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2004 Madrigal Dinner
     The "magic" of the Madrigal Dinner is upon us all as we prepare for this years' show.  This performance adds so much to our holiday season.  I can only hope every parent has signed up to help make this dinner our best one yet.  If you haven't received a phone call to volunteer in one of the many areas listed below, please call the chairperson.  Let's show our support for our student's long hours and hard work by volunteering our time to support them in this awesome program.  You can volunteer for more than one committee at a time, and remember, for every hour you work, you earn a point for your child, which will go toward future trips.  
     Madrigal Dinner t-shirts will be available for $8; check with your student for information. Come join us and be part of the "magic" at the castle.

George & Rhonda Shelburne - Madrigal Dinner Chairpersons - 223-2099

Tickets - Rhonda Shelburne 223-2099;   Tobi Swanson 243-1564  

Table Settings - Debra Lambert 243-9125

Large Kitchen - Richard & Patty Bay 241-3642                                                                 

Food Transportation - Bob Small 524-0805

Clean-up - Barry Hilchey 246-2929                                                                    

Points - Diane Elrick 243-3603

Costumes - Sharon Spector 245-0883; Donna Hilchey 246-2929 

Decorations - Pam McNeill 244-0110

Small Kitchen - Brenda Linardos 241-4775                                                      

Dishwashing - Donna Hunter 243-4632

Cast Refreshments - Peggy O'Lea 246-1446 

BRITISH ISLE UPDATE

TWO HUNDRED DAYS until we leave for "The British Isles."  There is still time to sign up for this 16 day trip to Ireland, Scotland, Great Britain and France.  The price has gone up a little, but sign-ups are still being taken.  Contact Gavin Spencer or George Shelburne (trip coordinator 223-2099) for applications.  Don't miss this once-in-a-lifetime experience to hear your sons and daughters sing in the cathedrals of Europe (like Notre Dame in Paris!).

PASSPORTS - Time to get started on your passports.  You will need to take a certified copy of your birth certificate to the Shasta County Clerk's office in the Downtown Mall or the Churn Creek Post Office to apply.  It can take eight or more weeks to receive your passport, so we suggest you start the process now.

 EUROPE TRIP FUNDRAISERS

Cookie Dough:  Wow!  Congratulations to Thomas MacBurney for being the high seller in our Cookie Dough fundraiser!  Thomas sold over $2000 worth of products!  Awesome, Thomas!  The fundraiser was such a success--Diane Elrick reports the choir sold over $16,000, and the band sold $2200.  Terrific sales everyone!  This money will go toward your Europe trip.  Cookie Dough will be distributed on Friday, November 19 from 3:00 – 7:30 p.m.  Call Diane Elrick at 243-3603 if you can help distribute the dough!!!!

Madrigal Raffle:  Next week raffle tickets will be available to your student to help defray the cost of the trip.  The cost of the tickets are $50 each.  Please try to sell them to businesses and anyone that would love to support our cause.  The winners of the raffle receive two tickets for the Dec. 2nd Madrigal Dinner AND the whole madrigal choir will visit and perform at the winner's Christmas party!  This is a value of $310!  Contact Tobi Swanson at 243-1564 if you have any questions.  (The drawing will be held on Monday, November 29th at our winter concert).

COSTUME CORNER
It is time to start working on cleaning up the costume room/tower to prepare for next year's musical.  This is a no-stress job that will earn you points and help out a lot!  Rita Simpson is waiting for your phone call!  Her number is 545-9483.  (She is also ready to help train people to do costumes for next year's musical!  Call her!  It's fun!!!!!)

CHOIR UNIFORMS
Choir uniforms are in the process of being distributed.  
Girls:  you will receive brand new dresses -- please take extra care with these.  The dresses must be dry cleaned and you may NOT IRON ANY PART OF THE DRESS!  Also, they must be hemmed; make sure you wear your performance shoes when you get your hem measured.  Please do not cut the dresses!  As a courtesy, Bechelli Cleaners (223-0620) alterations lady, Cherie, will hem performance dresses for $10.  Get your dress to them early; you must wear it to the November 29^th performance right after Thanksgiving break.  You must wear your hair pulled out of your face, and black shoes with black hose.
Guys - you will be receiving a tux jacket, pants and tie.  Please get a tux shirt now.  Please ask Mr. Spencer if you need to know the kind of shirt to purchase.  You must wear black socks and black shoes.
Remember:  you are responsible for damage or loss.  You will be charged accordingly--and no one graduates from the school with an outstanding debt.  Please hang up your uniform and take good care of it.

 CALENDAR OF EVENTS

                        Mon, Nov 22:  Dish Inventory at the Castle 7 pm

                        Mon, Nov 29:  Winter Concert SLC (call time 6:15, concert 7 pm)

                        Tues, Nov 30:  Final Madrigal Dress Rehearsal, Photos 4 pm

                        Dec 1-4, 7-11:  Madrigal Dinner