Sunday, June 24, 2018

Show Day; Michigan City, IN

Checkout today's weather HERE.
Current housing is: Michigan City High School, 8466 West Pahs Road, Michigan City, IN 46360
Show site is: Ames Stadium, 2501 Franklin Street, Michigan City, IN 46360
Next housing is: Benjamin Bosse High School, 1300 Washington Ave, Evansville, IN 47714
  • If you haven't noticed, Itinerary #2 (covering June 23 - July 4) is on the Colts web site.  Select Colts Tour under Schedules and you'll find the link to the itinerary.
  • 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.
  • If you're stopping by the cooktruck, pick up some fresh vegetables and/or fruit to donate.  The kids love them!
  • Mail Drop #2: June 23 to July 13
    For the first half of tour, send all mail to the corps offices.  We will make weekly runs (June 30, July 6, and July 13) between Dubuque and the corps.  You may use any carrier for this time period.  Address mail as follows:
    (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 - Wake/Meal 1
    8:30 AM - Stretch-brass & guard on field 1, battery on field 2
    9:00 AM - Visual
    10:30 AM - Water/transition
    10:45 AM - Sectionals-guard on field 1, brass on field 2
    12:15 PM - Meal 2
    1:15 PM - Full ensemble
    3:15 PM - EPL
    5:05 PM - BIS
    5:15 PM - Depart for show
    5:45 PM - Arrive at show
    7:44 PM - Gate
    8:04 PM - Perform
    8:40 PM - Meal 4
    9:30 PM - Props
    10:20 PM - BIS
    10:30 PM - Depart
    ~5:00 AM - Arrive in Evansville, 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
    Bagel Cream Cheese
    Yogurt
    Fruit

    Meal 2
    Taco Salad
    Fresh Fruit

    Meal 3
    Chicken Cordon Bleu Sandwich
    Fresh Vegetables
    Mandarin Oranges

    Meal 4
    Colts Bowl
    Soda Cake w/ Cool Whip

    DCI's Best Volunteers
    Sarah Beidenbach
    Kay Olson
    Hal Sommer
    Melanie Sholl
    Rob Sholl
    Bill La Manna
    Alison La Manna
    Anthony La Manna
    Doug Gardner
    Peter Hansen

    Saturday, June 23, 2018

    Show Day; Whitewater, WI

    Checkout today's weather HERE.
    Current housing is: Evansville High School, 640 S 5th St, Evansville, WI 53536
    Show site is: Perkins Stadium, 907 W Schwager Dr, Whitewater, WI 53190
    Next housing is: Michigan City High School, 8466 West Pahs Road, Michigan City, IN 46360
    • 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.
    • If you're stopping by the cooktruck, pick up some fresh vegetables and/or fruit to donate.  The kids love them!
    • Mail Drop #2: June 23 to July 13
      For the first half of tour, send all mail to the corps offices.  We will make weekly runs (June 30, July 6, and July 13) between Dubuque and the corps.  You may use any carrier for this time period.  Address mail as follows:
      (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 - Wake/Meal 1
      8:30 AM - Stretch/PT-brass & guard on field 1, battery on field 2
      9:00 AM - Visual
      10:15 AM - Water/transition
      10:30 AM - Sectionals/warmup-brass on field 1, guard on field 2, battery on grass
      11:30 AM - Meal 2
      12:15 PM - Full ensemble
      2:00 PM - EPL
      3:50 PM - BIS
      4:00 PM - Depart for show
      5:15 PM - Arrive at show
      7:25 PM - Gate
      7:46 PM - Perform
      8:20 PM - Meal 4
      9:15 PM - Props
      10:05 PM - BIS
      10:15 PM - Depart
      ~2:15 AM - Arrive in Michigan City, IN
      One stop en route

      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
      Breakfast Boats
      Fruit

      Meal 2
      Southwest Chicken Wraps
      French Fries
      Fresh Fruit

      Meal 3
      Cheeseburger
      Chips
      Fresh Vegetables

      Meal 4
      Pizza
      Pudding

      DCI's Best Volunteers
      Sarah Beidenbach
      Joel Gordan
      Shelly Gordan
      Kay Olson
      Hal Sommer
      Doug Gardner
      Happy Birthday to
      John Bolander🎈🎈

      Friday, June 22, 2018

      Summer Premiere; Dubuque, IA

      Checkout today's weather HERE.
      Current housing is: Muscatine High School, 2705 Cedar Street, Muscatine, IA 52761
      Show site is: University of Dubuque, Chalmers Field, 2000 University Avenue, Dubuque, IA 52001
      Next housing is: Evansville High School, 640 S 5th St, Evansville, WI 53536
      • The Summer Premiere is tonight at 7:00 PM on the University of Dubuque's Chalmers Field, 2000 University Ave, Dubuque 52001.
      • 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.
      • If you're stopping by the cooktruck, pick up some fresh vegetables and/or fruit to donate.  The kids love them!
      • Mail Drop #2: June 23 to July 13
        For the first half of tour, send all mail to the corps offices.  We will make weekly runs (June 30, July 6, and July 13) between Dubuque and the corps.  You may use any carrier for this time period.  Address mail as follows:
        (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 - Wake/Meal 1
        8:30 AM - Stretch
        9:00 AM - Sectional warm up
        10:00 AM - Ensemble
        1:00 PM - EPL
        2:50 PM - BIS
        3:00 PM - Depart for University of Dubuque
        5:00 PM - Warm up
        7:00 PM - Premiere show (watch Colt Cadets from the track)
        8:15 PM - Meal 4
        9:15 PM - Prop load
        10:05 PM - BIS
        10:15 PM - Depart
        ~12:30 AM - Arrive in Evansville, WI

        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
        Fruit

        Meal 2
        Spaghetti w/ Meat Sauce
        Salad
        Garlic Bread

        Meal 3
        Creamed Chicken
        Mashed Potatoes
        Vegetable
        Pack a Snack Lunch

        Meal 4
        Birthday Pizza

        DCI's Best Volunteers
        Ross Sample
        Gary Metzger
        Sue Sample
        Joel Gordan
        Kay Olson
        Kim O'Connell
        Cathi Roberts
        Shelly Gordan
        Happy Birthday to
        Priscilla Szollosy🎈🎈

        Thursday, June 21, 2018

        Rehearsal Day; Muscatine, IA

        Checkout today's weather HERE.
        Current housing is: Muscatine High School, 2705 Cedar Street, Muscatine, IA 52761
        • The Summer Premiere is tomorrow, Friday, June 22, at 7:00 PM on the University of Dubuque's Chalmers Field, 2000 University Ave, Dubuque 52001.
        • 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.
        • If you're stopping by the cooktruck, pick up some fresh vegetables and/or fruit to donate.  The kids love them!
        • 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 Drop #2: June 23 to July 13For the first half of tour, send all mail to the corps offices.  We will make weekly runs (June 30, July 6, and July 13) between Dubuque and the corps.  You may use any carrier for this time period.  Address mail as follows:
          (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 - Wake/Meal 1
          9:00 AM - Drum Major meeting with students on main field
          9:15 AM - Stretch
          9:45 AM - Ensemble
          1:00 PM - Meal 2
          2:00 PM - Rehearsal; TBD pending rain
          5:00 PM - Meal 3
          6:00 PM - Depart for laundry
          6:45 PM - Arrive at laundry
          9:30 PM - Depart from laundry
          10:30 PM - Return from laundry
          10:45 PM - Member induction
          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
          Pancakes
          Sausage Links
          Fruit

          Meal 2
          BBQ Breaded Chicken Sandwich
          Pasta Salad
          Fruit

          Meal 3
          Thanksgiving Turkey or Ham
          Mashed Potatoes
          Gravy
          Green Bean Casserole

          Meal 4
          N/A

          DCI's Best Volunteers
          Ross Sample
          Gary Metzger
          Sue Sample
          Joel Gordan
          Kay Olson
          Cathi Roberts
          Shelly Gordan

          Wednesday, June 20, 2018

          Rehearsal Day and Community Performance; Muscatine, IA

          Checkout today's weather HERE.
          Current housing is: Muscatine High School, 2705 Cedar Street, Muscatine, IA 52761
          • Plan to attend the community performance tonight at the end of the ensemble.  Estimated time is around 8:30 PM.
          • The Summer Premiere is this Friday, June 22 at 7:00 PM on the University of Dubuque's Chalmers Field, 2000 University Ave, Dubuque 52001.
          • 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.
          • If you're stopping by the cooktruck, pick up some fresh vegetables and/or fruit to donate.  The kids love them!
          • 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.
          • Mail Drop #2: June 23 to July 13
            For the first half of tour, send all mail to the corps offices.  We will make weekly runs (June 30, July 6, and July 13) between Dubuque and the corps.  You may use any carrier for this time period.  Address mail as follows:
            (Member Name)
            C/O Colts Drum & Bugle Corps
            2300 Twin Valley Drive
            Dubuque, IA  52003
            Today's Schedule - times and activities are approximate
            7:45 AM - Wake/Meal 1
            8:45 AM - Stretch; brass in stadium, guard on field 3, battery on field 2 or 4, depending on sports ball
            9:15 AM - Visual
            1:00 PM - Meal 2
            2:00 PM - Sectionals; brass in stadium, guard on field 3, battery on field 2 or 4, depending on sports ball
            5:15 PM - Meal 3
            6:15 PM - Rewarm
            6:35 PM - Full ensemble; spend first hour working on the on/off field,
                         - community performance at end of block,
                         - play parade song at end,
                         - jackets, shoes, plumes and shakos
            9:00 PM - Announcements and warm down
            9:30 PM - Field is cleared and lights are out on field
            10:00 PM - Full corps meeting with Mike Lang
            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
            Breakfast Quesadilla
            Sausage Patty
            Fruit

            Meal 2
            Ham & Cheese Sandwich
            Raman Noodle Salad

            Meal 3
            Pizza Casserole
            Breadstick
            Fruit

            Meal 4
            Beefy Nachos
            Soda Cake

            DCI's Best Volunteers
            Ross Sample
            Gary Metzger
            Lisa Hitt
            Sue Sample
            Joel Gordan
            Ashley Wilson
            Cathi Roberts
            Shelly Gordan

            Happy Birthday to
            Elijah Elmshaeuser & Sebastian Peralta🎈🎈

            Tuesday, June 19, 2018

            Rehearsal Day; Muscatine, IA

            Checkout today's weather HERE.
            Current housing is: Muscatine High School, 2705 Cedar Street, Muscatine, IA 52761
            • Plan ahead now for the community performance tomorrow night at the end of the ensemble.  Estimated time is around 8:30 PM.
            • Don't forget about the Summer Premiere this Friday, June 22 at 7:00 PM on the University of Dubuque's Chalmers Field, 2000 University Ave, Dubuque 52001.
            • 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.
            • If you're stopping by the cooktruck, pick up some fresh vegetables and/or fruit to donate.  The kids love them!
            • 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
              9:15 AM - Warm up for ensemble
              10:15 AM - Full ensemble
              1:00 PM - Meal 2
              2:00 PM - Sectionals; TBD pending rain
              5:15 PM - Meal 3
              6:15 PM - Sectionals or ensemble TBD pending weather
              9:00 PM - Announcements and warm down
              9:30 PM - Field is cleared and lights are out on field
              10:00 PM - Movement/production/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
              Breakfast Tater Tot Casserole
              Fruit

              Meal 2
              Chicken Alfredo
              Salad
              Garlic Stick or Toast

              Meal 3
              Beefy Tacos
              Spanish Rice
              Lettuce Salad

              Meal 4
              Meatball Subs
              Chips
              Sliced Carrots

              DCI's Best Volunteers
              Ross Sample
              Gary Metzger
              Lisa Hitt
              Sue Sample
              Joel Gordan
              Ashley Wilson
              Cathi Roberts
              Shelly Gordan

              Happy Birthday to
              Zach Adams & Brian Gooch🎈🎈

              Monday, June 18, 2018

              Rehearsal Day; Muscatine, IA

              Checkout today's weather HERE.
              Current housing is: Muscatine High School, 2705 Cedar Street, Muscatine, IA 52761
              • Plan ahead now for the community performance on Wednesday night at the end of ensemble.  Estimated time is around 8:30 PM.
              • Don't forget about the Summer Premiere this Friday, June 22 at 7:00 PM on the University of Dubuque's Chalmers Field, 2000 University Ave, Dubuque 52001.
              • 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.
              • If you're stopping by the cooktruck, pick up some fresh vegetables and/or fruit to donate.  The kids love them!
              • 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; brass and battery stadium, guard on field 3
                9:15 AM - Visual
                10:00 AM - Visual ensemble
                1:00 PM - Meal 2
                2:00 PM - Sectionals; front in stadium, guard on field 3, brass and battery in subs
                3:45 PM - Music ensemble in stadium
                5:15 PM - Meal 3
                6:15 PM - Rewarm
                6:35 PM - Full ensemble
                9:00 PM - Announcements and warm down
                9:30 PM - Field is cleared and lights are out on field
                10:00 PM - Movement/production/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
                Cheesy Bacon English Muffin
                Hashbrown Patty
                Fruit

                Meal 2
                Beef Stew
                Roll

                Meal 3
                Balsamic Chicken
                Rice
                Broccoli

                Meal 4
                Cheeseburger
                Ranch Potatoes

                DCI's Best Volunteers
                Ross Sample
                Gary Metzger
                Lisa Hitt
                Sue Sample
                Joel Gordan
                Ashley Wilson
                Cathi Roberts
                Shelly Gordan

                Happy Birthday to
                Bethany Olson🎈🎈

                Sunday, June 17, 2018

                Rehearsal Day; Muscatine, IA

                Checkout today's weather HERE.
                Current housing is: Muscatine High School, 2705 Cedar Street, Muscatine, IA 52761
                • Happy Father's Day to all the fathers reading this blog!
                • Plan ahead now for a community performance on Wednesday night at the end of the ensemble.  Estimated time is around 8:30 PM.
                • 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.
                • If you're stopping by the cooktruck, pick up some fresh vegetables and/or fruit to donate.  The kids love them!
                • 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; brass and battery in stadium; guard in gym
                  9:15 AM - Visual
                  10:00 AM - Visual ensemble in stadium
                  1:00 PM - Meal 2
                  2:00 PM - Sectionals; front in stadium, guard on field 3, brass and battery in subs
                  3:15 PM - Music ensemble in stadium
                  5:15 PM - Meal 3
                  6:15 PM - Rewarm
                  6:35 PM - Full ensemble
                  9:00 PM - Announcements and warm down
                  9:30 PM - Field is cleared and lights out on field
                  10:00 PM - Movement/production/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
                  Biscuits & Gravy
                  Sausage Patty
                  Fruit

                  Meal 2
                  Shepard's Pie
                  Cheesy Biscuit

                  Meal 3
                  Chicken Stir Fry
                  Egg Roll

                  Meal 4
                  Mac & Cheese
                  Hot Dogs

                  DCI's Best Volunteers
                  Ross Sample
                  Gary Metzger
                  Lisa Hitt
                  Sue Sample
                  Joel Gordan
                  Mark Nilson
                  Ashley Wilson
                  Cathi Roberts
                  Shelly Gordan

                  Saturday, June 16, 2018

                  Rehearsal Day; Muscatine, IA

                  Checkout today's weather HERE.
                  Current housing is: Muscatine High School, 2705 Cedar Street, Muscatine, IA 52761
                  • 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.
                  • If you're stopping by the cooktruck, pick up some fresh vegetables and/or fruit to donate.  The kids love them!
                  • 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
                    9:00 AM - Wake/Meal 1
                    10:00 AM - Stretch/PT
                    10:30 AM - Visual
                    1:30 PM - Meal 2
                    2:30 PM - Sectionals
                    5:30 PM - Meal 3
                    6:30 PM - Full ensemble with shoes, hats, plumes and jackets
                    9:00 PM - Announcements, warm down and clear field
                    9:30 PM - Lights out on field
                    10:00 PM - Movement class/sectionals
                    10:00 PM - Caption head planning meeting
                    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
                    Pancake Stick
                    Yogurt Option
                    Fruit

                    Meal 2
                    Ham or Turkey Sandwich
                    Chips
                    Fruit Cup

                    Meal 3
                    Chicken Wrap
                    Tots or Fries
                    Fruit

                    Meal 4
                    Pizza
                    Veggies
                    Cookies

                    DCI's Best Volunteers
                    Ross Sample
                    Pam Zoellner
                    Lisa Hitt
                    Sue Sample
                    Gary Metzger
                    Joel Gordan
                    Mark Nilson
                    Kim Bell
                    Cathi Roberts
                    Shelly Gordan
                    Steve Hollis

                    Friday, June 15, 2018

                    Rehearsal Day; DeWitt, IA

                    Checkout today's weather HERE.
                    Current housing is: Central DeWitt High School, 425 E 11th Street, DeWitt, IA 52742
                    Next housing is: Muscatine High School, 2705 Cedar Street, Muscatine, IA 52761
                    • 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.
                    • If you're stopping by the cooktruck, pick up some fresh vegetables and/or fruit to donate.  The kids love them!
                    • 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 and guard on field 1, percussion on field 3
                      9:15 AM - Visual
                      12:30 PM - Meal 2
                      1:30 PM - Sectionals; percussion on field 1, guard on field 2, brass on field 3
                      5:00 PM - Meal 3
                      6:00 PM - Rewarm
                      6:15 PM - Full ensemble
                      9:00 PM - EPL
                      10:50 PM - BIS
                      11:00 PM - Depart
                      12:15 AM - Arrive in Muscatine

                      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
                      Breakfast Burritos
                      Orange Wedges

                      Meal 2
                      Colts Bowl
                      Fruit Cocktail

                      Meal 3
                      Butt Chops
                      Baked Beans
                      Coleslaw
                      Bread Roll

                      Meal 4
                      Corn Dogs
                      Chips
                      Brownie

                      DCI's Best Volunteers
                      Cathy Spenceri
                      Pam Zoellner
                      Stacie Heidegger
                      Lisa Hitt
                      Kim O'Connell
                      Cathi Roberts

                      Thursday, June 14, 2018

                      Rehearsal Day and Community Performance; DeWitt, IA

                      Checkout today's weather HERE.
                      Current housing is: Central DeWitt High School, 425 E 11th Street, DeWitt, IA 52742
                      • There will be a community performance tonight.  Start time is about 7 but if I were you, I'd plan to arrive a little earlier so as not to miss anything.
                      • 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.
                      • If you're stopping by the cooktruck, pick up some fresh vegetables and/or fruit to donate.  The kids love them!
                      • 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
                        9:15 AM - Sectionals; percussion on field 1, guard on field 2, brass on field 3
                        12:45 PM - Meal 2
                        2:00 PM - Visual; all on field 1
                        5:15 PM - Meal 3
                        6:15 PM - Rewarm
                        6:30 PM - Transition to ensemble (white t-shirts, shoes, shakos, plumes, section shorts)
                        6:35 PM - Full ensemble
                        7:00 PM - Full run for community
                        9:30 PM - Announcements
                        9:35 PM - Warm down and clear field
                        9:45 PM - Staff meeting
                        10:00 PM - Full corps meeting
                        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
                        Scrambled Eggs
                        Grilled Deli Ham
                        Applesauce

                        Meal 2
                        Taco Pasta Salad
                        Fruit

                        Meal 3
                        Chicken Casserole
                        Breadstick

                        Meal 4
                        Meatball Casserole
                        Mousse

                        DCI's Best Volunteers
                        Cathy Spenceri
                        Pam Zoellner
                        Stacie Heidegger
                        Lisa Hitt
                        Cathi Roberts

                        Happy Birthday to
                        Casey Fitzpatrick🎈🎈

                        Wednesday, June 13, 2018

                        Rehearsal Day; DeWitt, IA

                        Checkout today's weather HERE.
                        Current housing is: Central DeWitt High School, 425 E 11th Street, DeWitt, IA 52742
                        • Don't forget about the community performance tomorrow in DeWitt.  Start time is about 7 but if I were you, I'd plan to arrive a little earlier so as not to miss anything.
                        • 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.
                        • If you're stopping by the cooktruck, pick up some fresh vegetables and/or fruit to donate.  The kids love them!
                        • 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; percussion on field 1, guard on field 2, brass on field 3
                          9:15 AM - Visual
                          1:00 PM - Meal 2
                          2:00 PM - Sectionals; percussion on field 1, guard on field 2, brass on field 3 (movement first hour)
                          5:45 PM - Meal 3
                          6:45 PM - Rewarm
                          7:00 PM - Transition to ensemble in stadium
                          7:05 PM - Full ensemble
                          9:30 PM - Announcements
                          9:35 PM - Warm down and clear field
                          10:00 PM - Movement/sectional block
                          11:00 PM - Meal 4
                          11:15 PM - Full staff meeting in choir room
                          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
                          Baked Pancakes
                          Sausage Patty
                          Mandarin Oranges

                          Meal 2
                          Ham & Cheese Sandwiches
                          Mac & Cheese
                          Fresh Veggies
                          Watermelon

                          Meal 3
                          Italian Chicken
                          Mashed Potatoes
                          Gravy
                          Broccoli

                          Meal 4
                          Chili Dogs
                          Frito's
                          Celery & Carrots
                          Pudding

                          DCI's Best Volunteers
                          Cathy Spenceri
                          Pam Zoellner
                          Stacie Heidegger
                          Lisa Hitt
                          Jana Laughlin
                          Cathi Roberts

                          Tuesday, June 12, 2018

                          Rehearsal Day; DeWitt, IA

                          Checkout today's weather HERE.
                          Current housing is: Central DeWitt High School, 425 E 11th Street, DeWitt, IA 52742
                          • Add a reminder to your schedule to attend the community performance on Thursday in DeWitt.  Start time is about 7 but if I were you, I'd plan to arrive a little earlier so as not to miss anything.
                          •  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; brass on field 1, battery on field 2, guard on field 3
                            9:45 AM - Visual
                            11:15 AM - Guard joins brass
                            12:45 PM - Meal 2
                            1:45 PM - Sectionals; battery on field 1, guard on field 2, brass on field 3
                            5:15 PM - Meal 3
                            6:15 PM - Rewarm
                            6:35 PM - Music ensemble
                            7:00 PM - Guard joins 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
                            Cheese Omelette
                            Hashbrown Patty
                            Fruit Cocktail

                            Meal 2
                            Sweet & Sour Chicken
                            Rice
                            Broccoli

                            Meal 3
                            Spaghetti
                            Meatballs
                            Lettuce Salad
                            Breadstick

                            Meal 4
                            Sloppy Joes
                            Potato Wedges
                            Cake Topped w/ Pie Filling

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