Jr. High Band Rocks!

Way to Go Jr. High Band.... Spirit up.. Prep for Pep Rally performance Sept. 13, 2012

Jr. High Band Pictures Sept. 18th

From Mrs. Thane...
The Junior High will be taking Sports pictures on Tuesday, September 18th. This will include the band. They must have their form and money on the day of pictures.

Thank you.
Peggy Thane

Boosters Making a Difference

A BIG THANK YOU goes out to all of those who give their time and talents to help out the Band and Drill Team.  We have some Awesome people helping out to make things go smooth during performances and outings.  Also we raise our hats to those who have been helping to raise money for these great kids.  If you haven't had a chance to come out and support this cause... we welcome anyone and we highly recommend it as a rewarding way to serve your community.  Come on out and join the fun!!!

The Snack Crew

Hawaiian Falls - August 2012

Rafflers

What a way to celebrate your birthday!

The "A" - Team

It is hard work, but someone has to do it!

Two of the most dependable Boosters you could ever find!

Just for Fun

We love our Bulldogs... we love our Band... we adore our Flames.... But we also just love marching bands in general.  Here's some fun performances we think everyone will enjoy...

2012 RAFFLE Fund-raiser

Thanks to Kieth's Hardware, McGregor for the generous donation of this AUTOMATIC DEER FEEDER to the McGregor Band Booster club for this year's Raffle fund-raiser.

Tickets will be available for purchase at $ 5.00 at each of the first four Bulldog "home" football games or at Founder's day in downtown McGregor.  The drawing will be during 3rd Quarter of the Homecoming football game on September 28, 2012.

This 1st Prize item retails for $ 300.00.  

Our Sincere thanks to Eddie Yeager at McGregor Kieth's ACE Hardware
for donating this to help these kids.

2nd Prize is this $ 95.00 value Deluxe "McGregor Bulldog" Domino Set.

3rd prize is this $ 40.00 value "Mexican Train" Domino Set.

Thanks to Puremco, in Waco, TX  for these nice domino set donations.

www.dominoes.com

Tell all your friends to get their tickets before its too late.

How did YOU spend YOUR Summer?

The 2012 Summer Marching Practices have wound down and.... the mission thought impossible is now complete! The students have endured Two-A-Days and many new changes for the coming year.  The freshmen can now actually march and play at the same time. The upperclassmen have stepped up into leadership roles.  Many memories have been made, much work has been done, and a lot of learning has been accomplished. And now, School Starts Monday! The Band is Ready!

THE BULLDOG BAND IS LOOKING GOOD!

This year's Band and Dance Team are all set to represent our town of McGregor in a big way.  Head Band Director, Tim Grace has proclaimed "We are off to a Great Start" for the 2012-2013 marching season! Director of the Golden Flames Dance Team, Darlene Arp says she is  very happy with the enthusiasm of all the girls.  This year's theme is "I Spy".  We encourage everyone to come out to the football games this season to see what this is all about.  You're sure to recognize some of the tunes they'll be playing from your favorite spy movies.  Please come out and support these wonderful kids.  Be a Band Booster!

Monday Evening Workshops

The McGregor Bands Booster Club is planning to meet every Monday night during the Fall Semester at 6:30 pm while the band students have their weekly practice sessions.  We will work on special projects to assist the teaching staff, prepare snacks for student events, coordinate fund raising activities, and grow sponsor relations. 

Our first workshop will be Monday
(the first day of school)
August 27, 2012, 6:30 pm 
at the High School Band Hall

GREAT NEWS - T-shirt Sponsorships

We are so blessed this year to have the support of local businesses.  Our monetary donors this year for our High School T-shirts are...


STANLEY FORD - MCGREGOR: $ 250.00

FARMERS INSURANCE - PAT RICHARDSON AGENCY: $ 200.00

ROCKET FEDERAL CREDIT UNION: $ 100.00

On behalf of the McGregor High School Bands and the Golden Flames, the Booster Club sends a shoutout to these awesome sponsors and a warm THANK YOU!

Preliminary Sponsorship Commitments

We have received a number of preliminary commitments for sponsorships from a few local businesses.  it's really nice to have these companies step up so early.  Their interest and willingness is an encouragement for us as we begin efforts to help fund the 2012-2013 McGregor Bands and Golden Flames plans and goals.

We encourage you to shop and support these local businesses in appreciation of their support.

3-Spoons Yogurt - Come Spoon with Us!!  3 Spoons has partnered with the McGregor Band Booster Club to share 25% of their profit with us on the designated day.  Mark your calendar and make plans today to visit 3-Spoons Yogurt in Hewett on Sunday, September 16 (between 12:00 and 2:00 pm). Enjoy a cool treat and support the Bulldog bands and Golden Flames all at the same time.

Keith's ACE Hardware - McGregor ACE Hardware store manager Eddie Yeager has offered to donate merchandise in support of our Fall Raffle.  Stay tuned for more information.  The drawing give-away is planned for 3rd quarter of the Homecoming game Sept. 28th.  Look for the Booster club ticket table at each of the home games to buy your tickets for a chance to win.

DG Welding Co. - Daniel Gee of DG Welding in McGregor has offered to donate a custom fabricated ticket mixer cage for our raffle program.

C3 Customer Contact Channels - McGregor Call Center has expressed interest in having the Booster club provide catered meals for their 2nd shift workers during this year's Hamburger Supper fund-raiser.

Irene's Flowers and Gifts - Owner Bell Smith has offered to help out with flowers for this year's Band Sweetheart/Beau and Golden Flames.

Waco Custom Meats - Get ready to savor some sausage links this Fall from the Bulldog Concession stands.  The Booster club has been promised these smoked sausages provided at wholesale cost.

Meeting Notes July 23, 2012

Monday night July 23 was our 2nd Booster Club meeting in preparation for the 2012-2013 school year.  We had a good turnout of around a dozen willing and eager parents, a few students, along with our new High School Principal, Robert White, on hand to assist Tim Grace and Darlene Arp with plans.

Click Here to read the Meeting Notes and Handouts 

At this stage our club is still not well organized.  But the level of interest and participation Monday was an indication that we can do good things for the McGregor Band and Dance Team students. Many have stepped up to take on jobs to help Tim and Darlene achieve their immediate and short term needs.  As the school year gets rolling, we expect more participation from other parents and citizens.  And with increased participation and help from willing and able members we will do great things in the future.

It is time to roll up our sleeves and lend a helping hand.  2012-2013 is on course to be a productive and fun year for all involved.

Summer Happenings

Check out our new Calendar in the RH Margin of this blog.  You can check here throughout the year for upcoming events, specific dates, and times.  Here is what's happening this Summer 2012.

 

Booster Club Meeting July 23rd

Our next meeting is scheduled for Monday, July 23rd, 2012 at 5:30.  

Agenda Items:

- Band Registration (Aug 2)

- Summer Band Camp

- Hawaiian Falls Outing
- Set fund-raiser dates for Fall 2012

- Future Plans for Booster Club

- Booster Club Blog

If you would like to add any topic to the agenda, please submit your request in the comment link below.

 

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Registration Night Aug 2nd

We will have a HS Band registration night on Thursday, Aug 2nd, 2012 from 5:30 - 8:00 for students to check out uniforms, instruments, and lockers, pay for t-sirts and snack fund, and sign up for booster events.  Spread the word and encourage EVERYONE that is in band to be there.  If you'd like to volunteer to help with registration, just use the comment link below.  

Summer Band Camp (Two-A-Days) starts Aug 6th

All 2012-2013 High School Band Students - Marching Band Practice in the morning and evening for three weeks leading up to the start of school. (August 6 thru August 24).

View the Summer Band Calendar (click on image)

The Booster Club is Back!!!

A meeting was held June 5, called by the new head band director, Tim Grace. Seven parents of band students were in attendance. Some exciting things are developing from that night. Tim provided an outline for the meeting and planted some seeds, asking for parents to get involved in helping the band program. He told us of some really neat plans, outlined the changes that are coming, and gave us an optimistic outlook for the future of the Band program.  He assured us that he needs our help to make the program everything it can be for the good of the students.  The attendees all had good ideas and positive input.  

The result was a boost of momentum for rebuilding the McGregor Bands Booster Club.  And best of all the consensus was that the parents are behind Tim Grace and want to back him in his plans for the future of the Band program. 

The discussions went 2 hours long. A motion was made and approved that the booster club is back. Right now it is made up of those who were at the meeting.  But, the attendees are pumped about growth and getting things rolling. Several people left the meeting with a list of action items.  It seems we are off to a wonderful start. 

Welcome!

Howdy and welcome to the McGregor Bands Booster Club web-log, your information portal to the happenings of the McGregor Bulldog Band and the Golden Flames Dance Team.

There is a sense of excitement in the air as changes have begun to develop for the McGregor Band program in the public schools of McGregor Texas.  Among those changes is the re-birth of the McGregor Bands Booster Club.  This is great news for the community and especially for the students of H G Isbill Jr. High and the McGregor High School.

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