SEPTEMBER / OCTOBER 2004
Scout Band Rehearsals Now in TWO
Locations -- Indianapolis AND Anderson
The Crossroads of America Scout Band will kick off its new program year
on Sunday, September 12 with rehearsals in TWO locations. This will
enable more youth and adults who would like to be a part of this great
87-year tradition to have rehearsals more conveniently located to them.
The Indianapolis area rehearsals will take place at Warren
Central High School (in the Orchestra Room) on 16th Street just east of
Post Road. Rehearsals are from 2:00 - 3:45 PM each Sunday (except
holidays).
The NEW location will be at Highland High School -- Band Room --
in Anderson, Indiana! Thanks to an alumnus of the band, Chris Taylor,
the Scout Band will have this second site for rehearsals. Chris who is
now the Band Director at Highland remembers how difficult it was for
him to arrange transportation and get to rehearsals on a regular basis
having to travel from Anderson to Indianapolis each Sunday. He
contacted the band's board and offered his services and school to be
the second location for weekly rehearsals. Anderson rehearsals will be
on Sundays from 1:00 - 2:30 PM in the band room at Highland High School.
Occasionally there will be joint rehearsals at either Warren or
Highland to prepare for concerts or other activities. The first joint
rehearsal will be Sunday, October 3rd at Warren Central High School in
preparation for the band's performance at the Race Into Scouting event
at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway on October 9th.
For more information about the Anderson rehearsal site, contact
Chris Taylor at 765-683-0443 or email ctaylor@acsc.net For general
information about the Scout Band contact Bill Schofield at 317-542-8057
or email bill@schofieldmarketing.com or the band's Website at
www.scoutband.com
The band is looking forward to being able to broaden its
rehearsal locations, and if this trial in Anderson is successful, sites
in Terre Haute and Richmond will be planned in the future.
Calingpost.org Helps Band Reach its Members
If you are on the active attendance roster of the band you should have
received a call from "Mr. Bill" around August 16th to highlight
upcoming activities. We know that the majority of the folks were
reached -- and some were not. This new cost effective way to "get the
word out" to our membership will be used as needed to alert you to
upcoming performances, cancellations of rehearsals due to weather, etc..
As the first message indicated (and we had some responses) -- if
you would prefer being taken OFF of the band's mailing, calling and
attendance list please let us know by calling Mr. Bill at 317-542-8057.
If you have a preferred phone number that you would like the message to
go to please let us know this as well. If you do not answer "live" it
will go to your answering machine or voice mail. Again, as a result of
the first message we have had some parents request that the message go
to their cell phones so messages won't be erased before they get home.
Just let us know what your preference is for your phone number.
If your church, troop or other organization signs up to use this
service be sure and supply the "referring code" of 3175428057 -- this
way the band gets 50 - 100 calls added to our call bank for use in the
future. For more information go to callingpost.org -- it doesn't cost
anything to sign up and there is nothing to download.
RCA Dome Season is Upon Us
The 2004 - 2005 RCA Dome season has started -- the two pre-season games
are under our belt and we gearing for the sellout home opener on Sunday
September 26th against the Green Bay Packers!
Our work force is being assisted with folks from Pack and Troop
88 -- they are providing at least five workers for every event and the
band needs to come up with the other 10 -12 that are needed. Contact
Shirley Wiker at 487-9412 if you would like to help out. Season dates
are available at rehearsals so you can cross check your schedule to see
when you might be available.
Menu has changed a little this year as well as pricing and it has
made the operations a little smoother for everyone! We are also
providing manpower for three kiosks at the ATA North Club -- only one
person works the kiosk and collects money and sells the drinks as they
come through the line.
Pie Sales for Thanksgiving
The band will be conducting its annual Pie Sales in time for
Thanksgiving feasts! Pie sheets will be available at the rehearsal on
October 17. Turn in your pie sheets on Sunday, November 14. Pies will
be available for pick up on Saturday, November 20. All monies should be
turned in by Sunday, December 5th at rehearsal.
The fruit pies (apple - Dutch apple - cherry - peach and
blueberry) and creme pies (chocolate, coconut) sell for $8.00 each --
the pecan pies sell for $10.00.
These are fresh pies and have been big sellers in the past. If
you have any questions contact Shirley Wiker at 487-9412 or Sylvia
Schofield at 542-8057.
Dixieland Band Rehearsals and Crew 559 Meetings
The Dixieland Band will rehearse ONLY at Warren Central High School. To
keep things easy to remember -- we will keep to the first Sunday of the
month for Dixieland Rehearsals. Those that are interested in playing
the Dixieland music -- the first rehearsal will be Sunday, October 3rd
at 1:00 PM at Warren Central High School. Crew 559 meetings will also
take place on the first Sunday of each month -- after Dixieland Band
rehearsal. First Crew meeting -- October 3rd!
2004 Tour Scrubbed -- Rescheduled for 2005
Due to several cancellations with only 7 days to departure -- the 2004
Texas Tour was canceled. WE DO NOT WANT THIS TO HAPPEN AGAIN! We
understand things come up at the last minute, but if you sign up to go
on tour we expect you to be active, make payments as you can so we know
you have a "commitment" and when the time comes be ready to depart for
an adventure!
Since all the plans were made, and reservations confirmed (and
then canceled) we are planning 2005 to be the Texas Tour! Applications
will be available starting with rehearsal on September 12th. If you
would like to go -- please complete an application and turn it in so we
will have a better idea on how many to prepare for.
Dates for the tour will be Sunday, June 12 -- Sunday, June 19.
Cost will be $600.00 per person.
Those that have a personal account established with the band
(dome work, pie sales, etc.) can have their deposit withdrawn from that
account. If you would like to establish an account, include the deposit
of $50.00 with your application.
Itinerary for the tour at this point will be the same as was
planned for 2004 (there may be some modifications along the way). First
Day will take us to Memphis, Tennessee where we will perform at the
Graceland Visitor Center and then tour Elvis's home - Graceland. Day
two takes us into the Fort Worth Texas area where we will be for the
next several days -- we'll take in the historic Fort Worth Stockyards,
JFK Memorial and Texas Book Depository, Reunion Tower, National
Scouting Museum where a concert for the National Staff will be
performed. Day Four takes us to the Space Center at Houston where we
will have a complete tour and perform a concert. Then on to Moody
Gardens in Galveston Texas. Day 6 will see us for a brief time on the
beach at Galveston then on to Baton Rouge, Louisiana to visit and
perform at the USS Kidd and visit the old and new State Capitol
Buildings. Day 7 Takes us to our friends at the Central Alabama Council
in Birmingham and then Day 8 brings us back Home to Indiana.
All you need to do to be a part of this great experience is
complete an application and make a deposit to hold your place for the
2005 Texas Tour!
Band to Perform October 9
Indianapolis Motor Speedway
The band has been asked to perform at the council-wide Race Into
Scouting event to be held at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway on
Saturday, October 9th.
As of this writing we are not sure the exact location of the
performance. As those details are established we will get the word out
at rehearsals. We do know that they would like us to perform around
10:15 AM for the opening ceremonies. Report to the track by 9:30 AM so
we can get you uniformed and set up. We will then play for
approximately an hour -- if there are enough that can stay we might
play a second concert a little after 12 noon.
In preparation for this concert a joint rehearsal will be held
Sunday, October 3rd at 2:00 PM at Warren Central High School.
Congratulations to Award Winners
At the annual picnic held at Camp Belzer on Sunday, August 29 the
band's special awards were presented to three outstanding individuals.
The Good Scout Award which is presented by the youth of the band
to an adult who in their eyes goes above and beyond to make the band
fun and successful was presented to Doug Whitcomb.
The Harvey U. Gill Award which is presented by the Alumni
Association to an outstanding youth member of the band who displays the
qualities Harvey felt important to a young person's development, was
presented to Carlton Harrison.
The F.O. Belzer Award which is presented by the Alumni
Association to an outstanding adult member of the band was presented to
Carol Wiker.
Congratulations to all the award recipients. If you would like to
fill out a nomination form for consideration at next year's picnic
please contact Debbie Wheat, President of the Alumni Association
(541-0598)
2005 Tour Won at Picnic
A fully paid 2005 tour was auctioned off at the annual picnic. The
auction takes place using "band buck" acquired by attending rehearsals
and other band activities. Margaret Estes was the successful bidder
with a bid of $70,000.00 Congratulations Margaret and we hope you enjoy
your FREE Texas Tour!
New Youth Officers Elected at Picnic
The 2004 - 2005 Youth Officers of Crew 559 were elected at the annual
picnic. The new officers are:
Margaret Estes, President
Patrick Miller, Vice President - Program
Chris Estes, Vice President - Administration
Congratulations to the new officers. If any of the youth members
of the band / Crew 559 have questions or concerns make sure your youth
officers are aware so they may take them to the BBBC Board meetings.
New BBBC Officers Elected at Picnic
The 2004 - 2005 BBBC Board was elected at the annual picnic. Nominating
Chair, Deb Estes presented the slate which was accepted as presented.
Officers for the upcoming year are:
Bill Schofield, President
Bob Wiker, Vice President
Keith Hartzog, Treasurer
Carol Wiker, Recording Secretary
Mary Jane Smock, Corresponding Secretary
Shirley Wiker, Ways and Means
Dana Hanson, Property
Doug Whitcomb / Deb Estes, Publicity
John Valdez, Historian
Howard Foster, Band Director / Crew Advisor
Congratulations to the new officers and directors. Any concerns
or questions regarding the band or crew can be directed to any member
of the board. Board meetings are generally held the last Wednesday of
the month and are always open to any BBBC member.
Kudos for the Month
Shirley Wiker for laminating all the music that was prepared this year
for marching performances.
Bob and Carol Wiker, Buddy McLaren for the coordination and
leadership they provided for the band's 500 Race activities and weekend.
Troop 88 for providing support to help the band at the RCA Dome.
Scott Fleshood for achieving the rank of Eagle Scout on June 6.
Adam Floerke for obtaining his Firecrafter rank at Grand Ritual
this summer.
All those "young" kids who are college bound - Philip Graves,
Scott Fleshood - Margaret Estes and JP Patterson. (Know we've missed a
few -- but that just makes us feel older yet!)
SEPTEMBER 2004
12 1 PM Rehearsal at Highland HS
Anderson
2 PM Rehearsal at Warren Central HS - Indianapolis
19 1 PM Rehearsal at Highland HS
Anderson
2 PM Rehearsal at Warren Central HS - Indianapolis
26 1 PM Rehearsal at Highland HS
Anderson
2 PM Rehearsal at Warren Central HS - Indianapolis
26 COLTS GAME AT DOME
29 7 PM BBBC Board Meeting
Schofield's House
OCTOBER 2004
2 CIRCLE CITY CLASSIC AT DOME
3 2 PM COMBINED REHEARSAL at Warren Central High School
9 PERFORMANCE Indianapolis Motor Speedway
10 1 PM Rehearsal at Highland HS
Anderson
2 PM Rehearsal at Warren Central HS - Indianapolis
10 COLTS GAME AT DOME
17 1 PM Rehearsal at Highland HS
Anderson
2 PM Rehearsal at Warren Central HS - Indianapolis
PIE SHEETS OUT
20* BBBC Board Meeting (DIFFERENT DATE)
Schofield's House
24 1 PM Rehearsal at Highland HS
Anderson
2 PM Rehearsal at Warren Central HS - Indianapolis
24 COLTS GAME AT DOME
31 1 PM Rehearsal at Highland HS
Anderson
2 PM Rehearsal at Warren Central HS - Indianapolis)
