The LVW 2016 summer season gets underway next week!  We are extremely excited about the beginning of the first summer Camp and all that it brings - complete staff and membership together for the first time, lots of great focused rehearsal time, marked improvement every day, lasting friendships beginning to form, and the bonding of the LVW family into a Christian family that is so much larger than a marching band!  For the 39th consecutive year, LVW will be marching in parades and shows with the Cross of Christ foremost on our minds and firmly fixed to our uniforms, as we strive to do all things to His glory!

This post contains LOTS of information!  Please take the time to read through EVERYTHING, as there are important details for both MEMBERS and PARENTS - so make sure members and parents read through this.  It would be a great idea to sit down and do this together, so that nothing is left to chance or missed.

Check Back to this Site OFTEN!
This website is the main method of communication for LVW.  Important updates, such as weekly itineraries, travel information, and weekend-specific information will always be posted on the "Director's Updates" page.  We will also send periodic notifications via email and Facebook (this is LVW's general Facebook page), but those messages will almost always direct you to this page. Important links will also be posted to the LVW Homepage, but again, those links will usually direct you here.

If you are Facebook, and would like to join our group page, ask to join LVW 2016.  

Volunteering for LVW - A Great Opportunity to Let Your Light Shine!
We are again be using "Volunteer Spot" to indicate when, where, and how you would like to assist.  For more information about Volunteering, go to our VOLUNTEER INFO.  MANY spots are still open!  We are still in need of some helpers for the kitchen during Camp week, and lots of other tasks throughout the summer.

Updated June and July Calendar
A Google Calendar for LVW 2016 events has been posted to our "Schedule" page.  You can click on individual events for more detailed information, including times, locations, and maps!

Important Band Camp Information:
Dates: Tuesday, June 7 – Saturday, June 11 
Beginning time: 10:00 AM on Tuesday (arrive by 9:30) 
Place: All camp activities will take place at FVL in Appleton, with parades in Brillion (Friday), and Appleton (Saturday).

Housing during Camp #1
If you have not yet filled out the Housing/Hosting forms, please do so ASAP.  We need to make sure that all families are accounted for as to housing or hosting students.  The link to the housing info can be found on our home page or by going to this HOUSING link.

LVW Staff and Members should bring a bag lunch for Tuesday, June 7. All other meals along with all beverages will be provided during camp. Please bring something healthy, such as a sandwich, fresh fruit/vegetables in addition to chips/dessert items. LVW will provide beverages for the meal.

We have found from past experience that the best liquids to drink at rehearsals are products such as Gatorade, PowerAde, lemonade and other fruit juices, or plain cold water. Please do not bring POP (soda) to drink on rehearsal days for your lunch.

Forms and payments:
Remember that all forms must be turned in by the start of band camp. Most forms are in, but a few need to be turned in yet.  An email will be sent soon to families who have yet to turn in forms, so if you do not receive that email (from [email protected] with the subject "LVW Forms Request") your forms are in.  Just as a reminder to all, if the medical and permission forms are not in our possession, that member will not be allowed to travel with the band to any performance. The forms are all available on the bands’ website. Links to each form are available on the "Join" page. Please also remember that fees for the summer should be paid by the start of band camp.

Camp schedule:
Tuesday,June 7 - 10:00 AM until 9:00 PM
Wednesday,June 8 - 8:30 AM until 9:00 PM
Thursday,June 9 - 8:30 AM until 9:00 PM
Friday,June 10 - 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Brillion Electric Parade 9:00 PM

Saturday, June 11 - 8:30  - 11:00 AM
Appleton Flag Day Parade 2:00 PM - LVW is #91 out of approximately 100 units in the parade

LVW members will be dismissed from FVL following the parade.  We will be changing out of uniform and making sure the school is clean and in order before departure.  The expected time of departure will be approximately 5:00 - 5:30 PM on Saturday, June 11.

First Performances of the Year: 
Our first performance of the year will be on Friday, June 10, when LVW will travel to Brillion to participate in the Brillion Electric Parade. The parade will begin at 9:00 PM. A few words of caution for this parade: bring mosquito repellent, rain slickers and umbrellas (if past years are any indication of what we can expect)! The parade travels right down the middle of town on Main Street (South end and travels North) through the business district. As of this writing, LVW’s position in the parade is not known.

Our next performance of the 2016 season is Saturday, June 11, in the 66th Annual Appleton Flag Day Parade, the “largest and oldest Flag Day Parade in the United States.” This parade begins at 2:00 PM. The route begins at the corner of Wisconsin Avenue and Oneida Street, travels west on Wisconsin to State Street where it turns south. It continues on State Street to College Avenue, where it travels east to Drew Street where the parade ends. There will be a reviewing stand where many, MANY LVW parents and fans like to congregate. The stand is in the block just before the end of the parade at 321 E College Avenue. Much more information can be found at APPLETON FLAG DAY PARADE.  The following link will also take you to a map of the Appleton Parade Route.  A complete Parade Line Up is also available by clicking the link.

WFRV TV 5 will videotape the Parade for rebroadcast on WFRV TV 5 on Saturday, June 11 from 10:35 p.m. – 12:05 a.m. and on Sunday, June 19 from 11:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Viewers in all of Northeastern Wisconsin and Upper Michigan will be able to see it.

What to bring with you to band camp:
LVW members should pack clothing for five days of rehearsal and performance.  Please remember your personal uniform items, which include the black shoes/socks, gloves, and t-shirts.  There is a more detailed packing list for band camp following so you can make sure you have all of the necessary items.

We will be placing an order for the black shoes for the wind and percussion members on Tuesday of camp week.  If you do not have shoes yet, or need to order new ones if your older shoes need to be replaced, you will be fitted for shoes on Tuesday of band camp.  

We will be staying in host homes on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday night, and at FVL on Friday  night.  All members should bring a sleeping bag/pillow/air mattress and personal items (deodorant/towel/soap/shampoo/etc). These will be needed on Friday night when we stay at FVL.  Some members will also need these items for staying at host homes on Tuesday through Thursday.

1. Instrument and/or other necessary equipment
2. All music and warm-ups—memorized!
3. Enough comfortable clothing for five days of camp, especially comfortable shoes!! (Note that no sandals of any kind will be allowed for any marching or music rehearsals) Bring clothes for very warm or cool weather.
4. Sunscreen or sunblock (SPF 30 or higher) – and be sure to use it! A WIDE-BRIMMED hat/baseball cap is also a MUST. We will be outside for much of camp.
5. A one gallon (or other large size) water jug LABLED WITH YOUR NAME
6. Reeds, valve oil, slide grease, cork grease, etc.
7. A spiral-bound dot book (notebook – 3x5 or 4x6 size) with shoestring for writing drill coordinates and a pen or pencil
8. Tennis shoes for use indoors—the shoes used outside may not be allowed on the gym floors if they are too dirty.
9. Frisbees, cards, cribbage boards, chess sets, etc. for any free time that you MIGHT have (NOTE: Frisbees and balls or any other throwing device will not be used at any time inside any building – this rule applies to the entire summer.)
10. Your black marching shoes (some members will be receiving these at Band Camp)
11. BLACK SOCKS for all members, including guard
12. Black Spandex or Bike shorts for under your uniform
13. 2 BLACK T-SHIRTS – These will be given to you at band camp if you have not received one already. They will be $7.50 each. You may pay for them at camp, or the cost will be added to your next statement. Please do not buy t-shirts on your own. We are buying these from a supplier so they are all the same.  Many members will be able to use these shirts from previous years.

We are also offering a black T-shirt with the LVW logo (the same shirt as described above, but with a logo).  This year they are optional.  If you did not order one last week (email sent to all member families), we will place another at Band Camp for those that still wish to purchase these shirts.
14. Anything else that you will need for your marching instrument, equipment, uniform, and performance
15. LOTS OF ENTHUSIASM AND A STRONG DESIRE TO LEARN!!

Color guard members are to make sure that you have all of the needed uniform items, which include black socks, black spandex shorts and black T-shirts (which you will pick up at camp), and your black shoes.  Other parts of the uniform will be supplied to you before our first performances.

Uniforms:
We will be wearing our LVW uniforms for all performances this summer. These uniforms become the visual representation of who and what we are. Wear your uniform with pride and respect, and take care of it in the same way! Guidelines on how to take proper care of your new uniform will be given to you during band camp.

All wind and percussion players are to bring along black shoes, black socks, and black shorts as outlined above. Everyone will be given a pair of black gloves, which will be worn with the uniform. The first pair will be free. For all extra gloves that you may need for the summer, the cost will be $3.00 per pair. Be sure to have your money with you. It is a good idea to purchase an extra pair, just in case. Also, for extended weekend trips with several performances, the second pair will come in very handy. If anyone loses their gloves, a new pair must be purchased. Take care of this very visible part of your uniform!

Special notes on your appearance for our performances:
1. No jewelry is to be worn during performances. This includes rings and watches. Ladies may wear earring posts only if they are covered by Band-Aid material. If your ears were not already pierced, it would be wise to wait until after our season is done! 
2. Guys are allowed to wear earrings for rehearsals or other non-performance times while with the band. The following guidelines apply to guys – you are permitted to wear one post or stud earring per ear. You are not permitted to wear dangling or hoop earrings, or more than one earring per ear lobe.
3. Hair must be worn up in the hat. There are to be no bangs allowed to hang down in front, or curls down the side. If the hair reaches over the collar of the uniform, it must be worn under the hat, either pinned up or contained in a hair net. This includes gentlemen whose hair is long and/or unkempt.  Gentlemen, it is best if your hair is cut short for the summer.
4. Gentlemen must be clean-shaven for all performances.

Attire when with the band:
As we head into the summer season, we would like to remind you to use good taste and judgement in your choice of what to wear. Remember that we are all witnesses for our Savior, even in rehearsals! Please follow these guidelines:
1. Extremely short shorts, bare midriffs, nearly-bare midriffs (if your tummy shows when you stretch up), spaghetti-strap tank-tops, or the very loose-fitting sleeveless-style tops are not acceptable for any of our members, male or female, as these could detract from the image and purpose of our band, and could possibly prove to be a stumbling block for others.
2. Gentlemen must wear a shirt at all times, for the same reasons as in #1.
3. Shirts, caps, or other clothing with logos of rock groups, alcoholic beverages, tobacco products, or objectionable slogans are not to be worn, as they detract from the image and purpose of our band.
4. Shoes must be worn at all times, except when sleeping. Shower flip-flops should be worn to and from the showers.
A good rule of thumb in choosing clothing for any LVW activity is this: If you have to ask, don’t wear it!

Emergency phone numbers for camp:
FVL - 920-739-4441 
Mr. Neujahr mobile phone - 920-740-3924 

Help needed with uniforms during camp – ESPECIALLY TUESDAY AND WEDNESDAY!:
We are looking for a few parents to help with uniform tasks during the week of camp. No real skill is necessary for fitting uniforms – only a willingness to help LVW members look their best!  Clay and Johanna Funk have again volunteered as our Uniform Coordinators.  You may contact them at [email protected] if you are able to help or have questions.

LVW is offering many new polos, sweatshirts, T-shirts, and other items.  In order to receive these items by early June, we are making this a "quick turnaround" order.  If there is enough interest, we will be placing another order so that we receive the items by our Home Show on June 30.

Therefore, the deadline for this first order is Friday, May 27!
The items will be shipped to Fox Valley Lutheran HS for pick up.  We hope to receive them by Band Camp #1 for distribution by Saturday, June 11.  If you wish to have them delivered to your home or another location, a fee of $10 - $12 will be added, depending on the number if items in your order.

All of the necessary information is included on the Order Sheets, including color and sizing information, as well as pricing and where to send the orders.

The Order Sheets have great pictures of what the items look like!  Most are "as is" on the picture.  For the LVW Baseball Jersey, there will be maroon piping around the neck and down the front, as well as on the sleeves.  The picture does not show the piping.

The items are shown below, and are also provided in PDF format below.  Click on the links to download or print the pages. To place an order, print page #2 (2 pages) and either mail, email, or fax the order page to Tim Diener (info below).

PDF - LVW Apparel Items Page #1
PDF - LVW Apparel Items Page #2 AND Order Sheet

The following important information is also on the bottom of the Order Sheet:

**Items shipping to Fox Valley Lutheran. If shipping to another location a charge of $10-$12 will apply depending on number of items being ordered.

**Please send completed order form to Tim Diener at Star Promotions by Email: [email protected] or Fax: 262-677-9950**

**Questions can be directed to Tim as well at 262-677-3880**

**The deadline for placing orders is Friday May 27**

We have a very exciting season approaching for Lutheran Vanguard of Wisconsin!

What a wonderful blessing it is to have LVW available for our students! In order to keep costs low and to provide assistance to the staff we are asking parents and friends of LVW to help with a number of events. Please look at the site below, consider how you can help, and then sign up on the site!

We always have enjoyed a great amount of support each summer. We are very thankful for that! Now we are asking if you would please join us in supporting these events. We are using VolunteerSpot to organize the helpers.

Here's how it works in 3 easy steps:

1) Click this link to see our Sign-up on VolunteerSpot: http://vols.pt/k66M65
2) Review the options listed and choose the spot(s) you like.
3) Sign up! It's Easy - you will NOT need to register an account or keep a password on VolunteerSpot.

​Note: VolunteerSpot does not share your email address with anyone. If you prefer not to use your email address, please contact me and I can sign you up manually.

Thank you so much for considering this request! May the Lord richly bless the remainder of your school year. See you this summer on the parade route or at the field!

Joel P. Ungemach
Music Director: Concert Choir, Symphonic Band, Lancer Singers
Dean of Academics
Manitowoc Lutheran High School
4045 Lancer Circle
Manitowoc, WI 54220
School Website: www.mlhslancers.org
Cell Phone: 920-973-3240
School Extension:920-682-0215 Ext. 333
Fax 920-682-2363
E-mail: [email protected]

Listed below are the links for the housing and hosting forms for this June. Please note that there are two forms - one for non-FVL students who are staying at a host home, and one form for FVL families who will be hosting students. Be sure to use the correct form.

In the past, some of our LVW members from outside the Appleton area have stayed with relatives or friends of the family who live in the area. If this is the case, please forward this email to your friends/relatives so they can use the online sign up for hosting students. If you are a non-FVL family but WILL be hosting students (for example - friends or relatives of LVW members, or non-FVL student staying at home), please use the LVW 2016 Hosting Form for FVL Students.

FVL families should submit the form EVEN IF YOU ARE NOT ABLE TO HOST. There is a place on the form to indicate whether you can or can not host students.

I am also looking for an FVL/LVW parent to help coordinate the housing effort. You can let me know if you are interested or able to help by contacting James Neujahr.

Please submit the form by Wednesday, May 18. Parents and students should work together to fill out the form, because there is information that both will need to fill out such as medical information, emergency contact information, and listing students who are planning to stay with each other or hosting specific students.

LVW students will be staying in host homes on the following nights: June 7, 8, 9. This is fewer nights in host homes than in past years. We will be staying overnight at FVL on the following nights - June 10. 29, and 30. The second week of our season (June 15 - 19) we will be staying at Manitowoc LHS. The third week (June 22 - 26) we will be staying at Kettle Moraine LHS and Lakeside LHS. The final week of our season (July 12 - 16) we will be staying at Shoreland LHS.

Link to the LVW 2016 Housing Form - Non FVL Students
Link to the LVW 2016 Hosting form for FVL Families

Very soon you will also find information on the website for the upcoming band camp, to be held at FVL beginning on June 7. You can always find new and updated information on the "Director's Updates" tab.

Our online calendar, complete with Google Maps, times of events and rehearsals, and locations for housing has recently been updated. The Google Calendar can be found on the "Schedule" tab of our website. 
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Be sure to check the website often as we approach the summer season!

The LVW 2016 Seasonal T-Shirt will soon be available! In order to receive our shirts by June 7, it is imperative that you order before the deadline of Saturday, May 14! All LVW members should use this form so we have your shirt size!
All LVW Marching Members for 2016 will receive one shirt for free (Still use THIS form!). All other shirts for staff, directors, parents, siblings, family members, alumni, etc. etc. are only $15.

Thanks to Amelia Flunker for the work on the design for this year's T-shirts!  The theme of this year's show is "JOY", and the theme is utilized in the Shirt Design.

For more information, go to the order form.

LVW 2016 Seasonal T-shirt Order Form

Very soon we will also be sending out information for additional apparel items, such as LVW hoodies, windshirts, polos, and so on. NEW THIS YEAR - we will also be offering an LVW Button-down Baseball Jersey and a pullover Baseball shirt! Look for that online order form via email, Facebook, and our website. This order will also have a deadline, as we want all of our orders to be in our hands before our Home Show on June 30.
Please note that the seasonal T-shirt will ONLY be offered as above, and will not be included in the upcoming order. They are from two separate companies.
Anyone can order LVW Seasonal T-shirts and other apparel. So if you know of someone who would like these items, direct them to our website at www.lutheranvanguard.org.