Weekly Beat | Union Bands | April 24th


UPCOMING events


UBPC - NEEDS YOUR HELP

While we are sad that May is quickly approaching and some of our parents will have students graduating, we are excited to be preparing for a busy year ahead for Renegade Regiment! If you are interested in serving our fabulous organization in a volunteer position, please consider submitting an application SOON...by 4/29. You can go to unionbands.com/volunteer to submit application.

This organization can only support our students and the directors with everyone’s help. It takes many hands to fill all of the important roles that keep the band running and UBPC is looking for energetic volunteers to fill these positions. The UPBC’s main resource is YOU.

Do you have a hobby or skill you think could benefit the organization? Do you have a heart to help and serve? We are looking for volunteers to help serve on open board positions. Below are just a few of the areas we are looking for help:

  • Treasurer

  • Concessions

  • Merchandising

  • And Many More Areas

You will learn everything you need to serve in any position. Please reach out to the nominations committee to help serve.


Anticipated Fundraising Availability:

All fundraising products available for checkout are out of stock for the rest of the school year.

We will have details on the Living Colors Flowers Delivery date soon! Sign up for our REMIND to get that information when it is available.

Our final spring fundraiser has been canceled due to low participation in spring fundraising efforts. Fundraising will kick back up next fall to aid families in paying band fees!

*Due to rising shipping costs, our "Shop With Scrip'' cards will only be delivered through UBPC once per semester. We will continue to take orders for plastic gift cards through March, and then the next UBPC Delivery will be in the fall.

*You can always order "Shop With Scrip'' cards any time using the ship to home option or electronic gift cards.

*Sign up for our REMIND for monthly fundraiser money turn-in, chocolate and beef distribution, and fundraising product distribution information. Text @ubpc-fundr to 81010

*Chocolate and Beef sales money can always be turned into the money lock boxes in your student's band room.

*Where possible UBPC prefers ONE BIG CHECK.


Student Account Important Message

Any remaining balance due on your financial account for fundraising, class fees, trip fees, or any other misc. fee is required to be paid in full no later than April 29th.  All accounts should have a zero or credit balance by this date.  Please log into your CHARMS account to check your financial statement to ensure your account is paid in full. 


Patches!

If you ordered a Patch Pack, you may pick them up after school after 4pm May 10th in the band hall or on the same day at the May parent meeting on Tuesday, May 10th or at the Band Banquet Monday, May 16th. I will also have show patches ($6) and Renegade Review ($6) patches for sale on both dates if you are interested.


Overwhelmed by the cost of being a part of one of the best band programs in the land? Look no further than our WONDERFUL fundraising opportunities at OneOk field! Union Bands help staff a concession stand at the Drillers and FC Tulsa events at OneOk field. When you volunteer, $45 per volunteer gets deposited directly in your student’s Charms account. When you bring your student and volunteer together, that’s $90 for just one event!

We have had so many families over the years take advantage of this unbelievable opportunity to raise plenty of money for their band account.  It is also a great way to raise money without having to sell anything to family and friends.  The first event is a week away, and we could really use your participation

Check out the details here:  https://www.unionbands.com/offsite/#drillers

Here is a link to sign up for events:  https://www.signupgenius.com/tabs/13573d906a5c2e4c71-2020and

Any questions, please contact Bill Hemm at (918) 260-9511 or drillers@unionbands.com


stay connected using UBPC TEXT remindERS

FUNDRAISING:
Text @ubpc-fundr  to  81010

DRILLERS/ONEOK FIELD WORK OPPORTUNITIES:
Text @ubpc-drill  to  81010

OFFSITE WORK OPPORTUNITIES:
Text @ubpc-osite  to  81010

CONCESSION WORK OPPORTUNITIES:
Text @ubpc-conc  to  81010

MERCHANDISE:
Text @ubpcmerch to  81010

UBPC BOARD OF DIRECTORS:
Text @ubpc-board  to  81010


Weekly Beat | Middle School Edition | January 2022


JOIN US FRIDAYS FOR RR INDOOR REHEARSALS

→ FRIDAYS - 4:15PM-6:15PM

***SIGN UP HERE for REGIMENT-INDOOR*** Want to learn more before signing-up?  Click Here for More Info about Regiment Indoor

Despite Distance Learning this week, Regiment-Indoor WILL take place as originally scheduled, this Fri 4:15-6:15pm at the 8th Grade Band Room. (High School students will meet at 3:45pm)

Wearing of a mask is STRONGLY encouraged, & hand sanitizer will applied upon entering the session space.

Questions? Email Mrs. Bruce: bruce.abby@unionbands.com


8TH GRADE TRIP

As announced at the beginning of the school year, the 8th Grade Band will be taking a class trip to Dallas April 22-23, 2022.  The trip will include an important performance experience at the University of North Texas in Denton, a fun overnight stay at Great Wolf Lodge, and bonding at Six Flags over Texas.   Trip information can be found at unionbands.com/8thspringtrip.

The cost of the class trip is $295.  Two payments are due: $147.50 due by February 15, 2022 and $147.50 due by March 15, 2022. All students are expected to attend the trip, but if extenuating circumstances prohibit your child from attending, you must opt out HERE by January 15, 2022.   

Parents that are interested in applying to chaperone for this trip can apply HERE by February 1, 2022.  The cost per chaperone is $200.    

 

It is also vital that all parents complete the appropriate paperwork for their student immediately.  That paperwork can be found HERE.  We have also attached the beginning of the year welcome letter, in case you missed it!  

 

Looking forward to a great spring in 8th Grade Band! As always, please do not hesitate to reach out with any questions.  


Anticipated Fundraising Availability

  • Chocolate and Beef Sticks are available for in-class pickup at the 6/7th and 8th Grade Centers on Thursdays (Sometimes Fridays at the director's discretion) when ordered by 3pm WEDNESDAYS.

  • Sign up for our REMIND for fundraiser delivery information. Text @ubpc-fundr to 81010

  • Our next feature fundraiser is Wreaths & Poinsettias. Look for information next week!


RESOURCES AVAILABLE TO YOU

Check out our website for all sorts of important information and available resources for the budding musician.

Here you can find vital information from your directors, class information, places on where you purchase band supplies, and much more.


class reminder

Parents - please help remind your student every day to bring:

  • band instrument

  • binder with music

  • pencil


stay connected using Union band parents club remind subscriptions

FUNDRAISING:
Text @ubpc-fundr  to  81010

DRILLERS/ONEOK FIELD WORK OPPORTUNITIES:
Text @ubpc-drill  to  81010

OFFSITE WORK OPPORTUNITIES:
Text @ubpc-osite  to  81010

CONCESSION WORK OPPORTUNITIES:
Text @ubpc-conc  to  81010

MERCHANDISE:
Text @ubpcmerch to  81010

UBPC BOARD OF DIRECTORS:
Text @ubpc-board  to  81010


DRILLERS/ROUGHNECKS WORKERS earn money towards thier band accounts!

School has started is in full swing and we need workers at the Drillers and Roughnecks games at OneOK Field. We need cashiers and student runners for our Dippin’ Dots stand that is typically run by our students! We could definitely use everyone’s help as the Drillers and Roughnecks season continues through to October. SIGN UP HERE.


ONEOK WORK OPPORTUNITIES

Check ALL tabs on the sign-up page for upcoming events at OneOk Field TO FIND THE NEXT OPPORTUNITY TO WORK. Details HERE.