We are in need of five chaperones for next week’s trip to play on the steps of Joe Louis Arena, prior to the Red Wing Game, Thursday, October 23.  Call time at the latest will be 4:30. Also, one more is needed for Friday’s game, the last one of the season, October 24. Please contact Debbie Zielinski if you can help. emissaz@yahoo.com

Lots of exciting things happening with the band.  Stay “in the know” by attending the Band Booster meeting on the first Monday of each month.  Below are some items due this month:

• Deposit for Washington D.C. Trip (Memorial Day Weekend 2015) – $100 due.  Credit Cards are accepted for this payment (transaction fee applies).  We will earn a discount for the trip based on the number of students who place their deposits.
• Red Wings Fundraiser Ticket Order.  Game is October 23rd.  Tickets are $30/each.  Your student will earn money towards their account.  The band will be playing on the steps of Joe Louis – what a great opportunity before the Red Wings move to their new field!
• Mums fundraiser – If you ordered mums, they will be available for pick-up.  There will also be a limited number of mums available for sale – “cash and carry.”
• Pillow Orders are due at the meeting to ensure Christmas delivery.  The pillows are crafted from our retired marching band uniforms.  Samples are available to view in the band room and pictures are on our website.  Last chance for this one-of-a-kind keepsake.
• Scrips / Gift Card orders are due at the meeting.  This is one of our easiest fundraisers.  You can earn money for your student’s account just by purchasing gift cards for stores where you already purchase items.  Sam’s Club, Amazon, Barnes and Noble, Starbucks, Wendy’s, Subway, Meijers, Mobil, etc.
• MSBOA Festival Timeline is posted on the HF2 website.  Tickets will be available for sale at the meeting – $3 adult, $2 student/senior.

We are in need of chaperones for

• Sunday, October 5 – UCS Band-A-Rama – (3) three chaperones needed
• Friday, October 10th – , Morning at Bemis  – (1) one chaperone needed
• Friday, October 10th – Football game – (2) two chaperones needed

If you are interested / available, please contact Debbie Zielinski at emissaz@yahoo.com.

UCS Band-A-Rama

Sunday, Oct. 5th 2014
Swinehart Field @ Utica H.S.

4:45 Report to back field for final run-through. Please make sure you have something to eat beforehand! Don’t want anyone getting sick!
After the run-through, we will go back to the band room, change into uniforms, etc.

5:30 Depart for Utica High School IN FULL UNIFORM. Upon arrival at UHS, leave cases on the bus, trailer, and proceed to warm-up area.

6:30 Mass band rehearsal for Star Spangled Banner,
Mr. Sekich, Conductor

6:45 Cadence over to field. (EHS Drumline Cadence)

7:00 Star-Spangled Banner
Bands Performances:

Order of bands: HENRY FORD II, Utica, Eisenhower, Stevenson

After Stevenson’s performance, load up the trailer & return to HFII, APPROXIMATELY 8:30

Due date for tickets sales has been extended.  Orders are due at the Monday, October 6th Band Booster Meeting.  $5 from EVERY ticket purchased will go directly back to the band! The band will perform on the East Gate steps of Joe Louis Arena 1 1⁄2 hours prior to puck drop!

Ticket Price: $30 – Upper Level, Offensive End and Corners, Rows 14-21

Up to $20 off the box office and NO per ticket service fee!

Contact: Denise Henigan (586)243-1658 Henigand@Wowway.com.

Order form is at this link.

The September Band Booster Meeting Newsletter is available here.  Next booster meeting is Monday, October 6th.

Reminders:

September 17th (Wednesday) – Restaurant Night – Buffalo Wild Wings from 5-9pm.

September 22nd (Monday) – Fall Mum Sale orders due.  Questions? Contact Jill de Jesus at jill082868@yahoo.com or 586-322-0732.

September 23rd (Tuesday) – Red Wings Game Ticket Orders Due.  Contact:  Denise Henigan  (586)243-1658  Henigand@Wowway.com.

September 28th (Sunday) – Chaperone volunteers needed for Harper Woods Band O Rama.   If you are interested / available, please contact Debbie Zielinski at emissaz@yahoo.com.

October 6th (Monday) – Washington DC Trip Down Payment Due.

The Detroit Red Wings are pleased to extend all Henry Ford II Band members, friends, family and supporters a special offer! $5 from EVERY ticket purchased through the Henry Ford II Band Boosters will go directly back to the band!  The band will perform on the East Gate steps of Joe Louis Arena 1 1⁄2 hours prior to puck drop!

Ticket Price:  $30 – Upper Level, Offensive End and Corners, Rows 14-21

Up to $20 off the box office and NO per ticket service fee!

Order your tickets today!  Contact:  Denise Henigan  (586)243-1658  Henigand@Wowway.com.

Ticket orders are due September 23rd,  Order form is at this link.

Raise money for your student’s account! Decorate with Beautiful Mums for the Fall!

9 Inch Pots  $11.00 each

Red, Yellow, Orange, White, and Purple

Orders and Payment due by Monday, September 22^nd

Delivery Date: Monday October 6^th @ the Booster Meeting
Mums must be picked up Oct 6^th between 6:30PM & 8:30PM

Payable in Cash or Check. Make Checks Payable to Henry Ford II IMB. Students can give orders to Mr. Schoenherr in a marked envelope, or you can mail your order to Jill de Jesus, 13018 Brierstone, Sterling Heights, 48312

Questions? Contact Jill de Jesus at jill082868@yahoo.com or 586-322-0732

We will be selling pillows made from the retired Marching Uniforms.  Full Uniforms (jacket, cape and hat) are also available for purchase.  Orders are open to anyone (current or former students).

Orders are due October 6th and will be delivered before Christmas. Click here for Order Form.

First Band Booster Meeting of the School Year! Monday, September 8th @ 7pm in the Band Room

Learn about band events, fund raising, volunteer opportunities, spring trip, festivals, etc…

Restaurant Night – Buffalo Wild Wings, Wednesday, September 17th from 5-9pm.

Donation Request – Need pretzels and chocolate for spirit styx. Please bring donations to the band booster meeting.

Chaperone Requests – Chaperones needed for home football games (9/12 & 9/26). Also, for Harper Woods Band-O-Rama (9/28). If you are interested / available, please contact Debbie Zielinski at emissaz@yahoo.com.

Volunteer Requests – Need volunteers to help with grilling for pre-rehearsal lunch on 9/27.

Scripts Reminder – Orders are due 9/8. Purchase gift cards and receive a percentage back (e.g. Sam’s Club, Barnes and Noble, Amazon, Lowe’s, Subway, Target…..). Super Easy!!