calendar under "Quick Links" above or right here:
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Greetings!
"Hey Rounders"...
...Our 2010 season is about to begin and there is plenty to catch-up on in this edition so please take a few moments to review. If you've missed it, read about our pending trip to the Calgary Stampede here as well!
 See you at rehearsal! |
| A "Note" from Bill... |
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It's all about the music now...
Thank you to those who were able to make it to the optional music reading session on January 5th. We had a good turnout and are now well on our way!
All of the music for the 2010 season, except for the two marches, are available for you to download from the Rounders main website.  Remember, you must register on the site first in order to be able to download your music.
Please download your music and start practicing now!
Our first full music rehearsal is Tuesday, February 16 at the Coliseum, 7PM sharp (see the schedule calendar). Start practicing now, and please come prepared. The two marches will be issued on that night.
We have also uploaded files of the actual music recordings for several of the songs. Please go to the website and take a listen. These were added just in the last few days and will help your practice as you prepare for February 16.
Percussion - drumline!! All MUST attend the January 26th practice at Northeast, beginning at 6:30 p.m. (not 7:00 p.m.).
Arranger Mike Mazzarisi will be flying in from New Jersey that day to conduct the practice on all the music. If YOU are in the drumline this year, you need to be at this practice. Set your schedule now.
See you all there!
Bill |
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 New Member Orientation Event...!
Thursday, January 14th, 6 PM, we will host an exciting:
"New Member's Only" Orientation at the beautiful St. Petersburg Yacht Club.
The St. Petersburg Yacht Club is located at 11 Central Avenue. You can find directions here:
Looking for information about joining? Simply click on the link below for "frequently asked questions" and new member information.
Existing members: If any of you have recruited any new members informally, please encourage them to sign up on the website and mark their calendars for this orientation event. It will be an evening to remember and a great way to get them introduced to the culture of the band before coming to the Coliseum in February!
Thinking of joining? Well, we'd LOVE to have you!
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| Let the Stampede Begin...! |
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| Your Rounders are "Off to Calgary!"
Your Second Time Arounders have been invited to participate in the 2011 Calgary Stampede in majestic Calgary, Alberta Canada July 7-13, 2011
We will depart from the Tampa International Airport on Thursday morning, July 7 for Calgary, Alberta and be staying at the Quality Inn Calgary Airport Hotel and Conference Center through Wednesday, July 13.
Music Tours Unlimited will assist the Rounders as we enjoy 7 days and 6 nights as part of the world famous Calgary Stampede (see "Quick Links" to the left).
If you haven't already received one, trip packets are available at Bringe Music, and will also be available at each of the next rehearsals. The packets include not only preliminary detail of the Rounders performances and potential side activity, but also full cost options and payment schedules. Air and Land packages start at just $786.00 per person for this fabulous performance opportunity and trip with your fellow Second Time Arounders. Payment plans start with a $100.00 deposit due January 30, 2010.
Electronic trip packets are also available for you at this link:
At highlight will be the Stampede Parade; the official kickoff to the "Greatest Outdoor Show on Earth" which is the Calgary Stampede. You will have plenty of time to enjoy the Stampede with all it has to offer and "Stampede Park" the official center of activity. From Chuck  Wagon races to the Rodeo, there is plenty for all Rounders to sample of this Western Spectacular. "Showbands Live" will also feature your Rounders in exhibition as we perform a field show indoors in the Pengrowth Saddledome, home of the NHL Calgary Flames. We can expect a crowd of 10,000 to cheer us on!
Again, trip packets are available immediately at Bringe Music (see "Quick Link" to the left for Bringe) or at the link both above and to your left...which include all pricing and  preliminary itinerary. Deposits are due January 30 ($100.00) to secure YOUR piece of the Stampede...so arrange to pick up YOUR packet immediately! A Passport is required! US Passport Office
It's going to be a Wild show in the Wild West...so please plan now to join us in beautiful Calgary, Alberta Canada! |
| 2010 Registration... |
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| Click. Print. Mail. Bring.
Please take a moment to print, and return, the 2010 season participation form and general release. You can find the form at the following link.
Please mail the form, and your $25.00 recommended donation to the address on the form, or bring it with you to your first rehearsal. All members must complete registration (not just new members!).
About the recommended donation, in order to help support the life of this organization, please support your Rounders  by including a recommended donation of $25.00 or more with your registration.
Your donation will help support all your Rounders look to do this season and help pay for items such as postage, printing, meeting supplies, website hosting, insurance, facility rental for rehearsal, professional fees, instrument repair, regulatory filing fees, etc, etc.
Your Rounders are a 501 (3)(C) organization and all donations may be tax deductible. Please contact your tax professional/advisor.
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| January 24 Fundraising Social! |
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For many years, band members have frequented the "Fourth Street Shrimp Store" for a little seafood nourishment prior to a band event! In appreciation and support of the band and what they bring to the community, the restaurant is sponsoring a fun and funky "Rounders' Day" on Sunday, January 24th, from 11:00am - 8:30pm. Management has graciously offered to donate to the band as part of this event!
Slap on that Rounder's hat or shirt! Let them know the  "Rounders" appreciate their support! Bring the family! Let's have fun and enjoy some great seafood! Fourth Street Shrimp Store
1006 4th Street N. St. Petersburg, FL www.theshrimpstore.com/
The Fourth Street Shrimp Store is a full service restaurant specializing in top quality seafood, simply prepared, with a diverse menu selection to satisfy all taste buds at very reasonable prices.
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| 2nd Annual Rounders Chili Cook Off! |
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Ladies and Gentlemen
Start your burners and whet your appetite for the
2nd Annual Rounders Chili Cook Off
Super Bowl Saturday, February 6th, 2010
1:00 - 4:00PM
At FERG'S SPORTS BAR AND GRILL
Raffles throughout the afternoon!
Live DJ for your dancing pleasure!
Great prizes for the winning entries!
Judging by local chefs and celebrities!
All you can taste tickets:
$10 advance at Bringe Music - $15 at the event
Ferg's is graciously offering Happy Hour pricing on beer, wine and well drinks for the duration of the event!
ENTER YOUR PRIZE WINNING CHILI RECIPE!
Email Shelly Anderson at shelly.anderson12@yahoo.com
Entry fee is $20.
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This newsletter compiled for the Rounders by Lee Lafleur. Please contact Lee with any future news or announcements for consideration at lee@lafleur.us | |
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