My name is Holly Foell. I’m the president of the Rosemont Music Boosters. My husband, Greg, and I have two children in the music program at Rosemont, a senior and freshman. We intend to be committed to the program for several more years as we believe it is a tremendous opportunity for our children.
Mrs. Wilmer (The RHS Music Director) and the Boosters need some help! Our students just finished their first live performance in Modesto. The real competition season begins in just a couple of weeks. Our 32 students in winter percussion and guard are putting in long hours of practice, as a group and individually, to be ready to represent Rosemont. The Associated Student Body paid our entry fees, showing their support for our program and students. Now it’s our turn!
We have 4 competitions still ahead. The closest is Elk Grove HS, and the farthest is the Tournament of Champions in Oroville. While other schools charge about $150.00 per student per winter season to cover transportation, food and instructor fees, we’re following the law which says we can only charge for consumables. That’s why we must have enough parents step forward to help!
A school bus runs about $1000.00 for a day-long event, which we simply can’t afford at this time. We need volunteers to drive to the events, and each family needs to volunteer for one or more jobs below so no one is asked to do more than their fair share. The job descriptions are on the back of this letter.
These events will not be possible without your support. Please check your calendar now and mark in the grid below what you will do and when you will do it. Please get this sheet back to Mrs. Wilmer by Friday, March 1st so we will know how to plan for the fun days ahead!
This is a great program and we love being a part of it. We look forward to meeting and getting to know more of you. Please email or call if you have questions or need further information.
(For Mrs. Wilmer, the RHS Music Boosters and Instructional Staff.)
Thank You!
Holly Foell
ghgot6k@gmail.com
(916) 736-0300 Home
(916) 753-0695 Cell
School / City | Date & Time (estimate) | Help w/Food Shop / Cook | Carpool # of seats | Tow Trailer |
Woodcreek HS / Roseville | Sat/March 9 - 10 am / 7:30 pm | |||
| Del Oro HS / Rocklin | Fri/March 15 - 3 pm / 11 pm | |||
| Elk Grove HS / Elk Grove | Sat/March 23 - all day - split groups | |||
| Tournament of Champions Oroville HS / Oroville | Sat/April 6 - all day - Winter Percussion performs / Guard Observes |
Job Descriptions
Sewing Costumes for Percussion: Add gold trim to sleeves and collars and make gold wristbands, which can be done by hand or machine.
Helping With Food: Shopping with Booster President Holly Foell, usually 2-3 days prior to each event including storage check of non-perishables. Time of day is flexible. Cook food for event: The meals are usually prepared the night before, brought that day and heated up at the event. We plan for about 45 people including coaches and drivers. The meals are simple like spaghetti or burritos. Job is usually split between people.
Towing The Trailer: A critical job, this requires a pick-up, 1/2 ton or larger. We have the proper size hitch if needed. You need an electrical connection for brake lights. We reimburse for gas if necessary.
Driving Students: This is our greatest need! Attached is the form the school needs on file. It is good for the entire school year. In addition to the form, they require a photocopy of your driver’s license and a copy of your insurance policy declaration page, which is the first page of your policy, showing specific coverage in each category. At this point, that is all our school has requested officially.
For the three local competitions, drivers can leave and return for pick up at a designated time, but please note that staying to help with food, watching the competitions and celebrating at awards is always appreciated by the students! And it’s a fun time for the whole family!
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