REMINDER: If you are intending to work in the concession stand at Lucas Oil Stadium to offset your student's fees, there is a MANDATORY meeting along with a T.I.P.S. training session on Monday, June 24th at 6:30 pm.  Please see the article on the band website to register your attendance, so we know how many people plan to be there. CLICK HERE Currently, this meeting is scheduled to be held in Cafe B at HSE High School.  If there are any changes we will update on the website.

URGENT!  We are in need of 8 chaperones to assist with the RCG Picnic on Friday, June 28th.  You will need to be available from 9:00 am - 6:00 pm as you will ride the bus to Summit Lake and assist with helping monitor the students.  Please click on this link to register or go to www.hsehsbands.org/chaperones.  If you have any questions please contact Rita Keeling at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

We are still in need of several volunteers for the Fishers Freedom Festival Parade.  Please CLICK HERE to sign up.  Parents are needed to walk along the parade route with the RCG members to give them water to stay hydrated.  Be sure you have a BACKGROUND CHECK on file.  If you have any questions, please contact Cheryl Randal at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Fishers Freedom Festival Attire for All Band Members

Please make sure that your student has the below four items for the parade on June 30th.

Show Shirt (will be provided by the RCG)

Khaki Shorts (approximately fingertip length, NOT too short, please)

White Socks (short or crew length is fine, just as long as they're white)

Athletic Shoes (any color is acceptable just as long as they're athletic shoes.  NO FLIP FLOPS OR SANDLES.)

In case you weren't able to attend the First Night meeting for parents on June 10th, I wanted to remind you about fees that you may be charged from the Uniform Department that are not included in the $500 band fee.  If you have questions about any of the below uniform fees that appear on an upcoming statement, please contact me, Julie Grosso, at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

New Shoes: $40

Bibber Hemming (if required): $10

Extra Black RCG T-Shirt: $5

(For new members, the first RCG t-shirt is included in your $500 fee, but any additional t-shirts requested cost $5.  For returning members, a new t-shirt is not included in your $500 fee sincer you were given one your first year.)

Hello! We are busy making preparations for the 2013-14 Lucas Oil Stadium Fundraising Season.  Please be sure to read this entire e-mail.

Please read the attached document for tons of info about working at LOS to offset band expenses.

There will be a mandatory meeting for all adults working LOS this year on June 24 at 6:30 pm.  The location is TBD.  This will be a host meeting and is mandatory for all adults, new and returning.

One of the requirements for all adults working at LOS is completion of Alcohol Awareness (TIPS) training. There are two upcoming opportunities to complete that TIPS training:

Saturday June 22 at 2:30 pm at Lucas Oil Stadium, and Monday June 24th at 6:30 at a location (in Fishers) to be announced)

Sign up for these events is required so we can plan for the correct number of people. You may sign up using the link below sign up.  If you are a returning worker who will not need TIPS training this year, and so will be attending the info meeting only, please DO still register at volunteerspot, and select “Info Meeting Only”

Please sign up for LOS Alcohol Awareness (TIPS) Training and the Informational Meeting - here's how it works in 3 easy steps (more detailed instructions are at the bottom of this email):

1. Click this link to go to our invitation page on VolunteerSpot: http://vols.pt/UEo7TM
2. Enter your email address: (You will NOT need to register an account on VolunteerSpot)
3. Sign up! Choose your spots - VolunteerSpot will send you an automated confirmation and reminders. Easy!

Please note, there will be additional training this summer, but we are not yet sure when or where they will be.

Detailed Instructions for signing up through Volunteerspot

1.  click the Sign-up link for the activity You will be taken to a page in VolunteerSpot to sign-in with your e-mail address.

2. Choose your event by clicking on a Gold clipboard to see the events associated with that date.

3. To sign- up, click the Sign Up Here box.

4. When pop-up box appears, provide your Name and Contact Number and click Confirm when done.

5. You will also receive a confirmation via e-mail and a reminder e-mail about two days in advance of the activity.

Attachments:

los info 2013.pdf

Back by popular demand, Northcraft:Photo is offering a photo package for members of the RCG for the 2013 season.  You will receive at least 60 high resolution downloads of your student/s throughout the season including candid photos as well as photos from performances and practices, all for just $75.00 (A savings of over $360).  For an additional $25 you will receive a year end photo montage to music.  This is a great memory piece for you and your RCG member.  Please follow this link for complete details, including payment information:  2013 RCG  PHOTO PACKAGE DEAL.  Orders must be placed by the end of band camp (August 6, 2013) for this special pricing.

Tonight's First Night Parent meeting covered A LOT of information.  For those of you who missed it, or for those of you who want to review the slides for detail, attached you will find a PDF of the presentation. WELCOME TO THE RCG FAMILY!  WE ARE SO GLAD YOU ARE HERE!

Attachments:

FirstNightPresentation2013.pdf

Bookmark these links now so you will be able to find them quickly.

• Are you Interested in Chaperoning?  www.hsehsbands.org/chaperones or CLICK HERE and bookmark.

• Are you Interested in Pit Crew? www.hsehsbands.org/pitcrew or CLICK HERE and bookmark.

• Do you Want to order spirit wear?  www.hsehsbands.com/spiritwearstore2013 or CLICK HERE.  Order now so you don't forget.  Deadline is August 5, 2013

• Are you Interested in working a Lucas Oil Event?  www.hsehsbands.org/losreg/ or CLICK HERE.  Events will be added as soon as we have the schedule, but please bookmark it now.

• Looking for a Background Check Form?  CLICK HERE

• Need a Health Form?  CLICK HERE

• Do you want to subscribe to the newsletter?  CLICK HERE

Attached you will find the 2013 RCG Tour Schedule.  Times for these competitions will be available as the contest dates are closer.  The schedule for each competition is generally posted on the Monday before the actual performance.

Attachments:

RCG Tour 2013 (2).pdf