ST. MARYS -- The St. Marys "All-Brass" Marching Band has begun a campaign to purchase new uniforms for the 2005 fall marching band season.
After 13 years and 148 football games, parades, concerts, and other performances, it is now time to replace the current band uniforms.
From far away, their uniforms might look good, but up close one can tell there is a lot of wear and tear. Some zippers do not work, and years of mending and cleaning have taken their toll. The average life span of band uniforms is 10 to 12 years.
The cost of a single new uniform is approximately $340, and the goal is 160 uniforms. A donation of your choice would be an opportunity to support the members of "The Pride of St. Marys." It is also a perfect way to honor a former, present, or future band member or supporter of the band program.
Your generous gift will help to make a visible difference for the band, and will ensure that band members for years to come will be attired in high quality uniforms. Every monetary gift, no matter how large or small, is important to our goal.
Suggested levels of support include the following:
EIGHTH NOTE $10-99
Letter of appreciation
All donations below will be recognized on a wall plaque displayed in the
Performing Arts Center of Memorial High School
QUARTER NOTE $100-249
Certificate of appreciation
HALF NOTE $250-499
Framed Certificate of appreciation
Name sewed inside of one uniform jacket
WHOLE NOTE $500-up
Framed Certificate of appreciation
Name sewed inside of two uniform jackets
Portrait of the 2005 "All-Brass" Band in their new uniforms
Please send your donation to John and Amy Bubp, Treasurers, St. Marys Band Parents Organization, 609 Fairington Court, St. Marys, by March 1, 2005 so the new uniforms can be ordered for the upcoming band season. Let's keep the "Pride" in "The Pride of St. Marys," and make it possible for the St. Marys "All-Brass" Band to enjoy new band uniforms next fall.
