Monday, June 11, 2018

Rehearsal Day; DeWitt, IA

Checkout today's weather HERE.
Current housing is: Central DeWitt High School, 425 E 11th Street, DeWitt, IA 52742
  • Check out the up-to-date 2018 Cook's Calendar on the right under Important Links.  Any day we don't have at least four volunteers (not counting seamstress or drivers) listed is a day we're short.  Two or less and we're critically short!  Contact Bill via email (volunteers@colts.org) or phone (651-470-3553) to sign up or ask questions.
  • Mail Drop address for delivery by June 22 is:
    Colts Drum & Bugle Corps
    C/O Member Name
    2300 Twin Valley Drive
    Dubuque, IA  52003
  • Mail will be delivered from the Colts office to the corps throughout Spring Training.
    Today's Schedule - times and activities are approximate
    7:45 AM - Wake/Meal 1
    8:45 AM - Stretch
    9:45 AM - Visual; brass on field 1, percussion on field 2, guard on field 3
    1:00 PM - Meal 2
    2:00 PM - Sectionals; brass on field 1, percussion on field 2, guard on field 3
    5:45 PM - Meal 3
    6:45 PM - Rewarm
    7:00 PM - Transition to ensemble
    7:05 PM - Full ensemble (with shakos and plumes; white t-shirts and section shorts)
    7:30 PM - Guard and battery join ensemble
    9:30 PM - Announcements
    9:35 PM - Warm down and clear field
    9:45 PM - Staff meeting
    10:00 PM - Movement/sectional block
    11:00 PM - Meal 4
    12:15 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
    French Toast
    Cinnamon Apples

    Meal 2
    Cheeseburger
    French Fries
    Pears

    Meal 3
    Doritos Chicken
    Corn
    Lettuce Salad

    Meal 4
    Pizza Quesadillas
    Chocolate Chip Cookie

    DCI's Best Volunteers
    Cathy Spenceri
    Stacie Heidegger
    Pam Zoellner
    Kari Rhea
    Cathi Roberts

    Sunday, June 10, 2018

    Rehearsal Day; DeWitt, IA

    Checkout today's weather HERE.
    Current housing is: Central DeWitt High School, 425 E 11th Street, DeWitt, IA 52742
    • Check out the up-to-date 2018 Cook's Calendar on the right under Important Links.  Any day we don't have at least four volunteers (not counting seamstress or drivers) listed is a day we're short.  Two or less and we're critically short!  Contact Bill via email (volunteers@colts.org) or phone (651-470-3553) to sign up or ask questions.
    • Mail Drop address for delivery by June 22 is:
      Colts Drum & Bugle Corps
      C/O Member Name
      2300 Twin Valley Drive
      Dubuque, IA  52003
    • Mail will be delivered from the Colts office to the corps throughout Spring Training.
      Today's Schedule - times and activities are approximate
      8:15 AM - Wake/Meal 1
      9:15 AM - Stretch; brass on field 1, guard on field 2, percussion on field 3
      9:45 AM - Visual
      1:15 PM - Meal 2
      1:30 PM - Full staff meeting
      2:15 PM - Sectionals; brass on field 1, guard on field 2, percussion on field 3
      5:45 PM - Meal 3
      6:45 PM - Rewarm
      7:00 PM - Transition to ensemble
      7:05 PM -  Ensemble
      9:30 PM - Announcements
      9:35 PM - Warm down and clear field
      9:45 PM - Staff meeting
      10:00 PM - Movement class/sectionals
      11:00 PM - Meal 4
      12:15 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
      Egg McMuffin
      Banana

      Meal 2
      Breaded Chicken Patty Sandwich
      Italian Pasta Salad
      Peaches

      Meal 3
      Tater Tot Casserole
      Lettuce Salad
      Bread Roll

      Meal 4
      Taco Bar
      Spanish Rice
      Dessert Donated by Connolly Family

      DCI's Best Volunteers
      Cathy Spenceri
      Stacie Heidegger
      Pam Zoellner
      Kari Rhea
      Cathi Roberts

      Saturday, June 09, 2018

      Car Wash, Laundry & Walmart Day; Dubuque, IA

      Checkout today's weather HERE.
      Current housing is: George Washington Middle School, 51 N Grandview Avenue, Dubuque, IA 52001
      Next housing is: Central DeWitt High School, 425 E 11th Street, DeWitt, IA 52742
      • Don't forget to get your car washed TODAY!! at the many Colts car wash sites in Dubuque.  Take all of your cars to as many sites as possible!
      • Check out the up-to-date 2018 Cook's Calendar on the right under Important Links.  Any day we don't have at least four volunteers (not counting seamstress or drivers) listed is a day we're short.  Two or less and we're critically short!  Contact Bill via email (volunteers@colts.org) or phone (651-470-3553) to sign up or ask questions.
      • Mail Drop address for delivery by June 22 is:
        Colts Drum & Bugle Corps
        C/O Member Name
        2300 Twin Valley Drive
        Dubuque, IA  52003
      • Mail will be delivered from the Colts office to the corps throughout Spring Training.
      Today's Schedule - times and activities are approximate
      7:15 AM - Wake/Meal 1 and pack sack lunch
      8:30 AM - Butts in seats (BIS)
      8:40 AM - Depart for car wash sites
      9:00 AM - Car wash!
      3:45 PM - Bus pick ups from car wash sites begin
      4:15 PM - EPL; laundry goes WITH YOU on bus
      5:45 PM - Depart for laundry
      9:00 PM - Pick up from laundry; go to Walmart
      10:25 PM - Butts in seats (BIS)
      10:30 PM - Buses depart for Central DeWitt High School
      11:49 PM - Arrive in DeWitt, IA
      12:45 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
      Yogurt Bar and/or Oatmeal Bar
      Bagels
      Peaches

      Meal 2
      Sack Lunch

      Meal 3
      Pizza

      Meal 4
      Cereal and PB & J

      DCI's Best Volunteers
      Jim Matthew
      Kay Olson
      Mark Nilson
      Rick Zoellner
      Kari Rhea
      Cathi Roberts
      Kathy Matthew

      Friday, June 08, 2018

      Rehearsal Day; Independence, IA

      Checkout today's weather HERE.
      Current housing is: Independence Middle School, 1301 1st St W, Independence, IA 50644
      Next housing is: George Washington Middle School, 51 N Grandview Avenue, Dubuque, IA 52001
      • Don't forget to get your car washed at the many Colts car wash sites tomorrow in Dubuque!
      • We are critically short of volunteers this week.  Even one day will help immensely.  Contact Bill via email (colts.cooks@comcast.net) or phone (651-470-3553).
      • Mail Drop address for delivery by June 22 is:
        Colts Drum & Bugle Corps
        C/O Member Name
        2300 Twin Valley Drive
        Dubuque, IA  52003
      • Mail will be delivered from the Colts office to the corps throughout Spring Training.
      Today's Schedule - times and activities are approximate
      8:15 AM - Wake/Meal 1
      9:15 AM - Stretch; brass in stadium, percussion on field 2, guard on field 3
      9:45 AM - Visual
      1:15 PM - Meal 2
      2:00 PM - Sectionals; brass in stadium (movement class first hour), guard on field 2, battery on field 3
      5:45 PM - Meal 3
      6:45 PM - Rewarm
      7:00 PM -  Ensemble
      9:00 PM - Eat, pack & load (EPL)
      10:50 PM - Butts in seats (BIS)
      11:00 PM - Depart
      12:15 AM - Arrive in Dubuque

      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
      Pears

      Meal 2
      Hamburger
      French Fries
      Carrots
      Fruit Cocktail

      Meal 3
      Chicken Parmesan
      Noodles
      Green Beans
      Breadsticks

      Meal 4
      Hot Dogs
      Chips
      Cookie

      DCI's Best Volunteers
      Pam Kalkhoff
      Doug Gardner
      Kyle Gardner
      Mark Nilson

      Thursday, June 07, 2018

      Rehearsal Day; Independence, IA

      Checkout today's weather HERE.
      Current housing is: Independence Middle School, 1301 1st St W, Independence, IA 50644
      • We are critically short of volunteers this week.  Even one day will help immensely.  Contact Bill via email (colts.cooks@comcast.net) or phone (651-470-3553).
      • Mail Drop address for delivery by June 22 is:
        Colts Drum & Bugle Corps
        C/O Member Name
        2300 Twin Valley Drive
        Dubuque, IA  52003
      • Mail will be delivered from the Colts office to the corps throughout Spring Training.
      Today's Schedule - times and activities are approximate
      7:30 AM - Wake/Meal 1
      8:30 AM - Stretch; brass in stadium, guard on field 2, percussion on field 3
      9:00 AM - Visual
      1:00 PM - Meal 2
      2:00 PM - Sectionals; brass in stadium, guard on field 2, percussion in subs
      4:00 PM - Percussion in stadium
      6:00 PM - Meal 3
      7:00 PM - Rewarm
      7:15 PM -  Ensemble
      9:15 PM - Announcements
      9:25 PM - Warm down and clear field
      9:45 PM - Evening block
      10:45 PM - Meal 4
      11:00 PM - Full staff meeting in cafeteria
      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
      Scrambled Eggs
      Sausage Links
      Tropical Fruit

      Meal 2
      BBQ Chicken Wrap
      Spanish Rice
      Applesauce

      Meal 3
      Sloppy Joes w/ a Biscuit on Top
      Peas & Carrots

      Meal 4
      Chili Macaroni OR Mac & Cheese
      Fruit
      Pudding w/ Crumbled Cookies

      DCI's Best Volunteers
      Pam Kalkhoff
      Doug Gardner
      Kyle Gardner
      Jane Kohl
      Jim Kohl
      Cookie MacFarlane

      Wednesday, June 06, 2018

      Rehearsal Day; Independence, IA

      Checkout today's weather HERE.
      Current housing is: Independence Middle School, 1301 1st St W, Independence, IA 50644
      • We are critically short of volunteers this week.  Even one day will help immensely.  Contact Bill via email (colts.cooks@comcast.net) or phone (651-470-3553).
      • Mail Drop address for delivery by June 22 is:
        Colts Drum & Bugle Corps
        C/O Member Name
        2300 Twin Valley Drive
        Dubuque, IA  52003
      • Mail will be delivered from the Colts office to the corps throughout Spring Training.
      Today's Schedule - times and activities are approximate
      7:30 AM - Wake/Meal 1
      8:30 AM - Stretch; guard in stadium, brass on field 2, percussion in subs
      9:00 AM - Sectionals
      11:30 AM - percussion in stadium; guard on field 3
      1:00 PM - Meal 2
      2:00 PM - Visual; brass & percussion in stadium, guard on field 2
      6:00 PM - Meal 3
      7:00 PM - Rewarm
      7:15 PM -  Ensemble
      9:30 PM - Announcements
      9:35 PM - Warm down and clear field
      10:00 PM - Member meeting in gym
      10:45 PM - Meal 4
      11:00 PM - Full staff meeting in cafeteria
      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
      Hashbrown Sausage Egg Bake
      Orange Wedges

      Meal 2
      Chicken Wrap
      Ranch Pasta Salad
      Watermelon

      Meal 3
      Salisbury Steak
      Noodles
      Gravy
      Corn
      Cheesy Biscuit

      Meal 4
      Goulash
      Brownie

      DCI's Best Volunteers
      Pam Kalkhoff
      Doug Gardner
      Kyle Gardner
      Jane Kohl
      Jim Kohl
      Tony Marzen

      Tuesday, June 05, 2018

      Rehearsal Day; Independence, IA

      Checkout today's weather HERE.
      Current housing is: Independence Middle School, 1301 1st St W, Independence, IA 50644
      • We are critically short of volunteers this week.  Even one day will help immensely.  Contact Bill via email (colts.cooks@comcast.net) or phone (651-470-3553).
      • Mail Drop address for delivery by June 22 is:
        Colts Drum & Bugle Corps
        C/O Member Name
        2300 Twin Valley Drive
        Dubuque, IA  52003
      • Mail will be delivered from the Colts office to the corps throughout Spring Training.
      Today's Schedule - times and activities are approximate
      7:30 AM - Wake/Meal 1
      8:30 AM - Stretch; brass in stadium, guard on field 2, percussion on field 3
      9:00 AM - Visual
      1:00 PM - Meal 2
      2:00 PM - Sectionals; guard in stadium, brass on field 2, percussion field 3
      6:00 PM - Meal 3
      7:00 PM - Rewarm
      7:15 PM -  Ensemble
      9:15 PM - Announcements
      9:25 PM - Warm down and clear field
      9:45 PM - Movement class for musicians; sectionals for guard
      10:45 PM - Meal 4
      11:00 PM - Full staff meeting in cafeteria
      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
      Cheese Omelette
      Bacon
      Cinnamon Sugar Apple

      Meal 2
      Ham Slices
      Party Potatoes
      Broccoli, Cauliflower, Shredded Cheese Salad

      Meal 3
      Chicken
      Mashed Potato
      Gravy
      Mixed Veggie
      Cornbread

      Meal 4
      Loaded Nachos
      Cinnamon Apple

      DCI's Best Volunteers
      Pam Kalkhoff
      Tony Marzen

      Monday, June 04, 2018

      Rehearsal Day; Independence, IA

      Checkout today's weather HERE.
      Current housing is: Independence Middle School, 1301 1st St W, Independence, IA 50644
      • We are critically short of volunteers this week.  Even one day will help immensely.  Contact Bill via email (colts.cooks@comcast.net) or phone (651-470-3553).
      • Mail Drop address for delivery by June 22 is:
        Colts Drum & Bugle Corps
        C/O Member Name
        2300 Twin Valley Drive
        Dubuque, IA  52003
      • Mail will be delivered from the Colts office to the corps throughout Spring Training.
      Today's Schedule - times and activities are approximate
      7:30 AM - Wake/Meal 1
      8:30 AM - Stretch; brass in stadium, percussion on field 2, guard on field 3
      9:00 AM - Visual
      1:00 PM - Meal 2
      2:00 PM - Sectionals; brass in stadium, guard on field 2, percussion in subs
      4:00 PM - Brass and percussion switch
      5:15 PM - Full music ensemble in stadium
      6:00 PM - Meal 3
      7:00 PM - Rewarm
      7:15 PM -  Ensemble
      9:15 PM - Announcements
      9:25 PM - Warm down and clear field
      9:45 PM - Movement class for musicians; sectionals for guard
      10:45 PM - Meal 4
      11:00 PM - Full staff meeting in cafeteria
      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
      Bagels
      Sausage Patty
      Banana

      Meal 2
      Cheese Hamburger
      Baked Beans
      Lettuce Salad
      Pears

      Meal 3
      Ranch Chicken
      Potatoes
      Peas & Carrots

      Meal 4
      Meatball Subs
      Peaches
      Pudding

      DCI's Best Volunteers
      Pam Kalkhoff
      Michael Walter


      Happy Birthday to
      Dylan Gardner🎈🎈

      Sunday, June 03, 2018

      Rehearsal Day; Independence, IA

      Checkout today's weather HERE.
      Current housing is: Independence Middle School, 1301 1st St W, Independence, IA 50644
      • We are critically short of volunteers this week.  Even one day will help immensely.  Contact Bill via email (colts.cooks@comcast.net) or phone (651-470-3553).
      • Mail Drop address for delivery by June 22 is:
        Colts Drum & Bugle Corps
        C/O Member Name
        2300 Twin Valley Drive
        Dubuque, IA  52003
      • Mail will be delivered from the Colts office to the corps throughout Spring Training.
      Today's Schedule - times and activities are approximate
      7:30 AM - Wake/Meal 1
      8:30 AM - Stretch; brass in stadium, guard on field 2, percussion on field 3
      9:00 AM - Visual
      1:00 PM - Meal 2
      2:00 PM - Sectionals; brass in stadium, guard on field 2, percussion in subs
      4:00 PM - Brass and percussion switch
      6:00 PM - Meal 3
      7:00 PM - Rewarm
      7:15 PM -  Ensemble
      9:15 PM - Announcements
      9:25 PM - Warm down and clear field
      9:45 PM - Movement class for musicians; sectionals for guard
      10:45 PM - Meal 4
      11:00 PM - Full staff meeting in cafeteria
      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
      Biscuits & Gravy
      Sausage Patty
      Fruit

      Meal 2
      Chicken Salad
      Carrots/Celery
      Frozen Grapes
      Yummy Bread

      Meal 3
      Burger & Fries Pot Pie
      Veggie
      Lettuce Salad

      Meal 4
      Corn Dogs
      Chips
      Dump Cake

      DCI's Best Volunteers
      Sarah Biedenbach
      Laura Walter
      Michael Walter
      Rich McManus
      Terry McManus
      Cathi Roberts


      Happy Birthday to
      Shanna Speir & Wesley Freshwater🎈🎈

      Saturday, June 02, 2018

      Rehearsal Day; Independence, IA

      Checkout today's weather HERE.
      Current housing is: Independence Middle School, 1301 1st St W, Independence, IA 50644
      • We are critically short of volunteers this coming week.  Even one day will help immensely.  Contact Bill via email (colts.cooks@comcast.net) or phone (651-470-3553).
      • Mail Drop address for delivery by June 22 is:
        Colts Drum & Bugle Corps
        C/O Member Name
        2300 Twin Valley Drive
        Dubuque, IA  52003
      • Mail will be delivered from the Colts office to the corps throughout Spring Training.
      Today's Schedule - times and activities are approximate
      8:00 AM - Wake/Meal 1
      9:00 AM - Stretch
      9:30 AM - Visual
      1:15 PM - Meal 2
      2:15 PM - Sectionals
      6:00 PM - Meal 3
      7:00 PM - Rewarm
      7:15 PM -  Ensemble
      9:15 PM - Announcements
      9:25 PM - Warm down and clear field
      9:45 PM - Movement class for musicians; sectionals for guard
      10:45 PM - Meal 4
      11:00 PM - Staff meeting
      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
      Waffles
      Bacon
      Fruit

      Meal 2
      Taco Pasta Salad
      Watermelon
      Veggies

      Meal 3
      Chicken & Rice Casserole
      Lettuce Salad

      Meal 4
      Butt Chops
      Corn
      Pudding

      DCI's Best Volunteers
      Ted Clausing
      Sarah Biedenbach
      Laura Walter
      Michael Walter
      Rich McManus
      Terry McManus
      Cathi Roberts


      Happy Birthday to
      Marshall Rhea🎈🎈

      Friday, June 01, 2018

      Rehearsal Day; DeKalb, IL

      Checkout today's weather HERE.
      Current housing is: Northern Illinois University (NIU), Convocation Center, 1525 W Lincoln Highway, DeKalb, IL 60115
      Next housing is: Independence Middle School, 1301 1st St W, Independence, IA 50644
      • We are short of volunteers this week and critically short next week.  Even one day will help immensely.  Contact Bill via email (colts.cooks@comcast.net) or phone (651-470-3553).
      • Mail Drop address for delivery by June 22 is:
        Colts Drum & Bugle Corps
        C/O Member Name
        2300 Twin Valley Drive
        Dubuque, IA  52003
      • Mail will be delivered from the Colts office to the corps throughout Spring Training.
      Today's Schedule - times and activities are approximate
      7:30 AM - Wake/Meal 1
      8:30 AM - Stretch
      9:00 AM - Visual
      12:00 PM - Meal 2
      1:00 PM - Sectionals
      4:00 PM - Transition
      4:15 PM - Full ensemble
      6:00 PM - Meal 3; eat, pack & load (EPL)
      7:50 PM - Butts in seats (BIS)
      8:00 PM - Depart for Independence, IA
      12:00 AM - Arrive

      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
      Biscuits & Gravy
      Sausage Patty
      Peaches

      Meal 2
      Chicken Patty Sandwich
      Green Beans
      Tropical Fruit

      Meal 3
      Spaghetti
      Salad
      Breadstick
      Birthday Cake

      DCI's Best Volunteers
      Ted Clausing
      Mike Kelley
      Laurie DeKruiff
      Stacey Wilkinson
      Cathi Roberts
      Doug Gardner

      Thursday, May 31, 2018

      Rehearsal Day; DeKalb, IL

      Checkout today's weather HERE.
      Current housing is: Northern Illinois University (NIU), Convocation Center, 1525 W Lincoln Highway, DeKalb, IL 60115

      Announcements
      • We are short of volunteers this week and critically short next week.  Even one day will help immensely.  Contact Bill via email (colts.cooks@comcast.net) or phone (651-470-3553).
      • Mail Drop address for delivery by June 22 is:
        Colts Drum & Bugle Corps
        C/O Member Name
        2300 Twin Valley Drive
        Dubuque, IA  52003
      • Mail will be delivered from the Colts office to the corps throughout Spring Training.
      Today's Schedule - times and activities are approximate
      7:30 AM - Wake/Meal 1; move all luggage out of rooms into the arena
      9:00 AM - Stretch
      9:30 AM - Visual
      1:30 PM - Meal 2
      2:30 PM - Sectionals
      6:30 PM - Meal 3
      7:30 PM - Full ensemble (lights on at 8:15?)
      10:00 PM - Evening block - plans TBD
      10:30 PM - Meal 4
      11:00 PM - Full staff meeting
      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
      Egg Bake
      Orange Wedges

      Meal 2
      Sloppy Joes
      Potato Wedges
      Baked Beans
      Grapes

      Meal 3
      Chicken Fajitas
      Spanish Rice
      Peppers/Onion Mix

      Meal 4
      Goulash
      Cake Topped w/ Pie Filling

      DCI's Best Volunteers
      Ted Clausing
      Mike Kelley
      Laurie DeKruiff
      Dirk Andreas
      Cathi Roberts
      Doug Gardner

      Happy Birthday to
      Kevin Herrera🎈🎈

      Wednesday, May 30, 2018

      Rehearsal Day; DeKalb, IL

      Checkout today's weather HERE.
      Current housing is: Northern Illinois University (NIU), Convocation Center, 1525 W Lincoln Highway, DeKalb, IL 60115

      Announcements
      • We are short of volunteers this week.  Contact Bill via email(colts.cooks@comcast.net) or phone (651-470-3553).
      • Mail Drop address for delivery by June 22 is:
        Colts Drum & Bugle Corps
        C/O Member Name
        2300 Twin Valley Drive
        Dubuque, IA  52003
      • Mail will be delivered from the Colts office to the corps throughout Spring Training.
      Today's Schedule - times and activities are approximate
      7:30 AM - Wake/Meal 1
      8:30 AM - Stretch
      9:00 AM - Visual
      1:00 PM - Meal 2
      2:00 PM - Sectionals
      6:00 PM - Meal 3
      7:00 PM - Full ensemble (lights on at 8:15?)
      9:30 PM - Evening block - plans TBD
      10:30 PM - Meal 4
      11:00 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
      Waffles
      Sausage Links
      Cinnamon Apples

      Meal 2
      Sweet & Sour Chicken Nuggets
      Rice
      Mixed Veggies
      Mandarin Oranges

      Meal 3
      Tater Tot Casserole
      Salad
      Pears

      Meal 4
      Chili Dogs
      Fritoes
      Brownie

      DCI's Best Volunteers
      Ted Clausing
      Mike Kelley
      Wendy Seidman
      Adonica Struhar
      Cathi Roberts
      Doug Gardner

      Happy Birthday to
      Maya Struhar🎈🎈

      Tuesday, May 29, 2018

      Rehearsal Day; DeKalb, IL

      Checkout today's weather HERE.
      Current housing is: Northern Illinois University (NIU), Convocation Center, 1525 W Lincoln Highway, DeKalb, IL 60115

      Announcements
      • Anxious to be housed at Northern Illinois University and very grateful to be here.
      • We are short of volunteers this week.  Contact Bill via email(colts.cooks@comcast.net) or phone (651-470-3553).
      • Mail Drop address for delivery by June 22 is:
        Colts Drum & Bugle Corps
        C/O Member Name
        2300 Twin Valley Drive
        Dubuque, IA  52003
      • Mail will be delivered from the Colts office to the corps throughout Spring Training.
      Today's Schedule - times and activities are approximate
      7:30 AM - Wake/Meal 1
      8:30 AM - Stretch
      9:00 AM - Visual rehearsal
      12:00 PM - Meal 2
      1:00 PM - Sectionals
      4:00 PM - Transition to music ensemble  (guard stay in sectionals)
      4:15 PM - Music ensemble
      5:45 PM - Meal 3
      6:45 PM - Visual
      10:00 PM - Evening block - plans TBD
      11:00 PM - Meal 4
      11:20 PM - Full staff meeting
      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
      Cheesy Omelete
      Sausage Patty
      Applesauce

      Meal 2
      Cheeseburger
      Corn
      Grapes
      Baby Carrots
      Baked Beans/Pasta Salad
      Must Goes

      Meal 3
      Ham Cubes
      Scalloped Potatoes
      Green Beans
      Breadstick

      Meal 4
      Loaded Nachos
      Pudding

      DCI's Best Volunteers
      Ted Clausing
      Mike Kelley
      Wendy Seidman
      Cathi Roberts
      Doug Gardner

      Monday, May 28, 2018

      Memorial Day Parade & Washington Park Performance

      Checkout today's weather HERE.
      Current housing is: Roosevelt Middle School, 2001 Radford Rd, Dubuque, IA 52002
      Next housing is: Northern Illinois University (NIU), Convocation Center, 1525 W Lincoln Highway, DeKalb, IL 60115

      Announcements
      • Check the 2018 Cook's Calendar on the right under Important Information.  Any day we don't have at least four volunteers listed is a day we're short.  Two or less and we're critically short!  Contact Bill via email (volunteers@colts.org) or phone (651-470-3553) to sign up or ask questions.
      • Mail will be delivered from the Colts office to the members through June 22.  All delivery options are accepted.  The mail drop address is:
        Colts Drum & Bugle Corps
        C/O Member Name
        2300 Twin Valley Drive
        Dubuque, IA  52003
      Today's Schedule - times and activities are approximate
      8:00 AM - Wake/Meal 1
      9:00 AM - Member meeting in gym
      10:00 AM - Pack and load; sack lunches/snacks; cooktruck load right away
      11:25 AM - Butts in seats
      11:30 AM - Depart; eat sack lunch in route; cooktruck departs for NIU
      12:00 PM - Buses drop members at Prescott Elementary; walk to Jackson Park (pit walks to Washington Park)
      12:15 PM - Warm up begins
      1:30 PM - Full ensemble in Jackson Park; parade begins; Colts are last with step off about 2:15
      3:00ish PM - Summer debut performance following Memorial Day services
      3:30ish PM - Load and eat pizza
      4:30ish PM - Depart for NIU
      7:30ish PM - Arrive NIU; unload & settle in; field line; set up scaffolding and props
      8:30 PM - Sectionals
      11:00 PM - Meal 4
      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
      Egg McMuffin
      Cinnamon Apples
      Must Goes

      Meal 2
      Sack Lunch on Bus

      Meal 3
      Pizza in the Park After Performance

      Meal 4
      Chicken Patty Sandwich
      Chips
      Fruit
      Cookie

      Happy Birthday to
      Isaac Barden & Andrew Creech🎈🎈

      Sunday, May 27, 2018

      Full Corps Move In & Rehearsal; Dubuque, IA

      Checkout today's weather HERE.
      Current housing is: Roosevelt Middle School, 2001 Radford Rd, Dubuque, IA 52002

      Announcements
      • This weekend will make a True Believer of you that Spring Training (aka Cornfield) has started.  The full corps will spend the weekend at Roosevelt Middle School and then move to Northern Illinois University in DeKalb, IL on Monday after our performance at Washington Park in Dubuque.
      • Check the 2018 Cook's Calendar on the right under Important Information.  Any day we don't have at least four volunteers listed is a day we're short.  Two or less and we're critically short!  Contact Bill via email (volunteers@colts.org) or phone (651-470-3553) to sign up or ask questions.
      • Mail will be delivered from the Colts office to the members through June 22.  All delivery options are accepted.  The mail drop address is:
        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 outside
      9:00 AM - Transition
      9:15 AM - Sectionals
      12:45 PM - Meal 2
      1:45 PM - Sectionals
      4:30 PM - Full music ensemble in main gym; guard remains in sectionals
      5:30 PM - Meal 3
      6:30 PM - Visual rehearsal outside
      8:30 PM - Transition
      8:45 PM - Full music ensemble in main gym; guard moves to cafeteria
      11:00 PM - Meal 4; front ensemble load truck completely
      11:15 PM - Staff meeting
      12:30 AM - Lights out; equipment truck leaves for Washington Park

      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
      Blueberry Muffin Bar
      Sausage Patty
      Fruit Cup/Oranges

      Meal 2
      Bacon Cheeseburger
      French Fries
      Tropical Fruit Cup

      Meal 3
      Italian Chicken
      Mashed Potatoes
      Gravy
      Carrots

      Meal 4
      Pizza Casserole
      Strawberry Rhubarb Crisp