Thursday, June 30, 2016

Rehearsal Day; Alexandria, IN


Checkout today's weather HERE.
Current housing is: Alexandria-Monroe Middle School, 1 Burden Court, Alexandria, IN 46001

Announcements
  • Laundry day today.  It is always a fun time watching the kids "dress up" to go to laundry.  Very entertaining.
  • The updated 2016 Cook's Calendar is posted under Important Links on the right.  We are very short for the weeks of July 24 and July 31.  The tour leaves San Antonio and travels to Atlanta on July 30, and then on to Allentown, PA on 8/5.  Contact Bill via email(colts.cooks@comcast.net) or phone (651-470-3553) to help on the Cooktruck or if you have any questions.
  • If you are interested in making a food donation to the Corps, fresh fruit and vegetables are a great choice.  Besides being a healthy choice, they provide much needed nutrients for how hard the 150 members are working.
  • Mail Drop address for today through July 14:
    General Delivery
    Hold for Colts Drum & Bugle Corps
    (Member Name)
    P.O. Box 515
    Dubuque, IA 52004-0515

    Mail will be delivered from the Colts office to the Corps throughout Cornfield Tour, and then on June 25, July 3, July 11 and July 14.
Today's Schedule - Eastern Time Zone
9:00 AM - Wake/Eat
10:00 AM - Stretch (Brass on Field 1, Guard on Field 2, percussion on Field 3)
10:30 AM - Visual (Brass on Field 1, Guard on Field 2, percussion on Field 3)
12:00 PM - Guard join Brass on field 1
1:30 PM - Meal 2
2:30 PM - Sectionals (Brass on Field 1, Guard on Field 2, Percussion on Field 3)
4:00 PM - Percussion Ensemble on Field 1, Brass in Sub-Sectionals
4:30 PM - Transition
4:45 PM - Ensemble on Field 1
6:45 PM - Meal 3
7:45 PM - Depart for Laundry
8:15 PM - Laundry
11:15 PM - Depart for School
11:45 PM - Arrive School
12:15 AM - Lights Out!

What's being served?
All meals also have peanut butter, jelly and condiments.

Meal 1
Baked Pancakes
Sausage
Applesauce

Meal 2
Chicken Bacon BBQ
Baked Potato
Veggies

Meal 3
Burgers
French Fries
Fruit

Meal 4
N/A

DCI's Best Volunteers
Kathy Dozier
Jim Johnson
Tracy Grossman
Cindy Grossman
Roger Grossman
Les Miller
Terry Feather

Wednesday, June 29, 2016

Show Day; Evansville, IN

Checkout today's weather HERE.
Current housing is: Central High School, 5400 First Avenue, Evansville, IN 47710
Show site is: Reitz Bowl, 350 N Dreier Boulevard, Evansville, IN 47712
Next housing is: Alexandria-Monroe Middle School, 1 Burden Court, Alexandria, IN 46001

Announcements
  • The updated 2016 Cook's Calendar is posted under Important Links on the right.  We are very short for the weeks of July 24 and July 31.  The tour leaves San Antonio and travels to Atlanta on July 30, and then on to Allentown, PA on 8/5.  Contact Bill via email(colts.cooks@comcast.net) or phone (651-470-3553) to help on the Cooktruck or if you have any questions.
  • If you are interested in making a food donation to the Corps, fresh fruit and vegetables are a great choice.  Besides being a healthy choice, they provide much needed nutrients for how hard the 150 members are working.
  • Mail Drop address for today through July 14:
    General Delivery
    Hold for Colts Drum & Bugle Corps
    (Member Name)
    P.O. Box 515
    Dubuque, IA 52004-0515

    Mail will be delivered from the Colts office to the Corps throughout Cornfield Tour, and then on June 25, July 3, July 11 and July 14.

Today's Schedule
8:00 AM - Wake/Eat
9:00 AM - Stretch (Brass & Percussion in Stadium, Guard on Field 2) 
9:30 AM - Visual (Brass & Percussion in Stadium, Guard on Field 2)
11:30 AM - Meal 2
12:30 PM - Sectionals (Brass in Stadium, Guard on Field 2, Percussion on Field 3)
2:35 PM - Transition to Ensemble
2:45 PM - Ensemble
4:15 PM - Meal 3 (EPL)
6:05 PM - Buses Loaded
6:15 PM - Depart for Show
6:15 PM - Arrive at Show
8:43 PM - Gate
9:03 PM - Perform 
10:00 PM - Meal 4
11:30 PM - Depart for Alexandria, IN

What's being served?
All meals also have peanut butter, jelly and condiments.

Meal 1
Pancake Sausage on a Stick
Fruit

Meal 2
Sub Day - Lunch Meat w/ Cheese
Chips
Carrot Sticks

Meal 3
Cheeseburger Rice Casserole
Garlic Sticks
Salad

Meal 4
Corn Dogs
French Fries
Dessert

DCI's Best Volunteers
Kathy Dozier
Jim Johnson
Bill Grossman
Tracy Grossman
Cindy Grossman
Roger Grossman
Aaron Muller
Gina Muller
Jane Jackson
Emily Jackson
Terry Feather

Tuesday, June 28, 2016

Rehearsal Day; Evansville, IN

Checkout today's weather HERE.
Current housing is: Central High School, 5400 First Avenue, Evansville, IN 47710

Announcements
  • The updated 2016 Cook's Calendar is posted under Important Links on the right. We have good coverage on tour until we leave San Antonio on July 24.  We are very short for the weeks of July 24 and July 31.  The tour leaves San Antonio and travels to Atlanta on July 30, and then on to Allentown, PA on 8/5.  Contact Bill via email(colts.cooks@comcast.net) or phone (651-470-3553) to help on the Cooktruck or if you have any questions.
  • If you are interested in making a food donation to the Corps, fresh fruit and vegetables are a great choice.  Besides being a healthy choice, they provide much needed nutrients for how hard the 150 members are working.
  • Mail Drop address for today through July 14:
    General Delivery
    Hold for Colts Drum & Bugle Corps
    (Member Name)
    P.O. Box 515
    Dubuque, IA 52004-0515

    Mail will be delivered from the Colts office to the Corps throughout Cornfield Tour, and then on June 25, July 3, July 11 and July 14.

Today's Schedule
7:30 AM - Wake/Eat
8:30 AM - Stretch
9:00 AM - Section Warm-up
9:50 AM - Visual Ensemble
1:00 PM - Meal 2
2:00 PM - Sectionals (Brass in Stadium, Guard on Field 2, Percussion on Field 3)
5:00 PM - Music Ensemble in Stadium
6:00 PM - Meal 3
7:00 PM - Music Ensemble in Stadium, Guard on Field 2
8:00 PM - Full Ensemble
9:30 PM - Clear Field
10:00 PM - Meal 4
11:00 PM - Member Meeting
11:30 PM - Lights Out!

What's being served?
All meals also have peanut butter, jelly and condiments.

Meal 1
Waffles
Sausage
Fruit

Meal 2
Cheeseburgers
Pasta Salad
Fruit

Meal 3
Scalloped Potato w/ Ham
Salad
Biscuit/roll

Meal 4
Sweet and Sour Chicken Rice Bowls
Egg Roll
Dessert

DCI's Best Volunteers
Kathy Dozier
Jim Johnson
Bill Grossman
Tracy Grossman
Cindy Grossman
Roger Grossman
Aaron Muller
Gina Muller
Jane Jackson
Emily Jackson
Terry Feather

Monday, June 27, 2016

Show Day; Hamilton, OH

Checkout today's weather HERE.
Current housing is: Fairfield Freshman School, 5050 Dixie Highway, Fairfield, OH 45014
Show site is: Hamilton High School, 1165 Eaton Avenue, Hamilton, OH 45013
Next housing is: Central High School, 5400 First Avenue, Evansville, IN 47710

Announcements
  • The Corps made good progress at the Michigan City show last night.
  • The updated 2016 Cook's Calendar is posted under Important Links on the right. We have good coverage on tour until we leave San Antonio on July 24.  We are very short for the weeks of July 24 and July 31.  The tour leaves San Antonio and travels to Atlanta on July 30, and then on to Allentown, PA on 8/5.  Contact Bill via email(colts.cooks@comcast.net) or phone (651-470-3553) to help on the Cooktruck or if you have any questions.
  • If you are interested in making a food donation to the Corps, fresh fruit and vegetables are a great choice.  Besides being a healthy choice, they provide much needed nutrients for how hard the 150 members are working.
  • Mail Drop address for today through July 14:
    General Delivery
    Hold for Colts Drum & Bugle Corps
    (Member Name)
    P.O. Box 515
    Dubuque, IA 52004-0515

    Mail will be delivered from the Colts office to the Corps throughout Cornfield Tour, and then on June 25, July 3, July 11 and July 14.

Today's Schedule - Eastern Time Zone
9:30 AM - Wake/Eat
10:30 AM - Stretch (Brass & Percussion in stadium, Guard on Field 2)
10:45 AM - Visual
11:45 AM - Meal 2
12:30 PM - Sectionals (Percussion in stadium, Guard on Field 2, Brass in Parking Lot)
1:30 PM - Ensemble
2:45 PM - Meal 3 EPL (Eat, Pack and Load)
4:35 PM - Buses loaded
4:45 PM - Depart for show site
5:15 PM - Arrive at show site
7:15 PM - Gate
7:33 PM - Perform
8:30 PM - Meal 4
10:00 PM - Depart for Evansville, IN


What's being served?
All meals also have peanut butter, jelly and condiments.

Meal 1
Bagel w/ Egg and Cheese
Fruit

Meal 2
Chicken Patti Sandwich
Broccoli
Fruit

Meal 3
Salisbury Steak
Mashed Potato
Green Beans

Meal 4
Nachos w/ Cheese 'n Meat
Fix'ns - Black Beans, Jalapeno, Salsa, Sour Cream
Jello

DCI's Best Volunteers
Kathy Dozier
Bill Grossman
Kathy Bublick
Dan Bublick
Tracy Grossman
Cindy Grossman
Roger Grossman
John Tocco
Kelley Mitchell
Terry Feather

Sunday, June 26, 2016

Show Day; Michigan City, IN

Checkout today's weather HERE.
Current housing is: Michigan City High School, 8446 West Pahs Road, Michigan City, IN 46360
Show site is: Ames Field, 2501 Franklin Street, Michigan City, IN 46260
Next housing is: Fairfield Freshman School, 5050 Dixie Highway, Fairfield, OH 45014

Announcements
  • The updated 2016 Cook's Calendar is posted under Important Links on the right. We have good coverage on tour until we leave San Antonio on July 24.  We are very short for the weeks of July 24 and July 31.  The tour leaves San Antonio and travels to Atlanta on July 30, and then on to Allentown, PA on 8/5.  Contact Bill via email(colts.cooks@comcast.net) or phone (651-470-3553) to help on the Cooktruck or if you have any questions.
  • If you are interested in making a food donation to the Corps, fresh fruit and vegetables are a great choice.  Besides being a healthy choice, they provide much needed nutrients for how hard the 150 members are working.
  • Mail Drop address for today through July 14:
    General Delivery
    Hold for Colts Drum & Bugle Corps
    (Member Name)
    P.O. Box 515
    Dubuque, IA 52004-0515

    Mail will be delivered from the Colts office to the Corps throughout Cornfield Tour, and then on June 25, July 3, July 11 and July 14.

Today's Schedule
8:00 AM - Wake/Eat
9:00 AM - Stretch 
9:30 AM - Visual
11:30 AM - Meal 2
12:30 PM - Sectionals
2:00 PM - Transition
2:15 PM - Ensemble
3:45 PM - Meal 3 EPL (Eat, Pack and Load)
5:30 PM - Buses loaded
5:45 PM - Depart for show site
6:15 PM - Arrive at show site
8:20 PM - Gate
8:40 PM - Perform
9:30 PM - Meal 4
11:00 PM - Depart for Hamilton, OH

What's being served?
All meals also have peanut butter, jelly and condiments.

Meal 1
Breakfast Burrito
Muffin
Fruit

Meal 2
Chicken Nuggets
Sliced Potatoes
Vegetables

Meal 3
Spaghetti and Meatballs
Breadsticks
Fruit

Meal 4
Pizza
Must Goes
Pudding

DCI's Best Volunteers
Alison La Manna
Bill La Manna
Anthony La Manna
Kathy Bublick
Dan Bublick
Becky Miller
Bill Grossman
Tracy Grossman
Cindy Grossman
Roger Grossman
Terry Feather

Saturday, June 25, 2016

Show Day; Whitewater, WI

Checkout today's weather HERE.
Current housing is: Evansville High School, 340 Fair Street, Evansville, WI 53536
Show site is: Perkins Stadium, 907 W Schwager Drive, Whitewater, WI 53190
Next housing is: Michigan City High School, 8446 West Pahs Road, Michigan City, IN 46360

Announcements
  • The members are excited to have their first competition today.
  • The updated 2016 Cook's Calendar is posted under Important Links on the right. We have good coverage on tour until we leave San Antonio on July 24.  We are very short for the weeks of July 24 and July 31.  The tour leaves San Antonio and travels to Atlanta on July 30, and then on to Allentown, PA on 8/5.  Contact Bill via email(colts.cooks@comcast.net) or phone (651-470-3553) to help on the Cooktruck or if you have any questions.
  • If you are interested in making a food donation to the Corps, fresh fruit and vegetables are a great choice.  Besides being a healthy choice, they provide much needed nutrients for how hard the 150 members are working.
  • Mail Drop address for today through July 14:
    General Delivery
    Hold for Colts Drum & Bugle Corps
    (Member Name)
    P.O. Box 515
    Dubuque, IA 52004-0515

    Mail will be delivered from the Colts office to the Corps throughout Cornfield Tour, and then on June 25, July 3, July 11 and July 14.

Today's Schedule
8:00 AM - Wake/Eat
9:00 AM - Stretch 
9:30 AM - Visual
11:15 AM - Meal 2
12:15 PM - Sectionals
1:45 PM - Transition
2:00 PM - Ensemble
3:30 PM - Meal 3 EPL (Eat, Pack and Load)
5:15 PM - Buses loaded
5:30 PM - Depart for show site
6:30 PM - Arrive at show site
8:22 PM - Gate
8:42 PM - Perform
9:30 PM - Meal 4
11:00 PM - Depart for Michigan City, IN

What's being served?
All meals also have peanut butter, jelly and condiments.

Meal 1
Pancakes
Sausage
Fruit

Meal 2
Turkey/Cheese Wraps
Dirty Rice
Fresh Vegetables w/ Ranch

Meal 3
Chicken and Salsa Tortilla Casserole
Lettuce Salad
Fruit

Meal 4
Sloppy Joe
Carrot Sticks
Chips
Apple Crisp or Cinnamon Roll

DCI's Best Volunteers
Gary Metzger
Micki Metzger
Paul Rosenkranz
Alison La Manna
Bill La Manna
Anthony La Manna
Terry Feather

Friday, June 24, 2016

Summer Premiere; Dubuque, IA

Checkout today's weather HERE.
Current housing is: Central High School, 519 E 11th Street, De Witt, IA 52742
Next housing is: Evansville High School, 340 Fair Street, Evansville, WI 53536

Announcements
  • The Colts and Colt Cadets' Summer Premiere is 7:00 PM today at the University of Dubuque's Chalmers Field.  The Corps will depart De Witt Central High School at x:xx PM and drive to the stadium.
  • Thanks to everyone that has responded to volunteer on the Cooktruck next week.  It is greatly appreciated.
  • The updated 2016 Cook's Calendar is posted under Important Links on the right. We have good coverage on tour until we leave San Antonio on July 24.  We are very short for the weeks of July 24 and July 31.  The tour leaves San Antonio and travels to Atlanta on July 30, and then on to Allentown, PA on 8/5.  Contact Bill via email(colts.cooks@comcast.net) or phone (651-470-3553) to help on the Cooktruck or if you have any questions.
  • If you are interested in making a food donation to the Corps, fresh fruit and vegetables are a great choice.  Besides being a healthy choice, they provide much needed nutrients for how hard the 150 members are working.
  • Mail Drop address for today through July 14:
    General Delivery
    Hold for Colts Drum & Bugle Corps
    (Member Name)
    P.O. Box 515
    Dubuque, IA 52004-0515

    Mail will be delivered from the Colts office to the Corps throughout Cornfield Tour, and then on June 25, July 3, July 11 and July 14.

Today's Schedule
7:15 AM - Wake/Eat
8:15 AM - Stretch (Brass & Percussion on field 2, Guard on field 4) 
8:45 AM - Visual (Percussion in sub-sectionals)
10:45 AM - Meal 2
11:30 AM - Sectionals (Percussion on field 2, Brass on field 3, Guard on field 4)
12:30 PM - Transition
12:45 PM - Ensemble on Field 2
2:00 PM - Meal 3 (EPL - Eat, Pack & Load)
3:45 PM - Depart De Witt
5:00 PM - Arrive Dubuque
5:15 PM - Warm Up
7:00 PM - Gate and Watch Colt Cadets
7:30 PM - Rewarm
7:45 PM - Performance
8:15 PM - Meal 4
10:00 PM - Depart for Evansville, WI
12:00 AM - Lights Out!

What's being served?
All meals also have peanut butter, jelly and condiments.

Meal 1
Yogurt Bar
Muffin
Fruit

Meal 2
Grilled Han & Cheese or Grilled Cheese
French Fries
Fresh Vegetables w/ Ranch

Meal 3
Chicken Alfredo
Garlic Bread
Lettuce Salad
Fruit

Meal 4
Meatball Sub
Green Beans
Dreamstick Soda Cake

DCI's Best Volunteers
Jon Rech
Susan Casey
Marty Casey
Aidon Connolly
Susan Adams
Alison La Manna
Bill La Manna
Anthony La Manna
Cathi Roberts
Beth Dorrance
Terry Feather

Thursday, June 23, 2016

Rehearsal Day & Community Performance; De Witt, IA

Checkout today's weather HERE.
Current housing is: Central High School, 519 E 11th Street, De Witt, IA 52742

Announcements
  • A community run through, including the Colt Cadets, will be held today at 6:00 PM.  Arrive a little early so you don't miss either performance.  Ensemble will continue after the run through.
  • The Colts and Colt Cadets' Summer Premiere is 7:00 PM tomorrow at the University of Dubuque's Chalmers Field.
  • The updated 2016 Cook's Calendar is posted under Important Links on the right. We have good coverage on tour until we leave San Antonio on July 24.  We are very short for the weeks of July 24 and July 31.  The tour leaves San Antonio and travels to Atlanta on July 30, and then on to Allentown, PA on 8/5.  Contact Bill via email(colts.cooks@comcast.net) or phone (651-470-3553) to help on the Cooktruck or if you have any questions.
  • If you are interested in making a food donation to the Corps, fresh fruit and vegetables are a great choice.  Besides being a healthy choice, they provide much needed nutrients for how hard the 150 members are working.
  • Mail Drop address for today through July 14:
    General Delivery
    Hold for Colts Drum & Bugle Corps
    (Member Name)
    P.O. Box 515
    Dubuque, IA 52004-0515

    Mail will be delivered from the Colts office to the Corps throughout Cornfield Tour, and then on June 25, July 3, July 11 and July 14.

Today's Schedule
8:00 AM - Wake/Eat
9:00 AM - Stretch
9:30 AM - Visual (Brass & Percussion on Field 2, Guard on Field 4)
12:00 PM - Meal 2
1:00 PM - Warm up
1:45 PM - Ensemble (Field 2 OR Stadium)
3:45 PM - Meal 3
5:15 PM - Warm up
6:00 PM - Community Performance
6:30 PM - Music Ensemble in Stadium, Guard on Field 2
7:30 PM - Brass Sectionals in Stadium
9:00 PM - Transition
9:30 PM - Visual
10:30 PM - Meal 4
12:00 AM - Lights Out!

What's being served?
All meals also have peanut butter, jelly and condiments.

Meal 1
Breakfast Egg Rolls
Fruit

Meal 2
BBQ Chicken Sandwich
Chips
Fresh Vegetable

Meal 3
Soft Tacos
Tortilla Chips & Cheese Sauce
Fruit

Meal 4
Mac and Cheese
Hot Dogs
Brownies

DCI's Best Volunteers
Jon Rech
Susan Casey
Marty Casey
Aidon Connolly
Susan Adams
Cathi Roberts
Beth Dorrance

Wednesday, June 22, 2016

Rehearsal Day; De Witt, IA

Checkout today's weather HERE.
Current housing is: Central High School, 519 E 11th Street, De Witt, IA 52742

Announcements
  • A community run through, including the Colt Cadets, will be held tomorrow at 6:00 PM.  Arrive a little early so you don't miss either performance.  Ensemble will continue after the run through.
  • The Colts and Colt Cadets' Summer Premiere is 7:00 PM Friday at the University of Dubuque's Chalmers Field.
  • Thanks to everyone that has responded to volunteer on the Cooktruck next week.  It is greatly appreciated.
  • The updated 2016 Cook's Calendar is posted under Important Links on the right. We have good coverage on tour until we leave San Antonio on July 24.  We are very short for the weeks of July 24 and July 31.  The tour leaves San Antonio and travels to Atlanta on July 30, and then on to Allentown, PA on 8/5.  Contact Bill via email(colts.cooks@comcast.net) or phone (651-470-3553) to help on the Cooktruck or if you have any questions.
  • If you are interested in making a food donation to the Corps, fresh fruit and vegetables are a great choice.  Besides being a healthy choice, they provide much needed nutrients for how hard the 150 members are working.
  • Mail Drop address for today through July 14:
    General Delivery
    Hold for Colts Drum & Bugle Corps
    (Member Name)
    P.O. Box 515
    Dubuque, IA 52004-0515

    Mail will be delivered from the Colts office to the Corps throughout Cornfield Tour, and then on June 25, July 3, July 11 and July 14.

Today's Schedule
8:00 AM - Wake/Eat
9:00 AM - Stretch
                NO RAIN-Brass & Percussion field 2, Guard field 4
                RAIN-Percussion far gym, Brass main gym, Guard aux gym 
9:30 AM - Visual OR Sectionals
1:00 PM - Meal 2
2:00 PM - Sectionals OR Visual 
               Brass on field 2, Percussion on field 3, Guard on field 4 OR
               Brass & Percussion on field 2, Guard on field 4
4:30 PM - Music Ensemble
5:30 PM - Meal 3
6:30 PM - Ensemble (Stadium OR Field 2)
9:00 PM - Transition
9:30 PM - Visual 
10:30 PM - Meal 4
11:30 PM - Member Meeting
12:00 AM - Lights Out!

What's being served?
All meals also have peanut butter, jelly and condiments.

Meal 1
Scrambled Eggs with Cheese
Hash Brown Patty
Fruit

Meal 2
Turkey or Ham Ranch Club Wrap
French Fries
Fruit

Meal 3
Salsa Chicken and Rice
Cornbread
Mixed Vegetable

Meal 4
Pizza Burgers
Must Goes
Dessert

DCI's Best Volunteers
Jon Rech
Susan Casey
Marty Casey
Aidon Connolly
Susan Adams
Cathi Roberts
Beth Dorrance

Tuesday, June 21, 2016

Rehearsal Day; De Witt, IA

Checkout today's weather HERE.
Current housing is: Central High School, 519 E 11th Street, De Witt, IA 52742

Announcements
  • A community run through, including the Colt Cadets, will be held Thursday, June 23 at 6:00 PM.  Arrive a little early so you don't miss either performance.  Ensemble will continue after the run through.
  • Thanks to everyone that has responded to volunteer on the Cooktruck next week.  It is greatly appreciated.
  • The updated 2016 Cook's Calendar is posted under Important Links on the right. We have good coverage on tour until we leave San Antonio on July 24.  We are very short for the weeks of July 24 and July 31.  The tour leaves San Antonio and travels to Atlanta on July 30/31 and then on to Allentown, PA on 8/5.  Contact Bill via email(colts.cooks@comcast.net) or phone (651-470-3553) to help on the Cooktruck or if you have any questions.
  • If you are interested in making a food donation to the Corps, fresh fruit and vegetables are a great choice.  Besides being a healthy choice, they provide much needed nutrients for how hard the 150 members are working.
  • Mail Drop address for today through July 14:
    General Delivery
    Hold for Colts Drum & Bugle Corps
    (Member Name)
    P.O. Box 515
    Dubuque, IA 52004-0515

    Mail will be delivered from the Colts office to the Corps throughout Cornfield Tour, and then on June 25, July 3, July 11 and July 14.

Today's Schedule
8:00 AM - Wake/Eat
9:00 AM - Stretch (Brass & Percussion on field 2, Guard on field 4) 
9:30 AM - Visual (Brass & Percussion on field 2, Guard on field 4)
1:00 PM - Meal 2
2:00 PM - Sectionals (Brass on field 2, Percussion on field 3, Guard on field 4)
5:30 PM - Meal 3
6:30 PM - Ensemble
9:00 PM - Transition
9:30 PM - Visual 
10:30 PM - Meal 4
12:00 AM - Lights Out!

What's being served?
All meals also have peanut butter, jelly and condiments.

Meal 1
Sausage/Pancake on a Stick
Fruit cups

Meal 2
Breaded Chicken Sandwich
Broccoli Rice
Fruit

Meal 3
Ravioli
Garlic Bread
Salad

Meal 4
Butt Chops
Pasta Salad
Dessert

DCI's Best Volunteers
Scott Plank
Jon Rech
Susan Casey
Marty Casey
Aidon Connolly
Susan Adams
Cathi Roberts
Beth Dorrance

Monday, June 20, 2016

Rehearsal Day; De Witt, IA

Checkout today's weather HERE.
Current housing is: Central High School, 519 E 11th Street, De Witt, IA 52742

Announcements
  • Thanks to everyone that has responded to volunteer on the Cooktruck next week.  It is greatly appreciated.
  • The updated 2016 Cook's Calendar is posted under Important Links on the right. We have good coverage on tour until we leave San Antonio on July 24.  We are very short for the weeks of July 24 and July 31.  The tour leaves San Antonio and travels to Atlanta on July 30/31 and then on to Allentown, PA on 8/5.  Contact Bill via email(colts.cooks@comcast.net) or phone (651-470-3553) to help on the Cooktruck or if you have any questions.
  • If you are interested in making a food donation to the Corps, fresh fruit and vegetables are a great choice.  Besides being a healthy choice, they provide much needed nutrients for how hard the 150 members are working.
  • Mail Drop address for today through July 14:
    General Delivery
    Hold for Colts Drum & Bugle Corps
    (Member Name)
    P.O. Box 515
    Dubuque, IA 52004-0515

    Mail will be delivered from the Colts office to the Corps throughout Cornfield Tour, and then on June 25, July 3, July 11 and July 14.

Today's Schedule
8:00 AM - Wake/Eat
9:00 AM - Stretch (Brass & Percussion on field 2, Guard on field 4) 
9:30 AM - Visual (Brass & Percussion on field 2, Guard on field 4)
1:00 PM - Meal 2
2:00 PM - Sectionals (Brass on field 2, Percussion on field 3, Guard on field 4)
4:30 PM - Percussion moves to field 2 and Brass to field 3
6:00 PM - Meal 3
7:00 PM - Ensemble
9:15 PM - Meal 4
10:30 PM - Member Meeting
12:00 AM - Lights Out!

What's being served?
All meals also have peanut butter, jelly and condiments.

Meal 1
Waffles
Ham
Fruit

Meal 2
Turkey, Ham and Cheese Sandwich
Chips
Vegetables w/ Ranch
Fruit

Meal 3
Cheesy Noodle Meat Bake
Biscuit
Vegetable

Meal 4
Corn Dogs
French Fries
Dessert

DCI's Best Volunteers
Scott Plank
Jon Rech
Susan Casey
Marty Casey
Aidon Connolly
Susan Adams
Cathi Roberts
Beth Dorrance

Sunday, June 19, 2016

Rehearsal Day; De Witt, IA

Checkout today's weather HERE.
Current housing is: Central High School, 519 E 11th Street, De Witt, IA 52742

Announcements
  • The updated 2016 Cook's Calendar is posted under Important Links on the right.  We are short of volunteers next week, June 24 - July 2.  We travel from Dubuque, to Indiana and Ohio, and end up in Illinois.  Contact Bill via email(colts.cooks@comcast.net) or phone (651-470-3553) to help on the Cooktruck or ask questions.
  • If you are interested in making a food donation to the Corps, fresh fruit and vegetables are a great choice.  Besides being a healthy choice, they provide much needed nutrients for how hard the 150 members are working.
  • Mail Drop address for today through July 14:
    General Delivery
    Hold for Colts Drum & Bugle Corps
    (Member Name)
    P.O. Box 515
    Dubuque, IA 52004-0515

    Mail will be delivered from the Colts office to the Corps throughout Cornfield Tour, and then on June 25, July 3, July 11 and July 14.

Today's Schedule
8:00 AM - Wake/Eat
9:00 AM - Stretch (Brass & Percussion on field 2, Guard on field 4) 
9:30 AM - Visual (Brass & Percussion on field 2, Guard on field 4)
1:00 PM - Meal 2
2:00 PM - Sectionals (Guard on field 2, Percussion on field 3, Brass on field 4)
6:00 PM - Meal 3
7:00 PM - Ensemble (plumes/shakos, shoes & jackets)
9:00 PM - Transition
9:30 PM - Visual 
10:30 PM - Meal 4
12:00 AM - Lights Out!

What's being served?
All meals also have peanut butter, jelly and condiments.

Meal 1
Scrambled Eggs
Bagel w/ Cream Cheese
Fruit

Meal 2
Chicken Strips
Mashed Potato
Corn

Meal 3
Cheeseburgers
Tater Tots

Meal 4
Loaded Nachos
Pudding

DCI's Best Volunteers
Scott Plank
Carrie Taylor
Ginny Bretzke
Jon Rech
Susan Casey
Marty Casey
Aidon Connolly
Susan Adams
Cathi Roberts
Beth Dorrance

Saturday, June 18, 2016

Rehearsal Day; Muscatine, IA

Checkout today's weather HERE.
Current housing is: Muscatine High School, 2705 Cedar Street, Muscatine, IA
Next housing is: Central High School, 519 E 11th Street, De Witt, IA 52742

Announcements
  • The updated 2016 Cook's Calendar is posted under Important Links on the right.  We are short of volunteers the week of  June 24 - July 2.  We travel from Dubuque, to Indiana and Ohio, and end up in Illinois.  Contact Bill via email(colts.cooks@comcast.net) or phone (651-470-3553) to help on the Cooktruck or ask questions.
  • If you are interested in making a food donation to the Corps, fresh fruit and vegetables are a great choice.  Besides being a healthy choice, they provide much needed nutrients for how hard the 150 members are working.
  • Mail Drop address for today through July 14:
    General Delivery
    Hold for Colts Drum & Bugle Corps
    (Member Name)
    P.O. Box 515
    Dubuque, IA 52004-0515

    Mail will be delivered from the Colts office to the Corps throughout Cornfield Tour, and then on June 25, July 3, July 11 and July 14.

Today's Schedule
8:00 AM - Wake/Eat
9:00 AM - Stretch (Guard on field 2, Brass & Percussion in stadium) 
9:30 AM - Visual (Guard on field 2, Brass & Percussion in stadium)
12:00 PM - Meal 2
1:00 PM - Sectionals (Percussion in stadium, Brass on field 4, Guard on field 2)
3:00 PM - Ensemble
5:00 PM - Meal 3 - EPL (Eat, Pack & Load)
6:45 PM - Butts in Seats
7:00 PM - Depart for Laundry
7:15 PM - Bus A Arrives at Laundry in Muscatine
8:00 PM - Buses B & C Arrive at Laundry in Quad Cities
10:15 PM - Bus A Departs for De Witt
11:00 PM - Buses B & C Depart for De Witt
11:45 PM - Arrive in De Witt
12:30 AM - Lights Out!

What's being served?
All meals also have peanut butter, jelly and condiments.

Meal 1
Biscuits and Gravy
Fruit

Meal 2
Tortilla Roll a la Gary
Cowboy Caviar
Fruit

Meal 3
Must Goes

Meal 4
N/A

DCI's Best Volunteers
Gary Metzger
Ross Sample
Bob Dingmann
Scott Plank
Carrie Taylor
Ginny Bretzke

Friday, June 17, 2016

Rehearsal Day; Muscatine, IA

Checkout today's weather HERE.
Current housing is: Muscatine High School, 2705 Cedar Street, Muscatine, IA

Announcements
  • A community performance is scheduled for 8:30 this evening in the stadium.  Plan to arrive earlier to enjoy the music and watch how the drill and music come together.
  • The updated 2016 Cook's Calendar is posted under Important Links on the right.  We are short of volunteers the week of  June 24 - July 2.  We travel from Dubuque, to Indiana and Ohio, and end up in Illinois.  Contact Bill via email(colts.cooks@comcast.net) or phone (651-470-3553) to help on the Cooktruck or ask questions.
  • If you are interested in making a food donation to the Corps, fresh fruit and vegetables are a great choice.  Besides being a healthy choice, they provide much needed nutrients for how hard the 150 members are working.
  • Mail Drop address for today through July 14:
    General Delivery
    Hold for Colts Drum & Bugle Corps
    (Member Name)
    P.O. Box 515
    Dubuque, IA 52004-0515

    Mail will be delivered from the Colts office to the Corps throughout Cornfield Tour, and then on June 25, July 3, July 11 and July 14.

Today's Schedule
8:00 AM - Wake/Eat
9:00 AM - Stretch (Brass & Percussion in stadium, Guard on field 2) 
9:30 AM - Visual (Brass & Percussion in stadium, Guard on field 2)
1:00 PM - Meal 2
2:00 PM - Sectionals (Percussion in stadium, Brass on field 4, Guard on field 2)
5:00 PM - Music Ensemble in Stadium
5:30 PM - Meal 3
6:30 PM - Ensemble
8:30 PM - Community Performance
9:00 PM - Transition
9:30 PM - Option Block (TBD) 
10:30 PM - Meal 4
10:45 PM - Staff Meeting
12:00 AM - Lights Out!

What's being served?
All meals also have peanut butter, jelly and condiments.

Meal 1
French Toast
Sausage Links
Fruit

Meal 2
Chicken Stir Fry
Rice
Egg Rolls

Meal 3
Apple Cider Braised Pork
Assorted Vegetables
Applesauce

Meal 4
Sloppy Joes

DCI's Best Volunteers
Gary Metzger
Ross Sample
Bob Dingmann
Scott Plank
Carrie Taylor
Ginny Bretzke

Thursday, June 16, 2016

Rehearsal Day; Muscatine, IA

Checkout today's weather HERE.
Current housing is: Muscatine High School, 2705 Cedar Street, Muscatine, IA

Announcements
  • A community performance is scheduled for Friday evening in the stadium at 8:30 PM.  Plan to arrive earlier as slight schedule changes can occur.
  • Select 2016 Cook's Calendar under Important Links on the right to see the calendar.  We are short of volunteers the week of  June 24 - July 2.  We travel from Dubuque, to Indiana and Ohio, and end up in Illinois.  Contact Bill via email(colts.cooks@comcast.net) or phone (651-470-3553) to help on the Cooktruck or ask questions.
  • If you are interested in making a food donation to the Corps, fresh fruit and vegetables are a great choice.  Besides being a healthy choice, they provide much needed nutrients for how hard the 150 members are working.
  • Mail Drop address for today through July 14:
    General Delivery
    Hold for Colts Drum & Bugle Corps
    (Member Name)
    P.O. Box 515
    Dubuque, IA 52004-0515

    Mail will be delivered from the Colts office to the Corps throughout Cornfield Tour, and then on June 25, July 3, July 11 and July 14.

Today's Schedule
8:00 AM - Wake/Eat
9:00 AM - Stretch (Percussion on field 3, Guard on field 4, Brass in stadium) 
9:30 AM - Visual (Percussion on field 3, Guard on field 4, Brass in stadium)
1:00 PM - Meal 2
2:00 PM - Sectionals (Percussion on field 4, Brass on field 2 Guard in the stadium)
4:30 PM - Music Ensemble in Stadium
5:30 PM - Meal 3
6:30 PM - Ensemble
9:00 PM - Transition
9:30 PM - Option Block (Guard in gym, Brass in movement, Percussion in sub-sectionals) 
10:30 PM - Meal 4
10:45 PM - Staff Meeting
12:00 AM - Lights Out!

What's being served?
All meals also have peanut butter, jelly and condiments.

Meal 1
Pretzel Breakfast Casserole
Sausage
Fruit

Meal 2
Cheeseburgers
French Fries
Vegetables

Meal 3
Thanksgiving Dinner w/ all the Fixin's

Meal 4
Corn Dogs
Tater Tots

DCI's Best Volunteers
Gary Metzger
Ross Sample
Bob Dingmann
Scott Plank

Wednesday, June 15, 2016

Rehearsal Day; Muscatine,

Checkout today's weather HERE.
Current housing is: Muscatine High School, 2705 Cedar Street, Muscatine, IA

Announcements
  • Select 2016 Cook's Calendar under Important Links on the right to see the calendar.  We are short of volunteers the week of  June 24 - July 2.  We travel from Dubuque, to Indiana and Ohio, and end up in Illinois.  Contact Bill via email(colts.cooks@comcast.net) or phone (651-470-3553) to help on the Cooktruck or ask questions.
  • If you are plan to visit the Corps, the kids can always use fresh fruit and vegetables.  All 150 of them especially enjoy the fruit - plus it's good for them.
  • Mail Drop address for today through July 14:
    General Delivery
    Hold for Colts Drum & Bugle Corps
    (Member Name)
    P.O. Box 515
    Dubuque, IA 52004-0515

    Mail will be delivered from the Colts office to the Corps throughout Cornfield Tour, and then on June 25, July 3, July 11 and July 14.

Today's Schedule
8:00 AM - Wake/Eat
9:00 AM - Stretch (Battery on field 3, Guard on field 4, Brass in stadium) 
9:30 AM - Visual (Battery on field 3, Guard on field 4, Brass in stadium)
1:00 PM - Meal 2
2:00 PM - Sectionals (Percussion in the stadium, Brass on field 2 Guard on field 4)
4:30 PM - Music Ensemble in Stadium
5:30 PM - Meal 3
6:30 PM - Ensemble
9:00 PM - Transition
9:30 PM - Option Block (Guard in lower gym, Brass in upper gym, Percussion in sub-sectionals) 
10:30 PM - Meal 4
12:00 AM - Lights Out!

What's being served?
All meals also have peanut butter, jelly and condiments.
Meal 1
Grilled Ham & Cheese
Hash Brown Patty

Meal 2
Chicken w/ Buttermilk Cornflake Breading
Rice w/ Broccoli

Meal 3
Tater Tot Casserole
Biscuit
Fruit

Meal 4
Chicken Nuggets
French Fries

DCI's Best Volunteers
Gary Metzger
Ross Sample
Bob Dingmann
Donna Feather

Tuesday, June 14, 2016

Rehearsal Day; Muscatine, IA

Checkout today's weather HERE.
Current housing is: Muscatine High School, 2705 Cedar Street, Muscatine, IA

Announcements
  • Select 2016 Cook's Calendar under Important Links on the right to see the calendar.  We are short of volunteers the week of  June 24 - July 2.  We travel from Dubuque, to Indiana and Ohio, and end up in Illinois.  Contact Bill via email(colts.cooks@comcast.net) or phone (651-470-3553) to help on the Cooktruck or ask questions.
  • If you are plan to visit the Corps, the kids can always use fresh fruit and vegetables.  All 150 of them especially enjoy the fruit - plus it's good for them.
  • Mail Drop address for today through July 14:
    General Delivery
    Hold for Colts Drum & Bugle Corps
    (Member Name)
    P.O. Box 515
    Dubuque, IA 52004-0515

    Mail will be delivered from the Colts office to the Corps throughout Cornfield Tour, and then on June 25, July 3, July 11 and July 14.

Today's Schedule

8:00 AM - Wake/Eat
9:00 AM - Stretch (Battery on field 3, Guard on field 4, Brass in stadium) 
9:30 AM - Visual (Battery on field 3, Guard on field 4, Brass in stadium)
1:00 PM - Meal 2
2:00 PM - Sectionals (Percussion in the stadium, Brass on field 2 Guard on field 4) 
5:30 PM - Meal 3
6:30 PM - Ensemble
9:00 PM - Transition
9:30 PM - Option Block (Guard in gym, Brass in auditorium, Percussion in sub-sectionals) 
10:30 PM - Meal 4
12:00 AM - Lights Out!


What's being served?
All meals also have peanut butter, jelly and condiments.
Meal 1
Breakfast Lasagna
Fruit

Meal 2
Pulled Pork on Tortilla Chips

Meal 3
Chicken Casserole with Egg Noodle
Vegetables

Meal 4
Pretzel with Cheese

DCI's Best Volunteers
Gary Metzger
Ross Sample
Bob Dingmann
Donna Feather

Monday, June 13, 2016

Rehearsal Day; Muscatine, IA

Checkout today's weather HERE.
Current housing is: Muscatine High School, 2705 Cedar Street, Muscatine, IA

Announcements
  • Select 2016 Cook's Calendar under Important Links on the right to see the calendar.  The next time we are short is the first week of competitions, June 25 - July 2.
  • Contact Bill via email(colts.cooks@comcast.net) or phone (651-470-3553) to help on the Cooktruck or ask questions.
  • If you are plan to donate Flavor-Icees, (or whatever they are named where you live) please deliver them frozen to the Cooktruck.  Getting them to freeze on the Cooktruck is not successful.
  • Mail Drop address for today through July 14:
    General Delivery
    Hold for Colts Drum & Bugle Corps
    (Member Name)
    P.O. Box 515
    Dubuque, IA 52004-0515

    Mail will be delivered from the Colts office to the corps throughout Cornfield Tour, and then on June 25, July 3, July 11 and July 14.

Today's Schedule
8:00 AM - Wake/Meal 1
9:00 AM - Brass & percussion stretch on field 1; guard on field 2
9:30 AM - Brass & percussion visual on field 1; guard on field 2
1:00 PM - Meal 2
2:00 PM - Brass sectional in stadium; percussion on field 4; guard on field 2
5:30 PM - Meal 3
6:30 PM - Brass & percussion ensemble in stadium; guard on field 2
9:00 PM - Transition
9:30 PM - Brass movement class; percussion and guard sectionals
10:30 PM - Meal 4
12:00 AM - Lights out

What's being served?
All meals also have peanut butter, jelly and condiments.
Meal 1
Pancake
Bacon

Meal 2
Breaded Chicken Sandwich
French Fries
Vegatable

Meal 3
Hill Billy Hash

Meal 4
Pizza

DCI's Best Volunteers
Gary Metzger
Ross Sample
Bob Robinson
Jenn Broghammer
Pam Kalkhoff
Bob Dingmann
Donna Feather

Sunday, June 12, 2016

Rehearsal Day; Muscatine, IA

Checkout today's weather HERE.
Current housing is: Muscatine High School, 2705 Cedar Street, Muscatine, IA

Announcements
  • Very successful Car Wash in Dubuque.  Thanks to everybody that got their vehicle washed.
  • Kids got to do laundry after meal 3 and had a Wal Mart stop on the way to Muscatine.  They're all restocked with clean clothes and the essentials.
  • Select 2016 Cook's Calendar under Important Links on the right to see the calendar.  The next time we are short is the first week of competitions, June 25 - July 2.
  • Contact Bill via email(colts.cooks@comcast.net) or phone (651-470-3553) to help on the Cooktruck or ask questions.
  • If you are plan to donate Flavor-Icees, (or whatever they are named where you live) please deliver them frozen to the Cooktruck.  Getting them to freeze on the Cooktruck is not always successful.  Plus, if it fits on our menu we would be able to serve them in a short time.
  • Mail Drop address for today through July 14:
    General Delivery
    Hold for Colts Drum & Bugle Corps
    (Member Name)
    P.O. Box 515
    Dubuque, IA 52004-0515

    Mail will be delivered from the Colts office to the corps throughout Cornfield Tour, and then on June 25, July 3, July 11 and July 14.

Today's Schedule
9:00 AM - Wake/Meal 1
10:00 AM - Brass & percussion stretch on field 1; guard on field 2
10:30 AM - Brass & percussion visual on field 1; guard on field 2
1:30 PM - Meal 2
2:30 PM - Sectionals
5:30 PM - Meal 3
6:30 PM - Ensemble
9:00 PM - Transition
9:30 PM - Corps meeting
10:30 PM - Meal 4
12:00 AM - Lights out

What's being served?
All meals also have peanut butter, jelly and condiments.
Meal 1
Pancake
Bacon

Meal 2
Breaded Chicken Sandwich
French Fries
Vegatable

Meal 3
Hill Billy Hash

Meal 4
Pizza

DCI's Best Volunteers
Gary Metzger
Ross Sample
Bob Robinson
Jenn Broghammer
Pam Kalkhoff
Cathi Roberts
Jill Halco

Friday, June 10, 2016

Rehearsal Day; Mt. Vernon, IA

Checkout today's weather HERE.
Current housing is: Mt. Vernon High School, 731 Palisades Road SW, Mt. Vernon, IA
Next housing is: Dubuque Senior High School, 1800 Clarke Drive, Dubuque, IA

Announcements
  • Select 2016 Cook's Calendar under Important Links on the right to see the calendar.  The next times we are short is next week in Muscatine, June 12 - 18, and the first week of competitions, June 25 - July 2.
  • Contact Bill via email(colts.cooks@comcast.net) or phone (651-470-3553) to help on the Cooktruck or ask questions.
  • If you are plan to donate Flavor-Icees, (or whatever they are named where you live) please deliver them frozen to the Cooktruck.  Getting them to freeze on the Cooktruck is not always successful.  Plus, if it fits on our menu we would be able to serve them in a short time.
  • Mail Drop address for today through July 14:
    General Delivery
    Hold for Colts Drum & Bugle Corps
    (Member Name)
    P.O. Box 515
    Dubuque, IA 52004-0515

    Mail will be delivered from the Colts office to the corps throughout Cornfield Tour, and then on June 25, July 3, July 11 and July 14.

Today's Schedule
8:00AM - Wake/Meal 1
9:00 AM - Brass & percussion stretch on field 1; guard on field 2
9:30 AM - Brass & percussion visual on field 1; guard on field 2
1:00 PM - Meal 2
2:00 PM - Brass sectional on field 1; guard on field 2; percussion on field 3
4:45 PM - Music ensemble
5:30 PM - Meal 3
6:30 PM - Ensemble
8:15 PM - Community performance
8:45 PM - Meal 4 EPL (Eat, pack and load)
10:45 PM - Buses loaded
11:00 PM - Depart for Dubuque
12:15 AM - Arrive
1:00 AM - Lights out

What's being served?
All meals also have peanut butter, jelly and condiments.
Meal 1
Breakfast Pizza
Peaches

Meal 2
Deconstructed Colts Bowls (Mashed Potatoes, Corn & Gravy)
Cornbread

Meal 3
Grilled Cheese & Ham
Tater Tots
Watermelon
Popsicles - courtesy of Mt. Vernon High School Band Boosters)

Meal 4
Spaghetti & Meatballs
Something Wonderful
Dilly Bars

DCI's Best Volunteers
Teresa Smith
Luba Symoniak
Bill Symoniak
Bob Robinson
Patti Miller
Myra Boenker
Miyuki Hirono

Thursday, June 09, 2016

Rehearsal Day; Mt. Vernon, IA

Checkout today's weather HERE.
Current housing is: Mt. Vernon High School, 731 Palisades Road SW, Mt. Vernon, IA

Announcements
  • Parents that saw ensemble last night said the show was, "Very exciting and captivating!"
  • I am on tour and have very limited internet access until I return home on Sunday.  I hope to be able to check my emails later today.  Otherwise, I will reply on Sunday.
  • If you are plan to donate Flavor-Icees, (or whatever they are named where you live) please deliver them frozen to the Cooktruck.  Getting them to freeze on the Cooktruck is not always successful.  Plus, if it fits on our menu we would be able to serve them in a short time.
  • Select 2016 Cook's Calendar under Important Links on the right to see the calendar.  The next times we are short is next week in Muscatine, June 12 - 18, and the first week of competitions, June 25 - July 2.
  • Contact Bill via email(colts.cooks@comcast.net) or phone (651-470-3553) to help on the Cooktruck or ask questions.
  • Mail Drop address for today through July 14:
    General Delivery
    Hold for Colts Drum & Bugle Corps
    (Member Name)
    P.O. Box 515
    Dubuque, IA 52004-0515

    Mail will be delivered from the Colts office to the corps throughout Cornfield Tour, and then on June 25, July 3, July 11 and July 14.

Today's Schedule
8:00AM - Wake/Meal 1
9:00 AM - Brass stretch on field 1; guard on field 2; percussion on field 3
9:30 AM - Brass visual on field 1; guard on field 2; percussion on field 3
1:00 PM - Meal 2
2:00 PM - Brass sectional on field 1; guard on field 2; percussion on field 3
4:45 PM - Percussion to field 1; guard on field 2; brass to grass or field 3
5:30 PM - Meal
6:30 PM - Ensemble on field 1
8:45 PM - Transition
9:15 PM - Sub-sectionals
10:30 PM - Meal 4
12:00 PM - Lights out

What's being served?
All meals also have peanut butter, jelly and condiments.
Meal 1
Yogurt Bar
Banana Bread
Fruit
Breakfast Mini-Must Go

Meal 2
Loose Meat Sandwich
Pasta Salad
Broccoli
Cheese and Crackers

Meal 3
Must Goes
Cheesy Mozzarella Garlic Bread
Jello Salad

Meal 4
Chicken Wrap w/ Cilantro Lime Rice
Brownies w/ Ice Cream

DCI's Best Volunteers
Teresa Smith
Luba Symoniak
Bill Symoniak
Bob Robinson
Patti Miller
Myra Boenker
Miyuki Hirono

Tuesday, June 07, 2016

Rehearsal Day; Mt. Vernon, IA

Checkout today's weather HERE.
Current housing is: Mt. Vernon High School, 731 Palisades Road SW, Mt. Vernon, IA

Announcements
  • I am on tour and have very limited internet access until I return home on Sunday.  I hope to be able to check my emails later today.
  • If you are plan to donate Flavor-Icees, (or whatever they are named where you live) please deliver them frozen to the Cooktruck.  Getting them to freeze on the Cooktruck is not always successful.  Plus, if it fits on our menu we would be able to serve them in a short time.
  • Select 2016 Cook's Calendar under Important Links on the right to see the calendar.  The next times we are short is next week in Muscatine, June 12 - 18, and the first week of competitions, June 25 - July 2.
  • Contact Bill via email(colts.cooks@comcast.net) or phone (651-470-3553) to help on the Cooktruck or ask questions.
  • Mail Drop address for today through July 14:
    General Delivery
    Hold for Colts Drum & Bugle Corps
    (Member Name)
    P.O. Box 515
    Dubuque, IA 52004-0515

    Mail will be delivered from the Colts office to the corps throughout Cornfield Tour, and then on June 25, July 3, July 11 and July 14.

Today's Schedule
8:00AM - Wake/Meal 1
9:00 AM - Brass stretch on field 1; guard on field 2; percussion on field 3
9:30 AM - Brass visual on field 1; guard on field 2; percussion on field 3
1:00 PM - Meal 2
2:00 PM - Guard & percussion sectionals on field 1; brass on grass by field 1
3:00 PM - Brass sectional on field 1; guard on field 2; percussion on field 3
5:30 PM - Meal
6:30 PM - Ensemble
8:15 PM - Transition
9:15 PM - Movement class
10:30 PM - Meal 4
12:00 PM - Lights out

What's being served?
All meals also have peanut butter, jelly and condiments.
Meal 1
Breakfast Casserole
Applesauce

Meal 2
Breaded Chicken Sandwich w/ Cheese and Bacon
Coleslaw
Corn

Meal 3
Beef and Noodles
Garlic Cheese Bread
Carrots
Jello w/ fruit

Meal 4
Loaded Fries
Dessert Pizza

DCI's Best Volunteers
Teresa Smith
Luba Symoniak
Bill Symoniak
Bob Robinson
Patti Miller
Myra Boenker
Thanks to Jeff & Trish Hayes for helping yesterday

Sunday, June 05, 2016

Rehearsal Day; Independence, IA

Checkout today's weather HERE.
Current housing is: Independence High School, 700 20th Avenue SW, Independence, IA
Next housing is: Mt. Vernon High School, 731 Palisades Road SW, Mt. Vernon, IA

Announcements
  • Besides the Corps moving to their next site tonight, the organization itself is on the move.  Get the latest information on the Colts homepage.
  • A huge Thank You to Ted for heading up the cook "crew" for the first week.
  • The next times we are short is the week in Muscatine, June 12 - 18, and first week of competitions, June 25 - July 2.
  • Contact Bill via email(colts.cooks@comcast.net) or phone (651-470-3553) to sign up or ask questions.
  • Mail Drop address for today through July 14:
    General Delivery
    Hold for Colts Drum & Bugle Corps
    (Member Name)
    P.O. Box 515
    Dubuque, IA 52004-0515

    Mail will be delivered from the Colts office to the corps throughout Cornfield Tour, and then on June 25, July 3, July 11 and July 14.

Today's Schedule
7:15 AM - Wake/Meal 1
8:15 AM - Brass & percussion stretch in stadium; guard on field #2
8:45 AM - Brass & percussion visual in stadium; guard on field #2
12:30 PM - Meal 2
1:45 PM - Sectionals
5:30 PM - Meal 3
6:45 PM - Ensemble in stadium
8:45 PM - Clear stadium and return to school
9:15 PM - Meal 4 Eat, Pack and Load (EPL)
10:45 PM - Buses Loaded
11:00 PM - Depart for Mt. Vernon, IA
12:15 AM - Arrive
1:15 AM - Lights out

What's being served?
All meals also have peanut butter, jelly and condiments.
Meal 1
Scrambled Eggs with Cheese & Sausage Crumbles
Muffin
Fruit

Meal 2
Chicken Rice Bowl
Fruit

Meal 3
Scalloped Potatoes & Ham
Green Beans
Fruit

Meal 4
Bacon Cheeseburger
Macaroni and Cheese
Peach Cobbler

DCI's Best Volunteers
Teresa Smith
Luba Symoniak
Bill Symoniak
Bob Robinson
Char Marzen

Saturday, June 04, 2016

Rehearsal Day; Independence, IA

Checkout today's weather HERE.
Current housing is: Independence High School, 700 20th Avenue SW, Independence, IA

Announcements
  • An updated cook's calendar is being posted today.  Select 2016 Cook's Calendar under Important Links on the right.  The next times we are short is the week in Muscatine, June 12 - 18, and first week of competitions, June 25 - July 2.
  • Contact Bill via email(colts.cooks@comcast.net) or phone (651-470-3553) to sign up or ask questions.
  • Mail Drop address for today through July 14:
    General Delivery
    Hold for Colts Drum & Bugle Corps
    (Member Name)
    P.O. Box 515
    Dubuque, IA 52004-0515

    Mail will be delivered from the Colts office to the corps throughout Cornfield Tour, and then on June 25, July 3, July 11 and July 14.

Today's Schedule
7:30AM - Wake/Meal 1
8:30AM - Brass & percussion stretch in stadium; guard on field #2
9:00 AM - Brass & percussion visual in stadium; guard on field #2
1:00 PM - Meal 2
2:15 PM - Sectionals
6:00 PM - Meal 3
7:15 PM - Ensemble in stadium
9:45 PM - Clear stadium and return to school
10:15 PM - Meal 4
11:45 PM - Lights out

What's being served?
All meals also have peanut butter, jelly and condiments.
Meal 1
Egg Muffins with Ham/Cheese
Muffin
Fruit

Meal 2
Chili Dogs
French Fries
Fresh Vegetables

Meal 3
Turkey Bacon Club Wrap
Lettuce, Tomato & Cheese
French Fries
Brownies

Meal 4
Baked Potato Bar
Dessert

DCI's Best Volunteers
Ted Clausing
Tony Marzen
Char Marzen
John Thedens

Friday, June 03, 2016

Rehearsal Day; Independence, IA

Checkout today's weather HERE.
Current housing is: Independence High School, 700 20th Avenue SW, Independence, IA

Announcements
  • Thanks to anyone that worked on the Cooktruck feeding the members while we were at Loras.  The names I heard about were Carrie Taylor, Jim Hauser, Jon (Ziggy) Ziegenfuss and Michael Walter.  But, I know there were others, so ...
    THANKS to all!!
  • An updated cook's calendar is being posted today.  Select 2016 Cook's Calendar under Important Links on the right.  The next times we are short is the week in Muscatine, June 12 - 18, and first week of competitions, June 25 - July 2.
  • Contact Bill via email(colts.cooks@comcast.net) or phone (651-470-3553) to sign up or ask questions.
  • Mail Drop address for today through July 14:
    General Delivery
    Hold for Colts Drum & Bugle Corps
    (Member Name)
    P.O. Box 515
    Dubuque, IA 52004-0515

    Mail will be delivered from the Colts office to the corps throughout Cornfield Tour, and then on June 25, July 3, July 11 and July 14.

Today's Schedule
8:00AM - Wake/Meal 1
9:00AM - Brass & percussion stretch in stadium; guard on field #2
9:30 AM - Brass & percussion visual in stadium; guard on field #2
1:00 PM - Meal 2
2:15 PM - Sectionals
6:00 PM - Meal 3
7:15 PM - Ensemble in stadium
9:45 PM - Clear stadium and return to school
10:15 PM - Meal 4
11:45 PM - Lights out

What's being served?
All meals also have peanut butter, jelly and condiments.
Meal 1
Scrambled Eggs
Bagels
Fruit

Meal 2
Hoagies
Chips
Fresh Vegetables

Meal 3
Chicken Salad Wraps
Spicy Rice

Meal 4
Pizza
Dessert

DCI's Best Volunteers
Ted Clausing
Tony Marzen
Laura Walter

Thursday, June 02, 2016

Rehearsal Day; Dubuque, IA

Checkout today's weather HERE.
Current housing is: Loras College, 1450 Alta Vista Street, Dubuque, IA
Next housing is: Independence High School, 700 20th Avenue SW, Independence, IA

Announcements
  • The Corps makes their first move of Cornfield Tour to Independence High School.  Thanks to Loras College for their hospitality.
  • We are short of volunteers this week.  Contact Bill via email(colts.cooks@comcast.net) or phone (651-470-3553).
  • Mail Drop address for today through July 14:
    General Delivery
    Hold for Colts Drum & Bugle Corps
    (Member Name)
    P.O. Box 515
    Dubuque, IA 52004-0515

    Mail will be delivered from the Colts office to the corps throughout Cornfield Tour, and then on June 25, July 3, July 11 and July 14.

Today's Schedule
7:30AM - Wake/Meal 1
8:30AM - Brass & percussion stretch in stadium; guard TBD
9:00 AM - Brass & percussion visual in stadium
12:45 PM - Meal 2 Brass & percussion; lunch brought to guard
1:45 PM - Sectionals - brass in grass & percussion in stadium
3:45 PM - Brass & percussion switch
4:45 PM - Guard leave from Swiss
5:15 PM - Meal 3
6:15 PM - Ensemble in stadium
9:00 PM - Meal 4 Eat, Pack & Load (EPL)
10:45 PM - Buses loaded
11:00 PM - Depart for Independence
12:30 PM - Arrive in Independence and unload
1:15 AM - Lights out

What's being served?
All meals also have peanut butter, jelly and condiments.
Meal 1
Biscuits and Gravy
Sausage
Fruit

Meal 2
Soft Tacos
Tortilla Chips and Cheese
Fruit

Meal 3
BBQ Bacon Wrapped Chicken
Mashed Potatoes
Green Beans

Meal 4
Corndogs
Pizza Pasta
Cookies/Pudding

DCI's Best Volunteers
Ted Clausing