Thank you, thank you to everyone who has volunteered so far this season - we had every spot full for our first football game - wow! And a full crew of volunteers for the March-a-thon. We are starting this season with a bang, thanks to all of you!

Stay tuned for Competition Volunteer Sign-ups. We should have this link up in the next few days. In the meantime, here are our upcoming volunteer needs:

• Football Games - It's time to select your volunteer spots for the football games! Help needed with concessions, chaperoning, pit crew and driving trucks/trailers. No worries if you are new to a role, you will be surrounded by veteran volunteers. Sign up here >> https://signup.com/go/qXHAYBW
• Thunder In the Hills - The percussion competition that we host every year is going to be bigger than ever and we need a full crew of volunteers to make this enormous fundraiser a success. You can find the adult sign up link here (student sign up link will be released later) >> https://signup.com/go/GqVyXae
• Tiger Band Sign-Up Landing Page - As always, you can find ALL of the volunteer needs and spots at this link >> https://signup.com/go/upuBfCt
• Band Movers - If interested in helping the band get to and from their events this season by pulling trailers or driving box trucks, we've got an opportunity for you >> Band Mover Interest Form

Away Game against Wagner Friday Night, September 1st: Students will be required to wear their Informal Uniform of black shorts, grey polo (tucked in), black belt, no-show black socks, black shoes and band cap.

Volunteers for Kubby Keepers needed:  Our first game to wear the formal uniform is September 15th. Thank you to the people who have signed up so far, but we still need 6 more Kubby Keepers to help keep our uniforms fresh and clean. This volunteer job is perfect for any parents who can't help during other events, but can come after a game or competition and take home ten sets of bibbers and jackets to clean and get them back into their cubby by a set time of day. It is basically only two extra loads to wash each week. A bonus is if your student drives themselves to and from school, they can pick up your set and bring them back for you. This volunteer position lasts for the entire school year as we wash through UIL Sight Reading and Spring Concert season.  If interested please contact us with your email and cell phone number at uniforms@dsbandboosters.org.

Sewing Group:  We need to make 200 sets of drops and inserts before our first competition (9/23). There are many jobs (not just sewing) to get these finished. If you can cut material, sew a button, iron or use a basic sewing machine or serger, we are in need of your help to start sewing these inserts and drops. We are still awaiting delivery of material, but once it shows up we will be all hands on deck to get these finished. Come join the fun to get these made.

If you have any further questions, please contact us at: uniforms@dsbandboosters.org.

Thank you,

Su Gibbs and Suzanne Gusella

CoVPs of Uniforms

Thank you to everyone that came out to work in concessions on Friday! We were able to staff the home, visitors, and two remote stations…ALL with band families!  We sold over 4600 bottles of water, around 650 bottles of Powerade, and well over 1000 sodas and tea plus a bunch of candy and food! Although it was busy and HOT, everyone pitched in and seemed to have some fun together!  A special shout out to Heather Wisham and the rest of the freshman families that came out for the first game!  Heather has worked tirelessly as she learns the ropes in concessions.

Please keep signing up for our concessions events…there are only 4 more regularly scheduled home games, so let’s get them all staffed.

September Concessions Events-

9/16 - Thunder in the Hills

9/22 - Home Game - Bowie

We are looking for a lead for Friday early prep. Please contact Kevin Smith if you are interested at concessions@dsbandboosters.org.

Let’s  our gift card purchases to get 4% back.  We could receive $1000 instead of $300 free $$ monthly.  Here’s how you get set up:

1.  Order how many cards you want:    HEB Gift Card Directions

2.  Set up auto bill pay -or- set calendar to remember to send check monthly by the 10th of each month.

3.  Sit back and wait for your cards to arrive in the mail by the 1st of the month.

Remember what all you can use your cards for at HEB:

•Gas  •Groceries  •Pick-up orders. •Prescriptions  •Central Market

Thank you for your support!

Laurie Darilek & Jennifer LaRochelle

HEB.cards@gmail.com

Going forward, we ask that you follow the following procedures for drop off and pickup.

•  Drop off for rehearsals – You may use the Driveway Loop to drop off your student, but do not stop or wait. Please pull as far forward (past the first entrance to the loading dock). Be cautious and aware that students will be pushing equipment onto the practice lot.
• Pickup from any rehearsal or event (football games or contests) – Please park in the parking lot and have your student walk to your car. Do not pickup, stop, or wait in the Driveway Loop. Buses will need to use the Driveway Loop to drop off for events, and students need to use the ramps from the band lot into the Driveway Loop for moving equipment back to the band hall after rehearsals.
• Drop off/Pickup for School – For before and after school at regular school start and end times (not a band rehearsal), refer to the drop off and pickup procedures that the school issues.

Photographers & Videographers Needed!

The Tiger Band is looking for 2023-2024 SPONSORS! We have several benefit levels to fit your business' needs, including water bottles and cups sold at home football games with your business name and logo on them, banners at the concession stand, and more. Please consider joining with the band this year as a sponsor! We need you!

Please contact our Fundraising VP, Kimberly Bertram, to sign up today at fundraising@dsbandboosters.org!

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