GOTTA LOVE THOSE COLTS!

It's  CORNFIELD TOUR!

Today is Saturday June 8th- it's car wash and laundry day

You are in Dubuque, Iowa and heading back to Maquoketa for the night

Forecast: 73 and partly cloudy
For an updated forecast: http://www.weather.com/weather/today/Dubuque+IA+USIA0248:1:US

NOTE: Updated cooks calendar posted.  Click 2013 Cook Calendar under "Important Links" on the right.

Schedule:

7am- wake/meal 1
8am- depart for car wash
9am- CAR WASH
345 pm- buses leave for pickup at car wash sites
445 pm- pizza and showers at Loras old field house
545 pm- leave for laundry
945 pm- leave to pick up from laundry
10pm- pick up from laundry
1015 pm- travel to Maquoketa from Loras
1115 pm- arrive at Maquoketa
12 am- GOOD NIGHT COLTS

Food So Good You'll Think We Stole Your Mom!

• Meal 1
• ·         Bagel w/ Cream Cheese
• ·         Fruit
• Pancakes
• Bacon
• Cereal/Milk
• PB&J/Pickles/Juice
• 
  
• Meal 2
• ·         Sammies available for bag lunches
• 
  
• Meal 3
• ·         PIZZA! 
• PB&J/Pickles/Juice

Your Kitchen Masters:

Gary M- Head Cook 

Ross S- leaves
TJ H
Judy H- arrives
Ed E- arrives
Michelle M- helps

COULD USE SOME EXTRA HANDS TODAY ON THE COOKTRUCK! 

STOP IN FOR A BIT AND GIVE US A HAND! 

TODAY IS CAR WASH DAY! For more information go to:
http://www.colts.org/news/news.cfm?news_id=714

Footage from the documentary that didn't make the cut- but we still wanted to share!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NeelxkzB1Iw

THANK YOU TO THOSE WHO ARE MAKING THIS POSSIBLE!

Looking to get a sneak peek at the corps? Here are some dates you could get your drum corps fix!

The Colts perform a number of community performances throughout their Cornfield Tour:

Tuesday, June 11th at 5:00-9:00 p.m.
Brass 'n' Brats (Colt Cadets perform approx. 7:30 followed by the Colts)
Belmont High School, Belmont, WI

Saturday, June 15th at 11:00 a.m.
Festival of Trails Parade, La Porte City, IA

Thursday, June 20th at 7:00 p.m.
Central Clinton High School, DeWitt, IA

Saturday, June 22nd at 7:00 p.m.
3rd Annual Colts Summer Premiere
Loras College Rock Bowl, Dubuque, IA
Click here for details!

COLTS LOVE MAIL!!!!

Please remember NOT to have anyone send anything via UPS, Federal Express, or any other carrier except the US POSTAL SERVICE. Also, never have anything sent directly to our housing site. The school secretary will think it is the new textbook the teacher ordered, and put it in the school warehouse until fall.

Address all mail as follows:

GENERAL DELIVERY
HOLD FOR COLTS DRUM & BUGLE CORPS
(Member Name)
MAIN POST OFFICE
*ADDRESS
*CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE

*Use the mail drop location for the last two address lines.

May 25 - June 22 General Delivery
Hold for Colts Drum & Bugle Corps
(Member Name)
P.O. Box 515
Dubuque, IA  52004-0515

Stopping in to see the corps?? When you visit the Colts on tour, get to our housing site as early in the day as you can to give us a hand. And, when you come, please consider bringing 300 homemade cookies (your kids favorite is great) and/or fresh fruit or vegetables for 200!  Feel free to bring bananas or any other fresh fruit! They love it! 

We need your help for tour! There are still spots on the summer calendar that need to be filled! Parents, if you are able to help during the summer or have any questions, please contact Bill Symoniak by calling  651-470-3553 or email colts.cooks@comcast.net. A great experience for your member is up to you! You won't want to miss out! 

Be sure to watch the COLTS facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/TheColts?fref=ts) which is always a flurry of information and photos. As always, go to www.colts.org for detailed information.

RED TEEEEAAAAMMMMM!

Welcome to CORNFIELD TOUR!

Today is Friday June 7th- it's a rehearsal and move day

You are at Maquoketa High School, Maquoketa, Iowa

Forecast: 70 and partly cloudy
For an updated forecast: http://www.weather.com/weather/today/Maquoketa+IA+USIA0529:1:US

NOTE: Updated cooks calendar posted.  Click 2013 Cook Calendar under "Important Links" on the right.

Schedule:

7am- wake/meal 1
8am- ensemble
830am- visual
12pm- meal 2
1pm- sectionals
5pm- meal 3
6pm- rewarm
630pm- ensemble
830pm- pack and load
10pm- depart for Loras College, Dubuque, Iowa
1045pm- arrive at housing site
11pm- meal 4
12am- GOOD NIGHT COLTS!

Food So Good You'll Think We Stole Your Mom! 

• Meal 1

• French Toast Bake
• Bacon
• PB&J/pickles/juice

• Meal 2
• ·         Cream of Chicken and Buscuits
• ·         Corn
• PB&J/pickles/juice
• 
  
• Meal 3
• ·         Shepherd’s Pie
• ·         Fruit
• PB&J/pickles/juice
• 
  
• Meal 4
• ·         Chicken Alfredo
• ·         Fruit
• PB&J/pickles/juice

Your Kitchen Masters:
Gary M- Head Cook 

Ross S
TJ H

COULD USE SOME EXTRA HANDS TODAY ON THE COOKTRUCK! 

STOP IN FOR A BIT AND GIVE US A HAND! 

TOMORROW IS CAR WASH DAY! For more information go to:
http://www.colts.org/news/news.cfm?news_id=712

Footage from the documentary that didn't make the cut- but we still wanted to share!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NeelxkzB1Iw

THANK YOU TO THOSE WHO ARE MAKING THIS POSSIBLE!

Looking to get a sneak peek at the corps? Here are some dates you could get your drum corps fix!

The Colts perform a number of community performances throughout their Cornfield Tour:

Tuesday, June 11th at 5:00-9:00 p.m.
Brass 'n' Brats (Colt Cadets perform approx. 7:30 followed by the Colts)
Belmont High School, Belmont, WI

Saturday, June 15th at 11:00 a.m.
Festival of Trails Parade, La Porte City, IA

Thursday, June 20th at 7:00 p.m.
Central Clinton High School, DeWitt, IA

Saturday, June 22nd at 7:00 p.m.
3rd Annual Colts Summer Premiere
Loras College Rock Bowl, Dubuque, IA
Click here for details!

COLTS LOVE MAIL!!!!

Please remember NOT to have anyone send anything via UPS, Federal Express, or any other carrier except the US POSTAL SERVICE. Also, never have anything sent directly to our housing site. The school secretary will think it is the new textbook the teacher ordered, and put it in the school warehouse until fall.

Address all mail as follows:

GENERAL DELIVERY
HOLD FOR COLTS DRUM & BUGLE CORPS
(Member Name)
MAIN POST OFFICE
*ADDRESS
*CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE

*Use the mail drop location for the last two address lines.

May 25 - June 22 General Delivery
Hold for Colts Drum & Bugle Corps
(Member Name)
P.O. Box 515
Dubuque, IA  52004-0515

Stopping in to see the corps?? When you visit the Colts on tour, get to our housing site as early in the day as you can to give us a hand. And, when you come, please consider bringing 300 homemade cookies (your kids favorite is great) and/or fresh fruit or vegetables for 200!  Feel free to bring bananas or any other fresh fruit! They love it! 

We need your help for tour! There are still spots on the summer calendar that need to be filled! Parents, if you are able to help during the summer or have any questions, please contact Bill Symoniak by calling 651-470-3553 or email colts.cooks@comcast.net. A great experience for your member is up to you! You won't want to miss out! 

Be sure to watch the COLTS facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/TheColts?fref=ts) which is always a flurry of information and photos. As always, go to www.colts.org for detailed information.

RED TEEEEAAAAMMMMM!

Welcome to CORNFIELD TOUR!

Today is Thursday June 6th- it's a rehearsal day

You are at Maquoketa High School, Maquoketa, Iowa

Forecast: 70 and pm showers
For an updated forecast: http://www.weather.com/weather/today/Maquoketa+IA+USIA0529:1:US

Schedule:
7am-Wake and meal 1
8am- cals
830am- visual sectionals
12pm- meal 2
1pm- music sectionals
5pm- meal 3
6pm- rewarm
630pm- ensemble
8ish pm- performance
9pm- option block
10pm- meal 4
11pm- GOOD NIGHT COLTS!

Out of the COLTS Cafe today

• Meal 1
• ·         Sausage Breakfast Skillet
• ·         Fruit
• Cereal/Milk
• PB&J/Pickles/Juice
• 
  
• Meal 2
• ·         Taco Spaghetti bake
• ·         Fruit
• PB&J/Pickles/Juice
• 
  
• Meal 3
• ·         Salisbury Steak
• ·         Mashed potato, gravy
• ·         Green Beans
• PB&J/Pickles/Juice
• 
  
• Meal 4
• ·         Chicken Nuggets
• ·         Tater tots
• PB&J/Pickles/Juice

Your Kitchen Masters:
Gary M- Head Cook 

Ross S
TJ H

COULD USE SOME EXTRA HANDS TODAY ON THE COOKTRUCK! 

STOP IN FOR A BIT AND GIVE US A HAND! 

SATURDAY IS CAR WASH DAY! For more information go to:
http://www.colts.org/news/news.cfm?news_id=712

Footage from the documentary that didn't make the cut- but we still wanted to share!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NeelxkzB1Iw

THANK YOU TO THOSE WHO ARE MAKING THIS POSSIBLE!

COLTS LOVE MAIL!!!!

Please remember NOT to have anyone send anything via UPS, Federal Express, or any other carrier except the US POSTAL SERVICE. Also, never have anything sent directly to our housing site. The school secretary will think it is the new textbook the teacher ordered, and put it in the school warehouse until fall.

Address all mail as follows:

GENERAL DELIVERY
HOLD FOR COLTS DRUM & BUGLE CORPS
(Member Name)
MAIN POST OFFICE (except Muncie)
*ADDRESS
*CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE

*Use the mail drop location for the last two address lines.

May 25 - June 22 General Delivery
Hold for Colts Drum & Bugle Corps
(Member Name)
P.O. Box 515
Dubuque, IA  52004-0515

Stopping in to see the corps?? When you visit the Colts on tour, get to our housing site as early in the day as you can to give us a hand. And, when you come, please consider bringing 300 homemade cookies (your kids favorite is great) and/or fresh fruit or vegetables for 200!  Feel free to bring bananas or any other fresh fruit! They love it! 

We need your help for tour! There are still spots on the summer calendar that need to be filled! Parents, if you are able to help during the summer or have any questions, please contact Bill Symoniak by calling 651-470-3553 or email colts.cooks@comcast.net. A great experience for your member is up to you! You won't want to miss out! 

Be sure to watch the COLTS facebook page which is always a flurry of information and photos. As always, go to www.colts.org for information. 

Looking for interesting facts about Maquoketa, Iowa? Check this out: http://www.maquoketaia.com/city/

RED TEEEEAAAAMMMMM!

Welcome to CORNFIELD TOUR!

Today is Wednesday June 5th- it's a rehearsal day

You are at Maquoketa High School, Maquoketa, Iowa

Forecast: 74 and scattered thunder showers
For an updated forecast: http://www.weather.com/weather/today/Maquoketa+IA+USIA0529:1:US

Schedule:
7am- wake/meal 1
8am- stretch/cals
830-am- guard visual on main field
brass sectionals on side field
battery on back field
pit sectionals
12pm- meal 2
1pm- battery visual on back field
brass visual on main field
guard sectional on side field
pit sectionals
5pm- meal 3
6pm- guard sectionals
brass on main field
battery on back field
pit sectionals
9pm- option block
10pm- meal 4
11pm- GOOD NIGHT COLTS

Out of the COLTS Cafe today

• Meal 1
• ·         Egg Mc Muffin
• ·         Apple sauce
• PB&J/Pickles/Juice
• Cereal/Milk
• 
  
• Meal 2
• ·         Burgers
• ·         Pasta Salad
• ·         Fruit
• Baked Beans
• PB&J/Pickles/Juice
• 
  
• Meal 3
• ·        Chicken Sammie
• ·         Veggie
• ·        Frozen Grapes
• PB&J/Pickles/Juice
• 
  
• Meal 4
• ·         Butt Chops
• MUST GOES
• PB&J/Pickles/Juice

Your Culinary Wizards:
Gary M- Head Cook 

Ross S
TJ H

COULD USE SOME EXTRA HANDS TODAY ON THE COOKTRUCK! 

STOP IN FOR A BIT AND GIVE US A HAND! 

COLTS LOVE MAIL!!!!

Please remember NOT to have anyone send anything via UPS, Federal Express, or any other carrier except the US POSTAL SERVICE. Also, never have anything sent directly to our housing site. The school secretary will think it is the new textbook the teacher ordered, and put it in the school warehouse until fall.

Address all mail as follows:

GENERAL DELIVERY
HOLD FOR COLTS DRUM & BUGLE CORPS
(Member Name)
MAIN POST OFFICE (except Muncie)
*ADDRESS
*CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE

*Use the mail drop location for the last two address lines.

May 25 - June 22 General Delivery
Hold for Colts Drum & Bugle Corps
(Member Name)
P.O. Box 515
Dubuque, IA  52004-0515

Stopping in to see the corps?? When you visit the Colts on tour, get to our housing site as early in the day as you can to give us a hand. And, when you come, please consider bringing 300 homemade cookies (your kids favorite is great) and/or fresh fruit or vegetables for 200!  Feel free to bring bananas or any other fresh fruit! They love it! 

We need your help for tour! There are still spots on the summer calendar that need to be filled! Parents, if you are able to help during the summer or have any questions, please contact Bill Symoniak by calling 651-470-3553 or email colts.cooks@comcast.net. A great experience for your member is up to you! You won't want to miss out! 

Be sure to watch the COLTS facebook page which is always a flurry of information and photos. As always, go to www.colts.org for information. 

Looking for interesting facts about Maquoketa, Iowa? Check this out: http://www.maquoketaia.com/city/

ITS A RED TEAM WORLD!

Welcome to CORNFIELD TOUR!

Today is Tuesday June 4th- it's a rehearsal day

You are at Maquoketa High School, Maquoketa, Iowa

Forecast: 70 and mostly cloudy
For an updated forecast: http://www.weather.com/weather/today/Maquoketa+IA+USIA0529:1:US

Schedule:
7am- wake/meal 1
8am- stretch guard sectionals on side field
brass visual on main field
battery on back field
pit sectionals
12pm-  meal 2
1pm- battery sectional on back field
brass sectional on side field
guard visual on main field
pit sectionals
5pm-  meal 3
6pm- guard sectionals
brass on main field
battery on back field
pit sectionals
9pm- option block
10pm- meal 4
11pm- GOOD NIGHT COLTS!

Out of the COLTS Cafe today

• Meal 1
•   Ham & Cheese Egg Bake
•  Fruit
• PB&J/Juice/Pickles
• Cereal/Milk
• 
  
• Meal 2
• Bacon Cheese Burgers
• Baked Beans
• French Fries
• PB&J/Juice/Pickles
• 
  
• Meal 3
• Salsa Chicken rice Casserole
• Veggie
• PB&J/Juice/Pickles
• 
  
• Meal 4
•   English Muffin Pizza
•   Must goes
•   Fruit
• PB&J/Juice/Pickles

Your Culinary Wizards:
Gary M- Head Cook 

Ross S
TJ H
Larry- our go to guy!

COULD USE SOME EXTRA HANDS TODAY ON THE COOKTRUCK! 

STOP IN FOR A BIT AND GIVE US A HAND! 

Happy Birthday to Brenden G- on our visual staff!

Word from the Road- The corps LOVES the show. LOVES the music and LOVES the drill. They are incredibly upbeat and spirits are high! :) Fair to say, they LOVE being a COLT! 

Tonight they are in for a treat. Option block is drive in movie night! Grease will be played (filming it onto the equipment truck like a drive in movie) during meal 4 as well as popcorn for a snack! Thank you parents for the popcorn! Following the movie, there will be a Summer Lovin' sing off! We will see if they sing as well as they play...... :) 

THANK YOU for the donation of grapes today. 

COLTS LOVE MAIL!!!!

Please remember NOT to have anyone send anything via UPS, Federal Express, or any other carrier except the US POSTAL SERVICE. Also, never have anything sent directly to our housing site. The school secretary will think it is the new textbook the teacher ordered, and put it in the school warehouse until fall.

Address all mail as follows:

GENERAL DELIVERY
HOLD FOR COLTS DRUM & BUGLE CORPS
(Member Name)
MAIN POST OFFICE (except Muncie)
*ADDRESS
*CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE

*Use the mail drop location for the last two address lines.

May 25 - June 22General Delivery
Hold for Colts Drum & Bugle Corps
(Member Name)
P.O. Box 515
Dubuque, IA  52004-0515

Stopping in to see the corps?? When you visit the Colts on tour, get to our housing site as early in the day as you can to give us a hand. And, when you come, please consider bringing 300 homemade cookies (your kids favorite is great) and/or fresh fruit or vegetables for 200!  Feel free to bring bananas or any other fresh fruit! They love it! 

We need your help for tour! There are still spots on the summer calendar that need to be filled! Parents, if you are able to help during the summer or have any questions, please contact Bill Symoniak by calling 651-470-3553 or email colts.cooks@comcast.net. A great experience for your member is up to you! You won't want to miss out! 

Be sure to watch the COLTS facebook page which is always a flurry of information and photos. As always, go to www.colts.org for information. 

Looking for interesting facts about Maquoketa, Iowa? Check this out: http://www.maquoketaia.com/city/

ITS A RED TEAM WORLD!

Welcome to CORNFIELD TOUR! It's a beautiful day in the heartland!

Today is Monday June 3rd- it's a rehearsal day

You are at Maquoketa High School, Maquoketa, Iowa

Forecast: 69 and mostly sunny
For an updated forecast: http://www.weather.com/weather/today/Maquoketa+IA+USIA0529:1:US

Schedule:
8am- wake and meal 1
9am- stretch
930am- visual- brass and battery on main field
guard on guard field
1230pm- meal 2
130pm- sectionals on own fields
530pm- meal 3
630pm- rewarm
7pm- ensemble
9pm- brass/visual warm down
10pm- meal 4
1130pm- GOOD NIGHT COLTS!

Out of the COLTS Cafe today

• Meal 1
• ·         Biscuits & Gravy
• ·         Fresh Fruit
• PB&J/Pickles/Juice
• Cereal/Milk
• 
  
• Meal 2
• ·         Meat ball Sammie
• ·         Pasta Salad
• ·         Veggie
• PB&J/Pickles/Juice
• 
  
• Meal 3
• ·         Tater Tot Casserole
• ·         Fruit
• PB&J/Pickles/Juice
• 
  
• Meal 4
• ·         BLT Sammie
• ·         Must goes
• ·         Fruit Pudding
• PB&J/Pickles/Juice

Your Culinary Wizards:
Gary M- Head Cook 

Sarah B
Ross S
Larry- our go to guy!

COULD USE SOME EXTRA HANDS TODAY ON THE COOKTRUCK! 

STOP IN FOR A BIT AND GIVE US A HAND! 

Words from the road- More members are showing up as they are finishing their high school commitments. Corps has been working hard today, but couldn't have had a better day to do it!!

Happy Birthday Aaron Hunt! 

Stopping in to see the corps?? When you visit the Colts on tour, get to our housing site as early in the day as you can to give us a hand. And, when you come, please consider bringing 300 homemade cookies (your kids favorite is great) and/or fresh fruit or vegetables for 200!  Feel free to bring bananas or any other fresh fruit! They love it! 

We need your help for tour! There are still spots on the summer calendar that need to be filled! Parents, if you are able to help during the summer or have any questions, please contact Bill Symoniak by calling 651-470-3553 or email colts.cooks@comcast.net. A great experience for your member is up to you! You won't want to miss out! 

Be sure to watch the COLTS facebook page which is always a flurry of information and photos. As always, go to www.colts.org for information. 

Looking for interesting facts about Maquoketa, Iowa? Check this out: http://www.maquoketaia.com/city/

ITS A RED TEAM WORLD!

Welcome to CORNFIELD TOUR!

Today is Sunday June 2nd- it's a rehearsal day

You are at Loras College, Dubuque Iowa

Forecast: 64 and partly cloudy
For an updated forecast:  http://www.weather.com/weather/today/Dubuque+IA+USIA0248:1:US

Schedule:
Focus: Top to 46
7am- wake and meal 1
8am- stretch and cals
830am- ensemble visual
1145am- meal 2
1245pm- sectionals
guard on guard field
brass on grass bowl
percussion on main field
345pm- transition
4pm- ensemble
6pm- EPL
8pm- depart for wal-mart and then maquoketa

Out of the COLTS Cafe today:

Sunday Meal 1

Breakfast Skillet

Sausage Links

PB & J/Pickles/Juice

Cereal/Milk

Sunday Meal 2

Grilled Pork Sammie

Canned Potatoes

Pasta Salad

Fruit

PB & J/Pickles/Juice

Sunday Meal 3

Chicken Noodle Casserole

Fruit

Pudding

PB & J/Pickles/Juice

Sunday Meal 4

Grilled Cheese Sammie with Soup

Fruit

Carrots with ranch

PB & J/Pickles/Juice

Your Culinary Wizards:
Gary M- Head Cook 

Bill S- leaves today
Sarah B
Jenn B
Ross S
Larry- our go to guy!
Jeff and Tish H- leaves today
Tom S- leaves today
Michelle M- leaves today

COULD USE SOME EXTRA HANDS TODAY ON THE COOKTRUCK! 

STOP IN FOR A BIT AND GIVE US A HAND! 

Jill H- seamstress- leaves today. THANK YOU! They look fabulous! 

Thank you volunteers for taking care of our corps!!!!

Stopping in to see the corps?? When you visit the Colts on tour, get to our housing site as early in the day as you can to give us a hand. And, when you come, please consider bringing 300 homemade cookies (your kids favorite is great) and/or fresh fruit or vegetables for 200!  Feel free to bring bananas or any other fresh fruit! They love it! 

We need your help for tour! There are still spots on the summer calendar that need to be filled! Parents, if you are able to help during the summer or have any questions, please contact Bill Symoniak by calling 651-470-3553 or email colts.cooks@comcast.net. A great experience for your member is up to you! You won't want to miss out! 

Be sure to watch the COLTS facebook page which is always a flurry of information and photos. As always, go to www.colts.org for information. 

RED TEEEEEEAAAAAMMMMMMMM!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Welcome to CORNFIELD TOUR!

Today is Saturday June1st- it's a rehearsal day

You are at Loras College, Dubuque Iowa

Forecast: 73 and partly cloudy
For an updated forecast:  http://www.weather.com/weather/today/Dubuque+IA+USIA0248:1:US

Schedule:
FOCUS: PG 26-46
7am- wake/meal 1
8am- stretch/cals
830am- color guard to guard field
Brass on main field
Battery on grass bowl
12pm- meal 2
1pm- visual
5pm- meal 3
6pm- guard sectional
brass on grass bowl
percussion on main field
9pm- visual
10pm- meal 4
1130pm- GOOD NIGHT COLTS!

Out of the COLTS Cafe today:

Saturday Meal #1

Chocolate Chip Pancakes 

Apples

Sausage Patty

PB & J/Pickles/Juice

Cereal/Milk

Saturday Meal 2

Chicken Cordon Bleu 

Rice pilaf

Fruit

Veggie

PB & J/Pickles/Juice

Saturday Meal 3

Salsbury Steak 

Mashed Tato w gravy 

Veggie

PB & J/Pickles/Juice

Saturday Meal 4

Ham Patty Sammie 

Fries

Must Goes

PB & J/Pickles/Juice

Your Culinary Wizards:

Bill S
Darlene C
Sandy N
Jeff and Trish H
Tom S
Michelle M
Larry- our go to guy!

Jill H- seamstress

Words from the Road- After a day of visual rehearsal, the corps ended their evening with a dance off. The corps had a great time!

Stopping in to see the corps?? When you visit the Colts on tour, get to our housing site as early in the day as you can to give us a hand. And, when you come, please consider bringing 300 homemade cookies (your kids favorite is great) and/or fresh fruit or vegetables for 200!  Feel free to bring bananas or any other fresh fruit! They love it! 

We need your help for tour! There are still spots on the summer calendar that need to be filled! Parents, if you are able to help during the summer or have any questions, please contact Bill Symoniak by calling 651-470-3553 or email colts.cooks@comcast.net. A great experience for your member is up to you! You won't want to miss out! 

Be sure to watch the COLTS facebook page which is always a flurry of information and photos. As always, go to www.colts.org for information. 

RED TEEEEEEAAAAAMMMMMMMM!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Welcome to CORNFIELD TOUR!

Today is Friday, May 31st- it's a rehearsal day!

You are at Loras College, Dubuque Iowa

Forecast: 78, scattered storms
For an updated forecast:  http://www.weather.com/weather/today/Dubuque+IA+USIA0248:1:US

Schedule:
FOCUS: page 27-36; 3 after G-L
7am- wake/meal 1
8am- stretch/cals
830am- guard sectionals
Brass and Battery Visual on Main Field
Pit Sectionals
12pm- meal 2
1pm- Battery Sectional on Main Field
Brass Sectional
Guard Visual on Guard Field
Pit Sectionals
255pm- Brss transition to Main Field
Battery to transition to sub sectionals
3pm- brass sectionals on main field
Battery sub sectionals
3pm- brass sectionals on main field
Battery sub sectionals
5pm- meal 3
6pm- brass and battery visual on main field
Guard sectionals
Pit sectionals
9pm- guard on main field
Brass and Battery TBD
10pm- meal 4
1130pm- GOOD NIGHT COLTS!

What's Cookin!

Friday Meal 1

Egg McMuffin 

Hash patty

Fruit

PB & J/Pickles/Juice

Cereal/milk

Friday Meal 2

Augratin Potato with ham 

Veggie

Fruit

PB & J/Pickles/Juice

Friday Meal 3

Chicken Stir Fry

Egg Roll

Brownie

Fruit

PB & J/Pickles/Juice

Friday Meal 4 

Buttchops

Fries

Fruit

PB & J/Pickles/Juice

Your Cooks:

Bill S

Mark M
Darlene C
Sandy N
Larry- the go to guy!

** FUN FACT- Although the corps has had a busy and productive day with incredible weather, our Japanese friend Haruka, (tenor player), still found some time to teach the corps a new language. Fun stuff! 

Stopping in to see the corps?? When you visit the Colts on tour, get to our housing site as early in the day as you can to give us a hand. And, when you come, please consider bringing 300 homemade cookies (your kids favorite is great) and/or fresh fruit or vegetables for 200!  Feel free to bring bananas or any other fresh fruit! They love it! 

We need your help for tour! There are still spots on the summer calendar that need to be filled! Parents, if you are able to help during the summer or have any questions, please contact Bill Symoniak by calling 651-470-3553 or email colts.cooks@comcast.net. A great experience for your member is up to you! You won't want to miss out! 

Be sure to watch the COLTS facebook page which is always a flurry of information and photos. As always, go to www.colts.org for information. 

RED TEEEEEEAAAAAMMMMMMMM!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Welcome to CORNFIELD TOUR!

Today is Thursday, May 30th- it's a rehearsal day

You are at Loras College, Dubuque Iowa

Forecast: 76, thunderstorms
For an updated forecast:  http://www.weather.com/weather/today/Dubuque+IA+USIA0248:1:US

Schedule for today:

Schedule:
7am- wake and meal 1
8am- stretch/cals
830am- visual
12- meal 2
1pm- sectionals
5pm- meal 3
6pm- ensemble
9pm- tbd
10pm- meal 4
1130pm- lights out- good night COLTS!

What's Cookin!

Thursday Meal 1

French Toast

Breakfast Ham

Fruit

PB & J/Pickles/Juice

Cereal/Milk

Thursday Meal 2

Post Card Pizza (pepperoni or cheese)

Veggie

Must Goes

PB & J/Pickles/Juice

Thursday Meal 3

Lasagna

Garlic Toast

Salad w/ranch and Italian dressing

PB & J/Pickles/Juice

Thursday Meal 4

Corn Dogs

Fries

Veggie

Must Goes

PB & J/Pickles/Juice

Your Cooks:

Bill S

Mark M
Darlene C
Sandy N
Larry- the go to guy!

THANK YOU VOLUNTEERS!!

Word from the Road:

The corps was able to get outside all day Wednesday and had the treat of a big yellow object in the sky. They had rain for only 15 minutes after meal 3 and then was back at. Still digging deep and plowing through drill. 
Everyone is happy and having a super Cornfield Tour! 

Stopping in to see the corps?? When you visit the Colts on tour, get to our housing site as early in the day as you can to give us a hand. And, when you come, please consider bringing 300 homemade cookies (your kids favorite is great) and/or fresh fruit or vegetables for 200!  Feel free to bring bananas or any other fresh fruit! They love it! 

We need your help for tour! There are still spots on the summer calendar that need to be filled! Parents, if you are able to help during the summer or have any questions, please contact Bill Symoniak by calling 651-470-3553 or email colts.cooks@comcast.net. A great experience for your member is up to you! You won't want to miss out! 

Be sure to watch the COLTS facebook page which is always a flurry of information and photos. As always, go to www.colts.org for information. 

HELLO RED TEAM FANS!!!

Welcome to CORNFIELD TOUR!

Today is Wednesday May 29th- it's a rehearsal day

You are at Loras College, Dubuque Iowa

Forecast: 82, scattered thunderstorms
For an updated forecast:  http://www.weather.com/weather/today/Dubuque+IA+USIA0248:1:US

Schedule:
7am- wake and meal 1
8am- stretch/cals
830am- sectionals
12- meal 2
1pm- visual
5pm- meal 3
6pm- sectionals
9pm- elvis singing
10pm- meal 4
1130pm- lights out- good night COLTS!


What's Cookin!

Wednesday- Meal 1

Pancake

Sausage link

Fruit

Cereal/Milk

P/J/Pickles/Juice

Wednesday Meal 2

Deli Day

Ham/turkey/cheese Sammie

Chips and Granola Bar

Pork and Beans

Pasta Salad

PB & J/Pickles/Juice

Wednesday Meal 3

Thanksgiving Dinner! 

Turkey and Dressing

Green Bean Casserole

Jello with fruit

PB & J/Pickles/Juice

Wednesday Meal 4

Ravioli

Garlic Toast

PB & J/Pickles/Juice

Your Cooks:

Bill S

Teresa S- leaves 

Mark M
Darlene C
Sandy N
Larry N- the go to guy! 

**FUN FACT!** Over Memorial Weekend 6 members from the 1974? National Champions COLTS Color Guard came in to speak to the corps. They spoke to them what it was like then, how it felt to carry the title and were given their triangles. What an awesome moment for all!

Corps is working extremely hard and are already learning drill for the song #2! GREAT JOB COLTS!

Stopping in to see the corps?? When you visit the Colts on tour, get to our housing site as early in the day as you can to give us a hand. And, when you come, please consider bringing 300 homemade cookies (your kids favorite is great) and/or fresh fruit or vegetables for 200!  Feel free to bring bananas or any other fresh fruit! They love it! 

We need your help for tour! There are still spots on the summer calendar that need to be filled! Parents, if you are able to help during the summer or have any questions, please contact Bill Symoniak by calling 651-470-3553 or email colts.cooks@comcast.net. A great experience for your member is up to you! You won't want to miss out! 

Stay tuned to www.colts.org for updated information! 

Tuesday May 28th- It's a Rehearsal Day!

HELLO RED TEAM FANS!!!

Welcome to CORNFIELD TOUR!

Today is Tuesday May 28th- it's a rehearsal day

You are at Loras College, Dubuque Iowa

Forecast: 70, partly sunny
For an updated forecast, go here:  http://www.weather.com/weather/today/Dubuque+IA+USIA0248:1:US

What's Cookin!

  Meal #1

Egg Burrito with shredded cheddar

Hash Browns with cheese slice

Banana

PB & J/Pickles/Juice

Cereal/Milk

Meal #2

Goulash

Veggie

PB & J/Pickles/Juice

Meal #3

“Beef” Stew with mixed veggies served over Mashed Potatoes

PB & J/Pickles/Juice

Meal #4

Chicken Stir Fry

Egg Rolls

PB & J/Pickles/Juice

Your Cooks:

Bill S

Teresa S

Mark M

Tim G- leaves after 4

Susan G- leaves after 4

The corps left their mark with the debut of the new uniforms and show music at the Memorial Day parade and afternoon performance. It was a  full crowd who was excited about what the corps was offering. BRAVO! Although it was a bit rainy, all went off well. 

As for today, the corps is very upbeat and digging hard on learning drill, music and the guard book. The staff is extremely excited for the season. Kid's are doing great and "eating very well." I think I speak for us all when we say we are waiting as patiently as we can to see the final product on the field. :) 

To our seamstresses.....thank you is simply not enough. Your endless hours this weekend getting the corps fitted and ready to go down the street for the first time was a beautiful sight. THANK YOU! 

THANK YOU to the countless volunteers who helped make this weekend go smoothly! We couldn't do it without you! THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU! 

Stopping in to see the corps?? Feel free to bring bananas! 

Want to help? We have spots still open on the cooktruck! All information available at www.colts.org  Contact Bill S today! You won't want to miss out! 

April camp a success

Finally an April camp with good weather.  In past years it has been a challenge painting the Cooktruck in 45 degree weather.

Thanks to all that helped during camp - preparing all of the meals; fitting the new uniform jackets; sewing souvie flags; repairing and painting the Cooktruck.

The 2013 Cook Calendar is here!  Select 2013 Cook Calendar on the right under Important Links.  Look over the calendar and see where you can help then contact me at colts.cooks@comcast.net.

50th Year! Come join the FUN!!

Matt Mulvanny, Colts alumnus and Colt Cadets staff member, has produced a video announcing our upcoming auditions.

CLICK HERE

Returning members, alumni, parents and staff, please send this video to all your friends so we have our best turnout ever at the November and December auditions.

We look forward to seeing everyone again soon. And we especially welcome those we are about to meet for the first time!

Join the 2013 Colts....our 50th Anniversary season!

Marc Sylvester Leads 2013 Colts Design Team
October 17, 2012From: Jeff MacFarlane, Executive Director

The Colts are pleased to announce the appointment of Marc Sylvester as Program Coordinator and Visual Designer. Marc is a member of the DCI Hall of Fame and brings a lifetime of design and coordination experience having worked with The Cadets for many of his 30+ years. He is an innovator within the activity and helped create some of the most imaginative programs in DCI history. Marc joins returning Colts design team members Chris Tomsa (Brass Arranger), David Nelson (Percussion Arranger) and Brandon Smith (Guard Caption Head).

Marc has been teaching and designing visual programs for over 30 years. He began his career under the tutelage of George Zingali at the 27th Lancers. Together they moved to the Garfield Cadets in 1982 where they changed the visual landscape of the drum corps field. Prior to their arrival, the Cadets finished in the bottom half, or just outside, of DCI Finals for a decade. With George and Marc leading their visual program, the Cadets won three DCI World Championships in Marc' s first four years with the corps. He joined the Star of Indiana staff for their first two seasons in 1986-87. Marc also worked with the Sky Ryders in 1987 on their popular "West Side Story " production, as well as Suncoast Sound in 1988.
For the past four seasons, Marc has been serving in a similar programming capacity with the Blue Knights. He is also an adjudicator, marching band consultant, and drill designer. His experience includes working with some of the world 's finest winter color guards including the Emerald Marquis and Erte, as well as Center Grove HS, Lassiter HS and Braddock HS.

"Marc's experience and success at the highest levels of the marching arts will be tremendous for our program, and most importantly our members," said Vicki MacFarlane, Colts Director. "We are excited to have him contribute to all aspects of our organization. "

Chris Tomsa begins his ninth season with the Colts as Brass Arranger. He has written some memorable arrangements and compositions throughout that time, and is especially known for some of the best ballads of the past decade. David Nelson begins his third year with the Colts and his second as Percussion Caption Head and Arranger. Brandon Smith returns for his second year leading the Colts color guard.
"Coming to the Colts on their 50th anniversary season will be a special time for this year 's members as well as all those prior," said Sylvester. "I have always followed what was happening out in Iowa, and it will be great to collaborate with their accomplished arrangers and designers. I am also excited to be working hands on with all the returning members of the Colts. This will be an amazing journey! "

The Colts first audition weekend is November 23-25, 2012. Interested students should click the JOIN button on the right side of the COLTS webpage and follow the steps listed. Check back here later in the week for sectional staff announcements along with the audition materials you will need prepared for camp.

MARC SYLVESTER (from his 2001 Hall of Fame induction on the DCI website)
" Those who were fortunate enough to benefit under the tutelage of Marc Sylvester remember his love of performing and the challenges he gave the performers in fast moving, innovative drill. Those who have been fortunate to see Marc Sylvester 's shows remember the amazing speed and complexity of design he created on a football field. Beginning his teaching career with the 27th Lancers, Marc started by helping George Zingali put the dots on the paper. Over the years Marc began to develop techniques and mechanics of making the 'wild' ideas of Zingali a reality. Together they moved to The Cadets and continued their collaboration on outstanding drill. Designing and collaborating with Zingali, Marc learned the value of pushing the design concept to the edge and having faith in the performers to accomplish his vision. Marc continues to influence visual design as a consultant of many drum corps, color guards, and high schools. And his passion for the activity has not diminished. You may still find him writing drill, cleaning forms, painting props, or designing flags. He understands the value of entertainment, and clearly understands how important it is to ensure the performers are recognized for their efforts."