Godwin Invitational - Godwin Eagles Marching Band

2011 Godwin Invitational

14th Annual Godwin Invitational

Saturday, November 5, 2011

Attention Band Directors - The Entry Form is HERE

What is an Invitational?

An invitational is a marching band field show in which high school marching bands are judged in a number of categories (such as music and marching & maneuvering) and then ranked within their class. Bands are grouped in classes (A, AA, AAA, AAAA) based on their size and/or their ability.

The Godwin Band Boosters sponsor the Godwin Invitational as an important means of fundraising. We earn money to buy instruments and equipment, subsidize the cost of parents chaperoning spring trip, as well as other necessary expenses required by the band.

WE NEED YOU!!!

By now, you have heard a lot about the Godwin Invitational on Saturday November 5. We have 16 bands competing; coming from all over Virginia. Our own Marching Eagles will perform in exhibition. This show is our biggest fund raiser and benefits all of our children in the concert band, jazz band, marching band, and color guard! It is even more crucial that we have a successful show this year because the county will not be giving us any money for instruments as they have in the past years, our truck is on its' last leg and there is always equipment, music, workshop fees and other expenses that are incurred by all the various bands and color guard.

This show requires hundreds of hours of volunteer work. It continues to grow and be more profitable every year, because we run a Great Show! We run a great show, because we have many dedicated parents who give many hours to organize and prepare, but also because we have many more parents who give 2-3 hours (some give more) to work the show on that Saturday. Those are the parents we need to make our show come together and to make it a success. You are one of those crucial parents. We need you! We are only 1 1/2 weeks away from the show and we only have 20% of the volunteer slots filled. Please sign up! An email invitation for volunteer spot has been resent to everyone. Please do not use the link that I sent in an email. I did not realize that it was a specific link for my email. Use the invitation that Sharon has resent. We are asking that each parent sign up for at least one 2-3 hour block but of course, you may sign up for as many as you would like. Many thanks in advance for giving generously of your time to support all of our kids in the jazz band, concert band, marching band, and color guard! If you have any questions please email Sharon Roop @ theroops@hotmail.com

I am pleased to tell you that I have filled the following coordinator positions Set Up, Maintenance and Clean up. The person who has volunteered is ME. I am hoping that some of you will sign up on volunteer spot to assist me. As there is only one of me, I desperately need your help.

SPIRIT QUOTES: This is a great way to recognize your band or color guard student in the Godwin Invitation Program for only $5. To order your spirit quote, please complete the Spirit Quote Form and mail it to Cathryn Wooton with your payment (make checks to Godwin Band Boosters, and please put your child's name in the memo section). Entries were due to Cathryn by Monday, October 24, 2011 but she is willing to take them until Thursday, October 27 if you get in touch with her. Please see attached form. If you would like to advertise in the program, please contact Cathryn Wooten @ chwooton@aol.com

Trophy Sponsorships - Looking for a way to honor your child, his/her section or even a business? Sponsor a trophy! You or your child will get to present the trophy and your name will be in the program and announced over the loudspeaker. So sign up for a trophy sponsorship today just follow this link https://docs.google.com/document/d/1C1M21fxa45dU21c9erX_NhSqKyAUxBjj7cumlMjragc/edit?hl=en_US , put your name next to the trophy you've chosen and send in your check to Mr. Auman. If you'd prefer there is also a poster in the band room so that you can sign up there too. Questions, call Megan Williams at 740-9099. I have already signed up to sponsor one on line and it was very easy.

FOOD AND DRINK DONATIONS: We ask that every family bring at least a dozen baked goods (1 or 2 items pre-packaged in sandwich baggies) for our bake sale. These items will sell for a $1 and need to be delivered the morning of the show.. We also ask every family to bring 12 bottles (16.9 oz) of a name brand soda (Cheerwine, Coke, and Pepsi brands please, generics do not sell), Gatorade or Deer Park Water (16.9oz also, Costco has a large pack of this water for about 4.49 a case. I know it seems fussy to ask for these particular items but, they sell very well and it makes it easier for the concession people to have conformity. Please plan to deliver your soda/water to the band room the week before the show (Oct 31-Nov 4).

FOOD DONATIONS NEEDED FOR DIRECTOR'S TENT!!

Each year at the Godwin Invitational Field Show we set up a small "outdoor cafe"--with food generously provided by our band families--for all the band directors and their staffs who bring their bands to compete in our show. We have been told by quite a few of them that they always look forward to the good food they get at Godwin! We want to uphold our reputation and once again treat these guys well, some of whom travel with their students for many miles and several hours to reach our school. If anyone is able to make (or buy) a food item for these directors, we can use any and all donations. Hot food (for example, something in a crock pot) is always appreciated, especially if the weather turns out to be cold, but trays of sandwiches or fruits or vegetables, different kinds of salads, even dessert are all also great. It doesn't have to be fancy--think comfort food! If you are able to contribute something, please contact Kim O'Sullivan (kkosully1@aol.com) or Jayne Kubota (djkubota@verizon.net).

Thank you all for your help!

Corrine Cooper (corrincoop@comcast.net)