BA Bands eNews

 October 12, 2021

-Directors Notes-

-BA Bands Parent Association-



PRESIDENTS

The season has started!  There is a lot happening behind the scenes, and even more will be coming soon.  Make sure you find your place to plug in and be an active part of this wonderful organization.  You'll be glad you did!

As we start ramping up for the new season, there will be a lot of important information to communicate. Make sure you have your Charms account set up. Please check with Mrs. Good if you have any issues. Just a reminder, Charms is our primary means of communication. Please rely on this source rather than various social media groups for the most accurate information.

Please check spam filters for emails sent via charms, especially if you have a XXXX@cox.net.

VICE - PRESIDENTS

BABANDVP@gmail.com
 
We are in need of donations for the uniform room and donations for our senior reception. To donate uniform room supplies sign up on this link: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/9040D4FA8AA2BA46-uniform

If you would like to help out with the cost of food and decor for the senior reception you can donate an Amazon gift card, make a cash donation through cash app to $brbowman, or you can bring cash to the meeting on Tuesday.

SENIORS!!!! It is time to send in your senior slideshow pictures. Please email one baby picture plus up to 3 more pictures of your choice to babandvp@gmail.com In the subject line type “students name/ senior pictures. Pictures need to be received by October 31st. Pictures received after that date will not be included in the senior slide show.

SPONSORSHIPS & GROUP FUNDRAISING
 
babandsponsors@gmail.com

• Sign Gypsies benefits both individual and group accounts. See details on Facebook or contact the email above for details. Be sure you tell them thank you for the awesome signs they put up for the Pride Awards Banquet this year.
• Do you order from Amazon? Did you know you can go through what is called Amazon Smile and pick the Broken Arrow Band Booster Club, Inc. as the non-profit who receives a small percent of every eligible purchase you make. Every little bit counts. If you need help with it, email us at the address above.

• Latest Car Raffle Info:
  
• The countdown is on the last month of the car raffle
• We will have a check out/check in of paper certificates this week on Thursday, October 7 from 7:00-9:00 in the band hallway
• The only check out/check in of paper certificates will be before and after the Parent meeting on Tuesday this week.  Because of the parade schedule, it will be approximately 6:30-7:00 before the meeting; then after again.  There will only be a few more chances to get any paper certificates before they are due on the 27th.  Online sales can go all the way through the 31st though.
  
  
• Planning for the holidays: Board and Brush of Tulsa is offering a chance to GIVE BACK to the Broken Arrow Bands with a fundraiser where 20% of all proceeds come back to the BA Bands. The workshop will be on Sunday, November 28, 2021 2-5pm. They specialize in helping you create beautiful projects on wood in a variety of themes from which you get to choose. Spend a couple hours with friends and family who also love our bands the weekend after Thanksgiving to make great keepsakes. A shareable flyer will be posted on FB and sent via Charms, but you may register and invite others to register by going here: CLICK HERE. Access code is BA.
  

• Join us Tuesday, October 26 from 5pm-8pm at Whataburger on Kenosha for Dine Out. That Whataburger has always been a very strong supporter of the BA Bands and Pride so come show your love to our bands and to them for supporting us. The flyer has been posted on FB to share or text family and friends. ANd be sure you tell them a huge THANK YOU!
  

• Window clings/signs for area business or any supporter are still on the agenda for this fall. Stay tuned for that opportunity.
• We are looking into doing a Christmas gift wrapping event so staty tuned for details.
  

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




OPERATIONS

If you have any questions regarding our operations team, please email us at:

BABandoperations@gmail.com




CONCESSIONS

The home football season is here! This is a BIG week for the concession stand. The concession stand is one of the ways we raise funds for all Pride members. We have multiple events this week (Sept 27 - Oct 4) and we’ll need all hands on deck! Sign up links are shown below and have been emailed from the Charms Office. The concession stand will close during Pride performances. Please sign up for as many spots as you are available.

• Sub-Varsity Game: Monday, September 27 - Open volunteer spots available
• Sub-Varsity Game & Concession Stocking: Thursday, September 30 - Open volunteer spots available
• Varsity Game vs. Jenks: Friday, October 1 - Many open volunteer spots available (Help Please)
• Broken Arrow Invitational Saturday, October 2 - Many open volunteer spots available (Help Please)
• Sub-Varsity Game: Monday, October 4 - Open volunteer spots available

Volunteer Food Handlers card CLICK HERE

For any concessions questions email BABANDconcessions@gmail.com



MARKETING & COMMUNICATIONS
babandmarcom@gmail.com

FUNDRAISING
BABandFundraising@gmail.com

We are currently working to clean up our distribution list for the work events. If you would like to be included on the new distribution list even if you have already been on the past list, we need you to complete the form at the following link: BABANDWORK Email Opt In

If you'd like to serve on the fundraising team, we can use you!  Please email the address above to let me know of your interest!  We also need someone who is interest in leading out for stadium cleanup.  please email babandfundraising@gmail.com if this interests you!



* 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 babandwork@gmail.com

*ABLE Commission License:  If you plan to work events, all vendors require the ABLE License which costs $30 for a 2 year permit and can be optained using this link:  ABLE Commission License - CLICK HERE



PRIDE STORE
BABandStore@gmail.com
Pride Store Online

HAVE YOU SEEN LAST SEASON'S PRIDE PHOTOS OF BAND CAMP, COMPETITIONS, REHEARSAL AND MORE? - These pictures can be purchased online only.  Ordering online is easy and you can see ALL of the photos you wish to see.   CLICK HERE to see the photos and purchase. All profits go to our band booster account!




Upcoming Dates and Events
Oct 12 - Homecoming Parade - 4:30pm report time - Parade begins at 5:00pm
Oct 12 - Band Booster Meeting
Oct 14 - BA vs Yukon - Game
Oct 14 - 2011 Destiny Pride Reunion
Oct 16 - Dress Rehearsal Performance - 9:00pm
Oct 22 - BA vs Santa Fe - Game
Oct 22-23 - BOA St Louis Super Regional
Oct 26 - Indoor Percussion Meeting - 7:00pm
Oct 27 - OSSAA Contest
Oct 30 - OBA Marching Championship
Nov 2 - Band Booster Meeting
Nov 5 - BA vs Enid - Game
Nov 6 - All District / All State Auditions - Round 1
Nov 8 - Expo Rehearsal - Tentative
Nov 9 - Send Off Performance - Tentative
Nov 11-14 - BOA Grand Nationals - Indianapolis
Nov 16 - Sounds of the Stadium Concert
Nov 19 - Playoff Game 2 - Required for all Pride Members
Dec 3 - Playoff Game 3 - Required for all Pride Members
Dec 4 - All State Auditions - Final Round
Dec 4 - BA Christmas Parade

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