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The band will provide free beer and water to members after the night parade in Straub Park following the concert and also following the Chasco parade at Fergs.
Your Rounders are looking for six sponsors. Each sponsorship of $100.00 to cover a keg and water.
We've had many generous donors and sponsors in the past. Your Rounders thank you in advance for your generosity! |
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Upcoming Rounders Event Dates! |
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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| a Note from our new Friends at Chasco (via Facebook) |
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Chasco Fiesta Organizers: "We are very excited to have the Second Time Arounders coming to our 2010 Chasco Fiesta Street Parade! Won't everyone join us on March 20 at 1:00pm in downtown New Port Richey" |
| History of the Calgary Stampede Parade |
Parade History
The Stampede Experience
Parade Rituals: Getting up with the roosters, pulling on cowboy boots, and dusting off hats retrieved from the back of the closet - for thousands of people, these rituals spell the start of the annual pilgrimage to downtown Calgary to experience the parade that kicks off the annual 10-day Stampede. Every year, weather is one of the biggest question marks for parade day. Fortunately, Calgarians are accustomed to dressing for any weather, even if parkas and blankets must join the boots and hats as part of their outfits.
Read the entire article here:
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Greetings!
Wasn't the food at the social fantastic? Thanks both to the "Chefs" and the "Publix" buyers...it was a great mix and fun event!
This is our last week to perfect the music. I'm sure each of you have spent time working through those "rough spots." I encourage you to do so before Tuesday if you haven't yet had the chance.
The band really sounds fantastic otherwise...one of the strongest and  best sounds in years if not ever! We're going to blow Pasco County away at Chasco...so everybody, please, plan on being there. It is going to be a fantastic day with big crowds for the parade...and the concert that we have planned!
A terrific response to the Calgary trip so far...! It's not too late to join us, please see the note below and make your commitment soon!
Baton drops at 7:00PM Tuesday, March 9 again, at the Coliseum. March 16 will be outdoors at Admiral Farragut Academy at 6:30PM to march left-right-left.
 See you Tuesday!!
Bill
A few Pictures from last weeks social and rehearsal. More on the Rounders Facebook Page!
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Nearly 250 Commitments to Calgary So Far!...
If you haven't signed up yet...what are you waiting for? This is truly going to be one of our more memorable events in many years.
The board is willing to work with you on the initial deposits...but we  need your commitment stat! We have a fantastic group signed-up so far...and good instrumentation and auxiliary representation. We would love to drive participation over the 350 mark...and really make a statement up North!
This is one of our most reasonably priced trips ever...with lots of options on travel. There is 16 months to save a few dollars toward the trip and another great Rounders experience. If we can help you in any way make the commitment, please contact Barbara Keighley at keighley42@gmail.com to possibly make special arrangements.
Join us!!
The Stampede in Calgary 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:
We are still accepting additional reservations...so its NOT too late!
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 performance opportunity with pure entertainment and fun. This trip and venue will not disappoint.
Join your Rounders: July 2011 at the Calgary Stampede. Make your deposit now!
Your deposit is only $100.00 per person to secure YOUR place at the Stampede!
Contact Barbara as above for any special arrangements we might be able to help you with! |
| Chasco 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 will be a most memorable highlight of this 2010 season!
We will be meeting around 10:00 a.m.(final time announced soon!) that morning at Ferg's in St. Pete (near Tropicana Field) and  riding buses to the parade. The buses are free for performing band members (thanks to a generous donation from the Chasco Fiesta) and just $10.00 for tagalongs.
In addition to the parade, we will be playing a concert.
Last chance sign up for buses is THIS Tuesday!
North county folks can meet us at the parade site if you would like (actually, any of you can). We will publicize the particulars next week.
A Band party will commence at Ferg's upon our return that afternoon. Complimentary beer and soft drinks will be provided!
 Pasco County won't know what hit them after hearing the Rounders Sound!!
Ferg's St. Petersburg
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A Calga"RAY" Opportunity!...
Interested in earning some extra money for the Calgary trip?
Your Second Time Arounders are working with the Tampa Bay Rays to provide FUNdraising opportunities this season toward YOUR personal Calgary trip fees.
Sign up to work concessions at Tropicana Field, with your fellow  Rounders, and all monies earned by you for your efforts go to you...toward Calgary!
Now for the good part...all volunteers make a minimum of $45 per game or 5% to 12% of stand sales whichever is greater. All monies will go direct to YOUR Calgary fund to defer the cost of your Canadian musical adventure.
A few things we do know: 1) We need to commit soon! 2) Free parking for workers 3) Workers get a meal ticket for food ("pass me some  peanuts and Cracker Jack...") 4) Most weekday games start around 7PM but some start around 4PM. 5) Staffing needs will fluctuate with attendance 6) The stand/shift "manager" needs to arrive 90 minutes prior to the game 7) "Volunteers" need to arrive 30-60 minutes prior to the game.
Your Rounders board is looking for a program coordinator, shift leads (more Calgary credit), and volunteers to work one-to-twenty-four games (that would be you...at a minimum of $45.00 per game...why not?).
More detail available soon...but if interested, please click on the below link and let us know (non-binding...but we'll make sure you get the information you need!).
Have fun at the ballpark, and earn up to the entire amount of your Calgary trip!!
Click here...now (yep, don't wait, ummmm, click here now ok?, yes...you, click here! Earn money...go to Calgary. Click Here!...just below...!).
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Board Elections Tuesday...
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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"This and That"...
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J.F. Thomas wants to let everyone know that the band will not be using a National Flag Pageant in Calgary or for the 2011 season. While the NFP is certainly a nice occasional addition to the band,  this decision is based on creative plans already in place for the 2011.
Previous NFP members who are interested in performing in 2011 and in Calgary are welcomed to join other pageantry groups (letter carriers, banner carriers, honor guard) but it's important to note that ALL auxiliary groups must follow the established band attendance policy: Members must attend ALL 2011 rehearsals and performances.
If unable to meet the attendance policy, I hope folks will still want to travel with the band to Calgary and enjoy the trip as a tag along!
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Are you in uniform?? Uniform hats and shirts are available just before rehearsal and at the break. Hats are $10.00 and Shirts $15.00-$18.00 (depending on size). Optional fanny packs ($10.00) and Rounder or Calgary pins ($5.00) are also for sale. As reminder, everyone in the band must wear dark blue "Docker" style pants and white shoes with no markings. Belts must be black or dark blue. White socks.
- The Rounders are also offering optional sweatshirts and jackets for sale. Just see Polly at the uniform table! This is the last week for orders!!
- Lynn from Bringe will have flip folders, folder pages, and music lights (remember the night parade!!) at practice this Tuesday
 (how convenient is that???). Please order ahead if you need anything else (lyres or reeds, etc) at 727.822.3460. Thanks Lynn! Bringe Music is a long time charter supporter and sponsor of your Second Time Arounders!
- 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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| A Date With Spaghetti... |
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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.
We are LOOKING for performers to play, sing, tell jokes, tap dance, interpretive dance (well, maybe not)...any talent... to perform  during dinner. Interested? See Lynn Weigand at rehearsal or contact her at LWeigand@bringemusic.com. Accompaniment available!!
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.) |
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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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| Parting Shots... |
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Another terrific music rehearsal and a tasty mid-season social. Our First Friday beer pouring was in "frigid" Florida weather as well...thank you volunteers!!
Look for more pics on the Rounders Facebook page, myrounders.org, and at the Rounders miscellaneous photos link to the left (ok, the upper left).
See you at rehearsal!
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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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