Fellow Bandperson:
As always, we had a good turnout for the Redwood City Independence Day Parade -- around 50 when we stepped off. Because we were in the First Division this year, and started earlier than usual, another fifteen or so folks joined us along the way for a total of 65 by the time we reached the judging stand. We were very well appreciated by the assembled multitudes and we managed to all play the same song at the same time. Also, we stayed more or less in tight formation (by our standards), and Rich used the new standardized mace signals. So, we looked and sounded good! The weather was pleasant, and we didn't even manage to finish the keg by parade end. This is almost the first time we had any left over (it was taken care of by some stalwarts later in the day). We were awarded FIRST PLACE in the community band category and our fearless leader (Rich) was awarded FIRST PLACE in the drum major category. After the parade we did our usual gig at the Broadway Bar to great acclaim. It was a fine day and a good time was had by all.
BAND PICNIC: The annual band picnic will be our next event. It will be held on Sunday, July 25, in the Oak Picnic Area of Huddart County Park (off of Kings Mountain Road up the hill from Woodside) starting around 1100 hours. There is a $5 fee for each auto, so car pools would be in order. Bring your own horseshoes (pits provided) and your own food (charcoal fire will be provided). As is our wont, the annual horseballs tournament, open to any and all picnic attendees, will be held. With a little luck, YOU could take the crown this year. Beer and soft drinks will also be provided. In case you don't know where Kings Mountain Road is, you take 280 to the Woodside exit, take Woodside Road towards the mountain for a couple of miles and you will see the road and a sign for the Park. No animals allowed (leave your giraffe at home because we have our own riff raff). According to the published rules, adult supervision is required (we do have difficulty with that one). Be there or be square. Don't forget to wear your ID button to the picnic.
RSVP: It is VERY IMPORTANT that everyone RSVPees for each of our events as EARLY AS POSSIBLE so we can compensate for your absence (we hope not) or count on your presence (Yes!) to create a good balance of instruments (or, in the case of the picnic, we need a good balance of the beverages). Your negative response is just as important as a positive one. Please take a minute RIGHT NOW to use the RSVP FORM at: http://ltwcmb.com/rsvp Your cooperation is appreciated!
ANGEL ISLAND FIELD TRIP: Everyone who attended the Angel Island excursion last year had such a good time, so we decided to do it again this year! Mark your calendars right now for October 2, and watch for more details in due course.
DRUM MAJOR SIGNALS: Are you occasionally confused by the drum major's signals? Fear not! We have a page of mace signals that explains everything: http://ltwcmb.com/signals
TUBA SUNDAYS: Although not official band events, several of our band members do meet regularly at Zott's (at the intersection of Alpine and Arastradero Roads) on the first Sunday of every month to enjoy some refreshment and play a few tunes. All LTWCMB members are invited to join in this activity, so bring your axe and have some fun. Show up and have a beer, 4:00; play in the garden, 4:30; and walk right in, 5:00; approximately. Write Ronni to get on the reminder list at: rhaderle@earthlink.net
ID BUTTONS: Your previously-ordered LTWCMB ID button will be available for you to pick up at each of our events. If you haven't ordered yours yet, let Harvey know the exact name you want to appear on your button a week or so before the next event, and it will be ready for you then.
PARTY LINE: We have a FREE, opt-in/opt-out email list that is open to all band members in good standing. If you want to listen in and optionally contribute to the discussion about musically-related matters that may be humorous, informative, or both, or neither, this is the list for you! Only members of the list can post to it, so there will be NO SPAM from the list. You can come or go at any time. To sign up for the Party Line, write to: subscribe@ltwcmb.com
PHOTOS OF THE BAND: Many of you have taken photos at our various band events, and we're sure you have some that are real knockouts! If you would be willing to share them, we would like to put them on the band website for all to enjoy. You can email them to jimharvey@jimharvey.org or contact us and and we can make suitable arrangements to transfer them.
NEWSLETTER CONTRIBUTIONS: If, from time to time, any of you have news items that would be of interest to our band members, send them in to Harvey or Smiley and we will include them in the next Newsletter.
FUTURE EVENTS: The list of possible events follows. A Y to the left means that the event is scheduled. A ? means that we are not sure about it. An N means that we won't do it (it is for your info only). Detailed information on each event is normally sent out a few days before the event. Be sure to check the web site for late-breaking news.
Y Sunday, July 25, Annual Band Picnic
Y Saturday, September 25, Burlingame Pet Parade
Y Saturday, October 2, Angel Island Field Trip
Y Sunday, October 10, San Francisco Columbus Day Parade
FURTHER INFORMATION: For further information call Harvey at 650-321-7788 or Smiley at 650-269-7542. E-mail addresses are: jimharvey@jimharvey.org and donfnelson@earthlink.net
ADDRESS CORRECTIONS: For address corrections contact LTWCMB HQ, 960 Cotton Street, Menlo Park, CA 94025 or phone or e-mail Harvey or Smiley.
LYRICS: Note that the words to almost all of the songs are in a pdf file on the web site. If some are missing or incorrect let Smiley know and we will update the web site. This file was redone on 27 March, 2007.
50th ANNIVERSARY TEE SHIRTS: Dave Riochoux still has some of these great shirts! Call him to reserve one, and pick it up at the picnic! His number is 650-473-6853.
