IHS Marching Knights –UPDATE – April 21, 2009

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Information & Registration Night

Tuesday, April 28, at 7 p.m.

Who is invited?  All new and returning Marching Knights and their parents!

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In This Issue:
1.  Parents (“Booster”) Meeting this Thursday
2. Flower Sale Returns
3. Charm Pre-Order Info
4.  Uniform Fun is back!

5. Scrip Ordering Info
 
NOTE: IHS Marching Knights Newsletters are posted on our website (http://ihsmk.org) and on Yahoo Groups.  If you lose access to your email, remember to check these other locations for the latest Marching Knights News

1.  PARENT MEETING THIS THURSDAY, APRIL 23, 7:00 P.M. 
The Band Boosters Board is hosting a parent meeting on Thursday, April 23, in the band room. Marching Band staff will give an overview of the new show concept for the 2009 season.  You can also get advance information about next week’s Info & Registration Night.  The Board will also unveil the 2009 Season Budget and answer our questions. 

Parent Meetings take place the 3rd Thursday of every month. 

Be sure to mark May 21 on your calendar – it’s the annual Parent Picnic. The picnic is a fun and causal way to meet other band parents and especially to welcome parents of kids new to marching band this season.  While the kids are rehearsing, parents can enjoy a picnic dinner, joy the Minnesota spring weather outdoors prior to the meeting. After the picnic, stay for the parent meeting.   Watch for more details…but please mark the date on your calendars now!
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2.  FLOWER SALE RETURNS (by Paula Biessener)
It is time once again for the flowers to bloom and the gardens to  grow!  The Irondale Marching Knights are sponsoring a flower sale with the help of Pletschers Greenhouse.  The order form is available via the Irondale Marching Knights website (www.ihsmk.org). Or, you can check out the information table at Registration Night on the 28th of April .  All order forms must be accompanied by payment.

The forms must be turned into Paula Biessener no later than noon on Friday, May 8. I will be placing the orders in the afternoon of May 8.  Pletschers will deliver the flowers on Sponsorship Day, May 16, at Irondale and they will be available for pick-up from noon to 4:30 that day.

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Information & Registration Night

Tuesday, April 28, at 7 p.m.

Who is invited?  All new and returning Marching Knights and their parents!

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3.  CHARM BRACELETS AND CHARMS (By Mary Springer)
Charms for the Colorguard and Drumline Winter 2009 season are now available ($8 each).  Mary Springer will coordinate a group purchase and is collecting pre-paid orders. To order your, please contact Mary Springer at 763-783-5940 (home); 763-229-0504 (cell), or on email at da_band_mom@yahoo.com.

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4.  THE UNIFORMS ARE BACK!!!  (By Paula Biessener and Sue Howe)

The Irondale Marching Knights uniforms are cleaned, pressed and ready to be fitted.  We will be fitting the captains first so be watching for times and dates on the bulletin board outside the band room.  The uniform moms are looking for one or two others that are gifted with sewing abilities.  Although we try our best, there is a need for a person or persons who are adept at more technical skills with the needle and thread (i.e., fitting in zippers, adjusting waistbands, things of this sort).   If there is any one out there who would like to join our tailoring crew (or even act as a consultant), that would be most helpful!

We will also be needing people to assist in the hemming detail after the fittings.  Stay tuned for more info regarding this in the next issue.

Contact Paula Biessener (651-80-3480) or Sue Howe (651-765-0233) if you have those gifts and are willing to share them!
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5.  SCRIP SALES (By Renae Mottaz)
Scrip provides the Irondale Marching Knights with a GREAT opportunity to fundraise without having to do much at all.  You can order online!  Just go to www.shopwithscrip.com to set up your account.  (Follow the step-by-step instructions.  The enrollment code for the Irondale Marching Knights is 188A8EA114589.)  Place your order. I will call you when it arrives and make arrangements to deliver it to you.  DONE!  It is that easy!!!  Got Questions?  Just contact Renae at rmottaz@comcast.net or 651-604-9161.
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Information & Registration Night

Tuesday, April 28, at 7 p.m.

Who is invited?  All new and returning Marching Knights and their parents!

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EXECUTIVE BOARD:
President:  Gerald Miller; oagaurddad@yahoo.com; Cell (612) 750-3598
Vice-President: Bridge Farley Honkanen, bfarley@aan.com; (651) 639-0749
Secretary: Stephanie Johnson, jgstephanie@comcast.net (651) 628-0767
Treasurer: Bill Guthrie, bguthri@comcast.net, (651) 792-2283
Asst. Treasurer: Sonja Super, supershome@msn.com; (763) 784-9755
Staff: Bill Sucha, bill.sucha@moundsviewschools.org , (612) 845-4456 (please contact one of the board members first for assistance)
Member at Large: MikeHonkanen, farleyhonkanen@aol.com , (651) 639-0749
Alumni Representative: Tom Lemke,  tomlemke@comcast.net , 651-780-8654
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Information & Registration Night

Tuesday, April 28, at 7 p.m.

Who is invited?  All new and returning Marching Knights and their parents!

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WEBSITE: http://www.ihsmk.org/
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            PO Box 120283
            New Brighton, MN.  55112
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