BA Bands eNews

 April 5, 2021

-Directors Notes-

• -Reserved tickets are REQUIRED for each person attending. Tickets are FREE while supplies last.
• -Social Distancing will be maintained in the theatre
• -Masks are REQUIRED in the building as well as in the theatre DURING the performances
• -Parents can call or come by the PAC Box Office to get their reserved tickets.
• -Box Office hours are M-F 9am-4:30pm (Closed for lunch from 12-12:30pm)
• -918-259-5778 / 701 S Main Street, BA 74012
• -Tickets will NOT be available the evening of the concerts. All tickets must be reserved no later than 4:30pm on the day of the concert
• -Tickets are NOT available to reserve online

2021 PRIDE INFORMATION
We are very excited to move into the training season for the auditions of the 2021 Pride of Broken Arrow! With so much time that we’ve been “off,” it will be exciting to ‘get the gang back together’ and begin prepping for an incredible return to full activities for the Pride of Broken Arrow (within existing COVID protocols). The following are items of note:

• HS Band Concert 1 (featuring SB2, CB1 & CB2)Tuesday, April 6 6:30pm BAPAC
• HS Band Concert 2 (featuring WE & SB1)Tuesday, April 6 8:00pm BAPAC
• BA Concert Band Festival (All HS & FA Bands)Thursday, April 8 All day BAPAC
• FA Band Concert (with the BA 8th Grade Honor Band)Thursday, April 87:00pm BAPAC
• OBA Concert Festival (HS WE & SB1 only)Friday, April 9 TBA BAPAC

-BA Bands Parent Association-



PRESIDENTS

We were excited to receive multiple applications for board positions, including some who simply said “Plug me in wherever I’m needed”. This organization is blessed to have amazing volunteers!

If you are interested in being on the Booster Club Board, please fill out the application and send it to BABandPResident@gmail.com. The application form was sent via email from Charms on February 9th.

Please check spam filters for emails sent via charms, especially if you have a XXXX@cox.net.

We have moved to charms so please make sure all information in charms is correct. We imported information from CUTTIME into Charms.

VICE - PRESIDENTS

We need help for concert band events this Thursday and Friday.  Please sign up if you are available either of those days. CLICK HERE

We are needing to add a few more RN’s to our nursing team this year. If you are a nurse and willing to volunteer your time let me know.


BABANDVP@gmail.com

SPONSORSHIPS
babandsponsors@gmail.com

We are looking for sponsors for the 20-21 season if you know of a business or person who might like to sponsor The Pride please let us know. We have many different levels and ways to be a pride sponsor.Let us know if you would like more information!

Dine out this Tuesday March 23rd at Whataburger here in BA from 5-8pm. Be sure to share the event to help us spread the word.

We are doing a Mattress Sale Fundraiser again this year. The date is May 15th from 10am-4pm. Last year we made over $9,000.00 (in a pandemic) This fundraiser is great for both overall fundraising and Individual Account Fundraising. More information is coming!!!

Your sharing events on your facebook and other social media is sooooo important. So please don't just like events.. Be sure to share them!!

If you have ideas or suggestions please send an email to the address above, we are always looking for new and fun ways to support The Pride.

SPECIAL EVENTS
If you have any questions, feel free to email us at babandspecialevents@gmail.com




OPERATIONS

If you have any questions regarding our operations team, please email us at:

BABandoperations@gmail.com




CONCESSIONS

Volunteer Food Handlers card CLICK HERE

For any concessions questions email BABANDconcessions@gmail.com



MARKETING & COMMUNICATIONS

FUNDRAISING
BABandFundraising@gmail.com

We are currently working to clean up our distribution list for the work events. If you would like to be included on the new distribution list even if you have already been on the past list, we need you to complete the form at the following link: BABANDWORK Email Opt In

If you'd like to serve on the fundraising team, we can use you!  Please email the address above to let me know of your interest!  We also need someone who is interest in leading out for stadium cleanup.  please email babandfundraising@gmail.com if this interests you!



* Food Handlers Permit - If you plan to handle food at any of these events, you will need a Volunteer Food Handler’s Permit. You can acquire the permit online and it only takes a few minutes to complete. You can take the course and print your permit online at this link: Volunteer Online Food Handler’s Permit For more information, please email babandwork@gmail.com

*ABLE Commission License:  If you plan to work events, all vendors require the ABLE License which costs $30 for a 2 year permit and can be optained using this link:  ABLE Commission License - CLICK HERE



PRIDE STORE
BABandStore@gmail.com
Pride Store Online

HAVE YOU SEEN LAST SEASON'S PRIDE PHOTOS OF BAND CAMP, COMPETITIONS, REHEARSAL AND MORE? - These pictures can be purchased online only.  Ordering online is easy and you can see ALL of the photos you wish to see.   CLICK HERE to see the photos and purchase. All profits go to our band booster account!




Upcoming Dates and Events
Apr 6- HS Band Concert (6:30 AND 8:00pm) BAPAC
Apr 8- BA Concert Band Festival - All Day - BAPAC
Apr 8- FA Band Concert (with the BA 8th Grade Honor Band) (7:00pm) BAPAC
Apr 9- OBA Concert Band Festival at BAPAC - HS WE & SB1 Only
Apr 13 - BA Band Booster Club (Band Parent) Meeting - BAHS Gym - 7:00pm
Apr 15 - Tentative First rehearsal for the 2021 Pride Horn Line (5:00-7:00pm)

Volunteer With BA Bands!

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