Student Officers 2010/11

President: Caity Mylchreest

Vice-President: Grace Fernandez

Librarian: Kelsey Grant

Public Relations: Brittany Sherman

Sports Liaison: Casey Hofstaedter

Secretary/Attendance: Nikki James

Manager: Joe Donahoe

Manager: Regina Chusid

Crops Executive Board

Co-Presidents – Kristin Newman and Lisa Procz

Vice President – John Lee

Treasurer – Open Position

Trip Treasurer – Lisa Trivelis

Fundraising Co-Chairpersons - Debbie Cilingin and Debbie Grant

Publicity Chairperson – Nancy Sauers

Recording Secretary - Jennifer Inchausti

Uniform Chairperson – Bonnie Gold

Uniform Co-chairperson – Elizabeth Kauerman

Membership/Database/Sunshine Chairperson – Cindy Mylchreest

Concert Chairpersons – John Lee and Debbie Grant (Winter)

John Lee and Debbie Cilingin (Spring)

Orchestra Festival Chairperson – Cindy Mylchreest

Banquet Chairpersons- Open Position

Photographer – Lisa Procz

Master Sectional/Rehearsal Snack Coordinator – Celestine McDonald

Uniform Fitting Night

Monday, September 20th 7-9pm

Fall Festival & Car Wash

Saturday, October 16, 2010

Car wash from 10:00 am-1:00pm

Festival 11:00 AM - 3:30 PM

Haunted Hayride

BOO!Sunday, October 17th

Active Acres Haunted Farm

Picnic and Haunted Hayride – Orchestra members and their families are invited!

to get a view of happenings. More information and sign-ups to follow!

******REHEARSALS*****

*Tues. Sept. 14th String Sectional: 2:30-5pm

*Mon. Sept. 20th Symphony Violin/Viola Seating Auditions 2:30-6:00pm in A-1

in A-3

*Tues. Sept. 21st Cello/Bass Seating Auditions2:30-5pm in A-1

*Tues. Sept. 28th Woodwind/Brass Sectional 2:30-5pm

*Tues. Oct. 5thCombined Master Sectionals 2:30-5:00pm

Solo Assessments beginning October 11th, see Orchestra calendar for details

Volunteer Opportunities!

All help is needed and appreciated!

*We are need of a treasurer. QuickBooks will be used.

*There are two openings for banquet chairs. This event is held in May, so there is plenty of time to get information needed from the prior co-chairs.

*A Euro-exchange night chairperson is needed. Thank you to all of those who volunteer and provide donations! Your generosity does not go unnoticed.

*We are in need of two additional volunteers for uniform night. (9/10)

Upcoming CROPS Board and General Parent Meetings

TUESDAY, September 7th

CROPS Board 6:30-7:30

General Membership 7:30-8:30

We welcome all attendees!

(October meeting: Oct. 6th)

Reminders:

Please return all forms from the Orchestra Packet by September 17th.

France Trip 2011 INFO:

*The next France payment is due Tuesday, September 7th. You can bring it to the next CROPS meeting, put it in the vault or send in the mail to Lisa Trivelis. (31 Trailwood Dr. Holland, PA18966) If you have questions you can contact Lisa via email at .

Kidstuff Books!

You can save a lot of money by purchasing Kidstuff coupon books! Coupons continue to be valid until December 31st of 2011. You can pick them up after school Tuesday August 31st from 2:15-3:00 or at the CROPS meeting Tuesday, September 7th.

Grocery Card Fund Raiser These cards can be obtained through contacts or by arriving during the hour of 7-8pm each Tuesday at the Northampton township library in Richboro. (with exception of Tues. 7th at CROPS meeting)

Please check the orchestra website for continued information on the grocery store gift card fundraisers. This is an easy way to earn 5.00 back for every 100.00 card you sell. Following is a list of participating stores and parents that you may contact for each:

Giant: Deb Cilingin

Acme/Superfresh: Cindy Mylchreest

Shop n Bag: Elizabeth Kauermann

Patron Ads Fundraiser

The Patron Ad Fundraiser is underway. Students can leave envelopes with checks and Patron forms in the Vault. Students earn $18.00 per each $20.00 ad that they sell towards the cost of their trip! WOW!

Curious about any of these items? Send your email to one of our CROPS presidents listed above and they can point you in the right direction!