Sunday, June 30, 2019

Show Day; Rochester, MN

Checkout today's weather HERE.
Current housing is: Lourdes High School, 2800 19th St NW, Rochester, MN 55901
Show site is: Rochester Regional Stadium, 851 30th Ave SE, Rochester, 55904
Next housing is: Greenheck Field House, 6400 Alderson St, Schofield, WI 54476

Announcements
  • If you're stopping by the cooktruck, pick up some fresh vegetables and/or fruit to donate.  The kids love them!
  • Check out the up-to-date 2019 Cook's Calendar on the right under Important Links.  Contact Bill via email (volunteers@colts.org) or phone (651-470-3553) to sign up or ask questions.
  • Mail Drop #2 for June 22 to July 12
    We will make weekly runs (tentatively June 29, July 4, and July 12) between Dubuque and the corps.  You may use any carrier for this time period.  Address mail as follows:
    (Member Name)
    C/O Colts Drum & Bugle Corps
    2300 Twin Valley Drive
    Dubuque, IA  52003

Today's Schedule - times and activities are approximate
*** Heat protocol - water every five minutes throughout the day ***
8:00 AM - Wake/Meal 1
9:00 AM - Full corps stretch in main gym
9:30 AM - Visual-brass & battery on F1, guard on F2
11:30 AM - Meal 2 (eat inside)
12:15 PM - Sectionals-brass on F2
1:30 PM - Indoor/cool down break (students must be inside at least 15 minutes)
2:00 PM - Ensemble
3:30 PM - Production run (water between each song)
3:45 PM - Warm down and transition
4:00 PM - EPL
5:45 PM - Depart for show
6:30 PM - Arrive
7:26 PM - Colt Cadets perform
8:25 PM - Gate
8:42 PM - Perform
9:15 PM - Meal 4
9:36 PM - Last corps
10:00 PM - Props
10:55 PM - BIS
11:00 PM - Depart
~3:00 AM - Arrive in Schofield, WI

What's being served?
Cereal and milk served at Meal 1.
Milk typically served at Meal 4.
All meals also have peanut butter, jelly and condiments.
Meal 1
Waffles
Sausage Link
Applesauce

Meal 2
Butt Chops
Tater Tots
Veggies

Meal 3
Chicken Patty Sandwich
Broccoli Salad
Watermelon

Meal 4
Pizza
Fruit Cocktail
Chocolate Chip Cookie

DCI's Best Volunteers
Pam Kalkhoff
Karen Gore
Annette Luke
Deb Dunn
Jess Dunn
Brandy Mattson
Brent Smith

Saturday, June 29, 2019

Show Day; Rockford, IL

Checkout today's weather HERE.
Current housing is: Durand High School, 200 W South St, Durand, IL 61024
Show site is: Boylan High School Stadium, 4000 St Francis Dr, Rockford, IL 61103
Next housing is: Lourdes High School, 2800 19th St NW, Rochester, MN 55901

Announcements
  • If you're stopping by the cooktruck, pick up some fresh vegetables and/or fruit to donate.  The kids love them!
  • Check out the up-to-date 2019 Cook's Calendar on the right under Important Links.  Contact Bill via email (volunteers@colts.org) or phone (651-470-3553) to sign up or ask questions.
  • Mail Drop #2 for June 22 to July 12
    We will make weekly runs (tentatively June 29, July 4, and July 12) between Dubuque and the corps.  You may use any carrier for this time period.  Address mail as follows:
    (Member Name)
    C/O Colts Drum & Bugle Corps
    2300 Twin Valley Drive
    Dubuque, IA  52003

Today's Schedule - times and activities are approximate
8:00 AM - Wake/Meal 1 (Central Time)
9:00 AM - Full corps stretch
9:30 AM - Visual-guard on F1, brass & battery on F2
11:30 AM - Meal 2
12:15 PM - Sectionals-brass on F1, guard on F2, battery in subs
1:15 PM - Ensemble
2:45 PM - Run
3:00 PM - Warm down and transition
3:15 PM - EPL
5:00 PM - Depart for show
6:00 PM - Arrive
7:38 PM - Colt Cadets perform
8:00 PM - Gate
8:14 PM - Perform
8:50 PM - Meal 4
10:00 PM - Props
10:14 PM - Last corps
11:00 PM - Depart
~4:30 AM - Arrive in Rochester, MN (Central Time)

What's being served?
Cereal and milk served at Meal 1.
Milk typically served at Meal 4.
All meals also have peanut butter, jelly and condiments.
Meal 1
Butter Biscuits & Gravy
Sausage Patty
Banana

Meal 2
Big Mac Salad
French Fries

Meal 3
Salisbury Steak Casserole
Fruit

Meal 4
Corn Dog
Mac 'N Cheese
Rice Krispies Bar

DCI's Best Volunteers
Sarah Biedenbach
Becky Gaydos
Karen Gore
Joel Bruce
Annette Luke
Staci Bruce
Aidan Connolly
Brent Smith
Happy Birthday Sean Kelley & Jacob Czelusta🎈🎈

Friday, June 28, 2019

Show Day; Muncie, IN

Checkout today's weather HERE.
Current housing is: Hagerstown Jr/Sr High School 701 Baker Rd Hagerstown, IN 47346
Show site is: Scheumann Stadium, 3300 N Tillotson Ave, Muncie, IN 47306
Next housing is: Durand High School, 200 W South St, Durand, IL 61024

Announcements
  • If you're stopping by the cooktruck, pick up some fresh vegetables and/or fruit to donate.  The kids love them!
  • Check out the up-to-date 2019 Cook's Calendar on the right under Important Links.  Contact Bill via email (volunteers@colts.org) or phone (651-470-3553) to sign up or ask questions.
  • Mail Drop #2 for June 22 to July 12
    We will make weekly runs (tentatively June 29, July 4, and July 12) between Dubuque and the corps.  You may use any carrier for this time period.  Address mail as follows:
    (Member Name)
    C/O Colts Drum & Bugle Corps
    2300 Twin Valley Drive
    Dubuque, IA  52003

Today's Schedule - times and activities are approximate
7:30 AM - Wake/Meal 1 (do tyhe pre-PL)
8:30 AM - Load buses to depart for fields
8:45 AM - Full corps stretch (scaffolding field)
9:15 AM - Visual-brass & battery (scaffolding), guard on flat field
10:00 AM - Battery to subs
11:00 AM - Meal 2 (remote)
11:45 AM - Sectionals-guard (scaffolding), brass on flat field, battery in subs
1:00 PM - Ensemble
2:30 PM - Run
3:00 PM - Load buses for return to school (staff bus depart as soon as loaded, van for pit)
3:30 PM - EPL
5:15 PM - Depart for show
6:30 PM - Warm up
8:30 PM - Gate
8:46 PM - Perform
9:20 PM - Meal 4
9:58 PM - Last corps
10:15 PM - Props
11:10 PM - BIS
11:15 PM - Depart
~5:15 AM - Arrive in Durand, WI (Central Time)

What's being served?
Cereal and milk served at Meal 1.
Milk typically served at Meal 4.
All meals also have peanut butter, jelly and condiments.
Meal 1
Cinnamon Roll Apple Fritters
Bacon

Meal 2
Tater Tot Casserole
Lettuce Salad

Meal 3
Tacos
Fruit

Meal 4
Pretzels w/ Pepperoni & Cheese
Berry Cheesecake "Salad"
Must Goes

DCI's Best Volunteers
Sarah Biedenbach
Kris Elmshaeuser
Becky Gaydos
Karen Gore
Holly Beber
Carolene Applegate
Joel Bruce
Staci Bruce
Aidan Connolly
Happy Birthday Andrew Barlow & Guy Mavinga🎈🎈

Thursday, June 27, 2019

Rehearsal Day; Hagerstown, IN

Checkout today's weather HERE.
Current housing is: Hagerstown Jr/Sr High School 701 Baker Rd Hagerstown, IN 47346
Next housing is: Same

Announcements
  • If you're stopping by the cooktruck, pick up some fresh vegetables and/or fruit to donate.  The kids love them!
  • Check out the up-to-date 2019 Cook's Calendar on the right under Important Links.  Contact Bill via email (volunteers@colts.org) or phone (651-470-3553) to sign up or ask questions.
  • Mail Drop #2 for June 22 to July 12
    We will make weekly runs (tentatively June 29, July 4, and July 12) between Dubuque and the corps.  You may use any carrier for this time period.  Address mail as follows:
    (Member Name)
    C/O Colts Drum & Bugle Corps
    2300 Twin Valley Drive
    Dubuque, IA  52003

Today's Schedule - times and activities are approximate
8:30 AM - Wake/Meal 1 (Eastern Time)
9:20 AM - Buses depart for field
9:30 AM - Full corps stretch (pit unload)
10:00 AM - Unload equipment
10:15 AM - Visual-guard on F2 (scaffolding), brass & battery on F3
11:15 AM - Battery to subs
1:15 PM - Meal 2 (remote)
2:00 PM - Sectionals-brass on F2 (scaffolding), guard on F3, battery in subs
5:20 PM - Load buses
5:30 PM - Depart
5:40 PM - Meal 3 (EAT INSIDE)
6:15 PM - BIS
6:20 PM - Depart
6:30 PM - Arrive
6:40 PM - Clinic for local band students in stadium
7:00 PM - Rewarm
7:20 PM - Ensemble
9:30 PM - Run
9:45 PM - Warm down and transition (front ensemble load)
10:15 PM - Load buses to return to housing
10:30 PM - Meal 4
11:30 PM - Lights out

What's being served?
Cereal and milk served at Meal 1.
Milk typically served at Meal 4.
All meals also have peanut butter, jelly and condiments.
Meal 1
Bubble Up Breakfast Pizza
Fruit

Meal 2
Baked Sweet 'N Sour Chicken Breast
Rice w/ Peas and Carrots

Meal 3
Cheeseburger Mac 'N Cheese
Broccoli Salad

Meal 4
Colts' Bowls
Dump Cake

DCI's Best Volunteers
Sarah Biedenbach
Kris Elmshaeuser
Becky Gaydos
Karen Gore
Holly Beber
Carolene Applegate
Aidan Connolly

Wednesday, June 26, 2019

Rehearsal Day; Waynesville, OH

Checkout today's weather HERE.
Current housing is: Waynesville High School, 735 Dayton Rd, Waynesville, OH 45068
Next housing is: Hagerstown Jr/Sr High School 701 Baker Rd Hagerstown, IN 47346

Announcements
  • If you're stopping by the cooktruck, pick up some fresh vegetables and/or fruit to donate.  The kids love them!
  • Check out the up-to-date 2019 Cook's Calendar on the right under Important Links.  Contact Bill via email (volunteers@colts.org) or phone (651-470-3553) to sign up or ask questions.
  • Mail Drop #2 for June 22 to July 12
    We will make weekly runs (tentatively June 29, July 4, and July 12) between Dubuque and the corps.  You may use any carrier for this time period.  Address mail as follows:
    (Member Name)
    C/O Colts Drum & Bugle Corps
    2300 Twin Valley Drive
    Dubuque, IA  52003

Today's Schedule - times and activities are approximate
8:00 AM - Wake/Meal 1 (Eastern Time)
9:00 AM - Full corps stretch
9:30 AM - Visual
12:00 PM - Meal 2
1:00 PM - Ensemble
5:00 PM - Meal 3
6:00 PM - Sectionals
9:00 PM - EPL
11:00 PM - Depart
~12:45 AM - Arrive in Hagerstown, IN (Eastern Time)

What's being served?
Cereal and milk served at Meal 1.
Milk typically served at Meal 4.
All meals also have peanut butter, jelly and condiments.
Meal 1
Blueberry French Bread
Sausage Links

Meal 2
Turkey Apple Slaw Wraps
Roasted Corn Salad

Meal 3
BBQ Chicken Sundae
Corn Bread

Meal 4
Hot Ham 'n Cheese Sammies
Fresh Veggies

DCI's Best Volunteers
Sarah Biedenbach
Kris Elmshaeuser
Becky Gaydos
Karen Gore
Staci Heidegger
Nathan Heidegger
Casey Dozier
Kathy Dozier
Mark Sampson
Aidan Connolly
Happy Birthday Lane Burwell & Kiernan Baker🎈🎈

Tuesday, June 25, 2019

Show Day; Hamilton, OH

Checkout today's weather HERE.
Current housing is: Waynesville High School, 735 Dayton Rd, Waynesville, OH 45068
Show site is: Virgil M. Schwarm Stadium, 1165 Eaton Ave, Hamilton, OH 45013
Next housing is: Same

Announcements
  • If you're stopping by the cooktruck, pick up some fresh vegetables and/or fruit to donate.  The kids love them!
  • Check out the up-to-date 2019 Cook's Calendar on the right under Important Links.  Contact Bill via email (volunteers@colts.org) or phone (651-470-3553) to sign up or ask questions.
  • Mail Drop #2 for June 22 to July 12
    We will make weekly runs (tentatively June 29, July 4, and July 12) between Dubuque and the corps.  You may use any carrier for this time period.  Address mail as follows:
    (Member Name)
    C/O Colts Drum & Bugle Corps
    2300 Twin Valley Drive
    Dubuque, IA  52003

Today's Schedule - times and activities are approximate
7:30 AM - Wake/Meal 1 (Eastern Time)
8:30 AM - Full corps stretch
9:00 AM - Visual-brass & battery in stadium, guard on F2
11:00 AM - Meal 2
11:45 AM - Sectionals-brass & percussion warm up in end zones, guard on F2
12:45 PM - Ensemble
2:15 PM - Run
2:30 PM - Warm down & transition
2:45 PM - Pack and load (pack a sack snack)
4:15 PM - Depart for show (leave cooktruck behind)
5:30 PM - Arrive
7:30 PM - Gate
7:51 PM - Perform
8:15 PM - Cooks depart in Wonder Woman
8:30 PM - Props
9:05 PM - Last corps
9:30 PM - Depart (leave staff bus behind for critique)
10:30 PM - Arrive/Meal 4
11:30 PM - Member meeting in second gym
12:00 AM - Lights out

What's being served?
Cereal and milk served at Meal 1.
Milk typically served at Meal 4.
All meals also have peanut butter, jelly and condiments.
Meal 1
Ham, egg & Cheese Sliders
Hash Brown Patty

Meal 2
Taco Lettuce Salad
Pears & Cottage Cheese

Meal 3
Bacon Chicken Patty
Bread
Fresh Veggies

Meal 4
Porcupine Hot Dish
Cake w/ Cool Whip

DCI's Best Volunteers
Sarah Biedenbach
Kris Elmshaeuser
Becky Gaydos
Karen Gore
Kelly Stuart
Steve Stuart
Mark Sampson
Aidan Connolly
Happy Birthday Eli Gregorich & Jeanna Brandsrud🎈🎈

Monday, June 24, 2019

Rehearsal Day; Waynesville, OH

Checkout today's weather HERE.
Current housing is: Waynesville High School, 735 Dayton Rd, Waynesville, OH 45068
Next housing is: Same

Announcements
  • If you're stopping by the cooktruck, pick up some fresh vegetables and/or fruit to donate.  The kids love them!
  • Check out the up-to-date 2019 Cook's Calendar on the right under Important Links.  Contact Bill via email (volunteers@colts.org) or phone (651-470-3553) to sign up or ask questions.
  • Mail Drop #2 for June 22 to July 12
    We will make weekly runs (tentatively June 29, July 4, and July 12) between Dubuque and the corps.  You may use any carrier for this time period.  Address mail as follows:
    (Member Name)
    C/O Colts Drum & Bugle Corps
    2300 Twin Valley Drive
    Dubuque, IA  52003

Today's Schedule - times and activities are approximate
8:30 AM - Wake/Meal 1 (Eastern Time)
9:30 AM - Full corps stretch in stadium
10:00 AM - Visual-brass & battery in stadium, guard on F2
1:00 PM - Meal 2
2:00 PM - Sectionals-brass in stadium, guard on F2, battery on F3
5:30 PM - Meal 3
6:30 PM - Rewarm
6:50 PM - Ensemble
9:00 PM - Run
9:30 PM - Evening block (no noise outside)
10:30 PM - Meal 4
11:30 PM - Lights out

What's being served?
Cereal and milk served at Meal 1.
Milk typically served at Meal 4.
All meals also have peanut butter, jelly and condiments.
Meal 1
Shipwrecks
Fruit

Meal 2
Caesar Chicken Pasta Salad
Fruit

Meal 3
Butt Chops
Tater Tots
Grapes

Meal 4
Dorito Trash
Cake w/ Cool Whip

DCI's Best Volunteers
Sarah Biedenbach
Kris Elmshaeuser
Becky Gaydos
Karen Gore
Kelly Stuart
Steve Stuart
Mark Sampson
Aidan Connolly
Happy Birthday Hannah Murray & Sabine Francois🎈🎈

Sunday, June 23, 2019

Show Day; Zionsville, IN

Checkout today's weather HERE.
Current housing is: Western High School, 2600 S 600 W, Russiaville, IN 46979
Show site is: Zionsville Community High School, 1000 Mulberry St, Zionsville, IN 46077
Next housing is: Waynesville High School, 735 Dayton Rd, Waynesville, OH 45068

Announcements
  • If you're stopping by the cooktruck, pick up some fresh vegetables and/or fruit to donate.  The kids love them!
  • Check out the up-to-date 2019 Cook's Calendar on the right under Important Links.  Contact Bill via email (volunteers@colts.org) or phone (651-470-3553) to sign up or ask questions.
  • Mail Drop #2 for June 22 to July 12
    We will make weekly runs (tentatively June 29, July 4, and July 12) between Dubuque and the corps.  You may use any carrier for this time period.  Address mail as follows:
    (Member Name)
    C/O Colts Drum & Bugle Corps
    2300 Twin Valley Drive
    Dubuque, IA  52003

Today's Schedule - times and activities are approximate
8:00 AM - Wake/Meal 1
9:00 AM - Full corps stretch
9:30 AM - Visual-brass in stadium, guard on F2, battery on green space
11:00 AM - Meal 2
11:45 AM - Sectionals-brass in stadium, guard on F2, battery on green space
1:00 PM - Ensemble
2:30 PM - Run
2:45 PM - Warm down and transition
3:00 PM - EPL
4:40 PM - BIS
4:45 PM - Depart for show
6:00 PM - Warm up
8:00 PM - Gate
8:14 PM - Perform
8:50 PM - Meal 4
9:30 PM - Props
9:39 PM - Last corps
10:40 PM - BIS
10:45 PM - Depart
~1:45 AM - Arrive in Waynesville, OH (Eastern Time)

What's being served?
Cereal and milk served at Meal 1.
Milk typically served at Meal 4.
All meals also have peanut butter, jelly and condiments.
Meal 1
Pancakes
Sausage Links

Meal 2
Asian Chicken Wraps
Peas

Meal 3
Meatball Sub Casserole
French Bread
Green Beans

Meal 4
Pizza
Brownies

DCI's Best Volunteers
Sarah Biedenbach
Kris Elmshaeuser
Becky Gaydos
Karen Gore
Rich McManus
Terry McManus
Mark Sampson
Aidan Connolly
Happy Birthday Ben Pyle & 
Ariana Rios🎈🎈

Saturday, June 22, 2019

Show Day; Madison, WI

Checkout today's weather HERE.
Current housing is: Waunakee High School, 301 Community Drive, Waunakee, WI 53597
Show site is: Brietenbach Stadium, 2100 Bristol St, Madison, WI 53562
Next housing is: Western High School, 2600 S 600 W, Russiaville, IN 46979

Announcements
  • The Premiere last night was great!  The weather cooperated and both Corps had unbelievable shows.  There was a large crowd in attendance.
  • If you're stopping by the cooktruck, pick up some fresh vegetables and/or fruit to donate.  The kids love them!
  • Check out the up-to-date 2019 Cook's Calendar on the right under Important Links.  Contact Bill via email (volunteers@colts.org) or phone (651-470-3553) to sign up or ask questions.
  • Mail Drop #2 for June 22 to July 12
    We will make weekly runs (tentatively June 29, July 4, and July 12) between Dubuque and the corps.  You may use any carrier for this time period.  Address mail as follows:
    (Member Name)
    C/O Colts Drum & Bugle Corps
    2300 Twin Valley Drive
    Dubuque, IA  52003

Today's Schedule - times and activities are approximate
7:30 AM - Wake/Meal 1
8:30 AM - Full corps stretch in stadium
9:00 AM - Visual
11:00 AM - Meal 2
11:45 AM - Sectionals-percussion in stadium, guard on F2, brass on F3
12:45 PM - Ensemble
2:15 PM - Run
2:30 PM - Warm down and transition
2:45 PM - EPL
4:30 PM - Depart for show
5:15 PM - Warm up
7:10 PM - Gate/Colt Cadets perform
7:28 PM - Perform
8:00 PM - Meal 4
8:30 PM - Props
8:58 PM - Last corps
9:35 PM - BIS
9:45 PM - Depart
~5:00 AM - Arrive in Russiaville, IN (Eastern Time)

What's being served?
Cereal and milk served at Meal 1.
Milk typically served at Meal 4.
All meals also have peanut butter, jelly and condiments.
Meal 1
Breakfast Burrito Casserole
Oranges

Meal 2
BBQ Chicken Salad
Watermelon

Meal 3
Bacon Cheeseburger
Party Potatoes

Meal 4
Mashed Potato Bar
Sugar Cookie

DCI's Best Volunteers
Sarah Biedenbach
Adrienne Garstang
Joel Bruce
Kris Elmshaeuser
Becky Gaydos
Karen Gore
Rich McManus
Terry McManus
Staci Bruce
Mark Sampson
Aidan Connolly

Friday, June 21, 2019

Summer Premiere; Dubuque, IA

Checkout today's weather HERE.
Current housing is: Central DeWitt High School, 425 E 11th Street, DeWitt, IA 52742
Show site is: University of Dubuque, Chalmers Field, 2000 University Avenue, Dubuque, IA 52001 
Next housing is: Waunakee High School, 301 Community Drive, Waunakee, WI 53597

Announcements
  • Summer Premiere is tonight at University of Dubuque at 7:00 PM.  This free event will be the first time the Colts and Colt Cadets perform their competitive shows for an audience.
  • If you're stopping by the cooktruck, pick up some fresh vegetables and/or fruit to donate.  The kids love them!
  • Check out the up-to-date 2019 Cook's Calendar on the right under Important Links.  Contact Bill via email (volunteers@colts.org) or phone (651-470-3553) to sign up or ask questions.
  • Mail Drop #1 for delivery by June 21
    Mail will be delivered from the Colts' office to the corps throughout Spring Training.  Address mail as follows:
    Colts Drum & Bugle Corps
    C/O Member Name
    2300 Twin Valley Drive
    Dubuque, IA  52003

Today's Schedule - times and activities are approximate

7:30 AM - Wake/Meal 1
8:30 AM - Full corps stretch in stadium
9:00 AM - Sectional warm up
10:30 AM - Transition (grab snack at truck)
11:00 AM - Ensemble (use stadium)
1:00 PM - Full run
1:15 PM - Warm down/transition
1:30 PM - EPL
3:30 PM - Depart for University of Dubuque
5:00 PM - Warm up
7:00 PM - Premiere- watch Colt Cadets, perform & encore
8:15 PM - Meal 4/eat & load
9:15 PM - Props
10:05 PM - BIS
10:15 PM - Depart
~12:15 AM - Arrive in Waunakee, WI

What's being served?
Cereal and milk served at Meal 1.
Milk typically served at Meal 4.
All meals also have peanut butter, jelly and condiments.
Meal 1
Egg, Cheese & Ham on a English Muffin
Hash Brown Patty
Orange Wedge

Meal 2
Chicken BLT Pasta Salad
Garlic Bread
Watermelon

Meal 3
Ham Logs
Scallop Potatoes
Corn
French Bread

Meal 4
Pizza
Sugar Cookie

DCI's Best Volunteers
Ross Sample
Sue Sample
Gary Metzger
Kristi Verkuilen
Sarah Biedenbach
Adrienne Garstang
Joel Bruce
Kris Elmshaeuser
Becky Gaydos
Cathi Roberts
Joan Murray
Staci Bruce
Mark Sampson
Aidan Connolly
Happy Birthday Caleb Groebe🎈🎈

Thursday, June 20, 2019

Rehearsal Day; DeWitt, IA

Checkout today's weather HERE.
Current housing is: Central DeWitt High School, 425 E 11th Street, DeWitt, IA 52742
Next housing is: Same

Announcements
  • Community performance tonight at 7:30, but schedules can change so you might want to arrive earlier.
  • Summer Premiere is tomorrow at the University of Dubuque at 7:00 PM.  This free event will be the first time the Colts and Colt Cadets perform their competitive shows for an audience.
  • If you're stopping by the cooktruck, pick up some fresh vegetables and/or fruit to donate.  The kids love them!
  • Check out the up-to-date 2019 Cook's Calendar on the right under Important Links.  Contact Bill via email (volunteers@colts.org) or phone (651-470-3553) to sign up or ask questions.
  • Mail Drop #1 for delivery by June 21
    Mail will be delivered from the Colts' office to the corps throughout Spring Training.  Address mail as follows:
    Colts Drum & Bugle Corps
    C/O Member Name
    2300 Twin Valley Drive
    Dubuque, IA  52003

Today's Schedule - times and activities are approximate

7:30 AM - Wake/Meal 1
8:30 AM - Full corps stretch
9:00 AM - Visual- guard on F2, brass & battery on F3
10:30 AM - Battery to F1
12:30 PM - Meal 2
1:30 PM - Sectionals-guard on F2 (middle field), brass on F3 (scaffolding), battery in subs
4:45 PM - Off field closest to baseball fields
5:30 PM - Meal 3
6:30 PM - Rewarm in stadium
7:15 PM - Gate
7:30 PM - Community event/full run
8:00 PM - Continue ensemble
9:15 PM - Full run
9:45 PM - Evening block
10:30 PM - Meal 4
10:45 PM - Full staff meeting
11:30 PM - Lights out

What's being served?
Cereal and milk served at Meal 1.
Milk typically served at Meal 4.
All meals also have peanut butter, jelly and condiments.
Meal 1
Scrambled Eggs
Hash Brown Shred
Ham
Mandarin Orange

Meal 2
Grilled Ham & Cheese
Tomato Soup
Table Veggies
Peaches

Meal 3
Turkey/Ham
Mashed Potatoes & Gravy
Green Bean Casserole

Meal 4
Hot Dogs
Smores

DCI's Best Volunteers
Ross Sample
Sue Sample
Gary Metzger
Kristi Verkuilen
Kim Dampier
Adrienne Garstang
Cathi Roberts
Joan Murray
Happy Birthday Elijah Elmshaeuser🎈🎈 & Sebastian Peralta🎈🎈

Wednesday, June 19, 2019

Rehearsal Day; DeWitt, IA

Checkout today's weather HERE.
Current housing is: Central DeWitt High School, 425 E 11th Street, DeWitt, IA 52742
Next housing is: Same

Announcements
  • Don't forget - Summer Premiere is this Friday at University of Dubuque at 7:00 PM.  This free event will be the first time the Colts and Colt Cadets perform their competitive shows for an audience.
  • If you're stopping by the cooktruck, pick up some fresh vegetables and/or fruit to donate.  The kids love them!
  • Check out the up-to-date 2019 Cook's Calendar on the right under Important Links.  Contact Bill via email (volunteers@colts.org) or phone (651-470-3553) to sign up or ask questions.
  • Mail Drop #1 for delivery by June 21
    Mail will be delivered from the Colts' office to the corps throughout Spring Training.  Address mail as follows:
    Colts Drum & Bugle Corps
    C/O Member Name
    2300 Twin Valley Drive
    Dubuque, IA  52003

Today's Schedule - times and activities are approximate

7:30 AM - Wake/Meal 1
8:30 AM - Full corps stretch in stadium
9:00 AM - Warm-up
10:00 AM - Full ensemble
12:00 PM - Meal 2
1:00 PM - Visual for brass/rest in sectionals-guard on F2 (middle field), brass on F3 (scaffolding), battery in subs
2:30 PM - Brass to sectionals
5:00 PM - Meal 3
6:00 PM - Depart for laundry
6:45 PM - Arrive at laundry
9:45 PM - Depart from laundry
10:30 PM - Member meeting in main gym
12:00 AM - Lights out

What's being served?
Cereal and milk served at Meal 1.
Milk typically served at Meal 4.
All meals also have peanut butter, jelly and condiments.
Meal 1
Breakfast Lasagna
Banana

Meal 2
Chicken Wrap
Ramon Noodle Salad
Pineapple

Meal 3
Tater Tot Casserole
Lettuce Salad
Cheddar Biscuit

Meal 4
On your own during laundry

DCI's Best Volunteers
Ross Sample
Sue Sample
Gary Metzger
Kristi Verkuilen
Kim Dampier
Adrienne Garstang
Cathi Roberts
Joan Murray
Happy Birthday to
Zachary Adams🎈🎈

Tuesday, June 18, 2019

Rehearsal Day; DeWitt, IA

Checkout today's weather HERE.
Current housing is: Central DeWitt High School, 425 E 11th Street, DeWitt, IA 52742
Next housing is: Same

Announcements
  • Don't forget - Summer Premiere is this Friday at University of Dubuque at 7:00 PM.  This free event will be the first time the Colts and Colt Cadets perform their competitive shows for an audience.
  • If you're stopping by the cooktruck, pick up some fresh vegetables and/or fruit to donate.  The kids love them!
  • Check out the up-to-date 2019 Cook's Calendar on the right under Important Links.  Contact Bill via email (volunteers@colts.org) or phone (651-470-3553) to sign up or ask questions.
  • Mail Drop #1 for delivery by June 21
    Mail will be delivered from the Colts' office to the corps throughout Spring Training.  Address mail as follows:
    Colts Drum & Bugle Corps
    C/O Member Name
    2300 Twin Valley Drive
    Dubuque, IA  52003

Today's Schedule - times and activities are approximate

7:30 AM - Wake/Meal 1
8:30 AM - Stretch
9:00 AM - Visual-battery on F1 (far field), guard on F2 (middle field), brass on F3 (scaffolding)
12:30 PM - Meal 2
1:30 PM - Sectionals-guard on F2, brass on F3 (scaffolding), percussion on F4 (side of school)
4:45 PM - Off field closest to baseball fields
5:30 PM - Meal 3
6:30 PM - Full ensemble (rewarm on own)
9:00 PM - Full run
9:15 PM - Warm down and transition
9:30 PM - Meal 4
10:30 PM - Full member meeting in aux gym
11:45 PM - Lights out

What's being served?
Cereal and milk served at Meal 1.
Milk typically served at Meal 4.
All meals also have peanut butter, jelly and condiments.
Meal 1
Pancakes
Sausage Link
Applesauce

Meal 2
Dorito Trash
Lettuce Salad
Grapes

Meal 3
Pancit (Indian Dish)
Mixed Veggies

Meal 4
Pizza
Poke Cake w/ Cool Whip

DCI's Best Volunteers
Ross Sample
Sue Sample
Gary Metzger
Kristi Verkuilen
Kim Dampier
Cathi Roberts
Joan Murray
Happy Birthday to
Joe Tarach🎈🎈

Monday, June 17, 2019

Rehearsal Day; DeWitt, IA

Checkout today's weather HERE.
Current housing is: Central DeWitt High School, 425 E 11th Street, DeWitt, IA 52742
Next housing is: Same

Announcements
  • If you're stopping by the cooktruck, pick up some fresh vegetables and/or fruit to donate.  The kids love them!
  • Check out the up-to-date 2019 Cook's Calendar on the right under Important Links.  Contact Bill via email (volunteers@colts.org) or phone (651-470-3553) to sign up or ask questions.
  • Mail Drop #1 for delivery by June 21
    Mail will be delivered from the Colts' office to the corps throughout Spring Training.  Address mail as follows:
    Colts Drum & Bugle Corps
    C/O Member Name
    2300 Twin Valley Drive
    Dubuque, IA  52003

Today's Schedule - times and activities are approximate

7:30 AM - Wake/Meal 1
8:30 AM - Full corps stretch in stadium
9:00 AM - Visual-brass in stadium, guard on F2 (middle field), battery on F3 (far field)
12:30 PM - Meal 2
1:30 PM - Sectionals-guard on F2, brass on F3 (scaffolding), percussion on F4 (side of school)
4:45 PM - Off field closest to baseball fields
5:30 PM - Meal 3
6:30 PM - Rewarm
6:50 PM - Full ensemble
9:00 PM - Full run
9:15 PM - Transition
9:30 PM - Quiet rehearsal-brass & guard in stadium, drums head change
10:30 PM - Meal 4
10:45 PM - Full staff meeting
11:30 PM - Lights out

What's being served?
Cereal and milk served at Meal 1.
Milk typically served at Meal 4.
All meals also have peanut butter, jelly and condiments.
Meal 1
Denver Omelette
Peaches

Meal 2
Tacos
Cowboy Cavier

Meal 3
Red Curry Chicken
Rice

Meal 4
Meatball Subs
Chips
Brownie

DCI's Best Volunteers
Ross Sample
Sue Sample
Gary Metzger
Kristi Verkuilen
Kim Dampier
Cathi Roberts
Joan Murray