Eastern Community Pacesetter Youth Group
Saturday 21st November 2009
Newsletter #1
Dear Parents/Guardian,
On behalf of all executive members of the Eastern Community Pacesetter Youth program, we wish to say Thank you, for allowing your child/ren to be apart of this, your Community Youth program. We believe that this program will and continues to be a growing success, with your support and combined efforts.
Band Meeting
Thus far, the band has had experience both in drilling, and music theory. Members of the band are encouraged to practice, practice, and practice each skill that was taught at least 30 minutes every day.
We continue to meet:
Friday 4:30pm-6:00pm and Saturday 10:00am- 1:00pm
At ThelmaGibsonPrimary School
Band Committee
A committee consisting of band parents,Police Officers and Eastern Community residents have been established to further the success of the youth program. We wish to commend and acknowledge these persons.
This dynamic team consists of:
- Director: Constable Carlton Smith
- President: Corporal Wayne Rolle
- Vice President: Ms. Vonetta Johnson
- Secretary: Ms. Matrika Ward
- Librarian: Ms. Shamera Higgs
- Property Manager: Officer Mackey
- Treasurer: Ms. Kendia Barr
- Public Relation Officer: Ms. Shanique Collie-Rolle
- (4) Executive Officers: Supt. Deveaux
- Inspt. Barr
- Corporal Johnson
- Mrs.Ward-Bowe
Monthly dues
Each member of the band is asked to contribute monthly dues of $5.00 toward the maintenance of band property and also future band activities.
Materials: Instruments and Accessories:
Students should bring instruments and all necessary
accessories (reeds, valve oil, mutes, etc) to each rehearsal.
Music and Folder: Every member of the ensemble must bring a folder for music pieces.
Bring ALL of your music with you every day,
Pencil: Please bring a pencil to all rehearsals.
Uniform: School uniforms should be appropriately maintained and worn by band members. Band members are expected to wear a long pants and tennis to each band rehearsal.
Attendance and Absences:
Unlike other academic classes, Marching Band is a group activity. When you are absent, regardless of the reason, the other members of the organization are affected. Further, it is not possible to "make up" an absence from group activity through additional individual effort. Therefore, strict adherence to attendance is necessary in order for the band to have a successful season.
Bahamas at Sunrise:
We wish to say WELL DONE to all of those students who represented the band on Friday 20th November 2009 on the morning show Bahamas at Sunrise. You have all done an excellent job and we are all very proud of you.
Eastern Community Association:
The Eastern Community Association is a well established, communityminded organisation, open to all far eastern residents. Parents/ Guardians of the Eastern Community Association Members meet monthly. Meetings are held on the fourth in each month, except for the month of December. The final meeting for the year 2009 will be held on Monday 23rd November 2009at the Parish Hall of the Anglican Church of The Epiphany, Prince Charles Drive and Elizabeth Estates at 7:00pm.
If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact:
- Miss.Matrika Ward at 324-0593 or e-mail or Director Constable Carlton Smith or President Corporal Rolle -Elizabeth Estates Police Station -364-8996
Eastern Community Association
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