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Upcoming Events
Tues, March 13:Marching Rehearsal at Admiral Farragut Academy. ALL UNITS at 6:30PM!
Thurs, March 15: Touring Band leaves for Savannah and our St. Patrick's Weekend Performances! Thurs, March 22: Festival of States Night Parade and 30th Anniversary Photo 6-PM (SHARP!) Sat, March 24: Chasco Fiesta Parade New Port Richey Sat, March 31: Progressive Concert and Season Ending Party at Ferg's! 10-AM Bus Departure!
See ALL Details and future events on the Rounders Calendar (click here)
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Greetings!
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Three parades coming up in Savannah, St. Petersburg, and New Port Richey with just one more practice to put it all together. Our one and only "not to  miss" marching practice will be Tuesday at Admiral Farragut Academy Field at 501 Park Street North in St. Pete at 6:30-PM Sharp!
Please be in the bleachers at 6:30, not just getting out of your car. We have a lot to do so please arrive early and meet in the bleachers! As reminder...there is NO SMOKING in the parking lot or anywhere else on the grounds. Also, please leave no trash, take out what you bring in.
We will take a few minutes to go through the detailed itinerary for Savannah Tuesday night as well.
Our shared concert with Northeast High School went well, sounding "brilliant" at times, but also exposed a few "rough spots" in the music that we will also take a look at on Tuesday. The Auxiliary did an outstanding job and looked sharp in their routines and in their new uniforms! I also thought the Northeast kids did an outstanding job and the audience was very appreciative of all of our efforts.
Again, the new uniforms simply looked fantastic both in the band and Auxiliary!
As we enter performance season, a reminder to "make the commitment" to be at each and every performance. We had a few unexpected holes at Northeast that we just can't have the rest of the month. Part of what makes the Rounders "The Rounders" is our size and power. Our season is short, our performances scheduled well in advance, so please..."make the commitment."
See you at Admiral Farragut Tuesday!
Bill
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Noteworthy News...
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Oh Savannah!:
Buses Load at 7-AM Thursday at the 1st Baptist Church, 1900 Gandy Blvd; St. Petersburg. Parking provided! Heading to Savannah for our "Second Time"!
***Check the Savannah page on the website for trip updates.  ***Consider packing a snack for the bus! Rumor has it a trivia game is being arranged as well for your riding amusement and amazement. ***Lee Lafleur is seeking THREE MORE individuals to assist with the hospitality suite in Savannah. Minimal time requirements (shifts)...but necessary to keep all the Rounders "Happy" at "Happy Hour." Please contact Lee at Lee@Lafleur.us . .
Thank you Mike & Judy Shear, JoAnne Pihlkar, Tom Tolrud, John Wheeler, Patty Suau, Melony Tocci, and Becky Cohn for volunteering so far! Please...we can use your help (2-3 hour shifts!). ***Suite Hours will be posted at the Inn! Feature Beverage: "Margarita-Enchano's" as coined by our own Bill F!
***Please, while you're packing and especially if you are drivin g...bring a "dry" snack to share in the suite. Anything from "Soup to Nuts" appreciated (ok, no soup). Think of it as a snack pot-luck with your friends. Chips, nuts, cookies, snack bars,...you-name-it...please bring something to share! Dry snacks only (no fruit/vegetables, sandwiches, etc, by order of the hotel). The band will provide Beer, Wine, Soda, and the newly named "feature" drink above. Please bring a snack to share!
***Things to do in Savannah for St. Patrick's Day: Link Here
***The Parade SHOULD be found streaming live at: St.Patrick's Day Parade Live
***Extended forecast looks "dry" but it wouldn't hurt to bring a clear plastic raincoat (you know, the dollar store type)...just in case. Really...find and bring one!
***We have one Male Rounder looking to share his room at the Inn. Contact Lee for information and to place you in contact!
***Bill says: "When packing...don't forget your hat!"
***Bus Itinerary for Savannah, March 15-18, 2012 THURSDAY, MARCH 15 7:00AM - Buses load at the 1st Baptist Church, 1900 Gandy Blvd; St. Petersburg, FL 33702 7:30AM - Buses depart for Savannah The buses will first go to the Inn at Ellis Square, then the Marriott Riverfront. SATURDAY, MARCH 17 - ST. PATRICK'S DAY PARADE BUS #1:- 8:30AM- pick up passengers at Holiday Inn Express and proceed to parade. BUS#2 - 8:30AM pick up passengers and guard equipment at Inn at Ellis Square and proceed to parade. Trolleys will transport most band members! Stand-up concert on Riverfront immediately after returning to Inn at Ellis Square. One bus returns passengers to Holiday Inn Express after concert. SUNDAY, MARCH 18 - Return to St. Petersburg BUS #1: 9:00AM - Pick up passengers at Marriott Waterfront, then to proceed to Inn at Ellis Square. BUS# 2: 9:00AM pick up passengers at Inn at Ellis Square. ***Rounders Pins are great for trading! If you've already purchased yours, why not get a pin or two to trade in Savannah? Haven't purchased yours yet...what were you thinking?? Pins will be available at Admiral Farragut rehearsal. **** 
30th Anniversary Party: Tickets for our 30th Anniversary party at the TradeWinds on St.Pete Beach May 4th and 5th are available now! $30.00 gets you BOTH parties whether you are staying at the hotel, or not! This will be the beach-bash to end all beach-bashes! Tickets available at rehearsal (see Angie)! There are still some rooms available at the TradeWinds for this event. Call the TradeWinds direct at 727.363.2212 and ask about the Second Time Arounders group rate! "Let Yourself Go!"
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Festival of States Night Parade March 22: Our annual "home crowd" performance will start with a 30th Anniversary Picture taken on the steps of City Hall (175 Fifth Ave North) at 6:00PM Sharp! Arrive in uniform by 5:50, instruments in hand ready for the photo op! After the photo we will tune and set the block in time for step-off. We'll also play a full concert afterwards so bring all your music!
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Chasco Fiesta Parade March 24: One of the largest parades in the Tampa Bay area, with arguably the most appreciative crowd remains the  Chasco Fiesta Parade Saturday, March 24th in New Port Richey. This is a "not to miss" event with new buses from Annett Bus Lines (no "purple bus lines" this time!) and, unlike previous years, a short walk back to the buses after the parade. Logistical detail soon...but know we still have a few seats left on our Chasco buses for just $10.00. Don't even THINK of missing this annual performance for our neighbors to the North!
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Two Concerts...one FUNtastic Afternoon!:
Our Progressive Concert for March 31st has shaped-up with two very fine venues to perform.
The DeSoto "Seafood Fest" in Bradenton with over 20,000 people expected and the Gulfport "Spring Fest" expecting nearly 10,000!
This will be the first of what looks to be a new annual Rounder highlight...our Progressive Concert Day!
For the concerts we will leave Tropicana Field at 10:00 AM on the buses heading for Bradenton. All need to ride the buses, since parking is NOT easily available at theses two venues. If you are playing/twirling, you need to ride the bus....no private cars please (logistics just don't allow!).
Buses for members will be free. Tagalongs (spouses, kids, etc.) are at a cost of $10.00 each and are welcome and encouraged. Band members in uniform ride FREE. We expect 100% participation. We will get back to Ferg's around 4:00 p.m. and have a congratulatory party at that time.
Come One...Come ALL!
Let's make this a family day and all join for a fun day of travel and music!
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