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We Made It!

7/8/2022

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And what a season it was! 
Last year was a critical time in the 45 year history of Lutheran Vanguard. After 2 years off it was a make-or-break year for us, and the band came through with flying colors!

In some respects, this season was just as important. A solid foundation had been laid, and we needed to start putting a strong structure in place. The leadership was there, the kids were there, and it turned out to be one of our best—and most fun seasons—ever!

Here are a few numbers to give you some idea of what our year was like:

2021                                          2022
46                      Band                    68
2                 Color Guard                 9
48                  Total Kids              77
4                Banner/Detail             8
5                       Parades                   9
2                       Seniors                  16

The number of kids and the number of performances this year seemed so right! We were big enough, with the right instrumentation, to look and sound really impressive in parades, yet small enough that everyone got to know each other…it really felt like a family.

Here are a few more numbers that really point up what it takes to make a Vanguard season possible:

Number of days together: 14
Number of director and staff hours put in: 1,708
Total number of volunteers: 60+
Total volunteer hours served: 1,134
Number of watermelons eaten: 36
Pounds of grapes eaten: 142
Pounds of bananas: 125
Eggs consumed: 39 dozen
Gallons of chocolate milk: 70
Total hours slept: Not enough!!!

On the “fun” side, I think it’s safe to say that Lutheran Vanguard was one of the most entertaining elements of every parade we were in. The crowds simply love this band! We saw military veterans rise to attention when the band played the Battle Hymn Chorale; the normally exuberant parade attendees listened in solemn silence to the Doxology; and you should have seen their faces when the band turned up the volume on Big Noise from Winnetka! People were literally dancing in the streets with our Color Guard leading the way!

But most importantly, as has happened every day of every year for the entire history of Lutheran Vanguard, this band Let Its Light Shine. Whether in a parade with the Cross of Christ proudly displayed on their uniforms, or in the quiet moments during evening devotions or the nightly singing of the Doxology, these young men and women represented their Savior in everything they did. I can’t tell you how many times during a parade people stopped us to ask, “Who are you?” and comment that they’ve never seen a group quite like ours. 

It truly is a special organization, and it takes a large family to make it a reality. The kids, the directors and staff, the volunteers, and the parents and friends of LVW…we’ve been blessed beyond measure to be a part of this. 

Thank you all for your support and encouragement this season. We couldn’t do it without you!

Have a great summer, and we look forward to seeing all of you next year!
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LVW Apparel 2022

7/5/2022

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LVW is holding an Apparel Fundraiser, with the help of Fan Cloth.  The LVW Apparel Store will be open until Monday, July 18.  More information is included in the flyers and catalog links below.

Be sure to note the special incentives for sales.  If the LVW member name is included with family and friends' orders, that member will receive credit for those items purchased.  There are some great prizes, so check those out!

​The items available are all on the Online Catalog.  There are lots of items from which to choose!  In the catalog, you can click on each item for more information, sizing, etc.  For some of the items, you are given the option to include your name, a number, or other message for the back of the item!

Fan Cloth FAQ

How do I submit my order?All individual orders are placed on your online shop https://fancloth.shop/DECVD. Once your campaign ends, we will submit and produce your complete order.

Can I extend my campaign?LVW has requested that the campaign ends on July 25.  We will wait to see if that is granted.

Does my campaign accept cash or checks?Unfortunately, all orders will be placed through the online shop using a credit card. There should be no cash or check orders. This also means there will be no order forms.

When will I receive my order?Orders typically ship within 3-4 weeks from the closing date of the sale.

Can I view size charts and item information?Yes, you can view this information in the description of each item on your microshop.

Apparel Catalogs and Flyers​ - The flyers below include information on how to order, student incentive prizes, how to share, and much more!

LVW Product Catalog

Student Participant Flyer

Parent Information Flyer


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The Whitewater Classic DCI Show - LVW Ticket Block Informatiton

7/5/2022

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Lutheran Vanguard of Wisconsin will be ordering a block of tickets for The Whitewater Classic DCI show to be held on Saturday, July 16 at Perkins Stadium in Whitewater!  The band members are not required to attend this show - the show is simply an opportunity for our LVW Family to gather once again at a fantastic Marching Arts Spectacle!

This show will include the Colts, Phantom Regiment, Blue Stars, Cavaliers, Bluecoats, and the Madison Scouts.

Use this form to indicate how many tickets you would like to order for The Whitewater Classic. (The Order form is NOW CLOSED)

To sit with the LVW group, you MUST complete this form by Friday, July 8 no later than 1:00 PM!  After that time we will not be able to add tickets to our block.  You will be on your own to order tickets after that time.

All tickets in our block will be $25.  Tickets for this event range from $20 - 40, so the $25 tickets are not the premium seats, but you will have great viewing from our location!  If you would like to purchase more expensive tickets on your own, you are certainly welcome to do so.

LVW will have the tickets for the show in our possession.  When we get closer to the event, you will be updated with information about where and when you can pick up your tickets.  Most likely they will be distributed outside the stadium gate in the pavilion about an hour before show time.  You may pay for the tickets on the day of the event when you pick up your tickets if you have not paid ahead of time.

If paying by check, please make payable to "Lutheran Vanguard of Wisconsin" and indicate "DCI Whitewater Show" on the memo line.  Checks can be mailed to James Neujahr, 5300 N Meade Street, Appleton, WI 54913.

If you have questions contact James Neujahr at [email protected].

For more details about the show you can visit the DCI Website at https://www.dci.org/events/2022-whitewater-classic
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    Hello everyone!  Thanks for visiting the Blog!  I have been a director for LVW since 1987, and Executive Director since 1998.  I am the band director at Fox Valley Lutheran High School in Appleton, WI, a position I have held also since 1998.  Come back often!

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