BAND PARENTS' UPDATE

Hello and happy summer from the Grandview Heights Band Parents Association! I know your kids have all probably already checked out for the season, but there are still

some important items to stay on top of, so please read carefully below. 

1. CAKE WALK: you probably know that the Cake Walk is an annual fundraiser sponsored by the GHBPA, and that this year's Cake Walk raised over $7000 thanks to your help and hard work. But were you also aware that the Cake Walk is a 70-year tradition in Grandview Heights? And that it's the longest continuously held fundraising event in all of GH? We learned this and so much more from GHHS rising senior Meghan Watters, who researched, wrote, and published a book on the history of the Cake Walk as part of her Girl Scout Gold Award project this year. Meghan shared some excerpts of her book with the BPA and authorized us to share them on our web site. Check it out! 
2. BAND CAMP ROW SHIRTS: all incoming GHHS band members should click this link and let us know what size t-shirt you prefer. The GHBPA purchases color-coordinated row t-shirts for Band Camp, and we need this information by May 28. Thanks for your assistance! 
3. VOLUNTEERS STILL NEEDED: yes, it's true, we still have several overnight chaperone slots available for both men and women, so please visit the signupgenius and lend a hand if you haven't already. Note that we do welcome fathers of daughters and mothers of sons, so don't be shy - you don't have to be chaperoning your own child's floor (and they actually probably prefer if you don't!).  
4. UNIFORM ORDERS: reminder for all GHHS marching band members, uniform orders are due June 3. Find the order form here if you need it. All incoming freshmen must place an order, and upperclassmen in need of replacement items are also welcome to do so. 
5. BAND CAMP: finally, a reminder that all Band Camp forms and payment are due by June 28, which will be here before you know it. Band Camp information and an online payment link are available here, and the forms can be found here. 

Thanks, all!  Questions? Let me know!
Julie Rutter, Communications Chair
Grandview Heights Band Parents Association
614-314-8481
grandviewhtsband.org
https://www.facebook.com/groups/GHBandParents/
@BandHts