Just a tiny,little, quick update:
Thanks to everyone for your support at last weekend's Terry Sanford Drill Competition. Lunch was a success, the day was beautiful (eventually), and the cadets did well. We truly do appreciate all your support.
Just a reminder that today is a PLC day, so the cadets will be released early from school and there will be no drill team practice today.
Friday is the Riverside/Hillside drill competition. The drill team will leave directly after school and should be back to Riverside (according to the permission slip) around 5:00. We have some leftovers from Saturday's lunch, so the cadets will get a snack before they leave. Hillside graciously serves pizza after the competition, so they'll also be fed before they head back to school.
Mark your calendars for the following dates:
Adopt a Family money collections started on Monday. We'd love to take care of two families during the holidays, so you have anytime between now and December 14 to contribute. In case you don't know what this is, the cadets collect money for at least one (if not two) needy families and then purchase gifts for those families. What I love about this is that the cadets are the ones responsible for collecting the money, the cadets then do the shopping for the families, and then they wrap the gifts. This is truly a wonderful experience for everyone involved.
Booster Club Meeting December 7 at 6:00.
Wreaths Across America December 12
Foster Children's Party December 13 2:00-4:00 The cadets will be planning this party and will ask for donations of snacks for the kids attending. More information will follow.
Permission slips for the Richmond trip went out yesterday. Richmond is January 15-16. The cost is $105. Due to the last minute nature of receiving some of our cadet's money, we are asking families to try and get this paid before the holiday break. We are locked into going on this trip due to the contracts we've made with the bus company and the hotel. It is really important that we know who will be attending and who will not (early on) so we don't have the same issues like we did for Clemson. Please make sure you are communicating with Major and Sergeant about whether or not your cadet will be attending this drill competition. We will be staying at the Kings Quarters Best Western right beside Kings Dominion. Please note: You are welcome to start sending in payments for this trip. If it makes it easier to send in $20 at a time, we are happy for you to do so. Breakfast will be provided at the hotel, but no other meals will be provided for this trip, so money for fast food meals is required.
Military Ball tickets are now on sale. Cost is $15 per cadet or $25 for two cadets. We have 50 tickets right now available for sale. I am not quite sure how many have been sold, but keep reminding your cadet to pay for their ticket(s) as soon as possible so they don't miss out. The Military Ball is January 22 at the Hilton in RTP.
Have a great day everyone. Thanks for all you do.
Leah Rubow
Wednesday, November 18, 2009
Sunday, November 8, 2009
President Update November 7, 2009
Hi all,
I hope that you've had a nice week. I'm so proud of the cadets for their efforts in the Veteran's Day parade. Every time I go and watch them, I feel such pride for our cadets serving those who have valiantly served our country. It is quite humbling to see the crowd with tears in their eyes or signs that say "thank you"...this parade means something to so many people. I am so glad that we get to be a part of this event and want to send a special thanks to our cadets for another job well done. Thanks also to Anne Robinson for graciously taking time out of her schedule to drive the bus for the cadets. I for one am truly grateful!!
Just a reminder that there is no school on Wednesday due to the Veteran's Day holiday.
So, here's the scoop for this next week:
We have Terry Sanford coming up on Saturday. Don't forget that the cost is $10.00 which will cover the cost of the competition fees. Lunch is provided by the generous donations of our parents. Thank you, yet again, for all you do to support the Corps. It really means so much. We will be serving sandwiches again, as it is great to keep the uniforms neat and tidy and the cadets say they feel better eating a lighter meal rather than a really heavy one.
We will need the following for approx. 80 people:
Meat
Cheese
Lettuce
Tomato
Potato Salad
Pasta Salad
Veggie Tray
Fruit
Chips
Dessert
Canned Drinks
Please let me know if you are able to help out. Also, below, we have directions to Terry Sanford. We will be meeting at the hangar at 5:30 am. and will return around 7:00 p.m. WE HAD QUITE A FEW CADETS WHO WERE LATE TODAY... PLEASE MAKE SURE YOUR CADET IS ON TIME AND DRESSED IN UNIFORM!!! Also, make sure you listen out for a phone call on Saturday evening so we can inform you of our exact arrival time. We don't want Major and Sergeant to have to wait much longer than our arrival time, especially with such a long day of competition. Anyway,we look forward to another successful drill competition and thank you so very much for your support!
Have a great day everyone.
Terry Sanford High School
Terry Sanford High School
2301 Fort Bragg Road
Fayetteville, NC 28303
Schools website: http://www.tshs.ccs.k12.nc.us/
Click here for a map of the streets around Terry Sanford High School http://www.tshs.ccs.k12.nc.us/htm/TSHSmap.htm
Directions courtesy of Google Maps
Distance: 96.8 mi (about 2 hours 2 mins)
Head west from Riverside High School, 3218 Rose of Sharon Rd - go 0.1 mi
Turn left at Hillandale Rd - go 3.6 mi
Bear left into the NC-147 S entry ramp - go 9.7 mi
Take the I-40 E exit 5A to Raleigh/Airport - go 49 mi
Take the I-95 S exit 328A to Benson/Fayetteville - go 26 mi
Take the I-95-BR S exit 56 to Fayetteville/Fort Bragg/Pope AFB - go 0.3 mi
Take the I-95-BR S/US-301 S ramp - go 0.6 mi
Merge into I-95-BR S - go 3.5 mi
Continue on N Eastern Blvd - go 1.5 mi
Turn right at Person St - go 0.8 mi
At Market Sq, take the 2nd exit onto Hay St - go 1.2 mi
Bear right at Fort Bragg Rd - go 0.3 mi
Bear right at Fort Bragg Rd - go 0.7 mi
Arrive at 2301 Fort Bragg Rd, Fayetteville, NC 28303
I hope that you've had a nice week. I'm so proud of the cadets for their efforts in the Veteran's Day parade. Every time I go and watch them, I feel such pride for our cadets serving those who have valiantly served our country. It is quite humbling to see the crowd with tears in their eyes or signs that say "thank you"...this parade means something to so many people. I am so glad that we get to be a part of this event and want to send a special thanks to our cadets for another job well done. Thanks also to Anne Robinson for graciously taking time out of her schedule to drive the bus for the cadets. I for one am truly grateful!!
Just a reminder that there is no school on Wednesday due to the Veteran's Day holiday.
So, here's the scoop for this next week:
We have Terry Sanford coming up on Saturday. Don't forget that the cost is $10.00 which will cover the cost of the competition fees. Lunch is provided by the generous donations of our parents. Thank you, yet again, for all you do to support the Corps. It really means so much. We will be serving sandwiches again, as it is great to keep the uniforms neat and tidy and the cadets say they feel better eating a lighter meal rather than a really heavy one.
We will need the following for approx. 80 people:
Meat
Cheese
Lettuce
Tomato
Potato Salad
Pasta Salad
Veggie Tray
Fruit
Chips
Dessert
Canned Drinks
Please let me know if you are able to help out. Also, below, we have directions to Terry Sanford. We will be meeting at the hangar at 5:30 am. and will return around 7:00 p.m. WE HAD QUITE A FEW CADETS WHO WERE LATE TODAY... PLEASE MAKE SURE YOUR CADET IS ON TIME AND DRESSED IN UNIFORM!!! Also, make sure you listen out for a phone call on Saturday evening so we can inform you of our exact arrival time. We don't want Major and Sergeant to have to wait much longer than our arrival time, especially with such a long day of competition. Anyway,we look forward to another successful drill competition and thank you so very much for your support!
Have a great day everyone.
Terry Sanford High School
Terry Sanford High School
2301 Fort Bragg Road
Fayetteville, NC 28303
Schools website: http://www.tshs.ccs.k12.nc.us/
Click here for a map of the streets around Terry Sanford High School http://www.tshs.ccs.k12.nc.us/htm/TSHSmap.htm
Directions courtesy of Google Maps
Distance: 96.8 mi (about 2 hours 2 mins)
Head west from Riverside High School, 3218 Rose of Sharon Rd - go 0.1 mi
Turn left at Hillandale Rd - go 3.6 mi
Bear left into the NC-147 S entry ramp - go 9.7 mi
Take the I-40 E exit 5A to Raleigh/Airport - go 49 mi
Take the I-95 S exit 328A to Benson/Fayetteville - go 26 mi
Take the I-95-BR S exit 56 to Fayetteville/Fort Bragg/Pope AFB - go 0.3 mi
Take the I-95-BR S/US-301 S ramp - go 0.6 mi
Merge into I-95-BR S - go 3.5 mi
Continue on N Eastern Blvd - go 1.5 mi
Turn right at Person St - go 0.8 mi
At Market Sq, take the 2nd exit onto Hay St - go 1.2 mi
Bear right at Fort Bragg Rd - go 0.3 mi
Bear right at Fort Bragg Rd - go 0.7 mi
Arrive at 2301 Fort Bragg Rd, Fayetteville, NC 28303
Sunday, November 1, 2009
NC-943 Booster Club Meeting –September 14, 2009
NC-943 Booster Club Meeting –September 14, 2009
Meeting Minutes
Attendess: Leah Rubow, Kerri McMahon, Teri Aull, Christie Hitchcock, Laurie Ellis, Leah Hahn, Laura Adcock, Charlene Wilkins, Roger Bailey, Danny Smith, Matt Hitchcock, Ricky Ellis, Sheila Venetta, Mackenzie Hicks, Malissa Hovis
Welcome – Leah Rubow
Welcome and introductions
Treasurer’s Report – Teri Aull
Spendable Balance - $2,757.75; Cadet Direct Credits - $706.40
Cadet Presentations
Military Ball – Sheila Venetta and Matt Hitchcock
Total Riverside contributes to Hillside - $1,650.00 Question was asked what is the maximum amount Booster Club can contribute. Project cost - $30.00/couple or $16.00/individual for 50 RHS cadets. Fund raising ideas were discussed. Walk-A-Thon was chosen as the fund raiser for Mil Ball. Seniors go to each class and motivate folks to participate in the Walk-A-Thon. Suggestion was made to bring a freshman with them for motivation.
Foster Children’s Party – 13 Dec 2009 – Sheila Venetta and Ricky Ellis
Party at the hangar for area foster children. Play games, give each child a small gift. Get the ages of the children for age appropriate gifts. Snacks – cadets donate games and food.
Fundraising
Yankee Candle fundraiser was very successful. 3.5% of each cadet’s orders goes to shipping.
Duke Triathlon – 27 Sep 09 will raise a minimum of $1,000.00. Amazing volunteer response. Only required to help with bicycle route. Discussion about staying for free lunch or leaving early and buying lunch on the way back. Safety – no cadets left alone. Girls – at least three per group. Cadets to bring: water, snacks, camp chair, sunscreen bug spray, walking/running shoes; surgical gloves – donated by parents.
Strawbridge Buddy Day Pictures – 50% of the total amount goes to the Corps. $10.00/person. Seniors to look into this. Tabled this meeting but a great idea.
Drill Competitions/Parades
NC State Oct 3 Raleigh $ 15.00/cadet
Clemson Oct 24 Clemson, SC $115.00/cadet (overnight trip 23-24 Oct 09)
Veterans Day Parade, Raleigh Nov 7 no cost
Terry Sanford Nov 11 Fayetteville, NC $ 20.00/cadet
Inspection
Inspection on 6 Oct 2009 starts early in the morning. The cadets will be looked at as they come off the buses, etc. First and Second period – drill on the matrix given. Inspector is allowed to pick anyone. All classes will be observed. Cadets come to hangar during lunches – Booster Club to provide pizza, drinks and cookies. Third period will present a briefing on the goals; Mission briefing – Matt Hitchcock is in charge of this. Inspector will look through all the books and records. Debriefing after 2:00 pm with with Mr. Key and Dr. Ackley.
Concern was raised that the cadets are not taking this seriously. The Top Four, and Matt especially, will make it serious to all flights.
Sgt. Smith Report
Uniforms are coming along.
NC State Fair Military Appreciation Day 21 Oct 09 – Riverside has been invited to participate. Only ten schools have been invited. Non-competitive drill competition. Will use the matrix being worked on for Clemson. We will take six different teams, including Color Guard. Cadets will miss fourth period. We would like to be first so the cadets can enjoy the fair. Back to school between 6:00 and 7:00 pm.
Major Bailey Report
JROTC Picture Day changed to 29 Sep 09 so it doesn’t conflict with inspection. Parents to help at Open House. Went over calendar.
Leah tried to keep the meeting down to one hour – missed by nine minutes.
Minutes submitted by Christie Hitchcock Oct 4, 2009.
Meeting Minutes
Attendess: Leah Rubow, Kerri McMahon, Teri Aull, Christie Hitchcock, Laurie Ellis, Leah Hahn, Laura Adcock, Charlene Wilkins, Roger Bailey, Danny Smith, Matt Hitchcock, Ricky Ellis, Sheila Venetta, Mackenzie Hicks, Malissa Hovis
Welcome – Leah Rubow
Welcome and introductions
Treasurer’s Report – Teri Aull
Spendable Balance - $2,757.75; Cadet Direct Credits - $706.40
Cadet Presentations
Military Ball – Sheila Venetta and Matt Hitchcock
Total Riverside contributes to Hillside - $1,650.00 Question was asked what is the maximum amount Booster Club can contribute. Project cost - $30.00/couple or $16.00/individual for 50 RHS cadets. Fund raising ideas were discussed. Walk-A-Thon was chosen as the fund raiser for Mil Ball. Seniors go to each class and motivate folks to participate in the Walk-A-Thon. Suggestion was made to bring a freshman with them for motivation.
Foster Children’s Party – 13 Dec 2009 – Sheila Venetta and Ricky Ellis
Party at the hangar for area foster children. Play games, give each child a small gift. Get the ages of the children for age appropriate gifts. Snacks – cadets donate games and food.
Fundraising
Yankee Candle fundraiser was very successful. 3.5% of each cadet’s orders goes to shipping.
Duke Triathlon – 27 Sep 09 will raise a minimum of $1,000.00. Amazing volunteer response. Only required to help with bicycle route. Discussion about staying for free lunch or leaving early and buying lunch on the way back. Safety – no cadets left alone. Girls – at least three per group. Cadets to bring: water, snacks, camp chair, sunscreen bug spray, walking/running shoes; surgical gloves – donated by parents.
Strawbridge Buddy Day Pictures – 50% of the total amount goes to the Corps. $10.00/person. Seniors to look into this. Tabled this meeting but a great idea.
Drill Competitions/Parades
NC State Oct 3 Raleigh $ 15.00/cadet
Clemson Oct 24 Clemson, SC $115.00/cadet (overnight trip 23-24 Oct 09)
Veterans Day Parade, Raleigh Nov 7 no cost
Terry Sanford Nov 11 Fayetteville, NC $ 20.00/cadet
Inspection
Inspection on 6 Oct 2009 starts early in the morning. The cadets will be looked at as they come off the buses, etc. First and Second period – drill on the matrix given. Inspector is allowed to pick anyone. All classes will be observed. Cadets come to hangar during lunches – Booster Club to provide pizza, drinks and cookies. Third period will present a briefing on the goals; Mission briefing – Matt Hitchcock is in charge of this. Inspector will look through all the books and records. Debriefing after 2:00 pm with with Mr. Key and Dr. Ackley.
Concern was raised that the cadets are not taking this seriously. The Top Four, and Matt especially, will make it serious to all flights.
Sgt. Smith Report
Uniforms are coming along.
NC State Fair Military Appreciation Day 21 Oct 09 – Riverside has been invited to participate. Only ten schools have been invited. Non-competitive drill competition. Will use the matrix being worked on for Clemson. We will take six different teams, including Color Guard. Cadets will miss fourth period. We would like to be first so the cadets can enjoy the fair. Back to school between 6:00 and 7:00 pm.
Major Bailey Report
JROTC Picture Day changed to 29 Sep 09 so it doesn’t conflict with inspection. Parents to help at Open House. Went over calendar.
Leah tried to keep the meeting down to one hour – missed by nine minutes.
Minutes submitted by Christie Hitchcock Oct 4, 2009.
Directions to the Richmond Drill Competition
Richmond, VA
Drill competition will be held at the Arthur Ashe, Jr. Athletic Center
Arthur Ashe, Jr. Athletic Center
3001 N. Boulevard
Richmond, VA 23230
Directions courtesy of Google Maps
Distance: 158 mi (about 3 hours 29 mins)
Head east from Riverside High School, 3218 Rose of Sharon Rd, go 0.7 mi
Turn right at Guess Rd, go 2.7 mi.
Turn left into the I-85 N entry ramp to Raleigh/Oxford, go 127 mi
Take the I-95 N ramp to Richmond, go 27 mi
Take exit 78 to Boulevard, 0.2 mi
Turn left at Hermitage Rd, go 0.1 mi
Turn right at Robin Hood Rd, 0.2 mi
Turn left at N Boulevard, go 465 ft.
Arrive at 3001N Boulevard, Richmond, VA 23230
Drill competition will be held at the Arthur Ashe, Jr. Athletic Center
Arthur Ashe, Jr. Athletic Center
3001 N. Boulevard
Richmond, VA 23230
Directions courtesy of Google Maps
Distance: 158 mi (about 3 hours 29 mins)
Head east from Riverside High School, 3218 Rose of Sharon Rd, go 0.7 mi
Turn right at Guess Rd, go 2.7 mi.
Turn left into the I-85 N entry ramp to Raleigh/Oxford, go 127 mi
Take the I-95 N ramp to Richmond, go 27 mi
Take exit 78 to Boulevard, 0.2 mi
Turn left at Hermitage Rd, go 0.1 mi
Turn right at Robin Hood Rd, 0.2 mi
Turn left at N Boulevard, go 465 ft.
Arrive at 3001N Boulevard, Richmond, VA 23230
Directions to Terry Sanford
Terry Sanford High School
Terry Sanford High School
2301 Fort Bragg Road
Fayetteville, NC 28303
School’s website: http://www.tshs.ccs.k12.nc.us/
Click here for a map of the streets around Terry Sanford High School http://www.tshs.ccs.k12.nc.us/htm/TSHSmap.htm
Directions courtesy of Google Maps
Distance: 96.8 mi (about 2 hours 2 mins)
Head west from Riverside High School, 3218 Rose of Sharon Rd - go 0.1 mi
Turn left at Hillandale Rd - go 3.6 mi
Bear left into the NC-147 S entry ramp - go 9.7 mi
Take the I-40 E exit 5A to Raleigh/Airport - go 49 mi
Take the I-95 S exit 328A to Benson/Fayetteville - go 26 mi
Take the I-95-BR S exit 56 to Fayetteville/Fort Bragg/Pope AFB - go 0.3 mi
Take the I-95-BR S/US-301 S ramp - go 0.6 mi
Merge into I-95-BR S - go 3.5 mi
Continue on N Eastern Blvd - go 1.5 mi
Turn right at Person St - go 0.8 mi
At Market Sq, take the 2nd exit onto Hay St - go 1.2 mi
Bear right at Fort Bragg Rd - go 0.3 mi
Bear right at Fort Bragg Rd - go 0.7 mi
Arrive at 2301 Fort Bragg Rd, Fayetteville, NC 28303
Terry Sanford High School
2301 Fort Bragg Road
Fayetteville, NC 28303
School’s website: http://www.tshs.ccs.k12.nc.us/
Click here for a map of the streets around Terry Sanford High School http://www.tshs.ccs.k12.nc.us/htm/TSHSmap.htm
Directions courtesy of Google Maps
Distance: 96.8 mi (about 2 hours 2 mins)
Head west from Riverside High School, 3218 Rose of Sharon Rd - go 0.1 mi
Turn left at Hillandale Rd - go 3.6 mi
Bear left into the NC-147 S entry ramp - go 9.7 mi
Take the I-40 E exit 5A to Raleigh/Airport - go 49 mi
Take the I-95 S exit 328A to Benson/Fayetteville - go 26 mi
Take the I-95-BR S exit 56 to Fayetteville/Fort Bragg/Pope AFB - go 0.3 mi
Take the I-95-BR S/US-301 S ramp - go 0.6 mi
Merge into I-95-BR S - go 3.5 mi
Continue on N Eastern Blvd - go 1.5 mi
Turn right at Person St - go 0.8 mi
At Market Sq, take the 2nd exit onto Hay St - go 1.2 mi
Bear right at Fort Bragg Rd - go 0.3 mi
Bear right at Fort Bragg Rd - go 0.7 mi
Arrive at 2301 Fort Bragg Rd, Fayetteville, NC 28303
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