FUNDRAISING
Sheri Sharp - BABandFundraising@gmail.com

Congratulations and welcome to all of our returning and Rookie families!!! We have opportunities for individual fundraising every month. We regularly post these opportunities here in Enews, on Facebook, and email. If you would like to receive fundraising emails, please email us at BABandFundraising@gmail.com and let us know you’d like to be added.


NEW FUNDRAISER COMING - MIXED BAG DESIGNS!!!
Our next fundraiser will be Mixed Bag Designs, and it will have two catalogs of products for your customers to choose from. Items include various types of bags ranging from small purses to tote bags to car trunk accessories. There are also various types of kitchen items ranging from standard items such as cutting boards to unique items such as multiple types of vegetable shredders. This fundraiser will begin at the May 16 band parent meeting and end May 30.

RUSTIC CUFF FUNDRAISER IS HERE!
The Rustic Cuff bracelets from our spring fundraiser are here! If you participated in this fundraiser, we will have these cuffs available to pick up this Tuesday from 6-7PM (before the band parent meeting) and also after the meeting. Debbie Gowriluk will be at the individual fundraising table set up in the band room and will have the cuffs there to pick up. We will just be handing out cuffs to those who sold them in the last fundraiser; at this time, will not be selling any extra cuffs from *this sale. If you have any questions, please email at BABandFundraising@gmail.com.


CHOCOLATE FUNDRAISER AND MORE - CHOCOLATE COVERED PRETZEL RODS AND JERKY STICKS!!!!
We have chocolate bars and chocolate covered almonds again. You will be able to pick them up Tuesday night from Debbie Gowriluk at the fundraising table in the band room. We have purchased a new and exciting brand this time; we think people will love it! In taste tests among several parents, this brand was preferred!

We are offering two new items that will be an ongoing fundraiser like the chocolate as well. At the meeting we will have chocolate covered pretzel rods available for purchase by the box...same quantity and price as the chocolate bars, 3 varieties in the box. There will be a limited supply of these at the meeting, so if it is something you want, be sure to get yours early!

We will now be offering jerky sticks as a fundraiser. For now, these will be available by pre-order and pre-purchase only, but the turnaround time to get them is quick - about a week. We will have samples to see at the meeting along with order forms. The pricing is also comparable to the chocolate bars.

Any questions? Please contact Debbie at BABandFundraising@gmail.com.


DISCOUNT CARD FUNDRAISER
Discount cards are still available. There are 17 merchants on the card. The cost is $15, and the card can be used repeatedly through June 30, 2018. Merchants include restaurants and food vendors (Los Mariachi's Mexican Restaurant, Ron's Hamburgers, IHOP, EspressOh!, Savannah's at Forest Ridge Golf Club, Wendy's, Rollo-O's Bakery, Cici's Pizza, Not Your Grandma's Cupcakes, Kona Ice, and City Blends Smoothie Cafe). Several stores in downtown BA are included, all with great items for you, for your children, for your pets, for your home, and for gift giving (On the Corner, 1907, Plum Wild Boutique, and Simplicity). And for your feet and your athletic wear needs, there is Fleet Feet Sports.

Five cards can be checked out the first time. Once those cards are sold, you will be able to get more cards when the money is turned in from those previous sales. This fundraiser will be available through July 31.


EXTRA RUSTIC CUFFS FROM PREVIOUS FUNDRAISERS FOR SALE!
We have a limited supply of Rustic Cuffs from the two previous fundraisers held that we are selling at cost (there will be no profit added to your student account). We will have this available at the band parent meeting on Tuesday, so if you missed out on some previously that you wanted, this will be your chance to get them. They available on a first come basis, no holds.

For more information on ANY of the fundraisers listed above, please contact Debbie Gowriluk at BABandFundraising@gmail.com.


SECOND ANNUAL PRIDE OPEN GOLF TOURNAMENT JUNE 9, 2017
WE NEED YOUR HELP SECURING TEAMS TO PLAY IN THE TOURNAMENT !!! PLEASE CONTACT YOUR FRIENDS, CO-WORKERS, ETC AND HELP US SIGN UP TEAMS. If you would like, we can contact them, just email me the information!  The event will be held at BattleCreek Golf Club again this year. If you would like serve on a variety of committees to make the event a success please, email Carrie Crane at development.bapride@gmail.com.

To register for the Tournament, CLICK HERE.
Tournament Sponsorship Information - CLICK HERE

We will still need volunteers for the 2nd Annual Golf Tournament. It s on a Friday ( June 9th ) and we know that s a little harder to volunteer.. We will have a table set up at the Band Parent for information and a sign-up sheet. This is one of our fundraisers, we need YOUR help ! Please email : development.bapride@gmail.com to volunteer. We will also have Registration Forms and Sponsor Forms for you to hand out.  Thank you!!

EARN MONEY FOR YOUR BAND TRIP ACCOUNT!
There are so many ways to earn money for your band trip account! Start earning money now for the upcoming season and also the European musical adventure!

Current Opportunities:

Drillers/OneOK - May 18-27 - CLICK HERE

For up-to-date information, sign up to receive Pride Work emails at bapridework@gmail.com for the latest information on sign-ups and work opportunities.

* Food Handlers Permit - If you plan to handle food at any of these events, you will need a Volunteer Food Handler’s Permit. You can acquire the permit online and it only takes a few minutes to complete. You can take the course and print your permit online at this link: Volunteer Online Food Handler’s Permit For more information, please email bapridework@gmail.com

PRIDE STORE
Sheri Sharp - BAPrideStore@gmail.com

This will be our first official Pride Store of the 2017-18 Pride season.

For those who don't know, our Pride Store is set up on the night of band parent meetings and also other announced times. We offer all types of band and Pride shirts and novelties for students, parents and family. We also provide pre-order forms for important merchandise you may wish to purchase for the upcoming Pride season--show shirts, luggage and dog tags, decals, ornaments and much more.

We will begin new pre-orders available for next year’s show and will have some new items for sale. It will be a big night so plan to come early! These are all items that you will want to have in the fall when band season hits full speed! We can accept cash or check made to BAHS Bands.We will see you on Tuesday!

PRIDE STORE SPECIALS!
On Tuesday, we will have a couple of specials available:

*PRIDE DUFFLE BAGS will be $40 (regularly $45) on Tuesday, May 16 ONLY. After May 16, the bags will be $45. In addition, you can add a specific WHITE t-shirt for $10 (regular $15). The Duffle Bags must be pre-ordered and will arrive by August. We will communicate via email when they are ready for pick-up.

*OLD SHIRT STYLES AND ROSE PARADE ITEMS will be on sale Tuesday at GREAT prices!

NEW! PRIDE OF BROKEN ARROW METAL CUFF & SPARKLE STRETCH BRACELET - This new Pride of BA jewelry can be pre-ordered in the Pride Store this Tuesday and through July 11. Delivery will be in September. We are excited about these! Buy a set or a few for your family and friends. They are $15 each or 2 for $25. They are great to stack and wear for all of our Pride events/competitions, football games, or just for wearing and showing your Pride spirit everyday! In the Pride Store on Tuesday, we will have order forms and a couple of samples that show the design and quality of these bracelets.

Would you like to volunteer in the Pride Store?  We are looking for more volunteers to help on parent meeting nights and for some special events to help set up and sell Pride Store items!  If you are interested in helping in any way, please email Sheri Sharp at BAPrideStore@gmail.com.  We would love to have you!  We have fun!


SPECIAL EVENTS
Drums of Summer:  Broken Arrow will host the 2017 DCI show on Tuesday, July 18th at Broken Arrow Memorial Stadium.  To volunteer for this event, CLICK HERE!  WE NEED EVERYONE TO HELP OUT WITH THIS EVENT!

If you have any questions, feel free to email us at baspecialevents@gmail.com.


OPERATIONS
Feel free to contact us at any time at baprideoperations@gmail.com.

CONCESSIONS
If you would be willing to volunteer, email baconcessions@gmail.com.

CLICK HERE to get your free food handlers card.



MARKETING & DEVELOPMENT
Carrie Crane - development.bapride@gmail.com

Volunteer Grants: Did you know that some companies pay volunteer grants for their employees who volunteer hours for organizations. Is your company one of those? Do you work for Walmart, DirecTV, IBM or State Farm? Those are 4 companies of the many who offer volunteer grants. Check with your HR department! This is a great opportunity that allows your hard work to benefit BA Bands! Most of these grants are around $500. Turn your volunteer hours into money!

If you have a contact at a company that might be interested in sponsoring the Pride, let us know!  We have several levels of sponsorship, we have general sponsorships and special event sponsors.


COMMUNICATIONS
CHECK YOUR JUNK MAIL FOR BA BANDS E-MAILS! Please check your Spam or Junk mail folder for emails from any BA Bands email addresses. These include but are not limited to: BAConcessions@gmail.com; bapridework@hotmail.com; BABandFundRaising@gmail.com;; BASpecialEvents@gmail.com; and BAStadiumCleanup@gmail.com.

If you see any of these emails in your Junk or Spam folder, add the email address for those emails to your contact list. That should ensure you receive future emails correctly. If you wish to be removed from any of these mailing lists, send a message to the appropriate address and ask to be removed.

If you continue to have problems, email James Royal at babandcommunications@gmail.com for help.



Upcoming Dates and Events
May 8 - Freshman Band Concert - 7pm BAPAC
May 9 - HS Band Concert - 7pm BAPAC
May 10 - Graduation Band Rehearsal (3:00-5:00)
May 11 - Graduation Band Rehearsal (3:00-5:00)
May 12 - Graduation Band Rehearsal (3:00-5:00)
May 12 - Jazz at Rooster Days - TBA
May 13 - Rooster Day Parade - 9:15am Report Time
May 15 - Graduation
May 16 - Band Parent Meeting - 7pm BAHS Band Hall
May 19 - Color Guard Rehearsal (5:00 - 9:00)
May 20 - Color Guard Rehearsal (9:00 - 1:00)
May 22 - Last Day of Classes
May 23-25 - Pride Hornline Mini Camp 1 (12:00-5:00)
May 23 - Drum Line (9:00 - 12:00)
May 26 - Color Guard Rehearsal (5:00 - 9:00)
May 27 - Color Guard Rehearsal (9:00 - 1:00)
May 30 - Drum Line (12:00 - 4:00)
June 1 - Color Guard Camp (12:00-9:00)
June 2 - Color Guard Camp (12:00 - 9:00)
June 3 - Color Guard Camp (9:00 - 1:00)
June 6-8 - Pride Hornline Mini Camp 2 (12:00-5:00)
June 6 - Drum Line (9:00 - 12:00)
June 9 - Color Guard Rehearsal (5:00-9:00)
June 10 - Color Guard Rehearsal (9:00 - 1:00)
June 13 - Drum Line (12:00-4:00)
June 16 - Color Guard Rehearsal (5:00 - 9:00)
June 17 - Color Guard Rehearsal (9:00 - 1:00)
June 19 - Color Guard Camp (12:00 - 9:00)
June 20 - Color Guard Camp (12:00 - 9:00)
June 21 - Color Guard Camp (9:00 - 5:00)
June 22 - Color Guard Camp (12:00 - 9:00)
June 22 - Front Ensemble (12:00 - 4:00)
June 27 - Front Ensemble (12:00 - 4:00)
June 29 - Front Ensemble (12:00 - 4:00)
July 11-13 - Pride Hornline Mini Camp 3 (12:00-5:00)
July 11 - Drum Line (9:00-12:00)
July 17 - Drum Line (9:00-12:00)
July 18 - DCI Tour of Champions hosted by Drums of Summer
July 24 - 2017 Pride Mandatory Camp Begins

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