Sunday, August 15, 2021

Wrap Up; Indianapolis, IN

Checkout today's weather HERE.

Current housing is: Delta Hotel, 7304 East 21st Street, Indianapolis, IN 46219
Next housing is: Your Home!

Announcements
  • Thanks to all of the volunteers (cooks, drivers, sewers, van drivers, etc) that worked tirelessly to care for the members.
  • Thanks to the instructional staff for their dedication, guidance, and hard work.
  • Thanks to the bus and truck drivers for transporting the members and equipment safely.
  • Thanks to the admin and tour staff for their unending service to make the members experience the best possible.
  • Thanks to Vicki and Jeff for their dedication and hard work in support of the members.

Today's Schedule - times and activities are approximate

7:30 AM - Wake/EPL
9:00 AM - Meet in Grand Ballroom for wrap-up (families are welcome)
11:00 AM - Dismissal and final pack-up
11:30 AM - Depart for Indy airport and Dubuque
                 Mike bus to airport
                 Butt Party for Dubuque passengers

For those returning to Dubuque (and stops en route)
11:30 AM EDT - Depart Delta by Marriott
12:15 PM CDT - Arrive Pilot in Oakwood, IL (exit 206)
2:15 PM CDT - Arrive Circle K, Morton Travel Center in Morton, IL (exit 102)
4:15 PM CDT - Arrive Flying J in Davenport, IA
6:00 PM CDT - Return to Colts Center, 2300 Twin Valley Drive, Dubuque, IA 52003


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
Hotel


DCI's Best Volunteers
Pam Kalkhoff
Sally Dolan
Kay Olson
Cathi Roberts
Staci Bruce
Mike Kelley
Joel Bruce

Saturday, August 14, 2021

Show Day; Indianapolis, IN

Checkout today's weather HERE.

Current housing is: Delta Hotel, 7304 East 21st Street, Indianapolis, IN 46219
Show site is: Lucas Oil Stadium, 500 S. Capitol Avenue, Indianapolis, IN 46225
Next housing is: Same 

Announcements
  • Attention Member Parents: If your son/daughter has an upcoming birthday during the remainder of the season, please email me (colts.cooks@comcast.net) with their name (first and last) and birth date so I can add it to the blog.
  • If you're stopping by the cooktruck, pick up some fresh vegetables and/or fruit to donate.  The kids love them! You do need to be masked and follow social distancing.
  • Check out the up-to-date 2021 Cook's Calendar on the right under Important Links.  Contact Bill via email (volunteers@colts.org) or mobile phone (651-470-3553) to sign up or ask questions.
  • Rehearsal remote fields are at:
    Indianapolis World Sports Park
    1313 S. Post Rd.
    Indianapolis, IN  46239

Today's Schedule - times and activities are approximate

7:00 AM - Meal 1
8:00 AM - Depart for remote fields
8:30 AM - Stretch
9:00 AM - Sectional warm-up
               Brass on field 1
               Percussion on field 2
               Guard on field 3
9:45 AM - Ensemble
11:00 AM - Full run
11:30 AM - Load/return to housing
12:00 PM - Meal 2
1:40 PM - BIS
1:45 PM - Depart (battery, brass & DMs on Mike & Butt Party; pit, guard & props on Twit) --- think about props
2:15 PM - Warm-up in Military Park
3:10 PM - Guard moves inside for warm-up in room B (depart by 4:25 PM)
4:00 PM - Load buses in Military Park and depart for stadium
4:10 PM - Unload buses at gate
4:43 PM - Step off for show
5:20 PM - Load trucks and buses, pizza in lot, equipment check-in, flag sales
6:45 PM - Trucks and buses depart for Auxiliary lot
7:00 PM - Free time in stadium or stadium lot (meal 3 clean-up)
10:35 PM - Drum majors and guard captains meet in south concourse in uniform for DM finale
10:52 PM - Last corps performs - meet in stadium, look in Slack for section to gather in
11:10 PM - Watch Drum Major finale together
11:30 PM - Return to buses
11:45 PM - BIS
11:50 PM - Return to hotel, must goes at cooktruck
12:30 AM - Meal clean-up crew 4
1:00 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
Hotel

Meal 2
Colts Bowls
Fruit

Meal 3
Pizza in stadium lot

Meal 4
Must goesl

DCI's Best Volunteers
Pam Kalkhoff
Sally Dolan
Kay Olson
Cathi Roberts
Staci Bruce
Mike Kelley
Joel Bruce

Friday, August 13, 2021

Show Day; Indianapolis, IN

Checkout today's weather HERE.

Current housing is: Delta Hotel, 7304 East 21st Street, Indianapolis, IN 46219
Show site is: Lucas Oil Stadium, 500 S. Capitol Avenue, Indianapolis, IN 46225
Next housing is: Same

Announcements
  • Attention Member Parents: If your son/daughter has an upcoming birthday during the remainder of the season, please email me (colts.cooks@comcast.net) with their name (first and last) and birth date so I can add it to the blog.
  • If you're stopping by the cooktruck, pick up some fresh vegetables and/or fruit to donate.  The kids love them! You do need to be masked and follow social distancing.
  • Check out the up-to-date 2021 Cook's Calendar on the right under Important Links.  Contact Bill via email (volunteers@colts.org) or mobile phone (651-470-3553) to sign up or ask questions.
  • Rehearsal remote fields are at:
    Indianapolis World Sports Park
    1313 S. Post Rd.
    Indianapolis, IN  46239

Today's Schedule - times and activities are approximate

7:00 AM - Meal 1
8:00 AM - Depart for remote fields
8:30 AM - Stretch
9:00 AM - Sectional warm-up
               Brass on field 1
               Percussion on field 2
               Guard on field 3
9:45 AM - Ensemble
10:45 AM - Run
11:15 AM - Load/return to housing (pit, props, and afternoon scaffolding in vans as needed)
11:45 AM - Meal 2
1:00 PM - Cooktruck closes - have water jugs filled by this time
1:25 PM - BIS
1:30 PM - Depart (battery & brass on Mike and Butt Party; pit & guard on Twit)
2:00 PM - Warm-up in Military Park
2:45 PM - Guard moves inside for warm-up (depart room by 4 PM)
3:45 PM - Load buses in Military Park and depart for stadium
3:55 PM - Unload buses at gate
4:19 PM - Step off for show (perform, wrap-up, age outs re-enter, corps re-enters for viewing)
4:45 PM - Age-out recognition
5:00 PM - Load trucks and buses
5:40 PM - Return to stadium to watch Charlotte (must have wrist band)
5:55 PM - Charlotte performs (immediately return to buses for departure)
6:30 PM - BIS
6:35 PM - Trucks and buses depart for hotel
7:15 PM - Meal 3
8:30 PM - Corps meeting
10:30 PM - Meal 4 - snacks, cereal, leftovers
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
Hotel

Meal 2
Chicken Stir Fry
Rice
Fruit

Meal 3
Mac 'n Cheese
Hot Dogs    
Pudding

Meal 4
Snacks
Cereal
Left Overs

DCI's Best Volunteers
Pam Kalkhoff
Sally Dolan
Kay Olson
Cathi Roberts
Staci Bruce
Mike Kelley
Joel Bruce

Thursday, August 12, 2021

Show Day; Indianapolis, IN

Checkout today's weather HERE.

Current housing is: Delta Hotel, 7304 East 21st Street, Indianapolis, IN 46219
Show site is: Lucas Oil Stadium, 500 S. Capitol Avenue, Indianapolis, IN 46225
Next housing is: Same

Announcements
  • Attention Member Parents: If your son/daughter has an upcoming birthday during the remainder of the season, please email me (colts.cooks@comcast.net) with their name (first and last) and birth date so I can add it to the blog.
  • If you're stopping by the cooktruck, pick up some fresh vegetables and/or fruit to donate.  The kids love them! You do need to be masked and follow social distancing.
  • Check out the up-to-date 2021 Cook's Calendar on the right under Important Links.  Contact Bill via email (volunteers@colts.org) or mobile phone (651-470-3553) to sign up or ask questions.
  • Rehearsal remote fields are at:
    Indianapolis World Sports Park
    1313 S. Post Rd.
    Indianapolis, IN  46239 
  • Mail Drop for August 9 - 12
    Address mail as follows:
    Colts Guest - Member Name
    c/o Delta by Marriott Indy East
    7304 East 21st Street
    Indianapolis, IN  46219

Today's Schedule - times and activities are approximate

7:00 AM - Meal 1
8:00 AM - Depart for remote fields
8:15 AM - Stretch
8:30 AM - Block 1 Visual
               Brass on field 1
               Percussion on field 2
               Guard on field 3
9:15 AM - Sectional warm-up
10:15 AM - Ensemble
11:45 AM - Full run
12:15 PM - Load/return to housing (pit, props, and afternoon scaffolding in vans as needed)
12:45 PM - Meal 2
2:45 PM - Depart (battery/brass on Mike & Butt Party; pit, guard & DMs on Twit)
3:15 PM - Warm-up in Military Park
3:40 PM - Guard move inside for warm-up
4:40 PM - Load buses in Military Park and depart for stadium
4:50 PM - Unload buses at gate
5:16 PM - Step off for show
5:45 PM - Jolesch photo
6:00 PM - Load trucks and buses
7:05 PM - BIS
7:15 PM - Trucks and buses depart stadium
8:00 PM - Meal 4
10:30 PM - Return to rooms
11:00 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
Hotel

Meal 2
Spaghetti 'n Meatballs
Garlic Bread
Fruit

Meal 3
Sack Lunch Wraps
Chips

Meal 4
Chicken Nuggets
Italian Pasta
Pudding

DCI's Best Volunteers
Pam Kalkhoff
Sally Dolan
Jim Johnson
Kay Olson
Cathi Roberts
Staci Bruce
Mike Kelley
Joel Bruce

Wednesday, August 11, 2021

Rehearsal Day; Indianapolis, IN

Checkout today's weather HERE.

Current housing is: Delta Hotel, 7304 East 21st Street, Indianapolis, IN 46219
Next housing is: Same

Announcements
  • Attention Member Parents: If your son/daughter has an upcoming birthday during the remainder of the season, please email me (colts.cooks@comcast.net) with their name (first and last) and birth date so I can add it to the blog.
  • If you're stopping by the cooktruck, pick up some fresh vegetables and/or fruit to donate.  The kids love them! You do need to be masked and follow social distancing.
  • Check out the up-to-date 2021 Cook's Calendar on the right under Important Links.  Contact Bill via email (volunteers@colts.org) or mobile phone (651-470-3553) to sign up or ask questions.
  • Rehearsal remote fields are at:
    Indianapolis World Sports Park
    1313 S. Post Rd.
    Indianapolis, IN  46239 
  • Mail Drop for August 9 - 12
    Address mail as follows:
    Colts Guest - Member Name
    c/o Delta by Marriott Indy East
    7304 East 21st Street
    Indianapolis, IN  46219

Today's Schedule - times and activities are approximate

7:30 AM - Meal 1
8:30 AM - Bus to remote fields
9:00 AM - Stretch
9:30 AM - Block 1
               Brass visual on field 1
               Guard on field 2
               Percussion on field 3
12:30 PM - Meal 2 (remote)
1:30 PM - Block 2
               Brass sectionals on field 1
               Percussion on field 2
               Guard on field 3
5:00 PM - Meal 3 (remote)
6;00 PM - Re-warm
6:45 PM - Transition
7:00 PM - Ensemble
8:30 PM - Full run
9:00 PM - Pack & load
9:30 PM - Return to hotel
10:00 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
Hotel

Meal 2
Crazy Chicken Wraps
Pasta Pea Salad
Watermelon

Meal 3
Hamburger Casserole
French Bread

Meal 4
Chicken Patty
Loaded Mashed Potatoes
Cookie

DCI's Best Volunteers
Pam Kalkhoff
Sally Dolan
Jim Johnson
Kay Olson
Cathi Roberts
Staci Bruce
Mike Kelley
Joel Bruce

Tuesday, August 10, 2021

Show Day; Marion, IN

Checkout today's weather HERE.

Current housing is: Delta Hotel, 7304 East 21st Street, Indianapolis, IN 46219
Show site is: Wildcat Stadium, 4201 S. Washington St, Marion, IN 46953 
Next housing is:
 Same

Announcements
  • Attention Member Parents: If your son/daughter has an upcoming birthday during the remainder of the season, please email me (colts.cooks@comcast.net) with their name (first and last) and birth date so I can add it to the blog.
  • If you're stopping by the cooktruck, pick up some fresh vegetables and/or fruit to donate.  The kids love them! You do need to be masked and follow social distancing.
  • Check out the up-to-date 2021 Cook's Calendar on the right under Important Links.  Contact Bill via email (volunteers@colts.org) or mobile phone (651-470-3553) to sign up or ask questions.
  • Rehearsal remote fields are at:
    Indianapolis World Sports Park
    1313 S. Post Rd.
    Indianapolis, IN  46239 
  • Mail Drop for August 9 - 12
    Address mail as follows:
    Colts Guest - Member Name
    c/o Delta by Marriott Indy East
    7304 East 21st Street
    Indianapolis, IN  46219

Today's Schedule - times and activities are approximate

7:30 AM - Meal 1
8:30 AM - Bus to fields
9:00 AM - Stretch
9:30 AM - Block 1
               Brass on field 1
               Percussion on field 2 (ensemble field)
               Guard on field 3
10:30 AM - Brass visual/sectionals
11:30 AM - Snack break (remote)
12:00 PM - Full ensemble
1:15 PM - Full run
1:45 PM - Load, return to hotel
2:15 PM - Meal 2
4:00 PM - Depart for Marion, IN
5:45 PM - Arrive, unload, restrooms, warm-up
7:40 PM - Gate
7:56 PM - Step off for show
8:25 PM - Meal 4/pack and load
9:50 PM - BIS
10:00 PM - Depart for hotel
11:45 PM - Arrive at hotel
12:30 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
Hotel

Meal 2
Hamburgers
Broccoli Salad
Watermelon

Meal 4
Corn Dogs
Chips
Carrots
Pudding

DCI's Best Volunteers
Pam Kalkhoff
Sally Dolan
Jim Johnson
Cathi Roberts
Staci Bruce
Mike Kelley
Joel Bruce

Monday, August 09, 2021

Rehearsal Day; Indianapolis, IN

Checkout today's weather HERE.

Current housing is: Delta Hotel, 7304 East 21st Street, Indianapolis, IN 46219
Next housing is: Same

Announcements
  • Attention Member Parents: If your son/daughter has an upcoming birthday during the remainder of the season, please email me (colts.cooks@comcast.net) with their name (first and last) and birth date so I can add it to the blog.
  • If you're stopping by the cooktruck, pick up some fresh vegetables and/or fruit to donate.  The kids love them! You do need to be masked and follow social distancing.
  • Check out the up-to-date 2021 Cook's Calendar on the right under Important Links.  Contact Bill via email (volunteers@colts.org) or mobile phone (651-470-3553) to sign up or ask questions.
  • Rehearsal remote fields are at:
    Indianapolis World Sports Park
    1313 S. Post Rd.
    Indianapolis, IN  46239 
  • Mail Drop for August 9 - 12
    Address mail as follows:
    Colts Guest - Member Name
    c/o Delta by Marriott Indy East
    7304 East 21st Street
    Indianapolis, IN  46219

Today's Schedule - times and activities are approximate

11:00 AM - Field liners and props load vans and depart for fields
12:00 PM - Wake/eat meals 1& 2 (eat at truck)
1:00 PM - Bus to fields and unload
1:30 PM - Stretch
2:00 PM - Block 1
               Brass on field 1
               Guard on field 2
               Percussion on field 3
3:45 PM - Brass visual/sectionals
5:30 PM - Meal 3 (remote)
6:30 PM - Rewarm
7;00 PM - Ensemble
8:30 PM - Full run (may be earlier pending sun)
9:00 PM - Pack & load
9:30 PM - Return to hotel
10:00 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
Hotel

Meal 2
Chicken Patty
Sliced Potatoes
Carrots
Fruit

Meal 3
Enchiladas
Rice
Corn

Meal 4
BBQ Chicken Wraps
Brownie

DCI's Best Volunteers
Pam Kalkhoff
Sally Dolan
Jim Johnson
Cathi Roberts
Staci Bruce
Mike Kelley
Joel Bruce

Sunday, August 08, 2021

Show Day; Cedarburg, WI

Checkout today's weather HERE.

Current housing is: Lodi High School, 1100 Sauk Street, Lodi, WI 53555
Show Site is: Cedarburg High School Stadium, W68 N611 Evergreen Blvd, WI 53012
Next housing is: Delta Hotel, 7304 East 21st Street, Indianapolis, IN 46219 (Eastern Time Zone)

Announcements
  • Attention Member Parents: If your son/daughter has an upcoming birthday during the remainder of the season, please email me (colts.cooks@comcast.net) with their name (first and last) and birth date so I can add it to the blog.
  • If you're stopping by the cooktruck, pick up some fresh vegetables and/or fruit to donate.  The kids love them! You do need to be masked and follow social distancing.
  • Check out the up-to-date 2021 Cook's Calendar on the right under Important Links.  Contact Bill via email (volunteers@colts.org) or mobile phone (651-470-3553) to sign up or ask questions.
  • Mail Drop for August 9 - 12
    Address mail as follows:
    Colts Guest - Member Name
    c/o Delta Hotel
    7304 East 21st Street
    Indianapolis, IN  46219

Today's Schedule - times and activities are approximate

7:30 AM - Meal 1
8:30 AM - Stretch
9:30 AM - Block 1
               Brass on field 2
               Guard in gym
               Percussion in stadium
10:00 AM - Brass sectional
                 Guard to field 2
11:00 AM - Jug refill/transition
11:15 AM - Full Ensemble 
1:15 PM - Full run
1:45 PM - EPL (pack sack for meal 3)
3:45 PM - Depart
6:00 PM - Arrive/unload
6:15 PM - Warm-up
8:05 PM - Gate
8:20 PM - Step off for show
8:50 PM - Meal 4
10:05 PM - BIS
10:20 PM - Depart for Indianapolis (6.5 hours)
6:00 AM - Arrive in Indianapolis (Eastern Time Zone)

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
French Toast
Ham Slice
Peaches

Meal 2
Butt Chops
Scalloped Potatoes
Corn
Fruit

Meal 3
Chicken
Mashed Potatoes
Gravy
Green Beans
Bread

Meal 4
Meatball Subs
Chips
Pudding

DCI's Best Volunteers
Pam Kalkhoff
Amy Cole
Kay Olson
Sally Dolan
Cathi Roberts
Staci Bruce
Mike Kelley

Saturday, August 07, 2021

Show Day; Lisle, IL

Checkout today's weather HERE.

Current housing is: Lodi High School, 1100 Sauk Street, Lodi, WI 53555
Show Site is: The Sports Complex at Benedictine University, 5700 College Road, Lisle, IL 60532
Next housing is: Same 

Announcements
  • Attention Member Parents: If your son/daughter has an upcoming birthday during the remainder of the season, please email me (colts.cooks@comcast.net) with their name (first and last) and birth date so I can add it to the blog.
  • If you're stopping by the cooktruck, pick up some fresh vegetables and/or fruit to donate.  The kids love them!  You will need to be masked and social distance.
  • Check out the up-to-date 2021 Cook's Calendar on the right under Important Links.  Contact Bill via email (volunteers@colts.org) or mobile phone (651-470-3553) to sign up or ask questions.
  • Mail Drop for August 9 - 12
    Address mail as follows:
    Colts Guest - Member Name
    c/o Delta Hotel
    7304 East 21st Street
    Indianapolis, IN  46219

  • Today's Schedule - times and activities are approximate

      7:30 AM - Meal 1
      8:30 AM - Stretch
      9:30 AM - Block
                     Brass on field 2
                     Percussion sectionals
                     Guard in gym
      10:00 AM - Brass visual/sectionals
      11:00 AM - Brass transition to ensemble
      11:15 AM - Ensemble
      12:45 PM - Full Run
      1:15 PM - EPL (pack sack for meal 3)
      3:15 PM - Depart
      6:15 PM - Arrive/unload
      6:30 PM - Warm-up
      8:20 PM - Gate
      8:35 PM - Show
      9:00 PM - Meal 4
      10:30 PM - Depart for housing    
      1:15 AM - Arrive in Lodi

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
Has Brown Patty
Sausage Patty
Tropical Fruit

Meal 2
Swedish Meatballs
Mashed Potatoes
Carrots

Meal 3
Chicken Cordon Bleu
French Bread
Peas

Meal 4
Tacos
Rice
Cake

DCI's Best Volunteers
Pam Kalkhoff
Amy Cole
Kay Olson
Sally Dolan
Cathi Roberts
Staci Bruce
Mike Kelley

Happy Birthday Kaitlyn Bookwalter🎈🎈
Happy Birthday Jeff MacFarlane🎈🎈