We would like to thank everyone who came out and supported our Miss Firecracker fundraiser, July 3rd.

It was a very successful fundraiser for us and we are extremely grateful for all the support.

Remaining Event Scheduled  -  July 3rd. to July 7th.

Saturday, July 3rd

Miss Firecracker - Fundraiser

The Flamingo
6:00pm Meet and Greet the Contestants
8:00pm Show

We will need people to sell raffle tickets and help work the crowd with tip jars
This is our largest fundraiser of the year, we need your support.
Please circulate the announcement of the Miss Firecracker Pageant to your Friends, Family, Work Associates and Social Networking Groups.
We need to continue to spread the word on this critical fundraising event.
We have a great raffle going with wonderful gift baskets and an original artwork from our sponsor Stefany Holmes.  
Tickets are $1.00 a piece or buy $10.00 and you get 2 bonus tickets for free.
You can sell these to your friends NOW.
Just keep a log and we will fill out the entry for them on Saturday. All we need is their name and phone and of course amount.   
Remember any donation to ROTC is tax deductable.

If you are not in the pageant, wear your member T-Shirt and dog tags. Camo and boots are not required.

Sunday, July 4th

Gulfport Parade with the Oar House

arrive no later than 5:30pm, parade step off 6pm (I'm waiting on the exact location for staging)

Update June 30  -

The float check-in area is in front of the Catherine Hickman parking lot.
This is at the corner of 26th Avenue S. and Beach Boulevard S. 
The parade will start at 6 p.m. 
ROTC members need to be at the float by 5:30 p.m.

Red Member Tee Shirt
Camo Bottoms
Belt
Black Boots with White Socks
Whistle
Dog Tags
*Optional: Sun Screen, Sun Glasses, Military Style Hat, Glitter (my favorite)
The Oar House will be having free food that afternoon / evening.
They will also be making the outside area Kid Friendly.
There will be special activities and restrooms outside so the children do not have to enter the bar area.

Wednesday, July 7th

Dining Out For Life Conference

The Hospice of the Florida Suncoast
3050 1st Ave South
St. Petersburg, FL 33705
Arrive 5:30pm for a brief practice
Performance 6:50pm
Red "Bling" Uniform Correction - We Will Be Wearing our Membership Tee Shirt  (Not the Bling Shirt)
Camo Bottoms
Belt
Black Boots with White Socks
Whistle
Dog Tags
*Optional: Sun Screen, Sun Glasses, Military Style Hat, Glitter (my favorite)

And Coming Soon:  Saturday, August 7,  Progressively Aggressive Dinner  (more info to follow)

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St. Pete Pride
"Celebrate Family"     (updated Thursday, June 24th.)


Saturday, June 26, 2010

7am-10am Pancake Breakfast King of Peace MCC $6.00 per person (all you can eat)

8:00am Booth Set Up
Booth #361 located on the 2300 Block of Central Ave. (the Main Stage is also located on the 2300 Block)
*Note: Gemini Lounge is across from the Main Stage

Street Fair Booth Schedule
8am-12noon Geno & Wayne (set-up)
12-1 Selina, Jessi & Zac
1-2 Frank, Glen & Stoney
*2-3 Ana, Tony & George
*3-4 Bill, JR & Michael (Break-down)
*NOTE: Tom & John will work during the Stand Still Performance apx 2:45pm-3:15pm
This is our Biggest Recruitment Opportunity of the year; we will also be selling raffle tickets for the Art work/prizes and promoting Miss Firecracker.

8:30am Promenade Line Up
(3rd Ave North / 31st Street parking lot across from Georgie's)
*Note: The Promenade will start on 31st Street (Georgie's) and conclude on 20th Street & Central Ave.
*Note: Parking available on 1st Ave North and 1st Ave South
*Note: The Trolley will be running on 1st Ave North & 1st Ave South (there is a stop at Georgie's, $1.00 per ride)

Promenade Costume

Full Parade Uniform
Red "Bling" Shirt
Camo Bottom's
Belt
Black Boots with White Socks
Dog Tag
Whistle
Optional Items: Sunscreen, Hat, Sunglasses and Glitter (my favorite)

*NOTE:  We will need all support staff to meet by 9am  (3rd Ave North / 31st Street parking lot across from Georgie's) for assignments and run through.


10am Promenade Step Off Rain or Shine
*Note: ROTC will be at the end of the parade (tell your friends)

*Note: Immediately after the Parade, we will need all members to help dismantle and put away the equipment.

2:45pm Meet at the Main Stage for our Stand Still Performance
(Central / 22nd Street)
*Note: Chic will be on the main stage between 3:30pm-4pm

Stand Still Costume

Red "Member" T-Shirt
Camo Bottom's
Belt
Black Boots with White Socks
Dog Tag
Whistle
Optional Items: Sunscreen, Hat, Sunglasses and Glitter (my favorite)


3:00pm Stand Still Performance
(Central / 23rd Street)
*NOTE: Stand Still Location has Changed

Happy 7th Anniversary St. Petersburg ROTC!

*NOTE: There is a Rays Game at 4pm on Saturday; expect to see the Police downtown directing traffic (in other words be careful).



Sunday, June 27, 2010

Pride Tea Dance at the Flamingo

2pm arrive at the Flamingo

Stand Still Costume

Red "Member" T-Shirt
Camo Bottom's
Belt
Black Boots with White Socks
Dog Tag
Whistle
Optional Items: Sunscreen, Hat, Sunglasses and Glitter (my favorite)

3pm Tea Dance Performance


Have a Happy & Safe Pride!

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Below summarizes the key times and places you will need to be:

Fri / Sat:    Key West Express - On Board By 7:30 a.m.

Saturday:   Stand Still Performance - Arrive 5:00 p.m. Perform 5:30 p.m.  -  801 Duval Street

Saturday:   Mandatory Rehearsal - 6:15 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. -

Ft. Zachary Taylor Park          

Sunday:     Group Photo - 11:00 a.m. - Southern Most Point

Sunday:     Parade Line Up - 12 Noon - Ft. Zachary Taylor Park

Sunday:     Parade Steps Off - 2:00 p.m.  

Sunday:     Tea Dance - 4:00 p.m. -  La Te Da

Sun / Mon: Key West Express - On Board by 5:00 p.m

Click the "Read More" link below to see the full agenda

The weather is a little sketchy today so-

IF it is raining at 1:30 pm we'll move to our alternate rehearsal site:

Northern Trust Parking Garage in Downtown St Pete (also known at Herald Square South)

2nd Avenue, South at 2nd Street, South
This is right next to Signature Place and across the street from The UPS Store and University Village Publix.

If you'r not sure what the weather is going to be feel free to call my cell (727) 385-3588.

Thanks!

Frank

With a busy Fall Schedule ahead of us and occasional weather

challenges we've updated the ROTC St. Pete Hotline - Here's the new number:

(727) 498-4687

or an easy way to remember it

(727) 498-HOT7

This will have information on performances for the month, rehersal location,

can website.  Callers will be able to leave a message.

If you are in doubt about the status of the weather and rehearsal call the

Hotline one hour prior to the scheduled rehearsal.  There will be an updated

message letting you know if rehearsal is still on.

Plug this new number into your Iphone, Blackberry, cell phone.... or even put

it on a piece of paper on your refrigerator.

Thanks!

Frank