Meeting at 4 on Friday-5K Run

Remember, we'll be having a meeting at SDSA on Friday after Juggling at 4PM for trip information if you're going. Adults: I need funds if you haven't paid yet please.

It looks to be cold on Saturday for the run, so we'll only have an indoor band. In otherwards, you can walk or run and still play in Magnolia's after the race. Be there at 10:45 to set up and register if you have not already. Polos and Khakis or race shirt.

Trinidad Meeting

There will be a meeting Friday 2/2 for all those going to Trindad. It will be in the SDSA gym at 4:15. All remaining details about the trip will be discussed. Let me know if you can attend please.

5K Run/ Trinidad update

SDSA students have all of the 5K run information, but Plenty Problems may not. We're still looking for sponsors for The second annual 5K Stroll to Carnival on February 3rd. I have sponsor sheets or I can just be given the information.
The run(or walk) starts at Noon, and like last year, it would be good to have a band along the run, and pans set up for a small band inside Magnolia's Restaurant ready for after the race.You can run and play after the race, but I'll need nonrunners to play during the run. Set up for both bands at 10:30AM.

TRINIDAD UPDATE- Look for changes in the itinerary from the last post including the Jr. Panorama in Port of Spain our second night(Sunday), where we will get to see Golden Hands compete.
Also Golden Hands has joined up with The Hatters who are hopeful to make the large band Panorama Finals.
Golden hands will no longer be playing the Monday Jouvert ("juvay") with Mt. Moriah( Dain still is arranging for them though). They are looking for their own float or joining up with another band.
On Our last Monday night there is a Carnival celebration within walking distance.

Trinidad Trip Information

Depart Saturday February 10th – 6:30AM from Ocean View via shuttle bus (Gene’s Limo) to BWI airport with a stop in Georgetown. Delta Airlines flight 387 departs 11:50AM, one stop in Atlanta to Destination-Port Of Spain Trinidad to arrive 8:30PM. We will return February 20th Delta Airlines flight 322 9:05AM from POS to Atlanta, and on to BWI for a 5:25PM arrival.Two Maxi Taxis will take us to and from:

The house of Olive Nicome; O.M. Enterprises- 10:30-11:00PM arrival
11 Hillcrest Drive
Battooland Marabella
Marabella, Trinidad and Tobago West Indies
868-658-3514
* This home belongs to a family member of Golden Hands in a nice,very safe neighborhood. Marabella is about 3 miles north of San Fernando.

Our coordinator in Trinidad is:
Franka Hills-Headley
134 Independence Ave.
San Fernando, Trinidad 868-653-4117, 789-2279, 734-6723
frankelgolden@hotmail.com

Proposed Itinerary:
Sunday 11th- Food shopping/ housekeeping in the morning. Afternoon trip to Port of Spain for evening Jr. Panorama to see Golden Hands compete.
Monday 12th- Daytime shopping and touring. Evening practice/ celebration
Tuesday 13th- Possible trip to Tobago or Maracas Beach early morning to late evening
Wednesday 14th- Possible trip to Tobago or Maracas Beach . Evening practice otherwise
Thursday 15th- Visits to local school, city hall, and political and educational dignitaries
Friday 16th-Afternoon and evening practice for J’ouvert Monday
Saturday 17th- Evening at Skinner Park for the Panorama finals
Sunday 18th- Afternoon and evening practice for J’ouvert Monday
Monday 19th- J’ouvert (Early morning parade). Evening Carnival Celebration nearby
Tuesday 20th- Depart Marabella 5:30AM for U.S.



Leader:
John Syphard
30778 Panyard Alley Ocean View DE. 19970
537-9320 cell # 542-1901


Students attending: 11 (still have one available ticket)
Adults attending:8

Students who attended last year and will again this year:
7th grade
Aaron Pepe
Jung Son
8th Grade
Dillon Thune
9th Grade
Mollie Cohee
Alex Gunderman
11th Grade
Robbie Syphard
Others(for first time):
8th Grade -Smith Purdum
7th grade-Matt Mudry
Joey Keller
Drew Stewart
6th grade-Mitch Abrams

Adults Attending:
Jeff Thune
John Syphard
Ron Gunderman
Richard Cohee
Joseph Keller
Joel Syphard
Adults attending who will meet us there:
Lori Abrams
Frank Hanrahan
Lisa Funk

Details/recommendations: You must have a passport.
The house has housekeeping ( washer and dryer too),linens and security.
Clothing: temperatures will between 80-90 degrees so bring casual summer clothing, but one decent outfit to wear in case we go to a government facility or restaurant. Polos and Khakis are fine.Bring the band polo,race shirt, and bathing suit/ sun protection/towel and your sticks. You will be able to buy clothes there as well.
Money: Adults can bring the money estimated for group meals, $200.00, or give it to me prior to the trip. Adults please forward to me house money, $500,so I can money gram it to Trinidad before we go.
Everyone should bring extra money for snacks,added preferences at meals, and anything you may want to buy- clothes, hats, music,drums, jewelry. Fees and transportation should be covered by the band less tips.A trip to Tobago may require a little more for adults. There are plenty of ATM's. I can handle money for students by depositing it in the Plenty Problems account and withdrawing it in Trinidad.Travelers checks are okay but not the most convenient. Have a secure place on you to put money besides a wallet in your pocket-money belt or pouch around your neck.Prices of goods in Trinidad are similar to here, maybe a little cheaper, especially goods made in the U.K. or India. Exchange rate: one U.S. dollar equals six T.T. dollars.
Basic needs are in walking distance. We mostly travel by car(members of the band) or Maxi Taxis arranged by Franka.

It is typical that we stay up late into the night and get up late morning.The mornings are usually your free time to sleep, play,exercise or whatever you choose.Time to practice with Golden hands will be evenings.

Sunday is a small deal

Here's what I have in the van: 1 bass,the 3 cello, 1 guitar and 3 tenors. That's all I have because that's all that might fit somehow in , around, or outside the church. Also it's only three or four songs, and we are done.All are welcome to come though as their will be several performers to see.
MOST IMPORTANT-By Monday,I need at least 1 more active band member ( over 1 year experience) to go to Trinidad or an adult. If not the band automatically loses the $1,200 deposit to the airline and $500 for the room at the house.

Sunday Performance

We will be playing at Prince George's Chapel on rt. 26 in Dagsboro( where we played this summer for their ice cream festival). I'll leave my house at 12:30 to set up at 1:00PM and play at 1:30 for a short set; a small band is preferable. Leave a comment or call if you want to come. Polos and khakis