March 10, 2008
ATTN: Band Parents
RE: Washington D.C. Trip
We would like
to take the opportunity to let the parents know that the ZHS Band has been invited to perform in the National Independence
Day Parade in Washington D.C. Before we talk prices, I would like to let you know that this is not for this summer (2008),
but for July of 2009. This allows us plenty of time to do fundraisers. Any band member of the band is invited
and encouraged to attend, because the more people we have, the more impressive we will look in the parade. The graduating
seniors who finish the year in band next year will be invited, as well as the incoming ninth graders for that year.
Four our purposes, we will begin with an estimate for the trip (the price will ultimately depend on how may people are going).
The original estimate is $742.00 per person. This amount includes:
Parade arrangements by the parade staff
Round
trip transportation on deluxe motorcoach
Hotel accommodations based on quad occupancy
One box lunch, and
daily breakfasts and dinners while in D.C.
Educational excursions by professional tour guides
Entrance
fees to all sights listed on the itinerary
Full time tour manager
Official Wreath to be placed at the
Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at Arlington Cemetery
One copy of a group photo
One souvenir t-shirt and photo
video for each participant
Liability insurance through the travel company
In order for us to secure a
spot, we must require a deposit. THE DEPOSIT WILL BE NON-REFUNDABLE. The deposit will be applied toward your final
trip cost. The amount of that deposit is $100.00, and is due by April 22, 2008. We do have two fundraisers scheduled
to help raise the money for the deposit (and more!). We have a Coke truckload sale scheduled from March 17 - March 31,
2008. We also have donut sale scheduled from April 14 - april 28, 2008. We will be planning more fundraisers throughout
the summer and during next fall to help with the cost of the trip.
A spot will not be reserved for your son/daughter
until the deposit is received. If the deposit is not received by April 22, and you decide you want to go, you will be
placed on a waiting list for a potential spot if someone backs out. The itinerary will fluctuate some for a while, but
I will give you a copy when it becomes more finalized.
BOTTOM LINE - A chance to march down Constitution Avenue
in Washington D.C. in front of an audience of half a million people or more! A chance to see what makes our country
so great - the national treasures that are on display in Washington. A chance to represent Zachary in one of the largest
showings of patriotism in the entire country.
Thank you!
Jason Venable
Donny Alexander
Band Director
Associate Band Director
Zachary High School
Zachary High School
