Monday, July 11, 2022

Rehearsal Day; Mankato, MN

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Current housing is: Pennington Hall, Mankato State University, Mankato, MN 56001
Next housing is: Same

Announcements
  • Check out the up-to-date 2022 Volunteer Calendar under Important Links on the right to decide when you're able to volunteer on the Cooktruck and/or drive a van.  To sign up, or if you have any questions, email us at volunteers@colts.org.
  • If you're stopping by the cooktruck, pick up some fresh vegetables and/or fruit to donate.  The kids love them!
  • Mail Drop for June 27 - July 15
    (Member Name)
    c/o Colts Drum & Bugle Corps
    2300 Twin Valley Drive
    Dubuque, IA  52003
Today's Schedule - times and activities are approximate
    2:00 AM - Arrive in Mankato
    9:00 AM - Wake/Meal 1 
    10:00 AM - Stretch in gym
    10:30 AM - Block 1 - brass on field 2, battery on field 1 (move to sectionals at 12, front ensemble sectionals, guard in gym
    (move to field 1 at 12)
    1:30 PM - Meal 2
    2:30 PM - Block 2 - brass on field 2, battery subs (field 1 at 4), front ensemble subs (field 1 at 4), guard field 1 (move to gym at 4)
    5:30 PM - Meal 3
    6:30 PM - Block 3 - brass/percussion rewarm, guard field 2)
    7:00 PM - Ensemble
    8:45 PM - Warm down
    9:00 PM - Transition - brass fieldhouse, battery TBD,
    front ensemble IPT, guard gym
    10:00 PM - Meal 4
    11:00 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
    Pancakes
    Sausage Links
    Canned Fruit

    Meal 2
    Italian Chicken
    Italian Pasta Salad
    Cantaloupe

    Meal 3
    Hamburger with Gravy
    Potatoes
    Corn
    Lettuce Salad

    Meal 4
    Pizza
    Poke Cake

    DCI's Best Volunteers
    Pam Kalkhoff
    Sally Dolan
    Katheryn Rohr
    Bonita Meyer

Sunday, July 10, 2022

Show Day; La Crosse, WI

Check out today's weather HERE

Current housing is: Holmen High School, 1001 McHugh Rd, Holmen, WI 54636
Show site is: Veterans Memorial Field Sports Complex, 400 East Ave N, La Crosse, WI 54601
Next housing is: Mankato State University, Mankato, MN 56001

Announcements, 
  • Check out the up-to-date 2022 Volunteer Calendar under Important Links on the right to decide when you're able to volunteer on the Cooktruck and/or drive a van.  To sign up, or if you have any questions, email us at volunteers@colts.org.
  • If you're stopping by the cooktruck, pick up some fresh vegetables and/or fruit to donate.  The kids love them!
  • Mail Drop for June 27 - July 15
    (Member Name)
    c/o Colts Drum & Bugle Corps
    2300 Twin Valley Drive
    Dubuque, IA  52003
Today's Schedule - times and activities are approximate
    3:30 AM - Arrive at Holmen High School
    8:30 AM - Wake/Meal 1
    9:30 AM - Stretch
    10:00 AM - Block 1 - brass, battery, front ensemble meet at truck; guard gym, move outside
    12:00 PM - Meal 2
    1:00 PM - Block 2 - brass rewarm, percussion ensemble, guard at field
    1:45 PM - Ensemble
    3:15 PM - Run through
    4:15 PM - Warm down & transition
    3:30 PM - EPL
    5:30 PM - Depart
    6:15 PM - Arrive at show
    8:05 PM - Walk to gate
    8:15 PM - Gate
    8:31 PM - Show
    9:05 PM - Meal 4
    10:09 PM - Scores/critique
    10:45 PM - Depart
    ~2:00 AM - Arrive in Mankato, MN
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 Burrito
    Applesauce

    Meal 2
    Salisbury Steak
    Pasta
    Garlic Bread
    Pear

    Meal 3
    Chicken Stir Fry
    Rice
    Frozen Fruit

    Meal 4
    Easy Sloppy Joe Bake
    Dump Cake

    DCI's Best Volunteers
    Pam Kalkhoff
    Katheryn Rohr
    Sally Dolan
    Bonita Meyer

Saturday, July 09, 2022

Show Day; DeKalb, IL

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Current housing is: Beloit Memorial High School, 1225 4th St, Beloit, WI 53511
Show site is: Huskie Stadium at Northern Illinois University, 1245 Stadium Drive South, DeKalb, IL 60115
Next housing is: Holmen High School, 1001 McHugh Rd, Holmen, WI 54636

Announcements, 
  • Check out the up-to-date 2022 Volunteer Calendar under Important Links on the right to decide when you're able to volunteer on the Cooktruck and/or drive a van.  To sign up, or if you have any questions, email us at volunteers@colts.org.
  • If you're stopping by the cooktruck, pick up some fresh vegetables and/or fruit to donate.  The kids love them!
  • Mail Drop for June 27 - July 15
    (Member Name)
    c/o Colts Drum & Bugle Corps
    2300 Twin Valley Drive
    Dubuque, IA  52003
Today's Schedule - times and activities are approximate
    9:30 AM - Wake/Meal 1
    10:30 AM - Stretch
    11:00 AM - Block 1 - brass meet at truck, battery and front ensemble on field 1, guard in gym
    11:30 AM - Meal 2
    12:00 PM - Ensemble
    1:40 PM - Run through
    2:10 PM - EPL
    4:10 PM - Depart
    5:40 PM - Arrive at DeKalb
    7:30 PM - Walk to gate
    7:40 PM - Gate
    7:56 PM - Show
    8:30 PM - Meal 3/4
    10:04 PM - Scores/critique
    10:30 PM - Depart
    ~3:30 AM - Arrive in Holmen, 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
    Scrambled Eggs
    Hash Brown Patty
    Sausage Patty
    Pears
    Yogurt

    Meal 2
    Ham
    Scallop Potatoes
    Corn
    Honey Wheat Biscuit
    Frozen Fruit

    Meal 3
    Ranchy Chicken
    Potatoes
    Carrots
    Watermelon

    Meal 4
    Goulash
    Brownies

    DCI's Best Volunteers
    Pam Kalkhoff
    Alex Spenceri
    Katheryn Rohr
    Sally Dolan
    Ray Rizzuto
    Val Hunt
    Bonita Meyer
    Mike Kelley

Friday, July 08, 2022

Home Show Day; Dubuque, IA

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Current housing is: Hempstead High School, 3715 Pennsylvania Ave, Dubuque, IA 52002
Show site is: Dalzell Field, 1800 Clarke Drive, Dubuque, IA 52001
Next housing is: Beloit Memorial High School, 1225 4th St, Beloit, WI 53511 

Announcements
  • Check out the up-to-date 2022 Volunteer Calendar under Important Links on the right to decide when you're able to volunteer on the Cooktruck and/or drive a van.  To sign up, or if you have any questions, email us at volunteers@colts.org.
  • If you're stopping by the cooktruck, pick up some fresh vegetables and/or fruit to donate.  The kids love them!
  • Mail Drop for June 27 - July 15
    (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 - Brass and pit depart for Senior on Twit and Butt Party; unload
    9:30 AM - Block 1 - brass in stadium after stretch, battery meet at food truck, front ensemble meet at truck, guard on turf field
    12:00 PM - Meal 2 - remote at Senior, onsite for battery and guard
    12:50 PM - Load Mike for stadium
    1:00 PM - Block 2 - all rewarm
    1:15 PM - Ensemble
    3:15 PM - Run through
    3:45 PM - Bus back to Hempstead (percussion, guard and tuba instruments/equip at Senior) 
    4:00 PM - EPL
    6:00 PM - Depart for show
    6:30 PM - Warm up part 1
    7:20 PM - Walk to watch Colt Cadets
    7:27 PM - Line up on track to watch Colt Cadets
    7:40 PM - Transition to warm up part 2
    8:30 PM - Walk to gate
    8:40 PM - Gate
    8:55 PM - Show
    9:07 PM - Encore
    9:45 PM - Meal 4
    11:30 PM - BIS
    11:45 PM - Depart
    ~2:15 AM - Arrive in Beloit, 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
    Denver Omelet
    Diced Ham
    Banana

    Meal 2
    Chicken Wraps
    Pea Pasta Salad

    Meal 3
    Shepherds Pie
    Honey Wheat Biscuit

    Meal 4
    Pizza Casserole
    Chocolate Pudding

    DCI's Best Volunteers
    Pam Kalkhoff
    Annette Luke
    Ginger Swire-Clark
    Alex Spenceri
    Tracy Nowack
    Katheryn Rohr
    Sally Dolan
    Bonita Meyer
    Mike Kelley

Thursday, July 07, 2022

Rehearsal Day; Dubuque, IA

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Current housing is: Hempstead High School, 3715 Pennsylvania Ave, Dubuque, IA 52002
Next housing is: Same

Announcements
  • Check out the up-to-date 2022 Volunteer Calendar under Important Links on the right to decide when you're able to volunteer on the Cooktruck and/or drive a van.  To sign up, or if you have any questions, email us at volunteers@colts.org.
  • If you're stopping by the cooktruck, pick up some fresh vegetables and/or fruit to donate.  The kids love them!
  • Mail Drop for June 27 - 
    (Member Name)
    c/o Colts Drum & Bugle Corps
    2300 Twin Valley Drive
    Dubuque, IA  52003
Today's Schedule - times and activities are approximate
    Cooktruck at Hempstead
    Equipment truck at Senior
    3:30 AM - Arrive in Dubuque, IA
    8:30 AM - Wake/Meal 1

    9:30 AM - Bus to laundry
    12:45 PM - Bus departs laundry for Hempstead ( Mike bus
    drives to Senior HS for battery to get instruments enroute
    back from laundry)

    1:00 PM - Meal 2 (field liners and prop unloaders depart in
    bus at 1:45; guard unloaders depart to retrieve equipment
    and return)

    2:00 PM - Block 1 (brass and pit bus to Senior) - brass in
    stadium, battery meet by cooktruck, front ensemble meet
    at truck, guard on turf field)

    6:00 PM - Meal 3 at Senior (battery and guard bus to Senior,
    depart at 5:50) 

    7:00 PM - Block 3 at Senior - rewarm in stadium
    7:15 PM - Ensemble
    8:50 PM - Run through
    9:00 PM - Bus back to Hempstead
    9:45 PM - Meal 4
    10:45 PM - Bus to Walmart
    12:00 AM - Bus returns to Hempstead
    12:30 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 Cocktail

    Meal 2
    Chicken Cordon Bleu
    Rotini
    Carrots
    Garlic Bread

    Meal 3
    Pork Burger
    Tater Tots
    Baked Beans
    Watermelon

    Meal 4
    Mac 'n Cheese
    Chicken Nuggets
    Reverse OMG Cake

    DCI's Best Volunteers
    Pam Kalkhoff
    Annette Luke
    Ginger Swire-Clark
    Alex Spenceri
    Tracy Nowack
    Mike Kelley

Wednesday, July 06, 2022

Show Day; Ankeny, IA

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Current housing is: Northview Middle School, 1302 N Ankeny Blvd, Ankeny, IL 50023
Show site is: Ankeny Stadium, 1302 N Ankeny Blvd, Ankeny, IL 50023
Next housing is: Hempstead High School, 3715 Pennsylvania Ave, Dubuque, IA 52002

Announcements
  • Check out the up-to-date 2022 Volunteer Calendar under Important Links on the right to decide when you're able to volunteer on the Cooktruck and/or drive a van.  To sign up, or if you have any questions, email us at volunteers@colts.org.
  • If you're stopping by the cooktruck, pick up some fresh vegetables and/or fruit to donate.  The kids love them!
  • Mail Drop for June 27 - July 15
    (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

    9:00 AM Stretch

    9:30 AM Block 1

        - Brass - Field 1  (Sean, Carissa, Matt)

        - Battery - Field 3 (Audree, Tristan)

        - Front Ensemble - Meet in Cafeteria

        - Guard - Field 2

        - 12:00 PM Meal 2

        - 1:00 PM Block 2

        - Brass - Field 3/Field 1 at 2:30 (Carissa, Tristan, Matt)

        - Battery - Continue in sectionals/Field 1 at 2:00

        - Front Ensemble - Field 1 (Sean & Audree)

        - Guard - Field 2

        - 3:00 PM Full Ensemble 

        - 4:45 PM Runthrough

        - 5:15 PM EPL

        - 7:00 PM Meet by truck in twos ready for warmup 

        - 8:20 PM Walk to Gate

        - 8:30 PM Gate

        - 8:45 PM SHOW (Colts on last)

        - 9:00 PM Encore 

        - 9:40 PM Meal 4

        - 11:20 PM BIS

        - 11:30 PM Depart


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 Sticks
    Ham Slice
    Applesauce

    Meal 2
    Taco Pasta Salad
    Corn Casserole Bread

    Meal 3
    Chicken Alfredo
    Broccoli
    Bread Sticks

    Meal 4
    Beef Casserole over French Fries
    Chocolate Chip Cookie

    DCI's Best Volunteers
    Pam Kalkhoff
    Annette Luke
    Ginger Swire-Clark
    Alex Spenceri
    Luke Gados
    Patty Averkamp
    BJ Newcomb
    Mike Kelley

Tuesday, July 05, 2022

Rehearsal Day; Ankeny, IA

Check out today's weather HERE

Current housing is: Northview Middle School, 1302 N Ankeny Blvd, Ankeny, IL 50023
Next housing is: Same

Announcements
  • Check out the up-to-date 2022 Volunteer Calendar under Important Links on the right to decide when you're able to volunteer on the Cooktruck and/or drive a van.  To sign up, or if you have any questions, email us at volunteers@colts.org.
  • If you're stopping by the cooktruck, pick up some fresh vegetables and/or fruit to donate.  The kids love them!
  • Mail Drop for June 27 - July 15
    (Member Name)
    c/o Colts Drum & Bugle Corps
    2300 Twin Valley Drive
    Dubuque, IA  52003
Today's Schedule - times and activities are approximate
    2:00 AM - Arrive in Ankeny, IA
    8:00 AM - Meal 1 
    9:00 AM - Stretch
    9:30 AM - Block 1 - brass on field 1, battery meet at truck,
    front ensemble meet at truck, guard on field 2
    1:00 PM - Meal 2
    1:30 PM - Block 2 - brass on field 3, battery continue in
    sectionals/move to percussion ensemble at 3:45 on
    field 1, front ensemble on field 1, guard on field 2
    5:30 PM - Meal 3            
    6:30 PM - Music ensemble on field 1, guard on field 2
    8:30 PM - Full ensemble
    9:30 PM - Run through
    10:00 PM - Meal 4

    11:30 PM - Lights out
What's being served?
    Cereal and milk served at Meal 1.
    Milk typically served at Meal 4.
    All meals also have peanut butter, jelly and condiments.
    Meal 1
    Egg Patty
    Sausage Patty
    Bagel
    Pears

    Meal 2
    Goulash
    Bread

    Meal 3
    Diced Ham
    Party Potatoes
    Broccoli

    Meal 4
    Grilled Cheese
    Chicken Nuggets
    Pudding

    DCI's Best Volunteers
    Annette Luke
    Pam Kalkhoff
    Ginger Swire-Clark
    Alex Spenceri
    Luke Gados
    Patty Averkamp
    Mike Kelley

Monday, July 04, 2022

Parade Day; Vernon Hills, IL

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Current housing is: Vernon Hills High School, 145 Lakeview Pky, Vernon Hills, IL 60061
Next housing is: Northview Middle School, 1302 N Ankeny Blvd, Ankeny, IL 50023

Announcements
  • Ask your son/daughter which group they are in for the parades and which parades they are marching.
  • Front ensemble will stay at Vernon Hills High School to practice.
  • Check out the up-to-date 2022 Volunteer Calendar under Important Links on the right to decide when you're able to volunteer on the Cooktruck and/or drive a van.  To sign up, or if you have any questions, email us at volunteers@colts.org.
  • If you're stopping by the cooktruck, pick up some fresh vegetables and/or fruit to donate.  The kids love them!
  • Mail Drop for June 27 - July 15
    (Member Name)
    c/o Colts Drum & Bugle Corps
    2300 Twin Valley Drive
    Dubuque, IA  52003
Today's Schedule - times and activities are approximate
    6:30 AM - Wake/Meal 1
                   Get uniform & instrument;
                   Eat meal 1;
                   Pack a sack lunch;
                   Fill water jug.
    8:00 AM - Load buses for parade
    8:15 AM - Depart for parade warm ups
    9:00 AM - Route A parade in Vernon Hills
    10:00 AM - Route B parade in Lake Bluff
    10:30 AM - Route A load buses for departure ASAP
    to Glen Ellyn
    11:30 AM - Route B load buses for departure ASAP
    to Deerfield
    12:00 PM - Second parade - route A in Glen Ellyn, 
    route B in Deerfield
    2:00 PM - Depart for Vernon Hills
    3:30 PM - Meal 3, shower, relax
    5:00 PM - Clean, pack & load (PB&J will be available)
    7:00 PM - Depart
    ~2:00 AM - Arrive in Ankeny, IA
    2:15 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 Burrito
    Orange Wedges

    Meal 2
    Sack Lunch

    Meal 3
    Hot Dog
    French Fries
    Baked Beans
    Root Beer Float

    DCI's Best Volunteers
    Annette Luke
    Ginger Swire-Clark
    Christine DeLaurentis
    Mark Blumka
    Kristina Springer
    Alex Spenceri
    Mike Kelley
    Happy Birthday Vicki MacFarlane🎈🎈

Sunday, July 03, 2022

Show Day; Lisle, IL

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Current housing is: Coal City Middle School, 500 S Carbon Hill Rd, Coal City, IL 60416
Show site is: The Sports Complex at Benedictine University, 5700 College Rd, Lisle, IL 60532
Next housing is: Vernon Hills High School, 145 Lakeview Pky, Vernon Hills, IL 60061

Announcements
  • Check out the up-to-date 2022 Volunteer Calendar under Important Links on the right to decide when you're able to volunteer on the Cooktruck and/or drive a van.  To sign up, or if you have any questions, email us at volunteers@colts.org.
  • If you're stopping by the cooktruck, pick up some fresh vegetables and/or fruit to donate.  The kids love them!
  • Mail Drop for June 27 - July 15
    (Member Name)
    c/o Colts Drum & Bugle Corps
    2300 Twin Valley Drive
    Dubuque, IA  52003
Today's Schedule - times and activities are approximate

    2:15 AM Arrive in Coal City

    8:30 AM Wake/Eat

    9:30 AM Stretch

    10:00 AM BLOCK 1

        - Brass - Field 1/Warmup at 10:45 (Sean, Carissa, Jessi)

        - Battery - Meet at truck (Audrey, Tristan)

        - Front Ensemble - Meet at truck

        - Guard - Gym/Field 1 at 10:45

    11:30 AM Meal 2 (light meal)

    12:15 PM BLOCK 2

        - Brass - Rewarm

        - Battery - Rewarm

        - Front Ensemble - Field 1

        - Guard - Field 1

    12:30 PM Ensemble 

    1:45 PM Full Run

    2:15 PM EPL

    4:15 PM Depart for show

    5:45 PM Arrive at Show

    7:40 PM Walk to Gate

    7:50 PM GATE

    8:04 PM SHOW

    8:35 PM Meal 4

    9:25 PM Props

    10:15 PM Depart for Vernon Hills, IL

    11:15 PM Arrive at Vernon Hills High School

    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
    French Toast Sticks
    Sausage Links
    Applesauce

    Meal 2
    Sloppy Joes
    Steak Fries
    Corn
    Fruit Cocktail

    Meal 3
    Teriyaki Chicken
    Rice
    Egg Roll

    Meal 4
    Corn Dog
    Chips
    Cake

    DCI's Best Volunteers
    Annette Luke
    Ginger Swire-Clark
    Christine DeLaurentis
    Mark Blumka
    Val Hunt
    Kristina Springer
    Mike Kelley

Saturday, July 02, 2022

Show Day; Madison, WI

Check out today's weather HERE

Current housing is: Waunakee High School, 301 Community Drive, Waunakee, WI  53597
Show site is: Bank of Sun Prairie Stadium at Ashley Field, 152 Kroncke Dr, Sun Prairie, WI 53590
Next housing is: Coal City Middle School, 500 S Carbon Hill Rd, Coal City, IL 60416

Announcements
  • Check out the up-to-date 2022 Volunteer Calendar under Important Links on the right to decide when you're able to volunteer on the Cooktruck and/or drive a van.  To sign up, or if you have any questions, email us at volunteers@colts.org.
  • If you're stopping by the cooktruck, pick up some fresh vegetables and/or fruit to donate.  The kids love them!
  • Mail Drop for June 27 - July 15
    (Member Name)
    c/o Colts Drum & Bugle Corps
    2300 Twin Valley Drive
    Dubuque, IA  52003
Today's Schedule - times and activities are approximate

    5:45 AM Arrive (back to Central Time)

    8:15 AM Early Crews

    9:00 AM Wake/Eat

    10:00 AM Stretch

    10:30 AM BLOCK 1

        - Brass - Field 1 (Sean, Carissa, Jessi)

        - Battery - Meet at Truck (Audrey, Tristan)

        - Front Ensemble - Meet at Truck

        - Guard - Field 2

    12:15 PM Meal 2

    1:00 PM BLOCK 2

        - Brass - Rewarm Endzone

        - Battery - Rewarm Endzone

        - Front Ensemble - Field 1 

        - Guard - Field 1

    1:15 PM Ensemble

    3:00 PM Full Run

    3:30 PM EPL

    5:30 PM Depart for Show

    6:00 PM Arrive at Show

    7:35 PM Walk to Gate

    7:45 PM Gate

    8:01 PM SHOW

    8:35 PM Meals 4

    9:30 PM Props

    10:10 PM Critique

    10:30 PM Depart for Coal City


    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 Omelet
    Diced Ham
    Tator Tots
    Fruit Cocktail

    Meal 2
    Chicken Patty Sandwich
    Italian Pasta Salad
    Watermelon

    Meal 3
    Tator Tot Casserole
    Cheesy Ranch Biscuit Bar

    Meal 4
    Chicken Fajitas
    Rice
    Chocolate Chip Cookie

    DCI's Best Volunteers
    Annette Luke
    Ginger Swire-Clark
    Christine DeLaurentis
    Mark Blumka
    Mike Kelley

Friday, July 01, 2022

Show Day; Muncie, IN

Check out today's weather HERE

Current housing is: Alexandria, IN (Eastern Time Zone)
Show site is: Scheumann Stadium, 3300 Tillotson Ave, Muncie, IN 47306
Next housing is: Waunakee High School, 301 Community Drive, Waunakee, WI  53597 (Central Time Zone)

Announcements
  • Check out the up-to-date 2022 Volunteer Calendar under Important Links on the right to decide when you're able to volunteer on the Cooktruck and/or drive a van.  To sign up, or if you have any questions, email us at volunteers@colts.org.
  • If you're stopping by the cooktruck, pick up some fresh vegetables and/or fruit to donate.  The kids love them!
  • Mail Drop for June 27 - July 15
    (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/Eat

    9:00 AM Stretch under bleachers

    9:30 AM Block 1

        - Brass - Stadium (Sean, Carissa, Jessi, Tristan)

        - Battery - Meet at truck (Audrey)

        - Front Ensemble - Meet at truck 

        - Guard - Field 2

    11:30 AM Meal 2

    12:30 PM Block 2

        - Brass - Rewarm Endzone

        - Battery - Rewarm Endzone

        - Front Ensemble - Stadium

        - Guard - Stadium

    12:45 PM Ensemble 

    2:30 PM Full Run

    3:00 PM EPL

    5:00 PM Depart

    5:45 PM Arrive/Unload

    7:40 PM Walk to Gate

    7:50 PM Gate

    8:05 PM SHOW

    8:40 PM Meal 4

    9:40 PM Prop Crew

    (10:24 PM Critique)

    10:45 PM Depart for Waunakee, WI (CST)


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
    Chicken Strips
    Banana

    Meal 2
    Chicken Cordon Bleu
    Rotini
    Broccoli

    Meal 3
    Cheeseburger
    Steak Fries
    Green Beans

    Meal 4
    Chicken Nuggets
    Corn
    Chips
    Vanilla Pudding

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