The Instrumental Music Booster Club of West York Area School District

Alumni band

2011-10-11T14:02:00.002-04:00

To all Alumni of the Mighty Bulldog Marching Band: Mr. Meckley and the band staff cordially invite you to dust off your instrument and join the West York Marching Band in the stands at the 2011 Homecoming football game vs. Kennard Dale on Friday October 21, 2011. The game starts at 7:00 p.m. but the Homecomign pre-game festivities start at 6:30. Tickets must be purchased, but once inside please join us in playing music to support our team. If you are going to attend, please forward your name and instrument to Mr. Meckley at rlmeckley@wyasd.k12.pa.us so music can bre prepared for you. We hope to have a big turnout so we can show everyone just how special the Bulldog Band truly is! We hope to see you there!

HELP NEEDED!!

2011-08-25T11:38:00.000-04:00

The concession stand needs your help!! Any time you could give the concession stand would be greatly appreciated. Work a whole game or only part. This is a huge part of the bands fundraising for the year. Please help! Contact Donna Nalbone at shiekeeper@comcast.net or Becky Tallman at beckytcm@verizon.net if you can help.

Important Information

2011-08-25T11:36:00.000-04:00

Clothing sale order forms are due on August 30.
Sandwich sale orders are due on August 31.
Kidstuff books and Croptoberfest are coming up soon!

Spaghetti Dinner

2011-08-15T11:53:00.000-04:00

The band is hosting their first annual Spaghetti Dinner on August 30. Dinner will be served from 4:30 to 6:30. At 7:00 the marching band will be giving a preview of their field show. Tickets are $8 each or 2 for $15 for adults, $5 for band members and teachers and kids 5 and under are free. Contact Sandy Taylor or any band member for tickets. Don't miss this great event!!

Band Camp

2011-08-06T22:27:00.000-04:00

Students leave for band camp tomorrow, August 7. Students must be at the high school before 1:30 so the trailer can be packed. Buses will depart BY 2:00. Don't be late!!

Marching Band Mini Camps

2011-07-18T13:37:00.000-04:00

REMINDER: Marching Band Mini Camps are this week! They will take place at the High School on Tuesday July 19th from 9am until 4pm with a lunch break from 12pm until 1pm and also Thursday July 21st from 6pm until 9pm. Don't forget to bring your instrument, music, water bottle and sunblock!!

WEST YORK BAND UPDATE

2011-03-31T17:19:00.000-04:00

It's that time again for West York Band updates and we have plenty to go

around! Please take the time to read ALL of them.

* First and foremost....don't forget to pick up your sandwiches on

Thursday, March 31 at the middle school cafeteria from 3pm to 6pm.

Call Sue Brindle with questions: 764-6758.

* The next band booster meeting will be Monday, May 2 at 7:00pm in

the high school band room. At this meeting we will hold our Booster

Club Election of Officers. To date we are still looking for a

co-president, vice-president, and treasurer. Without these positions

filled the booster club may cease to exist the way it has in the past.

These positions are not that demanding of your time and there are lots

of folks here to support and help you along the way. If you are

interested or have questions about any of these positions please

contact Beth Brickner at bulldogsband@aol.com.

* Another area of concern is the abundance of students who have

outstanding obligations to the booster club organization. These range

from payments for band camp, fund raisers, insufficient funds for

checks written to our organization, etc. Non-payment may result with

an appointment with Ms. May.

* The all school musical is this weekend, April 1, 2 and 3. Come

out and see our talented students put on a moving rendition of

"Brigadoon" Friday and Saturday at 7pm and Sunday at 2:30pm. Tickets

can be purchased at the door. Costs are Adults: $9.00 Sr. Citizens

and Students: $7.00.

* Jazz Night is April 15 at 8:00pm in the high school cafeteria.

Come enjoy a night out with the jazz ensemble and great food! See any

jazz ensemble member for tickets or contact Mr. Eyster. Adults:

$6.00 Students: $3.00 Jazz Ensemble Parents: Your help is

needed to make this night a success for our students. We are still

awaiting replies from numerous parents about their food selection for

that night. We need this information ASAP so we can plan accordingly.

Contact Cheryl Zearfoss at 792-7795.

* Our band program/yearbook is underway and we need your ads and

pictures to share by April 9. Pictures will be returned and will be

used in the program and our annual DVD production. Submit pictures to

Rachel Carter at ertztcarter@comcast.net. Questions about the ads

contact Cheryl Zearfoss at 792-7795.

* The band banquet is set for May 18. Keep your eyes open for

details coming your way in the next few weeks!

Lots to do even as the year comes to an end!

BULLDOG BAND NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS

2010-10-14T08:04:00.000-04:00

WOW! Lots of things happening this week at the Dog Pound...

The Bulldogs play at home this week and it is Homecoming! Homecoming festivities begin on the field at 6:30pm with the band performing their FANTASTIC field show after the game, so stick around to cheer on our kids!!
Sunday is the Manchester Halloween Parade and note the time change: Bus will depart at 1:30pm.
Some notes about the Kennard-Dale game. This game is now on a Friday night, October 22nd. We hope to have directions to the field next week, so check back. We do know that there will be a regular band practice at 3:30pm and the bus will pull out at 5:!5pm.
It is time to think sunshine and coffee aka The Citrus Sale!!! The paperwork will be appearing soon and the sale runs thru November 12, so start making your list now as to whom you are going to solicit!
See you at Friday's on Sunday, October 24th Share the attached flier with family, friends and strangers. The booster club earns 20% on the food purchase so eat up!
This Tuesday, October 19 at 7:00pm in the West York Area Middle School cafeteria, the school board will be meeting to discuss the upcoming Tremont Vending contract. This is our supplier of soft drinks and water for concession sales. We encourage you to attend to make the school board aware of our dilemma in having parents donate water vs purchasing water from Tremont, The proposed contract would force us to purchase bottled water exclusively from Tremont at a cost of approximately $7.00 per case. At 10 football games, three parades and other functions this cost really adds up. Our goal is to make them aware that if we are supplying water for consumption only, not the sale of, that we should be able to have the water donated.
The KidStuff Book sales are going well. Remember this book makes a great gift for Christmas or birthdays. Sales end November 5. Contact Penny Wales at 792-5296 or at dpwales@comcast.net for information. Sale ends November 5.
The High School DVD set is available now. This covers marching band, concert band and jazz band. We have all years available. Order forms are available from Mr. Eyster or send you request to dpwales@comcast.net. Cost is $15.00 and makes a great gift!

REMINDERS THIS WEEK

2010-09-23T07:37:00.000-04:00

Welcome!

Just a few reminders for this week:
It's band night, Friday, September 24, and you're in for a real treat! Our middle school band students will be joining us for an evening of music on and off the field! The combined band show will begin at 6:30pm and our high school band will perform their show after the game.

Come early to claim your seat and choose your dinner selection from our great concession stand menu, prepared and served by our own West York Band Boosters. Attention all band parents: we are in desperate need of volunteers for pizza runners for the concession stand at the home games. IN PARTICULAR WE NEED HELP THIS FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 24TH (BAND DAY) AND OCTOBER 15TH (HOMECOMING). Please contact Donna Nalbone via Facebook, email at shiekeeper@comcast.net or home 891-1417. Your help is greatly appreciated and desperately needed to make the concession stand a success. REMEMBER - THIS IS ONE OF OUR LARGEST FUND RAISERS THAT SUPPORTS ALL LEVELS OF OUR BAND PROGRAMS. PLEASE GIVE FREELY OF YOUR TIME TOWARDS THIS GREAT CAUSE!

There is still time to register for the Croptoberfest. Ask your friends and family if they would like to attend and help support your son/daughter. Don't forget that your son/daughter will receive credit to his/her account with each registration with their name on it. Please contact Sherri Dennis directly if you have any questions or to register. Space is limited so contact me today! Sherri Dennis 764-2113 or via email sherricm@verizon.net.

ARE YOU HUNGRY? The boosters are having a sandwich sale beginning Monday, September 27th. This time around we are trying a new supplier - Sue's Food Market from Wrightsville. These forms were sent home with the high school students Wednesday evening and will be handed out to the other levels by Monday. If you don't receive your copy please contact your band director.

Don't forget that the KidStuff sales is on-going. As you sell your books feel free to turn in your checks and request more books! Contact Penny Wales at 792-5296 or via email at dpwales@comcast.net

Remember to support your team and band by wearing your West York clothing/garb! SHOW YOUR BULLDOG SPIRIT!

Croptoberfest

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Croptoberfest

Concession Stand

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Concession Stand

CONCESSION STAND HELP NEEDED!!!

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WE ARE IN DESPERATE NEED OF CONCESSION STAND VOLUNTEERS/PIZZA RUNNERS FOR THE HOME GAMES. IN PARTICULAR, WE NEED HELP THIS FRIDAY, SEPT. 24TH (BAND NIGHT) AND OCT. 15TH (HOMECOMING). PLEASE CONTACT DONNA NALBONE AT 891-1417 OR EMAIL: shiekeeper@comcast.net, OR ON FACEBOOK. ANY HELP IS GREATLY APPRECIATED.

UPCOMING EVENTS

2010-09-12T09:01:00.000-04:00

Concession Donations

Croptoberfest Registration

BAND SHOW AT THE YORK FAIR

2010-09-11T12:21:00.000-04:00

Sunday, September 12th is the High School Band Show at the York Fair. Several area high school bands will perform, beginning at 2:00 pm at the fairgrounds

band update

2010-09-08T22:30:00.000-04:00

Just one of many updates to come during the year! If you have anything you would like to see here as part of the updates please email us and let us know!! Also, if your email address changes during the school year please let us know about that as well so we can keep you apprised of what's happening with all things band at all levels!

A reminder about our first football game of the season....this is an away game at Central York. Game time is at 7:00pm with pre-game activities beginning 30 minutes before. Our band will perform at halftime. Rehearsal is immediately after school beginning at 3:20pm - 4:30pm. Dinner break at 4:30pm - 5:30pm and the busses will pull out at 5:30pm. Hope to see you at the game supporting our kids!

A friendly reminder that your orders and money for the bag fund raiser are due to your band directors no later than September 8th

KidStuff book sale is on and this is a great time to be selling! Coupons galore and the new coupons this year are awesome. You will truly make up the cost in just a few purchases! Remember, your student earns $6.25 towards their student account for every book they sell. If you need more books or have any questions please contact Penny Wales at 792-5296.

Please don't forget to submit your membership form and participation survey!

Things are starting to happen in the concession stand. If you haven't signed up to help, please contact Becky Tallman at beckytcm@verizon.net or Donna Nalbone at shiekeeper@comcast.net

Attached is a flier for Community Night at the West York Isaac's on White Street. Please consider enjoying a meal at Isaac's or do carryout and support the West York Band Boosters. Be sure to print out the form, fill out the coupon and bring it along with you on Sunday, September 19 between 5pm and 9pm. Remember to share this coupon with family, friends, co-workers, etc. The Band Boosters earn 25% of the cost of your meal! Thanks for participating!!

Mark you calendars now for Band Day - September 24th - where our middle school band students join us for an evening of fun and music on and off the field.

and saving the best for last.....Our tractor has been on its "Last Wheel" for a very long time, but thanks to a generous donation from Mr. Clair Worley we have a brand new John Deere tractor to help our marching band pit on and off the field with ease. Mr. Worley had children go through the band program at West York and now his grandchildren are going through the same program. We can't express our gratitude enough to him for this donation. Without it we would have been hand pulling the cart across the parking lots and fields this fall! We have attached a picture of Mr. Worley, Beth Brickner, President and John Myers, Trailer Chairperson. If you know Mr. Worley or have the pleasure of meeting him, please be sure to shake his hand and offer your personal thanks!

Thanks for your continued support to our Band Booster organization. We need everyone's help to make this successful for the students - at all levels!! If you have any questions or concerns please feel free to share them with us at this email address or contact any of the executive members or even your band director.

Have a great week!

~ West York Band Boosters

2010-07-19T20:36:00.000-04:00

Summer Band Update

Hi Everyone!

Hope everyyone is having a great summer. It's hard to believe the summer is half over and the Marching Band season is just around the corner. We have a busy next couple of weeks in preparation for the season, so here are the highlights!

Summer Mini Camp
The Marching Band Summer Mini Camp will be held at the high school, Tuesday, July 20th, 9 a.m - 12 p.m., 1 p.m. - 4 p.m. and Thursday, July 22nd, 6 p.m. - 9 p.m. Don't forget that your camp balance as well as registration and co-curricular activities forms are due by July 22nd.

Uniform Fittings
Uniform fittings for students in 10th, 11th, and 12th grades will be August 2nd, 9:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. or 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Students in 9th grade and any straggles will be August 3rd, 9:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. or 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Please make sure that you bring your shoes. If you're a freshman, shoes are available at the fitting. If you have any questions, please call Linda Kahley at 779-0721

Band Shoes
Band shoes can be ordered on August 3rd from 7:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. in the band room. Don't forget to bring your white tube socks to insure a comfortable fit.

Band Camp Meeting
This years Band Camp meeting will be held August 4th at 6:30 p.m. in the auditorium. This is an important meeting that you must attend. We are discussing band camp, the upcoming band season, and new fundraising opportunities. See you there!

New York Trip
We still have a few seats available for our trip to New York City on July 31st. Contact Tina Keeler if you're interested.

West York Band Fall Clothing Sale
Show your Band pride this fall with a new West York Band sweatshirt or jacket! Our fall clothing sale in underway. All forms are due by August 8th, the day the kids leave for Band Camp. Any questions, contact Anne Oliver at 683-7531 or theolivers.pa@comcast.net. Additional forms will be available at Mini Camp as well as a few West York Band t-shirts for $9.00.

2010-2011 Marching Band!

2010-05-23T08:00:00.000-04:00

Hey everyone,

Don't forget the 2010-2011 Marching Band meeting tomorrow night at the high school. 7:00 p.m. in the cafe! This is an important meeting that you must attend!

We'll have an ice cream social immediately following the meeting.

Also, don't forget the bus trip to New York City on July 31st. We have about 20 seats left!. $57.00 per person. Talk to Tina if you're interested.

See you tomorrow!

More Parade Pictures!

2009-10-27T22:28:00.000-04:00

Thanks to Sherri Dennis!

Parade and Game Pictures!

2009-10-27T12:34:00.000-04:00

Thanks to Rachel Carter for sharing parade and game pictures from last weekend!

Red Lion Photos!

2009-09-22T18:29:00.000-04:00

Thanks to Linda Gable for some of these photos!

More pictures!

2009-09-16T07:44:00.000-04:00

Thanks to Linda Gable for these pictures from the Central and D-town games on 4th and the 12th!

More photos...

2009-09-13T19:22:00.000-04:00

Thank you to Marcia Sells for these additional photos from the York Fair Band Showcase today...