Band Notes: Weeks 10 and 11 - October 6th - October 18th

Week of October 6th

10/6/2025: 4pm - 7:15pm - Rehearsal

10/7/2025: 6:30pm - DIME Board Meeting - BOARD ONLY

10/8/2025: 4pm - 7:15pm - Rehearsal

10/8/2025: 6:45pm Pit Crew 101

10/9/2025: 6:30pm - 7:30pm - DIME Parent/Member Meeting

10/10/2025: NO SCHOOL 8am - 4:30pm - Rehearsal - Camp Day - turf rehearsal

10/10/2025: 4:30pm - 5:30pm - Leadership Meeting

10/11/2025: All Day - Harrison Marching Festival at Harrison High School - itinerary attached

Week of October 13th 

10/13/2025: 4pm - 7:15pm - Rehearsal

10/13/2025: 7pm - 8pm - Leadership Meeting

10/15/2025: TBD - Colorado Bandmaster's Association (CBA) Southern Regional Marching Band Competition at Fountain Fort Carson High School - itinerary to come

10/17/2025: 4pm - 7:15pm - Rehearsal

**DIME Parent/Member Meeting**

Join us Thursday, October 9th at 6:30pm in the IRH. See attached flyer.

**The March-A-Thon Community Performance Was a Huge Success! 🎉

Thank you to everyone who came out to support the Spartan Legion at our March-A-Thon Community Performance! The energy and enthusiasm from the crowd were incredible, and it was heartwarming to see our community come together to celebrate our talented students.

We are thrilled to announce that thanks to your generous contributions, we have made significant progress towards our fundraising goal of $25,000! Your support will help us:

• Maintain and upgrade our instruments and equipment

• Cover travel expenses for competitions and performances

• Provide students with uniforms and performance gear

• Fund band camps and expert instructors

• Support the overall operation of our marching band program

If you haven't had a chance to contribute yet, there's still time! Our March-A-Thon fundraiser runs until October 15th. Every donation, no matter the size, makes a difference in ensuring our students have the resources they need to excel.

**Merchandise **

*Photo Buttons have been ordered, you will be notified when they are delivered.

*We have an exciting new item in the BoosterHub Store - Personalized Hawaiian Shirts with a photo of your favorite Spartan for $35! Head to the BoosterHub Store to order yours by10/8/2025. These may not arrive before the State Marching Competition, we are expediting shipping

*Band Member Jackets (students ONLY) are available in the BoosterHub store - these make awesome holiday gifts!

**USAFA Base Access Registration**

Use the link shared in the BAND app and on the DIME website (www.dohertydime.boosterhub.com) to register TODAY!

**State Bags**

Here is the Sign Up Genius link if you would like to contribute to the annual State Bag tradition. We have many items available.

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0E45AEAF2BAAF5C34-59069483-marching#/

**Volunteer Opportunities Week of October 6th**

Pit Crew - help needed for the Harrison Marching Festival morning and evening since there will be two performances.

Food Crew - Morning/Lunch set up and serving AND dinner serving and take down help needed.

Truck Drivers- needed to and from Harrison High School.

- SIGN UP IN BOOSTERHUB! TODAY!!

**New GOLD Sponsorship - Guarantee Electrical**

We are excited to welcome Guarantee Electrical as a Gold Sponsor for the Doherty Band program! Welcome to the Spartan Band Family and thank you for supporting our fine musicians!

Let's come together to support our amazing band! Check out the D.I.M.E. website at https://www.dohertydime.boosterhub.com for more information, upcoming events, volunteer opportunities, and to support our generous corporate sponsors.

Go Spartan Legion!

The D.I.M.E. Board