Friday, June 30, 2023

Show Day; Muncie, IN

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Current housing is: Alexandria-Monroe Jr/Sr High School, 1 Burden Ct, Alexandria, IN 46001 (EASTERN TIME ZONE)

Show site is: Scheumann Stadium, 3300 Tillotson Ave, Muncie, IN 47306

Next housing is: Badger Ridge Middle School, 300 Richard St, Verona, WI 53593 (CENTRAL TIME ZONE)

Announcements
  • Check out the up-to-date 2023 Volunteer Calendar under Important Links on the right to decide when you're able to volunteer on the Cooktruck and/or drive a van.
    To sign up, or if you have any questions, email us at volunteers@colts.org.
  • HELP US.  We are in need of two van drivers a day.  No special license is required, and the most important skill is the ability to stay awake while safely driving at night.
    Take a look at the calendar and see where we don't have two drivers listed, and that is where we need driver(s). 
  • If you're making a trip to see the Colts, please consider picking pick up some fresh vegetables and/or fruit to donate.  The members love them!
  • Mail Drop for June 27 - July 14
    Member Name
    c/o Colts
    2300 Twin Valley Drive
    Dubuque, IA  52003
Today's Schedule - times and activities are approximate
    7:00 AM - Wake/Meal 1
    8:00 AM - Stretch
    9:00 AM - Block 1 - brass on field 1, battery on field 2/
    move at 9:30, 
    front ensemble pit zone, guard in gym/
    field 2 at 9:30

    10:45 PM - Light meal 2
    11:30 AM - Block 2 - brass rewarm/ensemble at 11:45,
    battery 
    rewarm/ensemble at 11:45front ensemble
    rewarm/ensemble at 11:45, guard rewarm/ensemble at 11:45
    1:30 PM - Run through
    2:00 PM - EPL
    4:00 PM - Depart for Muncie
    5:00 PM - Arrive
    7:35 PM - Walk to gate
    7:48 PM - Gate
    8:05 PM - Show
    8:45 PM - Meal 4
    10;05 PM - Critique
    10:45 PM - Depart
    4:45 AM - Arrive in Verona, WI 
    (CENTRAL 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
    Deconstructed Sausage McMuffin
    Peaches

    Meal 2
    Teriyaki Chicken
    Rice
    Egg Roll

    Meal 3
    Goulash
    Corn
    French Bread
    Lettuce Salad

    Meal 4
    Pizza
    Butterscotch Pudding    
DCI's Best Volunteers
Racquel Dills
Ginger Swire-Clark
TJ Countryman
Rich O'Dell
Jane Glidewell
Jason Schubert
Daniella Restrepo
Dana Hooton
Matt Hooton
Staci Bruce
Patrick Riley
Caleb Berger




Thursday, June 29, 2023

Rehearsal Day; Alexandria, IN

Check out today's weather HERE

Current housing is: Alexandria-Monroe Jr/Sr High School, 1 Burden Ct, Alexandria, IN 46001 (EASTERN TIME ZONE)

Next housing is: Same

Announcements
  • Check out the up-to-date 2023 Volunteer Calendar under Important Links on the right to decide when you're able to volunteer on the Cooktruck and/or drive a van.
    To sign up, or if you have any questions, email us at volunteers@colts.org.
  • HELP US.  We are in need of two van drivers a day.  No special license is required, and the most important skill is the ability to stay awake while safely driving at night.
    Take a look at the calendar and see where we don't have two drivers listed, and that is where we need driver(s). 
  • If you're making a trip to see the Colts, please consider picking pick up some fresh vegetables and/or fruit to donate.  The members love them!
  • Mail Drop for June 27 - July 14
    Member Name
    c/o Colts
    2300 Twin Valley Drive
    Dubuque, IA  52003
Today's Schedule - times and activities are approximate
    9:30 AM - Meal 1
    10:30 AM - Stretch
    11:00 AM - Block 1 - brass on field 1, battery on field 2/
    subs at 12:30, 
    front ensemble meet at truck, guard in gym/
    field 2 at 12:30
    2:00 PM - Meal 2
    3:00 PM - Block 2 - brass meet at truck/field 1 at 4:30, 
    battery on 
    field 1/subs at 4:30, front ensemble on field 1/
    pit zone
    , guard on field 2
    6:00 PM - Meal 3
    7:00 PM - Block 3 - brass warm up/music ensemble at 7:30,
    battery warm up/music ensemble at 7:30
    front ensemble warm up/music ensemble at 7:30
    guard 
    on field 2
    9:30 PM - Run through
    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
    Egg Omelet
    Bacon
    Apple Slices

    Meal 2
    Chicken Strip Wraps
    Italian Pasta Salad
    Pears

    Meal 3
    Butt Chops
    Green Beans
    Coleslaw

    Meal 4
    Chicken Fajitas
    Cheesy Corn
    Beef Gravy
    Chocolate Chip Cookie   
DCI's Best Volunteers
Racquel Dills
Ginger Swire-Clark
TJ Countryman
Rich O'Dell
Jane Glidewell
Jason Schubert
Dana Hooton
Jolene Johnston
Staci Bruce
Patrick Riley
Caleb Berger





Wednesday, June 28, 2023

Show Day; Rockford, MI

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Current housing is: Hudsonville High School, 5037 32nd Ave, Hudsonville, MI (EASTERN TIME ZONE)

Show site is: Carlson-Munger Stadium, Rockford High School, 4100 Kroes St NE, Rockford, MI 49341

Next housing is: Alexandria-Monroe Jr/Sr High School, 1 Burden Ct, Alexandria, IN 46001 (EASTERN TIME ZONE)

Announcements
  • Check out the up-to-date 2023 Volunteer Calendar under Important Links on the right to decide when you're able to volunteer on the Cooktruck and/or drive a van.
    To sign up, or if you have any questions, email us at volunteers@colts.org.
  • HELP US.  We are in need of two van drivers a day.  No special license is required, and the most important skill is the ability to stay awake while safely driving at night.
    Take a look at the calendar and see where we don't have two drivers listed, and that is where we need driver(s). 
  • If you're making a trip to see the Colts, please consider picking pick up some fresh vegetables and/or fruit to donate.  The members love them!
  • Mail Drop for June 27 - July 14
    Member Name
    c/o Colts
    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 - Block 1 - brass on field 2, battery meet at truck,
    front ensemble meet at truck, guard on field 4
    11:15 PM - Light meal 2
    12:00 PM - Block 2 - brass warmup/ensemble at 12:30,
    battery 
    warmup/ensemble at 12:30front ensemble
    warmup/ensemble at 12:30, guard warmup/ensemble at 12:30
    2:00 PM - Run through
    2:30 PM - EPL
    3:00 PM - Meal 3
    5:00 PM - Departure
    6:00 PM - Arrive at show
    7:55 PM - Walk to gate
    8:05 PM - Gate
    8:23 PM - Show time
    8:55 PM - Meal 4
    9:45 PM - Staff critique
    10:30 PM - Depart
    4:00 AM - Arrive in Alexandria, IN
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
    Pancake on a Stick
    Applesauce

    Meal 2
    Chicken Nuggets
    Rice
    Mixed Vegetables
    Egg Roll

    Meal 3
    Hamburger Potato Casserole
    Corn
    French Bread
    Fresh Veggies & Salad

    Meal 4
    Mini Corn Dogs
    Baked Beans    
DCI's Best Volunteers
Racquel Dills
Ginger Swire-Clark
TJ Countryman
Rich O'Dell
Patrick Riley











Tuesday, June 27, 2023

Rehearsal Day; Hudsonville, MI

Check out today's weather HERE

Current housing is: Hudsonville High School, 5037 32nd Ave, Hudsonville, MI (EASTERN TIME ZONE)

Next housing is: Same

Announcements
  • Check out the up-to-date 2023 Volunteer Calendar under Important Links on the right to decide when you're able to volunteer on the Cooktruck and/or drive a van.
    To sign up, or if you have any questions, email us at volunteers@colts.org.
  • HELP US.  We are in need of two van drivers a day.  No special license is required, and the most important skill is the ability to stay awake while safely driving at night.
    Take a look at the calendar and see where we don't have two drivers listed, and that is where we need driver(s). 
  • If you're making a trip to see the Colts, please consider picking pick up some fresh vegetables and/or fruit to donate.  The members love them!
  • Mail Drop for June 27 - July 14
    Member Name
    c/o Colts
    2300 Twin Valley Drive
    Dubuque, IA  52003
Today's Schedule - times and activities are approximate
    9:00 AM - Bus departs with prop unload, field liners and scaffolding
    9:30 AM - Meal 1
    10:30 AM - All other buses depart for fields
    11:00 AM - Unload
    11:15 AM - Stretch
    11:45 AM - Block 1 - brass on field 2, battery meet at truck/field 1,
    front ensemble meet at truck/pit zone, guard o field 3
    2:15 PM - Meal 2 (remote)
    3:15 PM - Block 2 - brass on field 2, battery on field 1
    front ensemble pit zone/field 1 at 4:30, guard on field 3
    6:00 PM - Meal 3 (remote)
    7:00 PM - Block 3 - brass 30 minute rewarm/ensemble at 7:30,
    battery 30 minute rewarm/ensemble at 7:30
    front ensemble 30 minute rewarm/ensemble at 7:30
    guard 
    30 minute rewarm/ensemble at 7:30
    9:30 PM - Run through
    10:00 PM - Load
    10:20 PM - Buses depart for high school
    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
    English Muffin w/ Egg, Cheese & Canadian Bacon
    Orange Wedges

    Meal 2
    Made-Rite Loose Meat Sandwich
    French Fries
    Fresh Veggies & Lettuce
    Watermelon

    Meal 3
    Italian Chicken Strips
    Stuffing
    Broccoli
    Fresh Veggies

    Meal 4
    Mac 'n Cheese
    Meatballs
    Beef Gravy
    Cake w/ Pie Filling Topping    
DCI's Best Volunteers
Racquel Dills
Ginger Swire-Clark
TJ Countryman
Patrick Riley












Monday, June 26, 2023

Rehearsal Day; Macomb, IL

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Current housing is: Western Illinois University, 1 University Circle, Macomb, IL 61455

Next housing is: Hudsonville High School, 5037 32nd Ave, Hudsonville, MI (EASTERN TIME ZONE)

Announcements
  • Check out the up-to-date 2023 Volunteer Calendar under Important Links on the right to decide when you're able to volunteer on the Cooktruck and/or drive a van.
    To sign up, or if you have any questions, email us at volunteers@colts.org.
  • HELP US.  We need two van drivers a day starting on June 26.  No special license is required, and the most important skill is the ability to stay awake while safely driving safely at night.
    Take a look at the calendar to see where we don't have two drivers listed, and that is where we need driver(s). 
  • If you're making a trip to see the Colts, please consider picking pick up some fresh vegetables and/or fruit to donate.  The members love them!
  • Mail Drop for June 27 - July 14
    Member Name
    c/o Colts
    2300 Twin Valley Drive
    Dubuque, IA  52003
Today's Schedule - times and activities are approximate
    7:45 AM - Wake
    8:00 AM - Meal 1
    9:00 AM - Stretch
    9:30 AM - Block 1 - brass on field 2, battery on field 3,
    front ensemble pit zone, guard in gym/field 4
    12:30 PM - Meal 2
    1:30 PM - Block 2 - brass on field 3, battery meet at
    cooktruck/field 2
    front ensemble pit zone, guard on field 4
    4:30 PM - EPL (and sack bus snack)
    7:00 PM - Depart
    4:30 AM - Arrive Michigan (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
    Sausage & Hash Brown Casserole
    Banana

    Meal 2
    Ham & Scalloped Potato
    Carrots
    Fruit Cocktail

    Meal 3
    Tater Tot Casserole
    French Bread
    Fresh Veggies

    Meal 4
    Chicken Patty Sandwich
    Carrots/Celery
    Chocolate Pudding    
DCI's Best Volunteers
Noelle Baker
Bev Redding
Racquel Dills
Ginger Swire-Clark
TJ Countryman
Gayle Zahnle
Cathi Roberts
Bonita Meyer
Rod Meyer
Staci Bruce
Kristin Zirkelbach
Patrick Riley




Sunday, June 25, 2023

Summer Premiere; Macomb, IL

Check out today's weather HERE

Current housing is: Western Illinois University, 1 University Circle, Macomb, IL 61455

Next housing is: Same

Announcements
  • Check out the up-to-date 2023 Volunteer Calendar under Important Links on the right to decide when you're able to volunteer on the Cooktruck and/or drive a van.
    To sign up, or if you have any questions, email us at volunteers@colts.org.
  • HELP US.  We need two van drivers a day starting on June 26.  No special license is required, and the most important skill is the ability to stay awake while safely driving at night.
    Take a look at the calendar to see where we don't have two drivers listed, and that is where we need driver(s). 
  • If you're making a trip to see the Colts, please consider picking pick up some fresh vegetables and/or fruit to donate.  The members love them!
  • Mail Drop for June 27 - July 14
    Member Name
    c/o Colts
    2300 Twin Valley Drive
    Dubuque, IA  52003
Today's Schedule - times and activities are approximate
    7:45 AM - Wake
    8:00 AM - Meal 1
    9:00 AM - Stretch
    9:30 AM - Block 1 - brass on field 3, battery on field 1,
    front ensemble pit zone, guard in gym/field 4
    12:00PM - Meal 2
    1:00 PM - Block 2 - brass on field 4, battery on field 1
    front ensemble on field 1, guard on field 3
    2:00 PM - Ensemble
    3:30 PM - Run through
    4:00 PM - Meal 3
    5:30 PM - Warm up
    7:00 PM - SUMMER PREMIERE
    Watch CC, perform, encores: parade tune, encore, Morning
    8:00 PM - Transition
    8:30 PM - Meal 4
    9:45 PM - Corps meeting in Brophy
    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
    Waffles
    Sausage Patty
    Pears

    Meal 2
    Ranch Chicken
    Sliced Potatoes
    Green Beans

    Meal 3
    Spaghetti & Meatballs
    Garlic Bread
    Lettuce Salad

    Meal 4
    Tacos
    Salsa Rice
    Cookie
DCI's Best Volunteers
Noelle Baker
Bev Redding 
Racquel Dills
Ginger Swire-Clark    
Gayle Zahnle 
Katy Quay
Laura Seiler      
TJ Countryman 
Cathi Roberts 
Nana Quay-Smith 
Bonita Meyer
Rod Meyer
Staci Bruce
Kristin Zirkelbach
Patrick Riley

Saturday, June 24, 2023

Rehearsal Day; Macomb, IL

Check out today's weather HERE

Current housing is: Western Illinois University, 1 University Circle, Macomb, IL 61455

Next housing is: Same

Announcements
  • Check out the up-to-date 2023 Volunteer Calendar under Important Links on the right to decide when you're able to volunteer on the Cooktruck and/or drive a van.
    To sign up, or if you have any questions, email us at volunteers@colts.org.
  • HELP US.  We need two van drivers a day starting on June 26.  No special license is required, and the most important skill is the ability to stay awake while safely driving at night.
    Take a look at the calendar to see where we don't have two drivers listed, and that is where we need driver(s). 
  • If you're making a trip to see the Colts, please consider picking pick up some fresh vegetables and/or fruit to donate.  The members love them!
  • Mail Drop for May 30 - June 26
    Member Name
    c/o Colts Drum & Bugle Corps
    1 University Cir
    Macomb, IL  61455
  • Mail Drop for June 27 - July 14
    Member Name
    c/o Colts
    2300 Twin Valley Drive
    Dubuque, IA  52003
Today's Schedule - times and activities are approximate
    7:15 AM - Wake
    7:30 AM - Meal 1
    8:30 AM - Stretch
    9:00 AM - Block 1 - brass on field 3, battery on field 1,
    front ensemble pit zone, guard in gym/field 4
    12:15 PM - Meal 2
    1:15 PM - Block 2 - brass on field 1/subs at 3:00,
    battery subs/on 
    field 1 at 3:00front ensemble pit zone/
    field 1 at 3:00, guard on field 4
    4:30 PM - Meal 3
    5:45 PM - Block 3 - brass warmup/gate at 6:30/ensemble at 6:45,
    battery warmup/gate at 6:30/ensemble at 6:45
    front ensemble warmup/gate at 6:30/ensemble at 6:45
    guard 
    warmup/gate at 6:30/ensemble at 6:45
    8:15 PM - Run through
    8:30 PM - Warm down
    8:45 PM - Transit
    9:15 PM - Bus sign up at Brophy
    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
    Scrambled Eggs
    Hash Brown Patty
    Ham Patty
    Bagel
    Tropical Fruit

    Meal 2
    Buffalo Chicken Pasta
    Peas & Carrots
    Pears

    Meal 3
    Salisbury Steak
    Mashed Potatoes & Gravy
    Broccoli
    Bread Stick

    Meal 4
    Chili Dogs
    Steak Fries
    Brownie
DCI's Best Volunteers
Pam Kalkhoff
Noelle Baker 
Bev Redding
Racquel Dills    
Ginger Swire-Clark 
Katy Quay
Gayle Zahnle      
Laura Seiler 
Cathi Roberts 
Nana Quay-Smith 
Bonita Meyer
Rod Meyer
Staci Bruce