Tour of the US Capitol
Good news! Through my connections at the Governor’s Mansion and Senator Isakson’s office (sounds impressive, huh), I was able to arrange a tour of the US Capitol for us on Thursday, April 17th at 1:00PM. We will be able to view the Senate in session from the Senate gallery, and then get a personal tour of the of the Capitol from members of Senator Isakson’s office. After we tour the Capitol, we will then go to various Smithsonian Museums for the remainder of the afternoon, then have dinner in DC before we head back to Williamsburg. Final costs should be determined sometime next week.
Updated Account Balances
Click here to view updated account balances: HOBC-fundraiser-balance-march12-2008
Final Trip Payment
The final payment for the trip to Williamsburg/Washington DC will be due next week. We are still waiting on the final bill from Heritage Festivals. I anticipate that the final cost of the trip will be $550-$600. The cost has changed slightly because we have added an extra night at the hotel. We had to do this to accommodate the bus driver, who is required by federal regulations to have a minimum of 8 hours of sleep before he drives again. If we drove through the night on Wednesday, he wouldn’t be able to take us to DC (or anywhere else) on Thursday because of this regulation. Therefore, we need to arrive in Williamsburg by midnight, so he can get his 8 hours before we depart for DC on Thursday morning. (Frankly, I think this will be easier on everyone.) I am waiting on the final bill from Heritage Festivals…it was mailed on Monday. Once I receive the bill and confirm all of our activities, I will let everyone know the final cost of the trip, along with a detailed accounting of costs for each of our activities. I appreciate everyone being so patient…putting together a trip like this is difficult, and can sometimes become complicated as the final details are worked out. I will send out an email and post information to the blog as soon as possible.
Final Fundraising Opportunities
From our Fundraising Chair, Ms. Cyrier:
Individual Orchestra Account Opportunities…
Bruster’s Coupon Books available through March 28 and Belk Charity Sale Coupons available through May 2.
Orchestra students currently have two opportunities to earn funds for their individual accounts…Bruster’s coupon booklets and Belk coupons for their Spring Charity Sale. Following is the information regarding each opportunity. Please note that any funds received in the orchestra mailbox by March 14 may be used to pay for the spring trip to Williamsburg/ Washington D.C. Any funds received after March 14 may be used to pay for other qualified orchestra expenses for as long as the student remains in the Hillgrove Orchestra.
Bruster’s booklets sell for $10 and have 10 buy-one-get-one-free coupons. The coupons are good at any Bruster’s location and have no expiration date. Every booklet sold will have $5 credited to the applicable student’s account. To participate, check or money order must be received for the number of booklets you want your student to be given (example: 3 booklets require a $30 check. Checks should be made payable to the Hillgrove Orchestra Booster Club and dropped in the mailbox in Mr. Doke’s office. The mailbox will be checked every Monday and Thursday with booklets distributed to students the following day.
Belk Charity Sale coupons sell for $5.00. Coupon holders will enjoy 20-50% off throughout the entire store, including special savings on rarely discounted merchandise from 6 am to 10 am on Saturday, May 3. Plus, the coupons can be used to receive $5 off the first purchase during the charity sale hours at any metro Belk location. Pre-selling is also available April 28 through May 2 with a Belk charge card at the Dallas Highway location. Every coupon sold will have $5.00 credited to the applicable student’s account. To participate, please sign the permission slip and return it to the mailbox in Mr. Doke’s office. Your student will then receive 5 coupons to sell. Additional coupons will be provided when the money from the first 5 coupons has been received. All checks should be made out to the student’s parent and the parent return one check made payable to HOBC. The mailbox will be checked every Monday and Thursday with coupons distributed to students the following day.
Trip Itinerary
Hillgrove Festival Orchestra
Spring Trip Itinereary - April 16-20, 2008
Wednesday – April 16
12:00 Noon – Depart Hillgrove HS
*Stop for Dinner (not included in package)
Midnight – Arrive Williamsburg, VA – Check into Hotel
Thursday – April 17
7:00 AM- Breakfast @ Hotel
9:00 AM – Depart for Washington, DC
12:00 Noon – Arrive Washington
1:00 Tour of the Capitol
2:30-5:00 Smithsonian Museums
*Lunch at Museums on your own (not included in package)
6:00 PM – Dinner at Hunan Chinese Buffet
8:00 PM – Depart for Hotel
11:00 PM – Arrive Hotel
Midnight – Lights out
Friday – April 18
8:00 AM – Breakfast @ Hotel
Morning – Possible festival performance (today or Saturday)
or
9:00 AM – Depart for Colonial Williamsburg
12:00 Noon – Lunch at Mirabelli’s Pizza Buffet
1:00 PM – Jamestown settlement tour
6:30 PM – Student Dinner Theater
11:00 – Return to Hotel
Midnight - Lights out
Saturday – April 19
8:00 – Breakfast @ Hotel
Morning – Possible Festival Performance (today or Friday)
or
10:00 AM – Depart for Busch Gardens (entire day)
Lunch and dinner on your own at Busch Gardens w/ meal voucher
9:00 PM – Awards Ceremony at Busch Gardens
11:00 PM – Return to Hotel
Midnight - Lights out
Sunday – April 20
6:00 AM Breakfast at Hotel
7:00 AM – Pack up, clean rooms, room check
8:00 AM – Depart for Hillgrove HS
*Stop for lunch (not included in package)
8:00 PM – Arrive Hillgrove HS
