The first week of our summer season was AWESOME! Thanks to Michelle Klemp and our army of volunteer support staff for making sure the kids were fed; to Chuck and Gretchen Adrian, Scott and Dawn Krueger, Jen Schmidt, Rachel McCabe, and the rest of our uniform crew for helping them look awesome in uniforms; to those with the band on the parade routes; and to Tim Klemp, Tim Schmidt, and Jim Pape, who prepared the truck, and made sure that we have everything in place for our first two performances. Also thanks to those volunteers for their work with preparing bins and supplies for the beginning of our season! Without our support staff, our members would not be able to accomplish the things they do.
Thanks also to our director staff for their attention to detail and providing our kids with excellent instruction! In just a few short days, they steadily brought the band from a collection of inexperienced students from many schools to the entertaining group we know as Lutheran Vanguard of Wisconsin! The transformation is truly remarkable, and will continue throughout the season in a forward direction.
Last, but certainly not least, thanks go to the members of LVW! The members have taken on this responsibility of carrying on the LVW traditions with an enthusiasm and a desire to be the absolute best that we can be. And that will be AWESOME by the end of the summer! We always knew that LVW was a "Crowd Favorite" on the parade route, and this year we hope to be even more so.
LVW Volunteer Needs
Please check the Volunteer Sign Up form. We still have many open spots for the summer, including some spots for Friday and Saturday, June 7 and 8.
LVW Medications Permissions Information and Form
On the medical form that you have filled out (which contains medical conditions and allergy information), we realized that we don’t necessarily have permission to give over-the-counter medications to LVW members if they need it. Some of our members regularly carry medications like Tylenol, Ibuprofen, and the like. However, many of our members don’t carry them as a rule. Some of our members also carry epi pens and similar emergency or life-saving medications that are prescribed. We also want to make sure that the LVW Medical Volunteer is aware of these medications.
Please read the LVW Medications Permissions Information.
Once you have completed reading the information, please go to the Medications Permissions Form to give your permission for our LVW Medical Volunteer(s) to administer over-the-counter medications, and possibly prescription medications to your LVW member(s). Please fill out one Medications Permissions Form for each LVW member.
DCI Show - Sunday, June 30
LVW will be attending a Drum Corps International (DCI) show in Lisle, Illinois on Sunday, June 30 following the Kenosha parade. This event was added this week after we discussed the opportunity among staff and directors. We have also informed all of the LVW members about this show. The tickets cost $30 per person. However, since we want all members to go to the show, LVW will cover $15 of each member's ticket. So we are asking our LVW members to pay the other $15. That can be done by cash or check (made out to "Lutheran Vanguard of Wisconsin" any time between now and June 30. If paying by check, please indicate "DCI Tickets" on the memo line.
More information about the show can be found at DCI Events - Lisle Illinois Cavalcade of Brass
LVW Member Excused Absence Form
As with any summer activity, families may plan on special trips or vacations that may cause members to miss rehearsal days or performances, or even a portion of a day. We understand, but it is good to know ahead of time so that we can plan for their absence. If your LVW Member will be missing for any of our scheduled days, or part of a day, please fill out the LVW Rehearsal/Performance Excused Absence Form. This form will always be on the website's homepage for the rest of the season.
WELS Youth Rally
You can use the excuse form above if your child(ren) will be attending the WELS Youth Rally and will be missing some LVW rehearsal days or parades. The students have already filled out a form with some very detailed information, but it would be good for parents to discuss with their child what they indicated as excused days from LVW. You can then list those days on the Excused Absence Form so that we have all of that information in one place. As of this writing, 22 students have indicated that they are attending the Youth Rally! We pray that they have a wonderful time with their fellow WELS Youth!
PLEASE NOTE - LVW will be housed at KML on June 28 - July 2, and NOT at Shoreland LHS as previously given. Those changes have been made to the online calendar.
Camp #2 Information
Rehearsal will begin on Friday, June 14 at 10:00 AM, and will take place at Fox Valley Lutheran HS. Times for Saturday and Sunday are listed below. The short weekend will conclude following the Chilton Father's Day Parade on Sunday afternoon.
Transportation to FVL on Friday, June 14
Students from WLHS, KML, LPS, and WLA will be riding a bus which will begin at KML. Mrs. Hohenstein will again coordinate that bus and it's riders. The link below will take you to the sign up sheet for the KML bus riders
KML Bus Plan
Arrive at KML at 7:30 am for a 7:45 am departure (Rehearsal begins at 10AM)
Stop at Fond du Lac Kwik Trip AROUND 8:30 am to pick up people.
Students from WLHS, KML, LPS, and WLA - There will not be a return KML bus trip on Sunday following the Chilton Father's Day Parade. Parents should make arrangements to pick up their children/arrange carpools back home after the Parade and cleanup, which will be at St. Martin Lutheran Church. Information for location and pick up is below.
Students from Illinois Lutheran High School will be riding the ILHS bus on Friday and Sunday. Mr. Witte and Mr. Paul will be coordinating your transportation. To be sure, please always check with one of those two teachers for transportation plans.
Students should pack a bag lunch for Friday. All other meals will be provided by LVW. The members will again stay overnight at FVL. Students should remember to pack everything needed for three days of camp. The packing list for this past week will be a good reference for this week as well, with the main differences being we have only three days together, and one parade instead of two.
Worship Service
LVW will be attending worship at Mount Olive Lutheran Church on Saturday night. The dress for this service is casual. It is a communion service, and Mount Olive will welcome our WELS/ELS members to participate.
Don't forget to bring the following as well:
Students should make sure to take care of themselves before returning to camp. They were instructed to drink plenty of water so they can be fully hydrated. We had relatively nice weather this first week, and next week looks like it will be a bit warmer. Students should also remember especially to bring sunscreen (at least SPF 30), sunglasses, and hats as we will be spending the majority of our time outside.
LVW's next parade is Sunday, JUNE 16
The Chilton Father's Day Parade is Sunday! Parade start time is 11:00 AM, and will begin near the county fairgrounds at the corner of Madison Street (Hwy 57) and Chestnut Street. The route is the same as in previous years, it will proceed north on Madison, west on Main, north on State, east on School, south on Madison, and east on Main where it will end near Adams Street. There are a lot of corners in the middle of the parade, since it goes around a block in the downtown area. This has been a great parade for us in the past. Lots of parents, groupies, and family members are on hand to cheer us on! In addition, it gained a reputation as a “CANDY” parade, so if you have little ones going along (or big “Kids” at heart), bring along bags and buckets! There is no reviewing stand in this parade, and no judging, so if you want to gather with other LVW family, I would suggest somewhere along the beginning of the route on Madison Street, since it is nice and wide, and very straight. Once there, find the groupies! Here is a map of the Chilton Parade Route.
The Father's Day Parade is the culmination of a four-day festival in Chilton. If you would like to experience a great family event, check out the website for the Chilton Summer Festival.
TRANSPORTATION HOME FOLLOWING THE CHILTON PARADE
LVW will be busing the band to Chilton on Sunday for the parade. The buses will be returning to FVL following the parade by approximately 2:00 - 2:30. For all other schools, check with your transportation coordinator for arrival times following the parade. All of our non-FVL students are either riding with parents or will ride home with others from their area. There is NO KML BUS following the Chilton parade. If you will be picking up your LVW member following the Chilton parade, the pick up point will be St. Martin’s Lutheran Church, 717 Memorial Drive, Chilton, WI 53014. FVL parents may pick up your child at FVL when the buses return.
Checkout Procedures
If you are going to be picked up following the parade, and are not returning on the bus or with your school’s transportation, the following procedures MUST be followed:
1. Your parents must pick you up where we are changing out of uniform. For this weekend, that will be on Sunday, at St. Martin Lutheran Church, Chilton. If you are picking up your child at St. Martin, you must be there when the band is ready to leave. If you are not there when the band is ready to leave, your child will come with the band.
2. Your parents must check you out with the attendance chaperone from your bus. This must be done with you and your parent present.
3. If your parents are not there when the band is ready to leave, you will come with us. We leave no one behind – EVER!
4. You may not ride home with anyone else other than your parents UNLESS you have a written permission signed by your parents, and UNLESS that written permission is put into our hands. Parents may also email either Mr. Neujahr or Mr. Klemp, or text Mr. Neujahr at 920-740-3924 with that information. Parents from KML may email Mrs. Hohenstein, and parents from MLHS may email Miss Scharf. If you are bringing a signed note, DON’T FORGET THE NOTE AT HOME, because there are NO EXCEPTIONS!
NEW DISMISSAL PROCEDURE THIS YEAR
When parents are picking up their children at the end of a weekend or following a parade, there are many tasks that must be taken care of before students may leave. These include work crews (cleaning, truck loading, kitchen help, and so on), as well as closing announcements for the entire band. Therefore, students will not be dismissed until the "all clear" is given. That will typically be after the band sings the Doxology.
So, parents (or car pool drivers), please be aware that your child may not be able to visit with you at our dismissal site before these things are done. We kindly ask that parents and other groupies allow for these things to happen, and try to not "get in the way" of LVW business that has to happen following our last event of a weekend or performance. We thank you in advance for your cooperation!
Thanks also to our director staff for their attention to detail and providing our kids with excellent instruction! In just a few short days, they steadily brought the band from a collection of inexperienced students from many schools to the entertaining group we know as Lutheran Vanguard of Wisconsin! The transformation is truly remarkable, and will continue throughout the season in a forward direction.
Last, but certainly not least, thanks go to the members of LVW! The members have taken on this responsibility of carrying on the LVW traditions with an enthusiasm and a desire to be the absolute best that we can be. And that will be AWESOME by the end of the summer! We always knew that LVW was a "Crowd Favorite" on the parade route, and this year we hope to be even more so.
LVW Volunteer Needs
Please check the Volunteer Sign Up form. We still have many open spots for the summer, including some spots for Friday and Saturday, June 7 and 8.
LVW Medications Permissions Information and Form
On the medical form that you have filled out (which contains medical conditions and allergy information), we realized that we don’t necessarily have permission to give over-the-counter medications to LVW members if they need it. Some of our members regularly carry medications like Tylenol, Ibuprofen, and the like. However, many of our members don’t carry them as a rule. Some of our members also carry epi pens and similar emergency or life-saving medications that are prescribed. We also want to make sure that the LVW Medical Volunteer is aware of these medications.
Please read the LVW Medications Permissions Information.
Once you have completed reading the information, please go to the Medications Permissions Form to give your permission for our LVW Medical Volunteer(s) to administer over-the-counter medications, and possibly prescription medications to your LVW member(s). Please fill out one Medications Permissions Form for each LVW member.
DCI Show - Sunday, June 30
LVW will be attending a Drum Corps International (DCI) show in Lisle, Illinois on Sunday, June 30 following the Kenosha parade. This event was added this week after we discussed the opportunity among staff and directors. We have also informed all of the LVW members about this show. The tickets cost $30 per person. However, since we want all members to go to the show, LVW will cover $15 of each member's ticket. So we are asking our LVW members to pay the other $15. That can be done by cash or check (made out to "Lutheran Vanguard of Wisconsin" any time between now and June 30. If paying by check, please indicate "DCI Tickets" on the memo line.
More information about the show can be found at DCI Events - Lisle Illinois Cavalcade of Brass
LVW Member Excused Absence Form
As with any summer activity, families may plan on special trips or vacations that may cause members to miss rehearsal days or performances, or even a portion of a day. We understand, but it is good to know ahead of time so that we can plan for their absence. If your LVW Member will be missing for any of our scheduled days, or part of a day, please fill out the LVW Rehearsal/Performance Excused Absence Form. This form will always be on the website's homepage for the rest of the season.
WELS Youth Rally
You can use the excuse form above if your child(ren) will be attending the WELS Youth Rally and will be missing some LVW rehearsal days or parades. The students have already filled out a form with some very detailed information, but it would be good for parents to discuss with their child what they indicated as excused days from LVW. You can then list those days on the Excused Absence Form so that we have all of that information in one place. As of this writing, 22 students have indicated that they are attending the Youth Rally! We pray that they have a wonderful time with their fellow WELS Youth!
PLEASE NOTE - LVW will be housed at KML on June 28 - July 2, and NOT at Shoreland LHS as previously given. Those changes have been made to the online calendar.
Camp #2 Information
Rehearsal will begin on Friday, June 14 at 10:00 AM, and will take place at Fox Valley Lutheran HS. Times for Saturday and Sunday are listed below. The short weekend will conclude following the Chilton Father's Day Parade on Sunday afternoon.
Transportation to FVL on Friday, June 14
Students from WLHS, KML, LPS, and WLA will be riding a bus which will begin at KML. Mrs. Hohenstein will again coordinate that bus and it's riders. The link below will take you to the sign up sheet for the KML bus riders
KML Bus Plan
Arrive at KML at 7:30 am for a 7:45 am departure (Rehearsal begins at 10AM)
Stop at Fond du Lac Kwik Trip AROUND 8:30 am to pick up people.
Students from WLHS, KML, LPS, and WLA - There will not be a return KML bus trip on Sunday following the Chilton Father's Day Parade. Parents should make arrangements to pick up their children/arrange carpools back home after the Parade and cleanup, which will be at St. Martin Lutheran Church. Information for location and pick up is below.
Students from Illinois Lutheran High School will be riding the ILHS bus on Friday and Sunday. Mr. Witte and Mr. Paul will be coordinating your transportation. To be sure, please always check with one of those two teachers for transportation plans.
Students should pack a bag lunch for Friday. All other meals will be provided by LVW. The members will again stay overnight at FVL. Students should remember to pack everything needed for three days of camp. The packing list for this past week will be a good reference for this week as well, with the main differences being we have only three days together, and one parade instead of two.
Worship Service
LVW will be attending worship at Mount Olive Lutheran Church on Saturday night. The dress for this service is casual. It is a communion service, and Mount Olive will welcome our WELS/ELS members to participate.
Don't forget to bring the following as well:
- Sunscreen
- Hat and Sunglasses
- Large water jug
Students should make sure to take care of themselves before returning to camp. They were instructed to drink plenty of water so they can be fully hydrated. We had relatively nice weather this first week, and next week looks like it will be a bit warmer. Students should also remember especially to bring sunscreen (at least SPF 30), sunglasses, and hats as we will be spending the majority of our time outside.
LVW's next parade is Sunday, JUNE 16
The Chilton Father's Day Parade is Sunday! Parade start time is 11:00 AM, and will begin near the county fairgrounds at the corner of Madison Street (Hwy 57) and Chestnut Street. The route is the same as in previous years, it will proceed north on Madison, west on Main, north on State, east on School, south on Madison, and east on Main where it will end near Adams Street. There are a lot of corners in the middle of the parade, since it goes around a block in the downtown area. This has been a great parade for us in the past. Lots of parents, groupies, and family members are on hand to cheer us on! In addition, it gained a reputation as a “CANDY” parade, so if you have little ones going along (or big “Kids” at heart), bring along bags and buckets! There is no reviewing stand in this parade, and no judging, so if you want to gather with other LVW family, I would suggest somewhere along the beginning of the route on Madison Street, since it is nice and wide, and very straight. Once there, find the groupies! Here is a map of the Chilton Parade Route.
The Father's Day Parade is the culmination of a four-day festival in Chilton. If you would like to experience a great family event, check out the website for the Chilton Summer Festival.
TRANSPORTATION HOME FOLLOWING THE CHILTON PARADE
LVW will be busing the band to Chilton on Sunday for the parade. The buses will be returning to FVL following the parade by approximately 2:00 - 2:30. For all other schools, check with your transportation coordinator for arrival times following the parade. All of our non-FVL students are either riding with parents or will ride home with others from their area. There is NO KML BUS following the Chilton parade. If you will be picking up your LVW member following the Chilton parade, the pick up point will be St. Martin’s Lutheran Church, 717 Memorial Drive, Chilton, WI 53014. FVL parents may pick up your child at FVL when the buses return.
Checkout Procedures
If you are going to be picked up following the parade, and are not returning on the bus or with your school’s transportation, the following procedures MUST be followed:
1. Your parents must pick you up where we are changing out of uniform. For this weekend, that will be on Sunday, at St. Martin Lutheran Church, Chilton. If you are picking up your child at St. Martin, you must be there when the band is ready to leave. If you are not there when the band is ready to leave, your child will come with the band.
2. Your parents must check you out with the attendance chaperone from your bus. This must be done with you and your parent present.
3. If your parents are not there when the band is ready to leave, you will come with us. We leave no one behind – EVER!
4. You may not ride home with anyone else other than your parents UNLESS you have a written permission signed by your parents, and UNLESS that written permission is put into our hands. Parents may also email either Mr. Neujahr or Mr. Klemp, or text Mr. Neujahr at 920-740-3924 with that information. Parents from KML may email Mrs. Hohenstein, and parents from MLHS may email Miss Scharf. If you are bringing a signed note, DON’T FORGET THE NOTE AT HOME, because there are NO EXCEPTIONS!
NEW DISMISSAL PROCEDURE THIS YEAR
When parents are picking up their children at the end of a weekend or following a parade, there are many tasks that must be taken care of before students may leave. These include work crews (cleaning, truck loading, kitchen help, and so on), as well as closing announcements for the entire band. Therefore, students will not be dismissed until the "all clear" is given. That will typically be after the band sings the Doxology.
So, parents (or car pool drivers), please be aware that your child may not be able to visit with you at our dismissal site before these things are done. We kindly ask that parents and other groupies allow for these things to happen, and try to not "get in the way" of LVW business that has to happen following our last event of a weekend or performance. We thank you in advance for your cooperation!
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