First Practice News
Well first practice weather did not cooperate but we still had our "die hearts" brave the roads and come out for practice! We had about 60 folks at first practice which I thought was a good turnout even if "old man winter" was bearing down on us!
I also want to welcome NINE "Newbies" to the group!! Maureen, Melissa, Carol B., Carol H., Vessa, Heather M., Kelsey, Patti, and Heather V. WELCOME and we hope you have as much fun as the "Seasoned Kazooers" !! Before you know it you too will be Kazoo Aficionados!
I wanted to also let you all know we will be going to Syracuse and only Syracuse, no Utica. Their Parade Date is Saturday March 15th. We had a sign up sheet at first practice and have almost filled the bus!!! Cheeser who is our "Countess of the Chariots" is looking at the possibilities of hiring another smaller bus to go along with our 55 seater. We will continue to fill the bus and then have a "waiting list." Last year we had folks drop out and those on the waiting list were able to get seats on the bus. So with this said I am going to request that all BUS PAYMENT be made by Jan 31st practice. If you have not paid for your seat, which is $22, your seat will be given to the first person on the waiting list. Once all seats are filled and paid we can seriously contract for perhaps another bus, and this needs to be reserved weeks in advance. So immediate payment of your seat will help us determine what we need to do. The Core Team and I thank you!!
I also wanted to clear something up about the Moose and purchasing your drinks. I guess there was some mix up between some of the folks at the Moose. WE ARE allowed to go into the bar and purchase all the drinks you need to have to quench your parched Kazoo throat. I think though out of respect for their paying members that we not take their bar stools up, the smokers are welcome to sit at the tables next to the bar in the shuffleboard room. Thanks!!
For anyone that needs a new HAT please get with Mary and Jon. Price $6. What a deal!
Also Kazoo sweatshirt painting will be done on Sat. Feb. 23rd at 10:00 AM at the Moose. Please bring a white sweatshirt, and a hanger. We will supply paint, brushes, stencils, etc. and technique. It is important to bring a hanger so after you shirt is painted transporting by hanger is much easier and it prevents BIG paint errors on your shirt that are not washable!! Remember on parade day you need to "layer" under that sweatshirt depending on the weather, so you may want to buy one that is larger size!! I know AC Moore carries white sweat shirts. If you are UNABLE to make sweatshirt painting that day...see if a friend will do it for you. If you can not make it at all, we ask that on parade day you wear just a white sweatshirt, we can give you a green sash to pin on your shirt. All shirts will match on the front. The back of your shirt you can add anything you wish, just so it is not derogatory. We have some VERY creative BACK sweatshirt in our group, check out the last pages of pictures from 2007 on our Kazoo Website www.celtickazoos.com
Float information will be given my Kay at next meeting.
AND just a reminder PLEASE bring your non-perishable food items for our CHOW barrels!!
So my announcements for next week are done!!! See you Thursday practice, 7:00!!
I also want to welcome NINE "Newbies" to the group!! Maureen, Melissa, Carol B., Carol H., Vessa, Heather M., Kelsey, Patti, and Heather V. WELCOME and we hope you have as much fun as the "Seasoned Kazooers" !! Before you know it you too will be Kazoo Aficionados!
I wanted to also let you all know we will be going to Syracuse and only Syracuse, no Utica. Their Parade Date is Saturday March 15th. We had a sign up sheet at first practice and have almost filled the bus!!! Cheeser who is our "Countess of the Chariots" is looking at the possibilities of hiring another smaller bus to go along with our 55 seater. We will continue to fill the bus and then have a "waiting list." Last year we had folks drop out and those on the waiting list were able to get seats on the bus. So with this said I am going to request that all BUS PAYMENT be made by Jan 31st practice. If you have not paid for your seat, which is $22, your seat will be given to the first person on the waiting list. Once all seats are filled and paid we can seriously contract for perhaps another bus, and this needs to be reserved weeks in advance. So immediate payment of your seat will help us determine what we need to do. The Core Team and I thank you!!
I also wanted to clear something up about the Moose and purchasing your drinks. I guess there was some mix up between some of the folks at the Moose. WE ARE allowed to go into the bar and purchase all the drinks you need to have to quench your parched Kazoo throat. I think though out of respect for their paying members that we not take their bar stools up, the smokers are welcome to sit at the tables next to the bar in the shuffleboard room. Thanks!!
For anyone that needs a new HAT please get with Mary and Jon. Price $6. What a deal!
Also Kazoo sweatshirt painting will be done on Sat. Feb. 23rd at 10:00 AM at the Moose. Please bring a white sweatshirt, and a hanger. We will supply paint, brushes, stencils, etc. and technique. It is important to bring a hanger so after you shirt is painted transporting by hanger is much easier and it prevents BIG paint errors on your shirt that are not washable!! Remember on parade day you need to "layer" under that sweatshirt depending on the weather, so you may want to buy one that is larger size!! I know AC Moore carries white sweat shirts. If you are UNABLE to make sweatshirt painting that day...see if a friend will do it for you. If you can not make it at all, we ask that on parade day you wear just a white sweatshirt, we can give you a green sash to pin on your shirt. All shirts will match on the front. The back of your shirt you can add anything you wish, just so it is not derogatory. We have some VERY creative BACK sweatshirt in our group, check out the last pages of pictures from 2007 on our Kazoo Website www.celtickazoos.com
Float information will be given my Kay at next meeting.
AND just a reminder PLEASE bring your non-perishable food items for our CHOW barrels!!
So my announcements for next week are done!!! See you Thursday practice, 7:00!!
