| First Friday St. Pete! |
Sign up at rehearsal...
"First Friday" St. Pete on
Central between 2nd and 3rd.
Pour beer and have fun!
Friday, March 5.
Two shifts available: 5-7:30 and 7:30-10.
See Linda Connelly to sign up.
This is one of our BEST "Fun"draisers! |
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Upcoming Rounders Event Dates! |
March 2 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!
March 9 at 7:00 PM: Full Band Practice All units please report to the coliseum ready to participate for 7:00PM.
March 16 at 6:30 PM: Full Band FIELD Rehearsal Note early start time for practice - 6:30pm. Please be on the field BY 6:30. Our marching rehearsal will be held at Admiral Farragut Academy at 501 Park Street North in St. Pete. Come early to get good parking!
March 20 at 10:00 AM: Chasco Fiesta Parade Parade steps off at 1:00pm. Bus transportation will be available and folks are encouraged to ride the bus. If you live up that way, we'll meet you there! Party to follow back in St. Pete - details TBD. Watch for more details about the entire day, but mark your calendar now!
March 25 at 6:30 PM: Festival of States Grand Prix Twilight Parade Meet at 5th St. and 1st Ave. SOUTH in full uniform. Bring only what you need to perform. Stand-up concert immediately following last unit in parade. Location TBD.
March 26 at 6:00 PM: Fast Friday - Stand Up Concert Meet in Williams Park at 6:00, full uniform. Bring only what you need to perform. Concert at 7:00. We'll be done by 7:30.
April 23 at 6:00 PM: Rounders Spaghetti Dinner See all the details in the article to the right and below!
Look for the Full Rounders Rehearsal Calendar under "Quick Links" above or right here:
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Greetings!
This week we perfect the music...and enjoy a little food and libation at our much anticipated Mid-Season Social (ok, a LOT of food!!!).
Baton drops at 7:00PM Tuesday, March 2 again, at the Coliseum...with  an amazing Culinary selection "Pot Luck" immediately following. Bring a dish to share...please!
 Practice those "rough spots" and don't forget your Calgary deposits. I am excited that we have a huge response so far...so please make arrangements to join us!
 See you at the Coliseum!!
Bill |
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Food. Fun. Friendship. Fish. (fish??)...
Ok, even fish! What do you call a pot-luck for over 300 people? Delicious!
Tuesday, March 2 after rehearsal is the Rounders annual Mid Season Social.
Bring a dish to share...and share in all the dishes! Just imagine 3-4 tables filled with food and desert. Please  bring something to share...extra points for bringing a main dish!
Beer and Sodas also provided.
(Food in picture does not necessarily represent a typical Rounders Pot Luck Feast).
The food and fun start immediately after rehearsal!
Rounders: Please drink responsibly! |
| "Greatest Outdoor Show on Earth" |
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Calgary Deposits Due...
Billed as the "Greatest Outdoor Show on Earth" the Calgary Stampede is one of North America's largest spectacles and celebrations. Equal parts festival, world-class rodeo, international band competition, state fair, parade, and concert opportunities, the Stampede hosts more than one million visitors a year.
Reserve your place at the Stampede with the Rounders by sending your nominal deposit of $100.00 to Music Tours today. Everything you need to know to secure YOUR place can be found here at this link:
Your Rounders Creative Staff will soon begin planning the music and  drill for our first ever visit to Canada. They need to understand the instrumentation and auxiliary mix in order to plan for the best possible parade, field show, and concert selections possible. Please count yourself-in by making your preliminary deposit. Deposits may also be made at rehearsal Tuesday.
Previous Rounders trips have provided a blend of performace opportunity with pure entertainment and fun. This trip and venue will not disappoint.
Join your Rounders at the 2011 Calagary Stampede. Make your deposit now!
Your deposit is only $100.00 per person to secure YOUR place at the Stampede! |
| Chasko Parade: New Port Richey |
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A really Big Parade!...
On Saturday, March 20, the band will be marching in the Chasco Fiesta Parade in Pasco County. This is one of the best attended parades in our area and should be a memorable highlight of this 2010 season!
We will be meeting around 10:00 a.m.that morning at Ferg's in St. Pete (Tropicana Field) and  riding buses to the parade. The buses are free for performing band members and $10.00 for tagalongs.
Please sign up at practice next week if you need to ride the bus. North county folks can meet us at the parade site if you would like.
 A Band party will commence at Ferg's upon our return that afternoon.
 Pasco County won't know what hit them after hearing the Rounders Sound!!
Ferg's St. Petersburg
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Miscellaneous This and That...
- If you have recently moved, or changed section in the band...please take a moment to update your profile on the Rounders website. Simply go the the Members section and log in!
- Uniform hats and shirts are available just before rehearsal and at the break. Hats $10.00 and Shirts $15.00. Also, the Rounders are offering sweatshirts and jackets. Just see Polly at the uniform table!
- Need a flip-folder, music light (for the night parade), reeds, or repair? See Lynn Weignad in the horn section; owner of Bringe
 Music. Visit her store or, if you call her by Monday, she'll be happy to bring your order to you at rehearsal! Bringe Music is a long time charter supporter and sponsor of your Second Time Arounders!
- Remember to check out Linda and Lee Butts's Rounders page filled with pictures and enthusiasm. Also, complete your "school history" survey there and show your high school and college school spirit! My Rounders.Org
- Feeling lucky? Remember a few dollars for the nightly Rounders 50/50 drawing. Take a chance, support your Rounders, and maybe walk away with the big prize!
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Keep up with your Rounders on Facebook!
This social phenomenon now includes a Rounders page with HUNDREDS of members! See photos, view and receive invites to Rounders events,  and keep-up with your fellow Rounders. Everyone is on Facebook. How about you?? Your Rounders Facebook page is located at the link below.
Join Today!
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Board Elections March 9...!
Your Rounders are an AMAZING organization to belong to and perform with. Our short time together each season is made possible by much planning and hard work by both your Rounders Creative Team and Rounders Board.
Each season our Rounders Board seeks new team members to replace those whose term have come to an end. Terms are typically three years with new members needing to have performed with the Rounders at minimum the past two seasons.
The Rounders Board meets year round once per month toward keeping your Rounders vibrant...and we need YOU!
If you are interested in the continued success of your Second Time Arounders, please contact Melissa Mince for consideration of nomination for election.
The election will be held Tuesday, March 9 at rehearsal.
Your Rounders need you!
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| Rounder Spaghetti Date Announced... |
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Rounders Spaghetti Dinner...
Friday, April 23rd. 6:00 PM!
Come one, come all!! Spaghetti, Spaghetti, Spaghetti! With all the trimmings!
 The best salad bar in town, bread, dessert, ice tea and/or lemonade, and "Bingo"!
What a fun night!
Tickets available at all upcoming Rounders Rehearsals!
$10.00/Adult,$3.00/Children Under 12.
Serving begins at 6:00PM with Bingo calling immediately after dinner!
(Donated BINGO PRIZES and VOLUNTEERS would be welcomed! Should you wish to contribute please contact Becky Cummings, 813/382-4862.) |
| "I Need...Your Lovin'..." |
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 Parting Shot...
All in favor in replacing their slides for their voices in "Get it On"...please tell Bill!
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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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