Rehearsal Day/Move Day: Mt. Vernon, Iowa

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Current housing is: Cornell College, 600 1st St. W, Mt. Vernon, IA 52314

Next housing is: Muscatine High School, 2705 Cedar Street, Muscatine, IA 52761

Announcements

• HELP US.  Check out the up-to-date 2024 Volunteer Calendar at the Volunteer Page 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.

• 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 24 - June 8
  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 - Meal 1
8:30 AM - Stretch (Field House)
9:00 AM - Block 1
   - Brass - Field 2 (Carissa, Nick)
   - Battery - Field 1 (Miranda, Jacob)
   - Front Ensemble - Pit Zone
   - Guard - Field House
12:30 PM - Meal 2 
1:30 PM - Block 2
   - Brass - Grassy Knoll/Field 1 at 4:00 (Miranda, Jacob)
   - Battery - Field 1 (Carissa, Nick)
   - Front Ensemble - Pit Zone/Field 1 at 2:30
   - Guard - Field 2
5:30 PM - Meal 3/EPL - pizza party
8:00 PM - Depart for Muscatine
9:15 PM - Walmart stop in Muscatine 
10:15 PM - Depart for High School
10:30 PM - Arrive Muscatine, snacks set out
11:30 PM - Lights Out

What's being served?

Cereal and milk served at Meal 1; Milk served at Meal 4.
All meals also have peanut butter, jelly, pickles, fresh fruits & vegetables, and condiments.

Meal 1
French Toast Sticks
Sausage Links
Applescauce

Meal 2
Buffalo Chicken Pasta
Green Beans
Bread Stick

Meal 3
Butt Chops
Potatoes Au Gratin
Mixed Veggies


Meal 4
Blain Baker's Birthday Pizza Party!
Chocolate Chip Cookie

DCI's Best Volunteers

Pam Kalkhoff

Karen Broadwell

Jennifer Deardurff

Rehearsal Day: Mt. Vernon, Iowa

Check out today's weather HERE

Current housing is: Cornell College, 600 1st St. W, Mt. Vernon, IA 52314

Next housing is: Same

Announcements

• HELP US.  Check out the up-to-date 2024 Volunteer Calendar at the Volunteer Page 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.

• 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 24 - June 8
  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 - Meal 1
9:00 AM - Stretch (Field House)
9:30 AM - Block 1
   - Brass - Field 2 (Miranda, Jacob)
   - Battery - Field 1 (Carissa, Nick)
   - Front Ensemble - Pit Zone
   - Guard - Field House/Field 3 at 11:00
1:00 PM - Meal 2 
2:00 PM - Block 2
   - Brass - Field 1 (Carissa, Miranda, Nick)
   - Battery - Subs (Jacob with snares) 
   - Front Ensemble - Pit Zone/Field 1 at 4:00
   - Guard - Field 3
5:00 PM - Meal 3
6:00 PM - Block 3
   - Brass - Grassy Knoll (Miranda, Nick)
   - Battery - Field 1 (Carissa, Jacob) 
   - Front Ensemble - Field 1
   - Guard - Field 3/Field 1 at 7:30
7:30 PM - Ensemble 
9:00 PM - (no outdoor playing/amplification)
   - Brass - Field House
   - Battery - Subs
   - Front Ensemble - Subs
   - Guard - Field 1
10:00 PM - Meal 4
11:30 PM - Lights Out

What's being served?

Cereal and milk served at Meal 1; Milk served at Meal 4.
All meals also have peanut butter, jelly, pickles, fresh fruits & vegetables, and condiments.

Meal 1
Egg Burritos
Peaches

Meal 2
Taco Pasta
Tortilla Chips
Corn Casserole

Meal 3
Salisbury Steak
Mashed Potatoes
Corn


Meal 4
Corn Dogs
Baked Beans
Potato Cips
Pudding

DCI's Best Volunteers

Pam Kalkhoff

Karen Broadwell

Mike Van Zee

Rehearsal Day: Mt. Vernon, Iowa

Check out today's weather HERE

Current housing is: Cornell College, 600 1st St. W, Mt. Vernon, IA 52314

Next housing is: Same

Announcements

• HELP US.  Check out the up-to-date 2024 Volunteer Calendar at the Volunteer Page 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.

• 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 24 - June 8
  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 - Meal 1
9:00 AM - Stretch (Field House)
9:30 AM - Block 1
   - Brass - Field 2 (Carissa & Nick)
   - Battery - Field 1 (Miranda & Jacob)
   - Front Ensemble - Meet at EQ Truck
   - Guard - Field House 
1:00 PM - Meal 2 
2:00 PM - Block 2
   - Brass - Meet at Truck/Field 1 at 4:00 (Miranda & Nick) 
   - Battery - Field 1/Subs at 4:00 (Carissa & Jacob)
   - Front Ensemble - Pit Zone
   - Guard - Field 3 
5:00 PM - Meal 3
6:00 PM - Block 3
   - Brass - Meet at Truck (Miranda & Nick)
   - Battery - Field 1 (Carissa & Jacob) 
   - Front Ensemble - Field 1
   - Guard - Field House 
7:15 PM - Ensemble
8:45 PM - Warm Down
9:00 PM - (no outdoor playing/amplification)
   - Brass - Field 1
   - Battery - Subs
   - Front Ensemble - Subs
   - Guard - Field House 
10:00 PM - Meal 4
11:30 PM - Lights Out

What's being served?

Cereal and milk served at Meal 1; Milk served at Meal 4.
All meals also have peanut butter, jelly, pickles, fresh fruits & vegetables, and condiments.

Meal 1
Waffles
Ham Patty
Pears
Yogurt
Blueberries

Meal 2
Teriyaki Chicken
Rice
Stir Fry Veggies
Pineapple Tidbits

Meal 3
Spaghetti w/Meat Sauce
Breadstick
Tossed Salad


Meal 4
Chicken Patty Sandwich
French Fries
OMG Cake

DCI's Best Volunteers

Pam Kalkhoff

Karen Broadwell

Mike Van Zee

Jenn Kinner

Rehearsal Day/Move Day: Mt. Vernon, Iowa

Check out today's weather HERE

Current housing is: Mount Vernon High School, 731 Palisades Rd SW, Mt Vernon, IA 52314

Next housing is: Cornell College, 600 1st St. W, Mt. Vernon, IA 52314

Announcements

• HELP US.  Check out the up-to-date 2024 Volunteer Calendar at the Volunteer Page 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.

• 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 24 - June 8
  Member Name
  c/o Colts Drum & Bugle Corps
  2300 Twin Valley Drive
  Dubuque, IA 52003

Today's Schedule - times and activities are approximate

6:45 AM - Wake - Move out of gym by 7:00 AM; Bass cleans by 7:15 AM
7:00 AM - Meal 1
8:00 AM - Stretch (by cook truck)
8:30 AM - Block 1
   - Brass - Field 4 (Miranda, Nick, Jacob)
   - Battery - Field 1 (Carissa)
   - Front Ensemble - Meet at PAC Lobby
   - Guard - Field 2
11:45 PM - Meal 2 
12:45 PM - Block 2 (Guard busses to Cornell for stadium use)
   - Brass - Field 4 (Carissa, Nick)
   - Battery - Field 3 (Miranda, Jacob)
   - Front Ensemble - Pit Zone
   - Guard - Cornell Stadium
3:45 PM - Guard busses back to High School
4:00 PM - Meal 3
5:00 PM - Block 3
   - Brass - Field 4 (Miranda, Jacob)
   - Battery - Field 1 (Carissa, Nick)
   - Front Ensemble - Pit Zone/Field 1 at 6:00
   - Guard - Field 2
8:00 PM - EPL
9:00 PM - EQ Truck leaves for Cornell
9:45 PM - First two busses (Twit & BP) shuttle to Cornell
10:30 PM - Bus returns for Mike people (Load & depart by 11:00)
11:45 PM - Cook truck moves to Cornell
12:00 AM - Lights Out

What's being served?

Cereal and milk served at Meal 1; Milk served at Meal 4.
All meals also have peanut butter, jelly, pickles, fresh fruits & vegetables, and condiments.

Meal 1
Tator Tot Breakfast Casserole
Tropical Fruit

Meal 2
Swedish Meatballs
Mashed Potatoes
Corn

Meal 3
Italian Chicken
Sliced Potatoes
Green Beans
Cheesy Biscuit Bar


Meal 4
Pizza Casserole
Apple Crisp

DCI's Best Volunteers

Pam Kalkhoff

Tina DeRung

Joan Battle

Duane Battle

Annette Luke

DCI's Best Red Team Thread Team

Kristen Zirkelbach

Rehearsal Day: Mt. Vernon, Iowa

Check out today's weather HERE

Current housing is: Mount Vernon High School, 731 Palisades Rd SW, Mt Vernon, IA 52314

Next housing is: Same

Announcements

• HELP US.  Check out the up-to-date 2024 Volunteer Calendar at the Volunteer Page 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.

• 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 24 - June 8
  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 - Meal 1
9:00 AM - Stretch (Gym)
9:30 AM - Block 1
   - Brass - Field 4 (Carissa, Jacob, Nick)
   - Battery - Meet at Truck (Miranda) 
   - Front Ensemble - PAC Lobby
   - Guard - Gym
12:45 PM - Meal 2 
1:45 PM - Block 2
   - Brass - Field 4 (Miranda & Jacob) 
   - Battery - Field 3 (Carissa & Nick) 
   - Front Ensemble - Meet at Pit Zone
   - Guard - Field 2
5:00 PM - Meal 3
6:00 PM - Block 3
   - Brass - Warmup in Parking Lot (Miranda & Nick)
   - Battery - Field 1 (Carissa, Jacob)
   - Front Ensemble - Field 1
   - Guard - Field 2
7:00 PM - Music Ensemble 
9:00 PM - (no outdoor playing/amplification)
9:30 PM - Meal 4
11:00 PM - Lights Out

What's being served?

Cereal and milk served at Meal 1; Milk served at Meal 4.
All meals also have peanut butter, jelly, pickles, fresh fruits & vegetables, and condiments.

Meal 1
Scrambled Eggs
Sausage Links
Blueberry Muffin
Mandarin Oranges

Meal 2
Crazy Chicken Wrap

Pea Pasta Salad

Meal 3
Hashbrown Casserole
Mixed Veggies
Breadstick


Meal 4
Hot Dogs
French Fries
Cake w/Frosting & Sprinkles

DCI's Best Volunteers

Pam Kalkhoff

Julie Jennings

Kathryn Rech

Jim Johnson
Barry Magee 

Tina DeRung

Joan Battle

Duane Battle

Annette Luke

DCI's Best Red Team Thread Team

Staci Bruce

Kristen Zirkelbach
Amy Rech

John Rech

History Night & Rehearsal Day: Mt. Vernon, Iowa

Check out today's weather HERE

Current housing is: Mount Vernon High School, 731 Palisades Rd SW, Mt Vernon, IA 52314

Next housing is: Same

Announcements

• HELP US.  Check out the up-to-date 2024 Volunteer Calendar at the Volunteer Page 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.

• 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 24 - June 8
  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 - Meal 1
9:00 AM - Stretch (Gym)
9:30 AM - Block 1
   - Brass - Auditorium (Carissa, Miranda, Jacob, Nick)
   - Battery - Sub Zones
   - Front Ensemble - PAC Lobby
   - Guard - Middle School Gym
12:45 PM - Meal 2 
1:45 PM - Block 2
   - Brass - Gym (Carissa, Miranda, Jacob, Nick) 
   - Battery - Auditorium
   - Front Ensemble - PAC Lobby
   - Guard - MS Gym
5:00 PM - Break for Meal 3 (shower first)
5:30 PM - Meal 3
7:00 PM - History Night in Recital Hall
10:00 PM - Meal 4
11:30 PM - Lights Out

What's being served?

Cereal and milk served at Meal 1; Milk served at Meal 4.
All meals also have peanut butter, jelly, pickles, fresh fruits & vegetables, and condiments.

Meal 1
Pancakes (Plain, Chocolate Chip, or Blueberry)
Sausage Links
Applesauce

Meal 2
Salisbury Meatballs & Noodles
Green Beans
Fruit Cocktail

Meal 3
Chicken Alfredo
Broccoli
Garlic Bread


Meal 4
BBQ Chicken Wrap
Tator Tots
Peach Dump Cake

DCI's Best Volunteers

Pam Kalkhoff

Ryan Flaherty
Julie Jennings

Kathryn Rech

Jim Johnson
Barry Magee 

Tina DeRung

Joan Battle

Duane Battle

Annette Luke

DCI's Best Red Team Thread Team

Staci Bruce

Kristen Zirkelbach
Amy Rech

John Rech

REHEARSAL DAY: Mt. Vernon, Iowa

Check out today's weather HERE

Current housing is: Mount Vernon High School, 731 Palisades Rd SW, Mt Vernon, IA 52314

Next housing is: Same

Announcements

• HELP US.  Check out the up-to-date 2024 Volunteer Calendar at the Volunteer Page 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.

• 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 24 - June 8
  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 - Meal 1
9:00 AM - Stretch (Gym)
9:30 AM - Block 1
   - Brass - Field 3 (Carissa, Miranda, Nick, Jacob)
   - Battery - Meet at Truck
   - Front Ensemble - Meet at Pit Zone
   - Guard - Gym
1:00 PM - Meal 2 
2:00 PM - Block 2
   - Brass - Field 3 (Carissa, Nick, Jacob)
   - Battery - Field 1 (Miranda)
   - Front Ensemble - Pit Zone
   - Guard - Field 2
5:30 PM - Meal 3
6:30 PM - Block 3
   - Brass - Field 3/Field 1 at 9:00 (Miranda, Nick)
   - Battery - Field 1/Perc Ensemble at 7:30/Subs Rooms at 9:00 (Carissa, Jacob)
   - Front Ensemble - Field 1/Perc Ensemble at 7:30/PAC Lobby at 9:00
   - Guard - Field 2/Gym at 9:00
9:00 PM - (no outdoor playing/amplification)
10:00 PM - Meal 4
10:30 PM - Full Staff Meeting in Cafeteria
11:30 PM - Lights Out

What's being served?

Cereal and milk served at Meal 1; Milk served at Meal 4.
All meals also have peanut butter, jelly, pickles, and condiments.

Meal 1
Scrambled Eggs
Sausage Patty
Bagel
Banana

Meal 2
Ranchy Chicken
Mashed Potatoes
Carrots
Grapes

Meal 3
Sloppy Joe Bake
Corn
Tossed Salad


Meal 4
Chicken Nuggets
Mac & Cheese
Brownie

DCI's Best Volunteers

Pam Kalkhoff

Ryan Flaherty
Julie Jennings

Mandy Strawn
Kathryn Rech

Jim Johnson
Barry Magee 

Tina DeRung

Joan Battle

Duane Battle

Annette Luke

DCI's Best Red Team Thread Team

Staci Bruce

Kristen Zirkelbach
Amy Rech

John Rech

MOVE INS DAY! 2024!

Check out today's weather HERE

Current housing is: Mount Vernon High School, 731 Palisades Rd SW, Mt Vernon, IA 52314

Next housing is: Same

Announcements

• HELP US.  Check out the up-to-date 2024 Volunteer Calendar at the Volunteer Page 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.

• 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 24 - June 8
  Member Name
  c/o Colts Drum & Bugle Corps
  2300 Twin Valley Drive
  Dubuque, IA 52003

Today's Schedule - times and activities are approximate

7:00 PM Check in at Mt. Vernon High School
9:00 PM Opening Meeting in PAC
9:20 PM Sectional:
    Brass - PAC
    Battery - Band Room
    Front Ensemble - PAC Lobby
    Guard - Gym
11:00 PM Meal 4
12:30 AM Lights Out

What's being served?

Cereal and milk served at Meal 1.
Milk served at Meal 4.
All meals also have peanut butter, jelly, pickles, and condiments.


Meal 4
Loaded Nachos
Pudding

DCI's Best Volunteers

Pam Kalkhoff         Ryan Flaherty

Julie Jennings        Mandy Strawn

Sandy Downing      Jim Johnson

Barry Magee          Tina DeRung

DCI's Best Red Team Thread Team

Staci Bruce         Kristen Zirkelbach

Amy Rech           John Rech

2024 Off To A Great Start!

We finally figured out how to get ourselves and the media team back into the Virtual Cooktruck! Stay tuned for the daily updates for 2024! We apologize for this season's delay!

Vicki MacFarlane

Colts Director