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Mr. Jim Anthony, 78 of Noblesville, Indiana passed away Thursday, April 23, 1998. Jim had been active with the band from 1957 - 1975. He served as Assistant Director and Band Manager under Harvey Gill. Jim recently has been visiting rehearsals and sharing his memories of the band with our newer members.
Jim served as organist for Meadlawn Christian Church in Indianapolis. He was active with the Senior Citizens Center in Noblesville and recently completed a term as President. He was retired from Indiana Bell Telephone.
It was a definite pleasure to know and work with Jim and his physical presence with us will be sorely missed. The message on the inside cover of the remembrance notice from the funeral home says it best:
That great time of year in Central Indiana is upon US _ the Summertime Construction Season! The entire ramp system to access Post Road from East or West bound 1 70 is closed and will remain so throughout the summer months. (Some band members learned of this rude awakening last week a, their way to rehearsal. )
To make things simple_those of you traveling east on 1 70 should exit onto Shadeland Avenue South then turn east on 21st Street. Continue on 21st Street to Post Road then turn right at Post and continue into WPAC as you normally did. Those traveling vest on 1 70 should bypass Post Road and exit at Shadeland Avenue, again going south to 21st Street and then east.
Those traveling via 1465 should exit at Washington Street (US 40) and proceed east to Post Road then north to 16th Street then east.
We are entering the band's busiest time of year. We have many major events coming up that will need EVERYONE'S help and support to be successful and put our best fool forward for the public to see! Please make every effort to be present for Family Jamboree, 500 Race, Homeplace Parade, Shakedown, Fishers Festival and 4th of July Parade Details on these events will be found on the pages inside.
Keep this newsletter handy as it has all the information you will need
for the BIG activities in the next few months! If you haven't been around,
don't let that stop you from helping make us shine!
Bill
The Council's Steak n Shake Family Jamboree is Saturday May 2nd at Deer Creek Music Center. The band will not be camping, but we WILL be performing during the event. In addition, we will have a display set up highlighting the band's history, recruiting new members and answering any questions the public or scouts and scouters might have.
Our performance time is from 12 noon - 1 00 pm and we will be playing at the area of our display tent. This is scheduled to be located on the north side of Deer Creek near the black chain link fence area. Please report at 11:00 a.m. in uniform so we can be ready to start playing at 12 noon. If you need a uniform, the band will have its loaners available but arrive early so that you can get sized and have a chance to change.
Dixieland will play ONE OR TWO numbers during the full concert, and then have a show of their own (if desired) outside the display during the afternoon. If you are camping with your troop and want to leave your instrument Friday with the band truck you may do so if its there by 7:30 p.m., but you will need to take it with you after the close of the display since that will be dismantled and gone before you leave on Sunday. Any questions, call Bill at 542-8057.
Congratulations to Pete Murphy who was presented with the District Award of Merit during Del Mi District's annual Dinner.
Congratulations to Randy Decker who has been named to receive a Golden Apple Award, a recognition in education equivalent to the Silver Beaver in Scouting. Randy will be recognized on May 11th at a special ceremony sponsored by IPALCO.
Nick Herran who was tapped out for the Order of Arrow at North District's Camporee, OA member Adam Thomas assisted in the call out ceremony.
The confirmation has been received and the buses are on order for this year's parade of bands at the 500 race. Please pay attention to these details:
Report time to Camp Belzer is 5:00 AM on Sunday May 24th
Buses will LEAVE Belzer at 5:30 am so we can meet the escort at the designated site.
You MUST be IN uniform when we board the bus so if you are using the band's be there early enough to get fitted, etc.
Again this year we will charge EACH participant $10.00 to help cover the cost of the buses, the box lunch and drinks you will be provided.
If you will not be returning with the band YOU MUST HAVE A SIGNED NOTE FROM YOUR PARENT INDICATING WHO YOU ARE TO BE RELEASED TO. NO EXCEPTIONS
We will be parked in the bus parking area at the Gate 9 entrance of the track.
NO PERSONAL CARS, TRUCKS, etc. are permitted in the caravan.
Bring a change of clothes, after the parade you will be given a ticket to the family viewing mound to watch the race. We will depart the track following the official end of the race (or cancellation). We will return to Camp Beizer approximately two hours later.
BE AT REHEARSAL ON MAY 17th AS THIS IS THE ONLY OPPORTUNITY TO REHEARSE THE MARCHING WITH THE FLAG CORPS.
The final plans are being made for one of the most exciting trips the band has made in recent history! There are 43 applications in with an additional 8 "UNDECIDED" . Conversations with "Mr. Mike" are ongoing and a final review will be made in the near future.
Nine concerts are confirmed, sightseeing has been planned and dinner
reservations are
made all we need now is YOU! To give a brief update:
We should be completed by 5 or 5:30 pm in time for you to be home for dinner. We will provide lunch. Bring a swim suit as we will do a swim check during the day also.
PS: if you are not going on tour, and want to join in at shakedown you are more than welcome.
Our Booth at the RCA Dome (#142) is beginning to call us. Our next event will be the Promise Keepers Convention scheduled after we return from tour July 24 and 25! We will let you know the times as soon as we find out ourself!
The Colts home game season is published and the following dates should
be marked on your
calendars:
| Date | VS | Game Time |
| Aug 22 | San Diego | TBA |
| Aug 27 | etroit Lions | TBA |
| Sep 6 | Miami | 3 pm |
| Sep 27 | New Orleans | 12 noon |
| Oct 4 | San Diego | 12 noon |
| Oct 11 | Buffalo | 12 noon |
| Nov 1 | New England | 1 pm |
| Nov 15 | New York | 1 pm |
| Dec 13 | Cincinnati | 1 pm |
| Dec 27 | Carolina | 1 pm |
The first ever Scout Day at The RCA Dome is scheduled from 7 - 10 pm on Friday June 5th The band has been asked to play and use the opportunity to recruit new members! We will be playing on the floor of the RCA Dome beginning at 7:00 pm. You will need to arrive by 6:30 pm so you have a chance to get in uniform, etc and be ready to start at 7:00. We will play for a while and then take a break so you too can enjoy the activities. We will then have Dixieland play for a while and then perhaps have another full band concert towards the end of the activities. More details will follow as they become available.
The band will be participating in many parades over the next few months. To make a good showing_we need EVERYONE to show up and march with us for these fun events.
Keep these dates open_the times and meeting locations, etc. will be available at rehearsals and in the next newsletter.
