Friday, June 23, 2023

Rehearsal Day; Macomb, IL

Check out today's weather HERE

Current housing is: Western Illinois University, 1 University Circle, Macomb, IL 61455

Next housing is: Same

Announcements
  • Check out the up-to-date 2023 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.
  • HELP US.  We need two van drivers a day starting on June 26.  No special license is required, and the most important skill is the ability to stay awake while safely driving at night.
    Take a look at the calendar to see where we don't have two drivers listed, and that is where we need driver(s). 
  • If you're making a trip to see the Colts, please consider picking pick up some fresh vegetables and/or fruit to donate.  The members love them!
  • Mail Drop for May 30 - June 26
    Member Name
    c/o Colts Drum & Bugle Corps
    1 University Cir
    Macomb, IL  61455
  • Mail Drop for June 27 - July 14
    Member Name
    c/o Colts
    2300 Twin Valley Drive
    Dubuque, IA  52003
Today's Schedule - times and activities are approximate
    7:15 AM - Wake
    7:30 AM - Meal 1
    8:30 AM - Stretch
    9:00 AM - Block 1 - brass on field 3, battery on field 1,
    front ensemble pit zone, guard in gym/field 4
    12:15 PM - Meal 2
    1:15 PM - Block 2 - brass on field 1/subs at 3:15,
    battery subs/
    field 1 at 3:15, front ensemble pit zone/
    field 1 at 3:00, guard on field 4
    4:30 PM - Meal 3
    5:45 PM - Block 3 - brass on & off warmup/ensemble,
    battery on & off practice/warmup/ensemble, 
    front ensemble on & off practice/warmup/ensemble, 
    guard on & off practice/
    warmup/ensemble
    8:30 PM - Run through
    9:00 PM - No amplification (transition/IPT)
    9:30 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
    French Toast
    Sausage Patty
    Applesauce

    Meal 2
    Colts Bowls
    Fresh Fruit

    Meal 3
    Hamburger Hash
    Green Beans    
    Cheesy Biscuit

    Meal 4
    Pizza
    OMG Cake
DCI's Best Volunteers
Pam Kalkhoff
Todd Brewer 
Noelle Baker
Bev Redding    
Racquel Dills 
Ginger Swire-Clark
Katy Quay      
Gayle Zahnle 
Cathi Roberts 
Kristin Zirkelbach 
Nana Quay-Smith
Bonita Meyer
Rod Meyer
 
 

Thursday, June 22, 2023

Rehearsal Day; Macomb, IL

Check out today's weather HERE

Current housing is: Western Illinois University, 1 University Circle, Macomb, IL 61455

Next housing is: Same

Announcements
  • Check out the up-to-date 2023 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.
  • HELP US.  We need two van drivers a day starting on June 26.  No special license is required, and the most important  skill is the ability to stay awake while safely driving at night.
    Take a look at the calendar to see where we don't have two drivers listed, and that is where we need driver(s).
  • If you're making a trip to see the Colts, please consider picking pick up some fresh vegetables and/or fruit to donate.  The members love them!
  • Mail Drop for May 30 - June 26
    Member Name
    c/o Colts Drum & Bugle Corps
    1 University Cir
    Macomb, IL  61455
  • Mail Drop for June 27 - July 14
    Member Name
    c/o Colts
    2300 Twin Valley Drive
    Dubuque, IA  52003
Today's Schedule - times and activities are approximate
    7:15 AM - Wake
    7:30 AM - Meal 1
    8:30 AM - Stretch
    9:00 AM - Block 1 - brass on field 3, battery on field 1,
    front ensemble pit zone, guard in gym/field 4
    12:15 PM - Meal 2
    1:15 PM - Block 2 - brass on field 1/subs at 3:15,
    battery subs/
    field 1 at 3:15, front ensemble pit zone/
    field 1 at 3:15, guard on field 4
    4:30 PM - Meal 3
    5:45 PM - Block 3 - brass warmup/ensemble at 6:00, battery warmup/ensemble at 6:00, front ensemble 
    warmup/ensemble at 6:00, guard warmup/ensemble at 6:00
    8:30 PM - Run through
    9:00 PM - No amplification (transition/IPT)
    9:30 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
    Biscuits & Gravy
    Peaches

    Meal 2
    Taco Salad
    Dorito Chips
    Corn Casserole

    Meal 3
    Philly Cheese Steak Casserole
    Mixed Veggies    
    Apple Slices

    Meal 4
    Mac & Cheese
    Rice Krispy Treats
DCI's Best Volunteers
Pam Kalkhoff
Todd Brewer 
Noelle Baker
Bev Redding    
Racquel Dills 
Ginger Swire-Clark
Katy Quay      
Gayle Zahnle 
Cathi Roberts 
Kristin Zirkelbach 
Nana Quay-Smith
Bonita Meyer
Rod Meyer
 
 

Wednesday, June 21, 2023

Rehearsal Day; Macomb, IL

Check out today's weather HERE

Current housing is: Western Illinois University, 1 University Circle, Macomb, IL 61455

Next housing is: Same

Announcements
  • Check out the up-to-date 2023 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.
  • HELP US.  We need two van drivers a day starting on June 26.  No special license is required and, the most important skill is the ability to stay awake while safely driving at night.
    Take a look at the calendar to see where we don't have two drivers listed, and that is where we need driver(s). 
  • If you're making a trip to see the Colts, please consider picking pick up some fresh vegetables and/or fruit to donate.  The members love them!
  • Mail Drop for May 30 - June 26
    Member Name
    c/o Colts Drum & Bugle Corps
    1 University Cir
    Macomb, IL  61455
  • Mail Drop for June 27 - July 14
    Member Name
    c/o Colts
    2300 Twin Valley Drive
    Dubuque, IA  52003
Today's Schedule - times and activities are approximate
    7:15 AM - Wake
    7:30 AM - Meal 1
    8:30 AM - Stretch
    9:00 AM - Block 1 - brass on field 3, battery on field 1,
    front ensemble pit zone, guard in gym/field 4
    12:15 PM - Meal 2
    1:15 PM - Block 2 - brass on field 1/subs at 3:15,
    battery subs/
    field 1 at 3:15, front ensemble pit zone/
    field 1 at 3:15, guard on field 4
    4:30 PM - Meal 3
    5:45 PM - Block 3 - brass warmup/ensemble at 6:00, battery warmup/ensemble at 6:00, front ensemble 
    warmup/ensemble at 6:00, guard warmup/ensemble at 6:00
    8:30 PM - Run through
    9:00 PM - No amplification (transition/IPT)
    9:30 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
    Scrambled Eggs
    Sausage Patty
    English Muffin
    Pears

    Meal 2
    Italian Chicken Breast
    Italian Pasta Salad
    Fresh Veggies

    Meal 3
    Chicken Cordon Bleu Casserole
    Carrots    
    French Bread

    Meal 4
    Meatball Subs
    Chips
    Fresh Carrots
    Chocolate Pudding
DCI's Best Volunteers
Pam Kalkhoff
Todd Brewer 
Noelle Baker
Myra Van Zee
Sherri Foster 
Nancy Barnum
Bev Redding 
Racquel Dills 
Gayle Zahnle 
Shanna Flaherty 
Cathi Roberts
Kristin Zirkelbach

 
 

Tuesday, June 20, 2023

Rehearsal Day; Macomb, IL

Check out today's weather HERE

Current housing is: Western Illinois University, 1 University Circle, Macomb, IL 61455

Next housing is: Same

Announcements
  • HELP US.  Check out the up-to-date 2023 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 making a trip to see the Colts, please consider picking pick up some fresh vegetables and/or fruit to donate.  The members love them!
  • Mail Drop for May 30 - June 26
    Member Name
    c/o Colts Drum & Bugle Corps
    1 University Cir
    Macomb, IL  61455
Today's Schedule - times and activities are approximate
    7:15 AM - Wake
    7:30 AM - Meal 1
    8:30 AM - Stretch
    9:00 AM - Block 1 - brass on field 4, battery on field 3,
    front ensemble pit zone, guard in gym/field 1
    12:15 PM - Meal 2
    1:15 PM - Block 2 - brass on field 3/field 4 at 3:00,
    battery 
    on field 1, front ensemble on field 1,
    guard on 
    field 4/field 3 at 3:00
    4:30 PM - Meal 3
    5:45 PM - Block 3 - brass warmup/ensemble at 6:00, battery warmup/ensemble at 6:00, front ensemble 
    warmup/ensemble at 6:00, guard warmup/ensemble at 6:00
    8:30 PM - Full Run
    9:00 PM - IPT/transition (No playing/amplification)
    9:30 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
    Egg Bake
    Hash Browns
    Peaches

    Meal 2
    Chicken Wrap aka Crazy
    Pea Pasta Salad

    Meal 3
    Spaghetti w/ Meat Sauce
    Garlic Bread    
    Watermelon

    Meal 4
    Hamburgers
    French Fries
    Brownies
DCI's Best Volunteers
Pam Kalkhoff
Todd Brewer 
Noelle Baker
Myra Van Zee
Sherri Foster 
Nancy Barnum
Bev Redding
Gayle Zahnle 
Shanna Flaherty 
Cathi Roberts
Kristin Zirkelbach

 
 

Monday, June 19, 2023

Rehearsal Day; Macomb, IL

Check out today's weather HERE

Current housing is: Western Illinois University, 1 University Circle, Macomb, IL 61455

Next housing is: Same

Announcements
  • HELP US.  Check out the up-to-date 2023 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 making a trip to see the Colts, please consider picking pick up some fresh vegetables and/or fruit to donate.  The members love them!
  • Mail Drop for May 30 - June 26
    Member Name
    c/o Colts Drum & Bugle Corps
    1 University Cir
    Macomb, IL  61455
Today's Schedule - times and activities are approximate
    7:15 AM - Wake
    7:30 AM - Meal 1
    8:30 AM - Stretch
    9:00 AM - Block 1 - brass on field 3, battery on field 1,
    front ensemble pit zone, guard in gym/field 4
    12:15 PM - Meal 2
    1:30 PM - Block 2 - brass on field 1, battery on field 3,
    front ensemble pit zone/field 1 at 3:00, guard on field 4
    4:30 PM - Meal 3
    5:30 PM - Block 3 - brass warmup/ensemble at 5:45, battery warmup/ensemble at 5:45, front ensemble 
    warmup/ensemble at 5:45, guard 
    warmup/ensemble at 5:45
    9:00 PM - IPT/transition (No amplification)
    9:30 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
    Denver Omelet
    Blueberry Muffin
    Tropical Fruit

    Meal 2
    Scallop Potatoes & Ham
    Mixed Vegetables

    Meal 3
    Ranch, Ranch, Ranch (Chicken & Potatoes)
    Corn    
    Peaches

    Meal 4
    Sloppy Joes
    Tater Tots
    White Cake
DCI's Best Volunteers
Pam Kalkhoff
Lisa Mescher-Schlueter
Annette Luke
Julie Jennings
Todd Brewer 
Noelle Baker
Myra Van Zee
Sherri Foster 
Nancy Barnum 
Cathi Roberts
Amy Rech

 
 

Sunday, June 18, 2023

Rehearsal Day; Macomb, IL

Check out today's weather HERE

Current housing is: Western Illinois University, 1 University Circle, Macomb, IL 61455

Next housing is: Same

Announcements
  • HELP US.  Check out the up-to-date 2023 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 making a trip to see the Colts, please consider picking pick up some fresh vegetables and/or fruit to donate.  The members love them!
  • Mail Drop for May 30 - June 26
    Member Name
    c/o Colts Drum & Bugle Corps
    1 University Cir
    Macomb, IL  61455
Today's Schedule - times and activities are approximate
    7:45 AM - Wake
    8:00 AM - Meal 1
    9:00 AM - Stretch
    9:30 AM - Block 1 - brass on field 3, battery on field 4,
    front ensemble pit zone, guard in gym/field 1
    12:45 PM - Meal 2
    1:45 PM - Block 2 - brass on field 1, battery on field 1,
    front ensemble on field 1, guard on field 4
    5:00 PM - Meal 3
    6:00 PM - Laundry shuttles begin
    9:30 PM - PB & J available at cooktruck
    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
    Mandarin Oranges

    Meal 2
    Stroganoff
    Cheese
    Cheesy Ranch Biscuits

    Meal 3
    Teriyaki Chicken 
    Rice
    Egg Roll

    Meal 4
    Loaded Nachos
    Peach Dump Cake
DCI's Best Volunteers
Pam Kalkhoff
Melanie Lawrence
David Lawrence
Lisa Mescher-Schlueter
Annette Luke
Julie Jennings
Cathi Roberts
Kristin Zirkelbach
Julie Sena
Amy Rech 
Bonita Meyer 
Rod Meyer

Saturday, June 17, 2023

Rehearsal Day; Macomb, IL

    Check out today's weather HERE

    Current housing is: Western Illinois University, 1 University Circle, Macomb, IL 61455

    Next housing is: Same

    Announcements
    • HELP US.  Check out the up-to-date 2023 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 making a trip to see the Colts, please consider picking pick up some fresh vegetables and/or fruit to donate.  The members love them!
    • Mail Drop for May 30 - June 26
      Member Name
      c/o Colts Drum & Bugle Corps
      1 University Cir
      Macomb, IL  61455
    Today's Schedule - times and activities are approximate
      7:45 AM - Wake
      8:00 AM - Meal 1
      9:00 AM - Stretch
      9:30 AM - Block 1 - brass on field 1, battery on field 3,
      front ensemble pit zone, guard in gym/field 4
      12:45 PM - Meal 2
      1:45 PM - Block 2 - brass on field 3/field 4 at 3:30,
      battery on field 1, front ensemble on field 1,
      guard on field 4/field 3 at 3:30
      5:00 PM - Meal 3
      6:00 PM - Block 3 - brass warmup/ensemble at 6:15, battery warmup/ensemble at 6:15, front ensemble 
      warmup/ensemble at 6:15, guard 
      warmup/ensemble at 6:15
      9:00 PM - No amplification/full corps meeting
      brass visual at 9:15, guard and perc transition at 9:15
      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
      Pizza Breakfast
      Pears

      Meal 2
      Goulash
      Corn
      Bread Stick

      Meal 3
      Chicken Alfredo
      Broccoli
      Garlic Bread

      Meal 4
      Hot Dogs
      Chips
      Baked Beans
      Brownie
    DCI's Best Volunteers
    Pam Kalkhoff 
    Jill Kullen 
    Melanie Lawrence
    David Lawrence
    Lisa Mescher-Schlueter
    Annette Luke
    Julie Jennings
    Cathi Roberts
    Kristin Zirkelbach
    Julie Sena
    Amy Rech 
    Bonita Meyer 
    Rod Meyer

Friday, June 16, 2023

Rehearsal Day; Macomb, IL

Check out today's weather HERE

Current housing is: Western Illinois University, 1 University Circle, Macomb, IL 61455

Next housing is: Same
Announcements
  • HELP US.  Check out the up-to-date 2023 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 making a trip to see the Colts, please consider picking pick up some fresh vegetables and/or fruit to donate.  The members love them!
  • Mail Drop for May 30 - June 26
    Member Name
    c/o Colts Drum & Bugle Corps
    1 University Cir
    Macomb, IL  61455
Today's Schedule - times and activities are approximate
    7:45 AM - Wake
    8:00 AM - Meal 1
    9:00 AM - Stretch
    9:30 AM - Block 1 - meet at equip truck/field 1 at 11:15,
    battery on field subs at 11:15, front ensemble pit zone,
    guard in gym/field 4
    12:30 PM - Meal 2
    1:30 PM - Block 2 - brass on field 1, battery on field 3,
    front ensemble pit zone, guard in gym/field 4
    4:45 PM - Meal 3
    5:45 PM - Block 3 - brass warmup/ensemble at 6:00, battery warmup/ensemble at 6:00, front ensemble 
    warmup/ensemble at 6:00, guard 
    warmup/ensemble at 6:00
    9:00 PM - Meet with Don/no amplification
    9:30 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
    Sausage & Hash Brown Casserole
    Banana

    Meal 2
    Chicken Patty Sandwich
    Italian Pasta Salad
    Peaches

    Meal 3
    Shepherd's Pie
    Bread Stick
    Pears

    Meal 4
    Baked Potato Bar
    Ice Cream Sundae
    Must Goes
DCI's Best Volunteers
Jill Kullen 
Melanie Lawrence
David Lawrence
Rich O'Dell
Lisa Mescher-Schlueter
Annette Luke
Julie Jennings
Cathi Roberts
Kristin Zirkelbach
Julie Sena
Amy Rech 
Bonita Meyer 
Rod Meyer