Recent News: PPJ INFO, PLEASE READ: We are now in search for the next few events. So far the sign-ups have been great and I hope that we can keep it up thru the entire PPJ's commitment. As it stands right now, I have 22 people signed up for the 7th of September. I can use at least 3 more right now. Our next events that I need sign-up for are as follows:
Sunday Sept 21st Atlanta Falcons 8am-5pm
Sunday October 12th Atlanta Falcons 8am-5pm
Sunday November 9th Atlanta Falcons 8am-5pm
Sunday November 16th Atlanta Falcons 8am-5pm
Sunday November 23rd Atlanta Falcons 8am-5pm
Saturday December 6th SEC Championship (time not yet known)
Sunday December 14th Atlanta Falcons 8am-5pm
Sunday December 28th Atlanta Falcons 8am-5pm
Wednesday December 31st Chick-fil-a Peach Bowl (time not yet known)
Please look over the list and let Greg know via email at Greg Arnold which events you can commit to. Knowing that we have a limited number of folks to draw from, to make this work it really helps with as many families as we can get involved in several events thru the year. Those of us that have worked it for many years actually have grown to like the events as it gives us chances to not only meet the other band students, but also the parents in the band. It is a great time of fun together while we also do a great thing of raising money for the band program (and the credits are a great help to many folks).
Remember, as you earn $250 in overall band credits thru fundraising, the band then credits you an additional $150 to your account. While the $20 may not seem like a lot for a day, you have to remember that it is a fundraiser first and then credits second…..but it doesn't take long to add up to $250in these events to then get another $150 credit.
So, please sign up soon and often! Thanks! See everyone on Friday night. Links to new photos from the Kickoff Banquet can be found on the links page. There's always good and necessary information in the newsletter. The August Newsletter is here. Band Handbooks were handed out last week. The Membership Understanding Form needs to be returned by September 2 to Mr. Hoskins or Mr.Higdon. Alcohol Compliance news, please read! The folks at the dome are having problems with the online testing process. Please see these revised instructions for this process. Great fundraising opportunity! Here's a wonderful and easy way to raise funds for the band. Go to http://www.goodshop.com/ and register. Once you're registered, use http://www.goodshop.com to shop online and http://www.goodsearch.com to search online and the Band Boosters are receiving funds based on your purchases and searches. To get started, go to http://www.goodshop.com and enter "Wheeler Band Booster Club" in the "Who do you goodshop for" window. From there, simply follow the directions. It's an easy and painless way to raise funds for the band. Updated links for photos, including band camp photos. can be found on the links page Check the calendar for some new and important dates! EARN BIG BAND CREDITS! Papa Johns at the Dome! Read more here. Papa Johns Alcohol Compliance Training: Everyone who plans on working Papa Johns any time this season whether you are currently 16 or not should take the training. Here is what you need to do THIS WEEK!!! In order to be certified to work! Band forms are due now. Please complete and mail them to Wheeler Band Booster Club, 2100 Roswell Road, Suite 200C – PMB 1208, Marietta, GA, 30068. If you are missing the forms, you can get them here. Bingo workers still needed – see the newsletter for details. Upcoming Events: August 22 – Kick-off banquet – details to follow soon August 29 – First home football game September 27 – Tailgate party (tentative) Financial Commitment
Everyone should be fully aware of where they stand relative to their financial commitment to the band. If you still have an outstanding balance to the band, this should be taken care of immediately. If you do not know your status, please request a statement thru the “Statement Request” link on the website. If you plan on getting the fundraising credits of $250 to get your $150 bonus, then your balance should be no more than $400 as of today’s date. If you plan on working the minimum to qualify for lettering, then your balance should be paid down to $0 immediately. We need all financial commitments made so that we can have fund available for the upcoming BOA trip in just over a month. It was recognized that the “Scholarship” forms were excluded from the band packets originally sent out. The goal is to make the band program affordable to all and we have financial assistance is available to help out a limited number of participants based on the current scholarship balance. The scholarships provided as the last part of the balance to anyone who is also working fundraising credits. Please see the details in the Financial Aid document. The document defines the time to turn in this form by August 15th. Obviously this is no longer valid. Please submit any Financial Aid requests in the Blue Band Box no later than September 20th. | 
