LVW will end its 2021 "Return to the Streets" season with a family-style picnic following the parade in Racine.  We would like to invite any family members that can attend.  Following are a few details for the afternoon.

After the parade, the band will return to Shoreland Lutheran HS to change, shower, pack up and load.  They will not be returning to Shoreland once they leave.

The band will then go to Petrifying Springs Park - Area 3, located at 5555 7th St, Kenosha, WI 53144.  We have reserved this shelter for our final meal.  It is only a short drive from the school.  We hope to arrive there between 1:30 and 1:45 PM.  We hope to serve the meal at approximately 2:00 PM.  

Mr. Wordell has arranged for Trolley Dogs of Kenosha to provide some of the food for the picnic.  LVW will provide chips, beverages, veggies, and fruit.  Trolley Dogs will not serve family members early if you arrive at the park before the band arrives, so enjoy some quiet time as you wait for the band.

Trolley Dogs is most famous for their Chicago Style Hot Dogs.  All of their hot dogs are Fresh Vienna JUMBO Dogs!  For our picnic, they will serve them on a bun, and will provide the toppings for the traditional Chicago Dog that you will be able to put on yourself.  Those toppings include Mustard, Tomato, Relish, Onion, Pickle, Sport Peppers, and Celery Salt.

LVW will pay for the members, directors, and volunteers that are with the band that day.  All other family members will need to pay for their Trolley Dogs, which are $5 each, which includes tax.  (The rest of the meal will be provided by LVW as mentioned above)  Please bring CASH ONLY for the dogs.  They will not have the ability to do credit card transactions at the shelter.

So that we can give LVW and Trolley Dogs an estimate of the number of people to plan for, please complete this form.  For planning purposes, we would like the form completed by Noon on Friday, July 2.

DO NOT include LVW staff, directors, volunteers for the day, or LVW members in your total.  We are already counting them!

Congratulations again to everyone who helped to make this past weekend an enormous success!  From Directors and staff, to volunteers and cooks, to the members themselves - well done!

Although I (Mr. Neujahr) was not with the band this past weekend, I almost felt as though I was there due to the many Facebook and Instagram posts. Thanks to Mr. Wordell, Miss Scharf, and Mrs. Nolte for their contributions to our media presence.  

Our volunteer staff is second to none!  This group of dedicated parents - many of whom are new volunteers this year - have continued to support the band as cooks, servers, chaperons, truck drivers, doctors and nurses, uniform custodians, and the list goes on and on.  

Thanks again to Pizza Pros (saxophone Keely Adrian's family pizza business) for serving up some of the best homemade pizza on the planet!  These fresh-made pizzas are beginning to be a sort of tradition, as they have served on two different weekends so far, and another meal this coming week at KML.

Thanks to our directors for the amazing work with the band.  They continue to add more visual and musical elements to our parade program, and their creativity and instruction is certainly helping the band to grow as a performing ensemble.

And of course we offer thanks to our amazing members!  They continue to grow as musicians, and have once again become "crowd favorites" wherever they perform.  Whether it is in a standstill performance (in the rain, no less!) or marching down the street playing beautiful music and high-fiving the spectators along the parade route, these kids know how to put on a show.  Probably most important is the fact that they have become a much closer family of young Christians, who no matter what they are doing continue to "Let Their Light Shine".  You are awesome!

KML Rehearsal Camp and July 4-5 Parades

It doesn't seem possible, but this coming weekend will be the end of our 2021 "Return to the Streets" season.  This year's edition of Lutheran Vanguard of Wisconsin has been short but sweet, but at the same time has been an incredible few weeks!  We will complete our summer with a two-day rehearsal camp at KML, followed by Independence Day Parades in West Bend, Somers, and Racine.

What to Bring and Pack
Students should remember to pack everything needed for four days of camp.  The packing list from Camp #1 will be a good reference for this week as well.

Students should also make sure to take care of themselves before this coming weekend.  Members should remember to drink plenty of water so they can be fully hydrated.  This final weekend for LVW will see temperatures in the 70s and 80s, with a slight chance of rain each day.  

Of special importance - Don't forget to bring the following:

• Sunscreen (at least SPF 30 or higher)
• Hat and Sunglasses
• Large water jug
• Seasonal T-Shirt - you will want to wear your shirt for free-time planned in Kenosha following the Somers Parade.
• Uniform Items - black shoes, socks, long sleeve compression shirt, guard undergarments - Two Parades on Sunday and our final parade on Monday!

Meals for this weekend
Directors, Staff, and Members should PACK A LUNCH FOR THE NOON MEAL ON FRIDAY.  Also, everyone will need to bring money for free time and a supper "On Your Own" on Sunday evening.  More on that later in this Update.  All other meals will be provided by LVW.

Worship Service this Weekend
LVW will be viewing a Livestream of a church service on Saturday evening.  There is no need to bring special clothing for this service.

Bus Transportation and Schedules for Friday through Monday, July 2 -- 5

Friday, July 2
​8:00 AM         Load one bus at Fox Valley Lutheran HS, 5300 N Meade Street, Appleton 54913 (East Entrance)
8:30 AM         Depart for Pick Up
9:15 AM         Pick up at Fond du Lac Kwik Trip - Hickory Street Exit
9:50 AM         Arrive Kettle Moraine LHS.  Bus then returns to Appleton (empty)     .
9:50 AM         Unpack buses, move into housing at Kettle Moraine LHS.
10:15 AM       Opening Announcements and Rehearsal
12:00 PM       Lunch
1:00 - 5:30     Rehearsal
5:30 PM         Supper
6:30 - 9:00     Rehearsal
9:15 - 10:30   Snack, shower, devotion, closing
10:30 PM       Lights Out

Saturday, July 3
7:30 AM        Wake Up, shower, eat breakfast
8:30 AM        Morning stretch, rehearsal
12:00 PM       Lunch
1:00 - 5:30     Rehearsal
5:30 PM         Supper
6:30 - 8:30     Rehearsal
8:30 - 9:15     Live Stream Worship Service at KML
9:15 - 10:30   Snack, shower, closing
10:30 PM       Lights Out

Sunday, July 4 - Parade Day!  Happy Birthday America!

6:30 AM        Wake up, Shower, Eat Breakfast
7:15 AM        Clean Facilities, pack, change into uniform
8:00 AM         Buses arrive Kettle Moraine LHS, Load buses
8:30  AM        Depart for West Bend Parade (Parade Begins 9:30 AM).  We will NOT return to KML once we depart.
9:30 AM         West Bend Parade Begins
10:30 AM       Depart for Somers following the West Bend Parade
11:45 AM        Arrive Shoreland Lutheran HS. Eat lunch, prepare for Somers Parade.
2:00 PM         Somers Parade Begins. 
3:30 PM          Return to Shoreland LHS following the parade.  Change, Shower, Relax Time!
5:00 PM          Depart for Kenosha Lakefront - More information on this below
10:30 PM        Return to Shoreland LHS (after the fireworks are finished).  
11:00 PM        A VERY QUICK NIGHT! - Devotion and Closing
11:30 PM        Lights Out

Monday, July 5 - Racine 4th Fest Parade and Eno-of-year Picnic
6:15 AM       Wake up, shower, eat, change into uniform
7:00 AM       Buses arrive - Pack and load at Shoreland LHS
7:30 AM       Depart for Racine Parade Line Up
8:15 AM       Arrive line up, unload, warm up
9:00 AM       Racine Fourth Fest Parade begins
11:30 AM      Depart for Shoreland Lutheran HS, Somers
12:00 PM      Students shower, clean facilities, pack, and load
1:30 PM        Depart for Petrifying Springs Park Pavillion for End-of Year Picnic
1:45 PM        PICNIC TIME!
3:30 PM       Depart for Appleton, with stops at Wisconsin Lutheran HS, Jackson Park and Ride, and Fond du Lac Kwik Trip to drop                       off students
7:00 PM        Arrive at Fox Valley Lutheran HS

End of the 2021 LVW Season!  Praise God From Whom All Blessings Flow!

July 4 Free Time and Activities
LVW is very much looking forward to celebrating America’s 245th Birthday!  Mr. Wordell has once again planned out some great fun for the LVW family.

We will be spending several hours on the Kenosha Lakefront/Harbor area.  It will include a meal “On Your Own” for supper, as well as an amazing firework show.

There are several food options in the area.  Look for an update in the coming days with a listing of places to eat.  Plan on eating either at a restaurant or choose from several food trucks/booths.  Most of these eateries will be open until 9:00 PM that night.

There will be a Carnival in the area!  It will be very close to all of the other activities.  It will be located in the parking lot on 6th Avenue between 54th and 56th Street.  There will be amusements and rides available.  So if a carnival is your thing, bring some money to spend and have some fun!

Kenosha is known to have one of the best fireworks shows in the Midwest!  They will be launched right on the Lake Michigan beach, with beautiful viewing along the lake. Since the long range forecast is for highs only in the 70's on Sunday, Mr. Wordell is suggesting that we bring of blankets, jackets, and skeeter spray (after all the rain the past few weeks).  The show is scheduled to begin at about 9:30 PM.  We will designate a meeting spot, so all LVW members will need to be there before 9:30 so we can take attendance before the fireworks begin.

July 5 End-Of-Year Picnic
​Final plans are still in the works, but we will be having this picnic at the Petrifying Springs Park - Area 3, located at 5555 7th St, Kenosha, WI 53144.  LVW members, staff, and volunteers from the day will be eating this meal for free, but we would also like to invite family members.  If that plan works out, there will be a Google Form to fill out so that we have an idea of how many people to plan for.  Additional family members will need to pay for their meal.  At this time, it will either be a cook-out meal, or possibly we can arrange for one of Kenosha's famous food trucks to provide the meal.

Watch for that Google Form!  It will be sent via email to all families.  The information will include meal options, as well as a pricing information.​
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Checkout Procedures for Monday, July 5:
If you are going to be picked up following the Racine 4th Fest Parade, and are not traveling home with LVW, the following procedures MUST be followed:

1.  Your parents can pick you up following the final meal/picnic. If you pick up your child after the meal, please pick up your child at Petrifying Springs Park - Area 3, located at 5555 7th St, Kenosha, WI 53144.  This is the park shelter where we will be serving our final meal for the season. Here is a Map showing the Location of the Park.

Please be aware, if you are picking up your child, you must be there before 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 to the various drop off locations and you can pick them up at those locations.

2.  Your parents must check you out with the attendance chaperon 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. DON’T FORGET THE NOTE AT HOME, because there are NO EXCEPTIONS!  A parent email or text/personal phone call is also acceptable.

Thanks to all who were able to attend our "Dress Performance" this past weekend!  About 100 or more spectators were there to take in the event.  Even though we moved inside due to the rain (which was needed anyway!), the day served the purpose well.  Parents, siblings, grandparents, and other friends and relatives were able to watch warm ups and listen to our music.  Lots of pictures and video were taken as well.  Thanks for helping to make the day special for our Lutheran Vanguard members, staff, and volunteers!

More thanks also go out to our volunteers who assisted with meals, overnight chaperons, uniforms, and so on!  Believe me - our kids and staff are WELL FED!  A very large thank you to both Tony and Holly Kubek for the tremendous amount of time they are giving to the band.  You are amazing!

Shoreland and Kenosha Weekend - June 25-27
The band will be rehearsing at Shoreland LHS on Friday and Saturday, and will be participating in the Kenosha Civic Veterans Parade on Sunday.

Keith Wordell (Band Director at Shoreland) is making every effort to make sure our stay at Shoreland is filled with fun, food, and festivities!  He has communicated with the folks at the Kenosha Harbor Market and set up two standstill performances on Saturday morning!  After our performances, the band members, staff, and volunteers will have the opportunity to spend some free time at the Harbor Market.  Go to the link to find out more about what you can do and see while there.  There are over 130 vendors with everything from fresh produce, arts and crafts, prepared food, processed foods, and unique retail.  

The band members will have about an hour and a half to enjoy the Market.  So the kids should bring some spending money.  This will also be a meal "On Your Own", so the kids should have about $10 or so for their lunch.  It is hard to suggest an amount, but that would be sufficient for a meal from the various food vendors on site.

What to Bring and Pack
Students should remember to pack everything needed for three days of camp.  The packing list from Camp #1 will be a good reference for this week as well.

Students should also make sure to take care of themselves before this coming weekend.  They were instructed to drink plenty of water so they can be fully hydrated.  This past weekend was fairly nice, and this coming weekend looks to be in the 70s.  We may also see some rain, but hopefully the weather will be beautiful for Sunday's parade.  

Of special importance - Don't forget to bring the following:

• Sunscreen (at least SPF 30 or higher)
• Hat and Sunglasses
• Large water jug
• Seasonal T-Shirt for performances at the Harbor Market on Saturday.  Shorts and tennis shoes.
• Uniform Items - black shoes, socks, long sleeve compression shirt, guard undergarments - Parade on Sunday!

Worship Service
LVW will be viewing a Livestream of an area church service on Sunday morning.  There is no need to bring special clothing for this service.

Meals for this weekend
Directors, Staff, and Members should PACK A LUNCH FOR THE NOON MEAL ON FRIDAY.  Also, everyone will need to bring money for lunch "On Your Own" on Saturday for lunch at the Harbor Market.  All other meals will be provided by LVW.

Kenosha Civic Veterans Parade
"A Centennial Celebration: Women's Right to Vote" is the theme for the 2021 Kenosha Civic Veterans Parade, presented by Snap-on.  This parade has a beautiful route through the east side of Kenosha, and will be approximately 2 miles in length.

Here is a Parade Route Map
Here is a Parade Line Up 
LVW is the first band in the parade!  We will be leading "Division 1".  There are four Divisions in the parade.

​Bus Transportation and Schedules for Friday, Saturday, and Sunday

Friday, June 25
​6:30 AM         Load at Fox Valley Lutheran HS, 5300 N Meade Street, Appleton 54913 (East Entrance)
7:00 AM         Depart for Pick Ups
7:45 AM         Pick up at Fond du Lac Kwik Trip - Hickory Street Exit
8:30 AM         Pick up at Jackson Park and Ride - HWY 45 and 60
9:00 AM         Pick up at Wisconsin Lutheran HS
9:45 AM         Arrive Shoreland Lutheran HS.  Buses then return to Appleton (empty).
9:45 AM         Unpack buses, move into housing at Shoreland LHS.
10:00 AM       Opening Announcements and Rehearsal
12:00 PM       Lunch
1:00 - 5:30     Rehearsal
5:30 PM         Supper
6:30 - 9:00     Rehearsal
9:00 - 10:30   Snack, shower, devotion, closing
10:30 PM       Lights Out

Saturday, June 26

7:00 AM        Wake Up, shower, eat breakfast
8:00 AM        Morning stretch, rehearsal
8:45 AM        Change and load for Harbor Market Performances and Free Time
9:15 AM        We leave Shoreland dressed in our seasonal t-shirts.
9:45 AM        We arrive at the park our truck near 4th Ave and 57th Street.
                      2 school buses drop off students there as well.  Buses park elsewhere.
10:00 AM      Set up standstill arcs on the south lawn, west of the market, play.
10:10 AM      Move east on 56th St. and north on walking path by the museums.
10:25 AM      Set up standstill arcs on lawn west of the Civil War Museum, play.
10:35 AM      Performances are finished.  We return to truck the way we came.
10:50 AM      Put away instruments.  Stay in small groups.  Enjoy the Harbor Market.
12:30 PM      Return to truck.  Buses meet us there for return to Shoreland.
1:30 -5:30     Rehearsal
5:30 PM         Supper
6:30 - 9:00     Rehearsal
9:00 - 10:30   Snack, shower, devotion, closing
10:30 PM       Lights Out

Sunday, June 27 - Parade Day!

8:00 AM       Wake up
9:00 AM       Church Service (possible Communion kits provided by the church - TBD)
10:00 AM     Brunch
10:45 AM     Dress and Load for Parade Line-up
11:30 AM     Depart for parade line-up near Pennoyer Park
11:45 AM     Arrive Line Up area – buses then go to parade disbanding area
1:00 PM       Parade Begins
2:30 PM       Time Approximate – return to Shoreland Lutheran HS
3:00 PM       Change out of uniform, clean school, Eat Supper, pack and load
4:30 PM       Depart for Appleton, with stops at Wisconsin Lutheran HS, Jackson Park and Ride, and Fond du Lac Kwik Trip 
5:15 PM       Drop off at Wisconsin Lutheran HS
5:45 PM       Drop off at Jackson Park and Ride - HWY 45 and 60
6:30 PM       Drop off at Fond du Lac Kwik Trip - Hickory Street Exit
7:30 PM       Arrive at Fox Valley Lutheran HS

Checkout Procedures for Sunday, June 27:

If you are going to be picked up following the Kenosha Civic Veterans parade, and are not traveling home with LVW, the following procedures MUST be followed:

1.  Your parents must pick you up following the parade. If you pick up your child after the parade, please pick up your child at Shoreland Lutheran HS (not at the disbanding area, please).  Please be aware, if you are picking up your child, you must be there before 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 to the various drop off locations and you can pick them up at those locations.

2.  Your parents must check you out with the attendance chaperon 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. DON’T FORGET THE NOTE AT HOME, because there are NO EXCEPTIONS!  A parent email or text/personal phone call is also acceptable.

 All LVW members and staff were given a shirt this past weekend.  After this recent order, there are still shirts left over for purchase for $15 each.  To reserve your shirt, please fill out this 2021 Season T-Shirt Order Form - Leftover Shirts.

Here is what we still have in stock (all adult sizes):

Small - 2
Medium - 5
Large - 1
Extra Large - 10
2X Large - 2 - These are now gone.  No more 2X shirts left.

The shirts can either be paid for and brought home by your LVW member, or you can pick them up at a school where we are practicing  Please have exact change ($15 per shirt), or you can pay by check (made out to Lutheran Vanguard of Wisconsin).  We don't have the capability of taking credit cards for this purchase.  Please be aware that we will NOT have them available either before or after a parade in the line up area or post-parade disbanding area.

We will have these shirts on hand the next two weekends for purchase.  To ensure that you receive a shirt, you can fill out this form.  In case more shirts are ordered than what we have in stock, I will use the Time-Stamp for first-come, first-served.  You will be notified if your order can not be filled due to the shirts being claimed.

Use the following form to reserve remaining shirts.

LVW 2021 Seasonal T-Shirts - Leftover Shirts

​Hello Vanguard Parents and Friends!
I would like to thank each and every one of you for the support you’ve shown LVW this season! Your involvement as a volunteer or simply by encouraging your kids as they march with the band has gotten us off to a great start to our 2021 season. The first week of camp was simply amazing, and if you were at the Appleton Flag Day Parade and saw the band I’m sure you were as impressed as we were! Things will only get better from here!

I would like to send out an appeal for your help. We still have a number of volunteer slots that are unfilled for the season, and if you can help we would greatly appreciate it. Of specific need are Parade Walkers (helping to water the kids as they march) for both parades on July 4 and again on July 5, and kitchen help for lunch on July 4. The 4th of July is going to be a busy day for the band with 2 parades, so the more help we have the better! If you’re already signed up as a volunteer, consider bringing a friend or relative along to help! 

Another specific need is for someone to act as the point person in the kitchen at both Kettle Moraine Lutheran High School (July 2 & 3) and at Shoreland Lutheran High School (June 25-27 and again July 4 & 5). You would be working with our head chef, Holly Kubek, in being the lead contact person in the kitchen. All meals and menus will already be planned out…we just need someone to be our contact person! If you’re willing and able to help out in this capacity, please contact Holly or me by email at:

ackubek@gmail.com
holly.kubek86@gmail.com

More information and a link to a sign up form is on our Volunteer page.

Thank you all once again for your continued support of Lutheran Vanguard!


Tony Kubek
Head Chaperone

This Order form is now CLOSED.

All LVW members and staff were given a shirt this past weekend.  There are shirts left over for purchase for $15 each.  To reserve your shirt, please fill out this 2021 Season T-Shirt Order Form.

The shirts can either be paid for and brought home by your LVW member, or you can pick them up at a school where we are practicing  Please have exact change ($15 per shirt), or you can pay by check (made out to Lutheran Vanguard of Wisconsin).  We don't have the capability of taking credit cards for this purchase.  Please be aware that we will NOT have them available either before or after a parade in the line up area or post-parade disbanding area.

Because we will likely need to order additional shirts above what we currently have, please fill out the form by this Friday, June 18.  The available shirts can be purchased/distributed on a "first come, first served" basis, and those that reserve shirts later may need to wait for the next order to arrive.  We hope to have those additional shirts by the Kenosha weekend.

Here is the Front of the Shirt.  Click here for the Back of the Shirt.

​​I want to first congratulate everyone for a job well done during this first week of camp!  Thanks to Holly Kubek and our army of volunteer support staff for making sure the kids were fed, to Charis Scharf, Elisabeth Wagner, and our uniform crew for helping them look awesome, to those with the band on the parade route, and to Tony Kubek for making sure that we had our volunteers coordinated and everything else in place for our first performance. 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 challenge of doing parades with an enthusiasm and a desire to be the absolute best that we can be.  This was done in "record time", with our first practice only three days before our first parade!  What was a great first performance 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. 

CAMP #2 INFORMATION
Rehearsal will begin on Saturday at 10:00 AM, and will take place at FVL.  Rehearsal will go from 10:00 AM to 9:00 PM on Saturday, and Sunday's activities will end by 5:00 PM.  More on the weekend's schedule later in this post.

TRANSPORTATION TO FVL on Saturday, June 19
Students from KML, WLA, and WLHS will be riding a bus according to the schedule below.  The pick up points are the same as they were last week.

Saturday, June 19
8:00 AM - Pick up KML and WLHS students at Jackson Park and Ride (HWY 60 and 45)
8:45 AM - Pick up WLA students at Fond du Lac Kwik Trip (Hickory Street exit)
9:45 AM - Arrive at FVL, unload

Sunday, June 20
5:00 PM - Load and Depart FVL
6:00 PM - Drop off at FDL Kwik Trip
6:45 PM - Drop off at Jackson Park and Ride

Meals for this weekend
Directors, Staff, and Members should PACK A LUNCH FOR THE NOON MEAL ON SATURDAY.  All other meals will be provided by LVW.  We will be staying at FVL on Saturday night.  

On Sunday following the rehearsal. we will be providing a "take home meal" for those that are not from FVL.  Staff, Directors, and any parent drivers will be able to take a meal for the road.  We will not be providing a meal for those from FVL.

What to bring/Pack
Students should remember to pack everything needed for two days of camp.  The packing list for this past week will be a good reference for this week as well.

Students should also 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 saw some very hot and humid weather this first week, and next week could bring more of the same (although not as hot - hopefully).  

Of special importance - Don't forget to bring the following:

• Sunscreen (at least SPF 30 or higher)
• Hat and Sunglasses
• Large water jug
• Uniform Items - black shoes, socks, long sleeve compression shirt, guard undergarments - explanation below

SPECIAL ACTIVITY INFO
On Saturday, before supper, the band will be given some free time to relax and have fun.  We are planning on setting up some sprinklers on the practice fields, and would like to organize some "ultimate frisbee"!  So students may bring swim suits for some sprinkler fun, and any special shoes or clothing if ultimate frisbee is your thing.  Don't forget your frisbees!

Worship Service
LVW will be viewing the Livestream of the Mount Olive Lutheran Church service on Sunday morning at 8:00.  There is no need to bring special clothing for this service.

LVW Seasonal T-shirts Available for Purchase
All LVW members and staff were given a shirt this past weekend.  There are shirts left over for purchase for $15 each.  To reserve your shirt, please fill out this 2021 Season T-Shirt Order Form.

The shirts can either be paid for and brought home by your LVW member, or you can pick them up at a school where we are practicing  Please have exact change ($15 per shirt), or you can pay by check (made out to Lutheran Vanguard of Wisconsin).  We don't have the capability of taking credit cards for this purchase.  Please be aware that we will NOT have them available either before or after a parade in the line up area or post-parade disbanding area.

Because we will likely need to order additional shirts above what we currently have, please fill out the form by this Friday, June 18.  The available shirts can be purchased/distributed on a "first come, first served" basis, and those that reserve shirts later may need to wait for the next order to arrive.  We hope to have those additional shirts by the Kenosha weekend.

LVW Dress Performance on Sunday, JUNE 20
LVW will be doing a "DRESS PERFORMANCE" on Sunday, June 20.  This will be in uniform, and will give parents an opportunity to get "up close and personal" with your LVW members.  Our plan is to begin our normal pre-performance warm ups outside (weather permitting), followed by the band doing their parade tunes in the parking lot or on the FVL track if it is available.  Parents and family members will be invited to get up close during the "performance" and take pictures, video, and so on.  Following that short performance you will be able to take pictures of the LVW members while still in uniform.

​The younger siblings in our Banner/American Flag Detail will not be expected to be here for this performance.

We will begin our warm ups at approximately 4:00 PM, and will end by about 4:30.  We want to make sure that the band is changed out of uniform before 5:00 when we hope to have everyone on the road to return home.

We realize that not all parents will be able to take in this exhibition, but we wanted to do this especially since there will be no parades this weekend.  We didn't want this opportunity slip away!

Hello LVW 2021!  This post contains a few points of information as we near the beginning of our season.

LVW Music 
All of the music that is needed for the summer is on our Member Students page.  This page is password protected.  The login password is LVW2021.  Easy to remember, right?

The parts are all there.  Some have links to the individual part, and some are links to all parts.  If it has all parts, simply scroll to your part and print that page only.

There is also a ROSTER on that page.  If you are not sure of what part you will be playing, check the roster.  We have almost all parts assigned.  There are a few questions in the percussion Snare and Tenor sections.  Those will be finalized on the first day of camp based on ability and preparation.  It would be best for Snare and Tenor players to be ready for either instrument.

LVW Banner and American Flag Detail
For the past several years, LVW has utilized younger siblings of marching members to carry the LVW banner, the American Flag, and the Flag Guard (rifle or sabre).  We are looking for at least four students for this detail for each parade.  It is best if the students are in grade 5 or higher.  If you have a younger member of your family that would like to participate (even if it can't be for all parades), please let Mr. Neujahr know as soon as possible. 

We typically don't charge these students any fee.  We are happy that they can assist with this most important and visual part of our overall performance.  They would be asked to attend some rehearsals prior to any parade they will be participating in.  That will be communicated with the individual parents based on the student's availability.

LVW Drum Major
LVW is looking for two members who would be interested in becoming Drum Major for the summer.  A few members have indicated to Mr. Neujahr that they would like to be considered.  If there are others, please contact Mr. Neujahr so he is aware before the start of the first rehearsal camp.  Interested members will be interviewed and auditioned during the first few days of rehearsal.

If you haven't done so already, please read the post from May 27 with LOTS of information about the upcoming rehearsal and first parade.

 The LVW 2021 summer season gets underway in a little more than two weeks!  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!  LVW will once again be marching in parades 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 2021.  

Volunteering for LVW - A Great Opportunity to Let Your Light Shine!
We are again be using "SignUp.com" 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 especially in need of helpers for the kitchen during Camp #1 week, and lots of other tasks throughout the summer.

Updated June and July Calendar
A Google Calendar for LVW 2021 events has been posted to our "Schedule" page.  You can click on individual events for more detailed information, including times, locations, and maps!

PLEASE NOTE - the Menomonee Falls parade that was scheduled for the evening of July 3 has been canceled.  We were told that it is not related to COVID concerns, but rather a lack of interest participating units.  We are looking to add a parade on the morning of July 4 in West Bend, which would begin at 9:30 AM.  We will announce when/if that parade is confirmed.

Important Band Camp Information:
Dates: Wednesday, June 9  – Saturday, June 12 
Beginning time: 10:00 AM on Wednesday (arrive by 9:30) 
Place: All camp activities will take place at FVL in Appleton, with a parade in  Appleton (Saturday).

Camp Transportation
We will be running a bus from KML to Appleton, with planned stops along HWY 41 (possibly the Allenton Park and Ride) and in Fond du Lac at the Hickory Street Kwik Trip.  More details will follow as soon as plans are finalized.  This bus is provided for WLHS, KML, LPS, and WLA students and staff.

Housing during Camp #1
All LVW Members will be staying overnight at FVL during the first two camps of the season.  We felt that, as we get closer to the COVID restrictions ending, it would be safest for students to stay at FVL rather than sending them to host homes.  Be assured that we will make sure that students are safely distanced while sleeping!
 
LVW Staff and Members should bring a bag Lunch for Wednesday, June 9.
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.

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:
The Code of Conduct form and all payments must be turned in by the start of band camp. The Conduct form is available on the bands’ website on the "Join" page. If you are not sure of your balance for fees please check with Tammy Fick in the FVL Business Office at tfick@fvlhs.org


Camp schedule:
Wednesday,June 9 - 10:00 AM until 9:00 PM
Thursday,June 10 - 8:30 AM until 9:00 PM
Friday,June 11 - 8:30 AM - 9:00 PM
Saturday, June 9 - 8:30  - 11:00 AM
Appleton Flag Day Parade 2:00 PM - LVW is near the end of the line up out of approximately 105 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 12.

PLEASE NOTE - since almost all of the LVW parents attend the Appleton Flag Day Parade, we are not planning on a return bus that day.  Your school director can help to arrange for rides home for students whose parents are not able to pick them up at FVL following the parade.  Please plan accordingly.

First Performance of the Year: 
Our first performance of the 2021 season is Saturday, June 12, in the 70th 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 website MAY be updated with a map of the parade route.  A complete Parade Line Up may also be available in the near future by clicking the link.

WFRV TV 5 will likely videotape the Parade for rebroadcast on WFRV TV 5.  At the time of this writing it has not been announced when the parade will be broadcast (live and/or tape-delay).

What to bring with you to band camp:
LVW members should pack clothing for four days of rehearsal and performance.  Please remember your personal uniform items, which include the black shoes/socks, gloves, and t-shirts.  PLEASE NOTE – gloves and the special Uniform Compression Shirt will be handed out at Camp. There is a more detailed packing list for band camp following so you can make sure you have all of the necessary items.

Shoes and Shirt sizes were recorded when you registered for LVW.  The shoes and shirts will be ready to hand out at camp.  Returning members - please don't forget your shoes if you did not order new ones!

We will be staying at FVL on Wednesday through Friday night.  All members should bring a sleeping bag/pillow/air mattress and personal items (deodorant/towel/soap/shampoo/etc). 

Packing List
1. Instrument and/or other necessary equipment
2. All music and warm-ups—memorized as much as possible!
3. Enough comfortable clothing for four 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.  Sunglasses are a definite bonus!
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 may 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. SPECIAL NOTE – because our new uniforms will need a different undershirt, LVW will be placing an order, and you will receive them at camp.  They will become your personal property, and are paid for with your registration.  For returning members, you will not need your "A4" shirts that we used to wear under the uniform.  
15. Anything else that you will need for your marching instrument, equipment, uniform, and performance
16. 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 other parts of the uniform (which will be supplied to you before our first performances).  Guard instructor Angela Hohenstein may send an email to all guard members with more information.

Uniforms:
We will be wearing our new 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 PERFORMANCE 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 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!  We will begin fitting members already on Wednesday, so any and all help will be GREATLY APPRECIATED!