"M-News"
This is where we will put important information about the Twirling Corps.
See what's happening, what's not!
Who's doing what, when, and how.
Keep checking in to "hear all about it."
January 20, 2012
Due to the Winter Storm Warning that is currently in effect, all three twirling classes scheduled for tomorrow, Sat., Jan., 21st are canceled. The studio will be closed all weekend.
The studio will reopen on Tues., Jan. 24th for Color Guard Practice. Practice starts at 6:30. Ends at 7:00.
Please send a quick e-mail to let us know that you are aware of the cancelation. Phone calls will only be made if absolutely necessary.
Mrs. Cunningham (our seamstress) will most likely come to next Saturday's practice to finish measuring any student who missed seeing her back in December. Please remember that all $50.00 Deposits for uniforms will be due during all of next week's practices (Tuesday and Saturday).
See you all next week! Be safe!!!
January 11, 2012
It is with deepest sympathy and extremely heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our Senior Twirling Corps member, Julia Balchak. She will be deeply missed, but will remain in our hearts forever!!!!!
For all current and past members of the corps, we will be meeting at 6:50 p.m. this Friday evening (January 13th) at Parzynski's Funeral Home on Broad Avenue in N. Belle Vernon. The Corps. will pay our respects to the Balchak Family as a group at 7:00 p.m.
In honor of Julia, if you plan on attending the viewing on Friday (whether with us at 7:00 p.m. or at a different time) please wear purple instead of black.
Thank you!!!!!
January 7, 2012
As a reminder - the procedure that we follow for class cancelations is as follows:
1.) e-mails will be sent out to everyone first.
2.) the cancelation will be listed in numerous places here on the website.
When you see the cancelation, please remember to send a brief message back to Alice, Donna or Brandy letting us know you are aware of the cancelation.
Text messages will be sent and/or phone calls will be made last and only to those who do not send messages that they are aware of the cancelation.
If any type of weather advisory has been issued (Winter Weather Advisory, Winter Storm Watch, Winter Storm Warning, etc), and you see on the news that other businesses/schools are starting to cancel events, you should check your e-mail and/or the website for announcements/updates.
If you are ever unsure, please do not hesitate to call to check.
January 3, 2012
Due to the Winter Weather Advisory that has been issued this evening, Color Guard Practice has been canceled. Please do not report to the studio. It will be closed. Please take a moment to send Alice a quick message to let her know that you are aware of the cancelation. Color Guard Practice will resume next Tuesday, January 10, 2012 at 6:30.
December 3, 2011
Registration for all three of our baton twirling classes is now closed. We will begin to accept new students into our three baton classes again in September 2012.
Poinsettia orders and money were due today. If you missed placing your order, you may still do so by calling your order in to Donna or by sending her an e-mail. You must place your order by this coming Monday morning.
Sarris Candy orders will be available for pick-up during all of next Saturday's classes.
Mrs. Cunningham will be at the studio this coming Tuesday from 6:30 to 7:00 to measure for new uniforms. She will also be at the studio next Saturday during the baton twirling classes.
July 26, 2011
Congratulations Everyone!!!!!
We just found out this evening that judging did occur for performing corps last Saturday during the parade at Charleroi!!!!
We are very proud to announce that the corps won first place! The Mon Valley Super Stars took 2nd, and the dance troupe took 3rd.
We can now announce that we hold the following three titles for 2011:
Fayette County Firemen's Convention Twirling Champs
Washington County Firemen's Convention Twirling Champs
and
Westmoreland County Firemen's Convention Twirling Champs
This is the first time in many, many years that the corps has held three different county firemen's convention titles in the same summer. We don't always get to compete in the Westmoreland and Washington County parades because of their locations - most summers they are held outside of our driving range. This is certainly a very special accomplishment!!!!!
July 14, 2011
Reservation Forms for the Annual End-of-Year Pool Party will be passed out during the Tuesday night practice on July 19th. Please make sure that you return your completed form by Saturday, July 30, 2011.
We must make sure that enough food will be available. We also have to let the owners of the pool know how many people we expect so that they can have the appropriate number of lifeguards on staff.
Please keep in mind that the pool party is for current performing members and their immediate family members only. Current performing members will be paid for by the corps. Each family member will be charged a fee to help defray the cost of the food and admittance to the pool.
July 11, 2011
Due to the Severe Thunderstorm Watches and tornado-like conditions reported in the local area, tonight's practice has been canceled. We will not have a practice this week. If you were planning on placing an order for batons, shoes, bags, etc., at tonight's practice, please e-mail those requests to Alice by Wednesday morning.
Our next practice will be Tuesday, July 19th, starting at 6:30.
Seniors are reminded to bring their fire batons and to dress appropriately. All younger students will be given the opportunity to try the fire batons toward the end of practice, if they have at least one parent present to give permission. Make sure you wear old clothes and have your hair pulled back.
July 9, 2011
Well Girls, you've done it again.
For the fourth year in a row, you are the
Fayette County Firemen's Convention
Twirling Champions!!!!!
Along with the Westmoreland County Firemen's Convention, you now have two titles to celebrate for this parade season. Congratulations!!!!!!!
July 7, 2011
The website has hit a milestone today. Although the number tracker on the home page doesn't look like it, the website has received 10,000 hits!!!!! The tracker doesn't have enough slots to show the number 10,000 and higher.
June 10, 2011
Congratulations to all of the girls who performed during the dance recital this evening! You all did a fabulous job!!!
June 4, 2011
Congratulations to all of the members of this year's Senior Corps. Every member of our Senior Corps has been named a high school majorette at her respective high school.
The members and their high schools are:
Belle Vernon Area High School
Deidra Balchak - 2nd Year Majorette Captain
Nesa Smith
Angela Iacoboni
Natalie Tenuta
Jenna Cecil
Michelle Lofink
Brittany Robertson
Gina Iacoboni
Brownsville Area High School
Whitney Ptak
Frazier High School
Natalie Losko - Majorette Captain
Sara Diamond
Victoria Thomas
Ringgold High School
Brianna Young
January 21, 2011
Due to the forecasted temperatures and construction at the studio's building, all classes have been cancelled for Saturday, January 22, 2011. All classes will, hopefully, resume at their normal times on Saturday, January 29, 2011.
Friday, January 28, 2011
All Galiffa's Pizzas, Hoagies, and Pepperoni Rolls will be available for pick-up at the studio from 5:30 to 6:30. Please contact Alice or Donna if you are unable to pick your order up on Friday.
Sarris Candy order forms and information will be passed out during all practices on Saturday, January 29th.
All students who are ordering brand new uniforms are reminded that their $50.00 deposits will be due during all practices on January 29, 2011.
January 14, 2011
Due to unforeseen circumstances, we regretfully have made the decision to cancel all classes for Saturday, January 15, 2011.
All classes will resume at their normal times on Saturday, January 22, 2011.
September 19, 2010
Alice's computer is back up and running!!!!
If you need to contact her, you can do so through e-mail again. Yeah!!!!!
August 17, 2010
Alice, Donna and Brandy would like to thank all of the members of corps - Seniors, Juniors, and Sophomores - as well as all of their families for the wonderful Keepsake boxes that were presented at the End-of-Year Pool Party. They are absolutely beautiful and will be cherised always. THANK YOU SO VERY MUCH!!!!!
Alice's home computer is still not working. If you need to contact her for any reason, please call her home phone, cell phone or use her Martinette e-mail address. It is alice@martinettes.com. Thank you for your patience.
June 17, 2010
A gigantic congratulations goes out to all of our girls that performed in Shirley Dean's Dance Recital last night. We are EXTREMELY PROUD of all of you. You did a wonderful job!
May 1, 2010
Today's Cash Bash
Location = The North Belle Vernon Social Hall
545 Broad Avenue
N. Belle Vernon, PA 15012
Tickets will be available at the door!!!!!
Doors open at 4:30. Event ends at 10:00 p.m.
Come on out and enjoy an evening of fun!!!!
March 28, 2010
A HUGE CONGRATULATIONS goes out to all of the members of our Senior Twirling Corps.
They won the title of 2010 TRWEA Independent Regional A Colorguard Champions last night at Kiski High School!!!!!
All of the young ladies did an outstanding job. We simply could not be prouder than each and every one of you.
Please come and join us for a
Cash Bash!!!!!!!
It will be held on Saturday, May 1, 2010
Doors will open at 4:30 p.m.
Location = North Belle Vernon Social Hall
Tickets = $20.00 each
A Chinese Auction will be part of the event.
Small Games of Chance will be run
throughout the evening.
Food will be provided. Menu includes:
hot sausage, potatoes, rigatoni, green
beans, linguini, rotisserie chicken, and
donuts
Beverages will also be provided.
Coffee, soft drinks and adult beverages
To purchase tickets or to receive more information please send e-mails to donna@martinettes.com
March 21, 2010
Sophomores & Juniors will have practice this coming Saturday - March 27th at their regular times.
Seniors will have practice on Wednesday & Friday this week from 4:30 to 7:30 at Marion Elementary School.
The TRWEA 2010 Championships will be held this coming Saturday - March 27th. Our Senior Girls will be competing with their Grease Medley Show at 6:03 p.m. in the Independent Regional A Category. The championships are being held at the following address:
Kiski Area High School
240 Hyde Park Road
Leechburg, PA 15656
Please consider coming out to Kiski to cheer on our Senior Girls as they go after a new Championship title!!!!!!!
February 10, 2010
Sarris Candy Orders are due by this Saturday evening.
If you have an order you can turn it in one of three ways:
1. Hand deliver your order and money to Donna at the studio between 11:30 to 1:30 (whether you are a Sophomore, Junior, or Senior). Because of limited parking at the studio due to all of the snow, please be prepared to drop off your order and money quickly.
2. E-mail your order to Donna at batontwirler_dw@yahoo.com or use her link on the Staff Page.
3. Phone your order in to Donna at 724-929-5183 or 724-366-1489.
Please note - all orders MUST BE RECEIVED BY SATURDAY EVENING (February 13th). Anything received after that will not be accepted. She must turn the order in to Sarris Candy, Inc.
January 8, 2010 = Evening Announcement
The twirling studio will be closed tomorrow - Saturday, January 9th.
All three classes have been cancelled.
If you haven't already done so, please read all of the announcements listed below, and remember to check out the Schedule Page, to keep up to date.
We hope everyone has enjoyed a wonderful holiday season. And we look forward to seeing everyone next week!!!!!!
January 8, 2010 = Morning Announcement
Today's Senior Competition Practice at Marion Elementary School's Gym is cancelled!!!!!
The Belle Vernon Area School District is closed for the day.
Please keep checking the website and your e-mails for updates concerning all practices (Sophomores, Juniors, and Seniors) scheduled for tomorrow.
As always - please call Alice or Donna, or send an e-mail to abreckenridge@verizon.net to let us know you got the message about practice being cancelled.
On a completely different note:
At the next practice(s) - Donna is going to talk to everyone about a possible NEW FUNDRAISER.
We are considering holding a joint CASH BASH with the North Belle Vernon Volunteer Fire Department. This fundraiser WOULD NOT BE FOR PERSONAL PROFIT. This would be a CORPS' PROFIT fundraiser. This means money raised would go toward purchasing equipment needed for shows/competitions/parades, the end of the year party, etc.
For this fundraiser to work, we will need 10 to 15 PARENTS TO COMMIT TO WORK THE ENTIRE EVENING. Also, all members will be REQUIRED to either sell a set number of tickets for the event or make a monetary donation equal to the number of tickets.
After Donna talks with everyone, we will decide how much interest there is and then decide whether to proceed with the event.
January 6, 2010
There are announcements here for all three sections of the corps concerning all practices scheduled for this weekend. Make sure you read all the way down to the bottom of today's entry.
Please keep checking the website daily for updates and announcements. We are keeping a close eye on the weather forecasts. If we get what is being forecasted, there is a very good chance that all scheduled practices for this week will have to be cancelled.
Seniors =
If the Belle Vernon Area School District cancels school on Friday, then our practice is automatically cancelled. We will not be permitted to be in the elementary gym because the school will be closed.
If the Belle Vernon Area School District starts out the day and then dismisses classes early, this will also cancel our practice. If this happens, I will do my best to send out e-mails to everyone to let you know that the building is closing. If you are unsure if we are having practice please call Alice (Cell = 724-350-1708) or Donna (Cell = 724-366-1489) to ask before you venture out. With both of us being school teachers, we may not be able to answer right away, due to being in our classrooms. Please leave a message, and we will get back to you.
Hopefully, we will be able to get our practice in on Friday (4:30-6:30 @ Marion Elementary). Please remember to bring two batons with you and your flag, if you took one home.
Sophomores, Juniors, & Seniors =
The forecast for Saturday is calling for DANGEROUSLY COLD temperatures. If this does occur, Saturday's classes will mostly likely be cancelled. Please continue to check the website and your e-mail. We will notify everyone through both of those two medias first. Phone calls will be made to those members that we do not get a response from (either by phone or by e-mail.)
December 19, 2009
We are very sorry to have to cancel the last classes of 2009, but due to the snowy weather conditions, the studio is going to be closed today.
It is very important that you contact Alice or Donna by either phone or e-mail to let them know that you are aware of the cancellation. We don't want anyone venturing out for no reason.
Please check the Schedule Page for your first scheduled practice of 2010. Keep checking the website throughout the holiday break for any announcements that may come up.
We want to wish everyone a Very, Merry Christmas and a Safe, Happy and Prosperous New Year!!!!!
See all of you in January!!!!!!!
November 6, 2009
Due to unforeseen circumstances - All classes on Saturday, November 7th have been cancelled. All baton, clothing, equipment, etc. orders will be due during next week's classes. Christmas Poinsettia Order Forms will be passed out during all classes next week.
It is EXTREMELY IMPORTANT that you contact Alice either by phone or e-mail to let her know that you are aware that the classes have been cancelled.
November 5, 2009
PLEASE NOTE: Registration for the Senior Corps will officially close at the end of the last class on Saturday, November 21, 2009.
August 30, 2009
Just a quick reminder:
Devyn will be competing this coming
Thursday night (September 3, 2009) in
the Finals of "The Wildside's Got
Talent" talent show.
She is one of only six acts who still has chance to win the talent show at Nemacolin Woodland's The Wildside. She will again be doing her show routine to Thriller - with a few additions.
There will be actual judges, but the audience vote still counts. In fact, it is worth 51% of the total.
She would really appreciate your support. The show begins at 7:00 p.m. Voting will stay open until 9:00 p.m.
August 21, 2009
Devyn has done it!!!!!
She is on her way to the Finals!!!!
She did a fantastic job during last night's Semi-Finals. She did one baton, two glow-batons and color guard flag to Thriller. She looked great! She was the youngest of all of the contestants last night.
She will now have two weeks to prepare for the last round. The Finals will be held at The Wildside on Thursday, September 3, 2009 starting at 7:00 p.m.
August 17, 2009
Congratulations, Devyn!!!!!!
We are so proud of you!!!!!!
Devyn took 1st place in the first round of the "Wildside's Got Talent" talent show.She will now be competing in the second round on Thursday, August 19th.The show will again take place from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at Nemacolin Woodland's Wildside (Rt. 40, Farmington).
Just as in the first round, the winner will be determined by audience vote. Everyone in the audience will receive one ballot. For every $10.00 spent throughout the evening, on games, food, etc., you will receive another ballot. Every vote counts!!!!! Admission to the actual show is FREE.
If you are able, please attend the show and help cheer Devyn on to a second victory!!!!!
August 4, 2009
Pictures taken by Envisions by Design during the dress rehearsal for Shirley Dean's recital are now available to see and purchase. Just follow the steps below.
1. Go to www.envisionsbydesign.com.
2. Click on "enter site".
(Be patient. It takes a minute or so to load
the site.)
3. Click on "view your recreational photos".
4. Click on "Shirley's Dance Rehearsal".
(Write down your picture numbers as you
look at them to make it easier to fill out the
order form, if you are going to order any of
the pictures.)
5. After viewing and selecting your photos, go
back and select "Dance Order Form" - found
on the same web page as "Shirley's Dance
Rehearsal".
6. Fill out the order form then print it out. The
information does not get saved on this form
so if you leave the page, it will not remember
what you entered, and you will have to start
all over again.
7. Mail the completed form along with a check
(payable to EnVisions) for the full amount to
Bill's address on the order form. Orders
must by submitted by mail along with
payment, please.
July 30, 2009
We want to wish the very best of luck to one of our Junior Corps Members, Devyn Lucy.
She has entered a talent show called "Wildside's Got Talent". The show is being hosted by Nemacolin Woodlands. She will be doing a baton show-routine.
The winners each night are chosen by audience vote per ballot. The winners each night will continue on to the next round.
Each person in attendance gets a ballot to vote, plus for every $10.00 spent that night, on dinner, games, etc., you can receive an extra ballot.
Admission to the actual talent show is free.
Here are the details:
Location: Nemacolin Woodland's Wildside
Rt. 40 Farmington
(the old Woodlands World Building)
Date: Aug. 13th (for her preliminary round)
Time: 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
If you are able, please attend the show to help cheer her on!!!!!
Goooooo, Devyn!!!!!!!
June 13, 2009
This year's pictures are in!!!!!
They will be available for pick up at the
St. Sebastian Fair Performance as well as during Tuesday's practice on June 16th.
June 10, 2009
Several members have still not paid for their dance recital tickets. Since the money for the corps needed to be turned in to Miss Shirley last night, you will need to reimburse the corps. As a result, anyone wishing to pay for the tickets by check should now make their checks out to The Martinettes and NOT to Shirley Tatar Dean.
Please pay for the tickets either at the Scottdale parade or during the dress rehearsal at Belle Vernon Area High School Thursday morning.
May 27, 2009
Last minute details for this coming Saturday!!!!!
If you did not receive an envelope with the picture order form in it, you can get one and fill it out on Saturday. Alice and/or Patrick (our photographer) will have extra forms with them that day. You will need to place your order (with payment) during the photo shoot.
All girls may wear their hair any way they choose for the photo shoot.
Make sure that you have at least one baton with you. Performance Flags will be available for the colorguard and anyone else who would like to make use of them.
If you did not receive your dance recital tickets, or you need more, please see Alice during the photo shoot to pick them up. If you have tickets that you can not sell, please return them to Alice.
If you are unable to attend pictures on Saturday, and you have not already told Alice or Donna that you will not be there, please call or e-mail one of them AS SOON AS POSSIBLE!!!!!!!!!
REMEMBER: We need everyone there and ready to go for 10:00 a.m. The large, Full Corps Picture will be taken first - as close to 10:00 a.m. as possible. We will start positioning everyone in the picture at 10:00 a.m.
If you ordered a window decal, they will be available for pick-up during the photo shoot.
May 26, 2009
Shirley Tatar Dean's Dance Recital Tickets
Each twirler is to receive one complimentary ticket. This is to allow her to enter the recital Free of Charge. Please ignore the date and price on the complimentary tickets. These are leftover tickets from last year's recital.
Each twirler is to receive three tickets to sell to family members and/or friends. Each ticket is $10.00. Please turn in the money for the tickets sold to Alice as soon as possible. If paying by check, please make the checks out to Shirley Tatar Dean. If you need more tickets, just ask Alice for more. If you can't sell all three, please return the unsold ones with the money for the ones that were sold.
If you have not received any of your tickets yet, you may pick them up at the studio during the fundraiser pick-up on Wednesday, May 27th starting at 4:45.
May 6, 2009
Just a reminder =
All Galiffa's orders for pizzas, hoagies, and pepperoni rolls and money are due at this Saturday's practice.
Also, all orders for new batons, shoes, clothing, window clings, etc. and money are due at this Saturday's practice.
This Saturday's practice is expected to be the last indoor practice of the winter season.
Hopefully, the weather will improve, and we will be able to move outdoors at Bellmar Middle School starting on Saturday, May 16th. Practice will begin at 10:00 a.m., for all members, when we move outdoors.
Please make sure to check the schedule page. It has recently been updated with new performances, etc. Remember to check that page, as well as this page, regularly for important updates and announcements.
March 29, 2009
Seniors
You were simply awesome last night!
We are all so very proud of you!
To become the
2009
TRWEA
Independent Regional A Mixed Team Champions
in your very first attempt
is a true accomplishment and
something each one of you should be extremely proud of.
For all Members:
Remember: The Senior Corps will not be having practice on Saturday, April 4th.
Regardless of which section of the corps you belong to, ALL Candy Orders MUST be picked-up and checked by 11:15 a.m. Due to schedule conflicts, the studio will close promptly at 11:30.
If you are unable to come to practice on Saturday, April 4th, you must make arrangements with someone to come to the studio and check/pick up your order for you.
The studio will be closed on Saturday, April 11th for the Easter Holiday. All classes are cancelled that day.
Seniors = please bring your uniforms to the studio during the April 18th practice. We will get them back to Mrs. Cunningham so that they can be finished. Practice will be from 11:30 to 12:30.
March 21, 2009
Congratulations, Seniors!!!!!
You surpassed our goal tonight. You received a score of 63.6 for this evening's performance. That is the highest score awarded so far this season in our category!
That is a great way to head into Championships next week!!!!!
Remember: The next practice will be on Thursday, March 26th from 4:30 to 6:30 at Bellmar Middle School.
Flags, Sophomores and Juniors =
Please remember, your next practice will be Saturday, April 4th. The studio will be closed this coming Saturday, March 28th, due to the TRWEA Championships. We would love to have all of you come to Hempfield High School to cheer for the Senior Corps.
The contest begins at 2:30.
Directions to Hempfield High School can be found at the following website = www.trwea.com.
March 8, 2009
We are extremely proud of how well the Senior Corps did in their competition at East Allegheny High School last night.
You girls were awesome!!!!!
The next practice will be on Saturday, March 14th from 11:30 to 1:30.
Remember to bring your uniform to practice on Saturday. Mrs. Cunningham will be there at 11:30 to make alterations and pick up ALL of the uniforms to shorten the skirts and add the sequins. If you are not able to be at practice, you MUST make arrangements to have someone bring your uniform to practice for you. We will make sure that Mrs. Cunningham gets your uniform with all of the others. We need to make sure that she has them in enough time so that we have them back in time for CHAMPIONSHIPS!!!!!!
January 31, 2009
WAY TO GO, SENIORS!!!!!!
The results of our first indoor competition have been announced. The girls won first place with a score of 44.9. The East Butler Sparks won second place with a score of 43.8.
We are very proud of all of you.
January 19, 2009
A clip of Jill Robbins (one of our former Senior Corps Captains/Feature Twirlers) performing in this year's Rose Bowl parade was found on You Tube. The clip shows her performing in one of her last performances as a Penn State Majorette. Jill graduated from Penn State in December.
The clip is called 2009 Rose Parade: Penn State Blue Band. She comes up around the 2:30 mark in the clip.
The link is = http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wiGTqEaNrrw&feature=related.
January 17, 2009
Today's practice is cancelled for all groups today - Flags, Sophomores, Juniors and Seniors. We really didn't want to cancel practice two weeks in a row, we just don't have the heart to ask everyone to travel out in sub-zero degree temperatures. Please keep your fingers crosssed that the weather is better next week.
Please send an e-mail or call Alice or Donna to let them know that you are aware of the cancellation.
Seniors - it is very important that everyone keeps reviewing the routine at home. Also, please try to go back and remember the two-baton portion of last year's summer routine. That section is going to be added to this year's winter routine and will be put in during next week's practice. Next week's practice will begin at 11:30 and run to 1:00 at least. We have to get the routine up to a minimum of 3 minutes in length.
January 10, 2009
We received official word between 10:30 and 11:00 that the staff at Norwin High School has decided to cancel this evening's Preview Show.
We will see everyone next Saturday at the studio for practice. We would like to have Senior practice from 11:30 to 1:00 both next Saturday (the 17th) and the following Saturday (the 24th).
Please call Alice or Donna or send Alice an e-mail to let them know that you are aware of the cancellation.
January 9, 2009
Practice for Flags, Sophomores, and Juniors has been cancelled for tomorrow's practice - Saturday, January 10, 2009. We will see everyone for their regular practice times next Saturday - January 17, 2009.
As of right now, the Norwin Show is still on. Report time for the all Seniors attending the show is 4:00.
We start warming up on our own at 4:15.
We are in our official warm-up at 4:57.
Performance time is 5:14.
If we get information that the show has been cancelled, we will get the information out to everyone as soon as we can. Please keep checking the website and your e-mail.
December 26, 2008
Congratulations and Best of Luck to three of our former twirlers!!!!!!
All three young ladies will be performing in college bowl games this year.
Pitt Majorettes - Sami Jo Young (a Sophomore) and Kelsey Gilchrist (a Freshman) - will be performing with the Pitt Marching Band on New Year's Eve at the Sun Bowl.
Penn State Majorette - Jill Robbins (a December Graduate) - will be performing in her last performance with the Penn State Marching Band on New Year's Day at the Rose Bowl. Make sure to look for her in the Rose Bowl Parade!!!!!!
We are extremely proud of all three of them!!!!
December 13, 2008
Registration for all of the baton twirling sections of the corps is now closed for the 2008-2009 season.
All of the baton twirling sections of the corps have stopped concentrating on teaching/reviewing basic twirls and have begun learning this year's routines. Also, measurements for all of the new uniforms are complete.
Please note: We will still accept registrations for our Color Guard section, as well as our Honor Guard section. The Honor Guard is the section of the corps that carries the American Flag, PA State Flag, Rifles and Corps Banner.
December 12, 2008
Tomorrow is going to be a busy day at all of the practices!!!!!!
1. All Sarris Candy orders will be available for pick-up. Remember - please make arrangements for your candy to be checked and picked up if you are unable to attend practice.
2. If you ordered one of the new pullover jackets, they will also be available for pick-up. If your order is supposed to be a Christmas gift, just let us know and will make arrangements for you to get it.
3. Mrs. Cunningham will be available to measure everyone for their new uniforms.
4. We will be celebrating Christmas with short little parties at the end of every class.
5. Oh, and all the while, classes will be held!!!! :)
Extra clothing items were ordered when the last order was placed. If you have decided that you would like to purchase something - a t-shirt, a sweatshirt, sweatpants, etc - just let Alice know.
December 1, 2008
The Senior Corps is officially registered as new members of T.R.W.E.A.!!!!!
T.R.W.E.A stands for Three Rivers Winter Ensemble Association.
For information on T.R.W.E.A., a new tab has been added on the bar above. Click on the tab to see the upcoming indoor competition schedule, the link to the T.R.W.E.A. website, etc.
Reminder: All Classes have a new time schedule. This new schedule starts this coming Saturday.
9:00 to 9:30 = Color Guard
9:30 to 10:30 = Sophomores
10:30 to 11:30 = Juniors
11:30 to 12:30 = Seniors
November 22, 2008
Announcements from today's practice - - - -
1. Due to some scheduling conflicts that have come up and due to the upcoming indoor competition schedule for the Senior Corps, we have decided to make a slight change to the practice schedule. Beginning on Saturday, December 6th, the new schedule will be as follows:
9:00 to 9:30 = Flags/Color Guard
9:30 to 10:30 = Sophomore Corps
10:30 to 11:30 = Juniors Corps
11:30 to 12:30 = Senior Corps
2. For the Senior Corps only = During the competition weeks, practice will move from Saturday at 11:30 to the Thursday prior to the competition. The practice will be held from 5:00 to 6:00. If we are able to secure Marion Elementary's Gymnasium, the practice will be held there. If we are not able to secure the gym, the practice will be held at the studio.
3. Sarris Candy Orders will be available for pick-up during all practices on Saturday, December 13th. If you are unable to attend practice that day, you must make arrangements for someone to come to the studio to pick up and check your order for you.
4. Mrs. Cunningham, our seamstress, will be at practice on Saturday, December 13th to take everyone's measurements for the new uniforms.
5. The December 13th practice will be the last practice of 2008. No new registrations will be accepted for the baton twirling corps after the 13th. This includes the Senior, Junior and Sophomore Corps. We will still accept registrations for the Flags/Color Guard at least through January.
6. Christmas Poinsettias will be available for pick-up on Tuesday, December 16th. The studio will be available from 5:00 to 6:00 that evening. It is very important that the flowers are pick-up and delivered that evening. Please make arrangements for someone to pick up your order if you are not able to do so.
If you have any questions or concerns about the above announcements, please do not hesitate to call Alice or Donna.
November 11, 2008
Happy Veteran's Day!!!!!
Reminders about upcoming events =
Sarris Candy Orders and Money are due
during this Saturday's practices.
Poinsettia Orders and Money are due during
the practices on Saturday, November
22nd.
The studio will be closed on Saturday,
November 29th due to the Thanksgiving
Break.
Uniform measurements will be taken by Mrs.
Cunningham during practices on
Saturday, December 13th.
October 14, 2008
Just a reminder:
The studio will be open this coming Saturday (October 18th) for the first official practices of the 2008-2009 season.
The practice schedule for this week is as follows:
Flags/Color Guard/New & Returning Members
= 9:30-10:00
Sophomores/Beginners/Unless told otherwise -
All New Baton Twirling Members
= 10:00-11:00
Juniors = 11:00-12:00
Seniors = 12:00-1:00
Returning members are asked to make sure that they receive their "Champs" pins from last season.
September 28, 2008
We had a very good first registration day yesterday. It was nice to see the returning members who came in to the studio and to meet many of the new members who will be joining us this year.
If you are a current member and are unable to attend registration next Saturday (October 4th), please send an e-mail to let us know that you do plan on performing with the corps during the 2008-2009 season.
If you have already called to let us know or have already sent us an e-mail, you do not need to contact us a second time.
We just want to have a decent idea of how many students we are expecting in each class on October 18th.
Please make sure to look at the class schedule carefully. Due to the rise in enrollment in some of the classes, we have found it necessary to change some of the class times. The tentatve schedule is listed below:
Flags/Color Guard = 9:30 - 10:00
Sophomores/Beginners/New Students
= 10:00 - 11:00
Juniors = 11:00 - 12:00
Seniors = 12:00 - 1:00
Percussion = TBD if necessary
We look forward to hearing from and seeing all of you very soon!!!!!
The corps would like to take this time to announce a fundraiser that is being held for Cole Boytim. Cole is the brother of Senior Corps member Brooke Boytim. The information is listed below:
Slapsticks! Comedy Productions Presents:
Cole's Dream Team "Funny Fundraiser"
Helping An Extraordinary Child With Special Needs
1 Night - 3 Comics - A Million Laughs!
Featuring Shaun Blackham & Joe Eberle
Hosted by Chris Ciardi
Date = Saturday, October 18, 2008
Where = Turkeytown South Huntington VFD
90 Supervisors Drive
West Newton, PA 15089
Time = Doors Open @ 7:00 p.m.
Show begins @ 8:00 p.m.
Donation = $15.00
Tickets are on sale now!
Ticket locations include =
Youghiogheny Canoe Outfitters
Williams Hardware
Turkeytown Firehall
For tickets, and/or other information concerning the evening, please call:
Rachel Davis @ 412-558-9572.
(mother of Senior Corps member Alicia Davis)
August 14, 2008
CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!!!!!!!
The parade season has officially come to an end and what a season it was!!!!!
During the season the corps won not one but two championship titles!!
2008 Fayette County
Firemen's Convention Champions
2008 Western Pennsylvania
Firemen's Convention Champions
Way to go, everyone. We are very proud of all of you. We will see all of you on Monday during the pool party at Crystal Pool! Remember to bring one of your corps T-shirts.
August 9, 2008
Please see the Event Directions page concerning directions for the Western Pennsylvania Firemen's Association 115th Annual Convention Parade at Fairchance, PA tomorrow.
Also, reminder = tomorrow's parade is a non-stop parade. Seniors do not need to bring their fire batons. We will, unfortunately, not be performing the competition routine.
For the End-of-the-season picnic, we would like for all of the girls to wear one of their corps T-shirts. We would like for them to wear them during the awards presentation before lunch is served.
July 11, 2008
Due to the forecast for tomorrow - exceptionally high temperatures of 90 degrees and above - we wanted to remind everyone to be very cautious about spending a lot of time in the sun prior to a parade.
We realize that it is going to be perfect swimming pool weather. However, please remember that although the water is a great way to cool down, being out in the sun all afternoon can really drain the body's energy. We don't want anyone to get heat exhaustion.
If you are going to go swimming prior to the parade, please try to go for no more than a couple of hours. Also, we do want everyone to drink plenty of water - not soft drinks or other beverages loaded with sugar!!!!!!
Martinette Spirit Night!!!!!
We would like for everyone to wear a
Martinette T-shirt
(black design or turquoise design)
to practice on Monday, July 14th.
We hope to take "action shots"
throughout practice.
July 2, 2008
We hope everyone has a
very safe and happy 4th of July!!!!!
On days when the weather is bad and events need to be cancelled (practice, parade, performance), please check the website and your e-mail. If you have seen the cancellation, please use the link on the Home Page of the website or send an e-mail to let us know that you have received the information. This will help us out a lot!!!!!! We will not have to bother you with a follow-up phone call, as well.
Please note that ALL of the rain-dates, for the remainder of the season, have now been changed. This is due to a schedule conflict that has started with the beginning of July. Please look at the Schedule Page carefully to see when each rain-date will occur.
If you haven't looked at the Pictures Page lately where the photo album is, you may want to check it out. Some new photos have been added from last summer's parade season. Pictures from this summer's parade season will be added soon. Keep checking!!!
June 30, 2008
Due to the inclement weather, this evening's practice is cancelled.
We will now have practice on Tuesday, July 1st.
Outdoor practice schedule at Bellmar will remain the same.
The Sophomores will practice from 6:30 to 7:30
The Juniors, Seniors, and Flags will practice from 6:30 to 7:30/8:00.
If the weather is bad again tomorrow evening, we will move the practice indoors at the studio.
If we need to move indoors, it will be posted on the website, e-mails will be sent and phone calls will be made. Hopefully, we will be able to practice outdoors.
The indoor schedule will be as follows:
Sophomores = 6:30 to 7:15
Juniors = 6:30 to 7:30
Flags = 6:30 to 7:30
Seniors = 7:00 to 8:00
June 28, 2008
I want to thank everyone for "sticking it out" with us today during the rain shower. Fortunately, it didn't last long, and we were able to get all of the pictures done. It is just unfortunate that we had to use the blue sheets for the girls to sit/kneel on. I apologize for that and hope they don't interfere with the group pictures too badly.
We should have the pictures back in a couple of weeks.
Revised parade/performance schedule sheets were passed out today during the individual pictures. If you left before we started passing them out, or were absent, you can get a copy at the next practice.
The next practice is Monday night (June 30, 2008) at the back of Bellmar Middle School. The start time is 6:30 for all groups. Seniors are reminded that they are not to bring their fire batons. July dues can be paid starting with this practice. They will be $45.00/child for the month.
(The monthly dues for August will be $22.00/child. August dues can be paid starting with the practice on July 28th.)
We do not have a parade during this upcoming week. Except for practice, the corps has the week off.
Enjoy the holiday weekend!!!!!!!
June 20, 2008
Congratulations!!!!!!!
All of you did an awesome job at the Mt. Pleasant Parade Tuesday night and the judges agreed. The corps was awarded 1st Place in the Senior Division and 1st Place in the Junior Division. Way to go, girls!!!!!!!
Seniors are having an extra practice tomorrow morning at 10:00 a.m. to learn the fire routine. The practice has been moved to Donna's house due to the construction going on at Bellmar/Marion. Please look in the Event Directions section on the Schedule Page for directions to her house.
Practice on Monday, June 23, 2008, has been changed to Tuesday, June 24, 2008. This is also due to the construction going on at Bellmar/Marion.
Papers were passed out at the parade tonight concerning a possible July 4th parade at Canonsburg, PA. Please make sure that you turn in your form at the next performance or practice.
June 7, 2008
Awesome job in the Dawson Parade this afternoon!!!!!!! We are so proud of all of you.
The window decals have arrived!!!!!
They will be distributed to those who ordered them at Monday night's practice.
June 6, 2008
Announcements from Thursday night's practice:
The first parade is this Saturday at Dawson.
Line up is at 12:00 noon. The parade begins at 1:00 p.m.
All girls should now have their costumes.
Sophomores =
Gloves and bows will be distributed at the parade.
Hair should be worn up somehow (ponytail, pigtails, etc).
White lacy socks may be worn with plain white shoes.
Juniors and Seniors and Color Guard =
Pull hair up into a bun and use a curly hair piece around
it. Do not add any extra decorative pieces. Your hair clips
are being made.
Remember to wear low, preferably tan colored, socks (for
Seniors and Juniors). Color Guard should wear black
socks with their shoes.
Walking Parents =
Please remember to wear either a turquoise or hot pink
top, t-shirt, etc. Please do not wear the new black t-shirt,
if you are walking with the corps in the parade.
Slacks/shorts/capris/crop pants may be white, tan, black,
turquoise, or pink. Please no blue jeans.
Bring a water bottle to the parade with your name on it.
Directions to Dawson were passed out at practice. They will
be on the website by the end of today.
We are revising the current schedule.
We just received word about Washington Twp. having a
parade.
We will now attend the Washington Twp. Parade on
Friday, June 20, 2008 instead of the Greenock Parade.
Line-up is 6:00 p.m. on or around McDonough Street
Begin at 7:00 p.m.
Addition to the schedule:
Martinette Picture Day = Saturday, June 28, 2008
We will begin at 10:00 a.m. @ Bellmar Middle School
A picture schedule will be announced and posted soon.
Rain-date will be Saturday, July 5, 2008
June 3, 2008
Tonight's Full Corps Practice is cancelled due to the inclement weather and pending storms!!!
The rain-date will be Thursday night - June 5th @ the same times.
If you are a senior and need to pick up your uniform, the studio will be open starting at 6:30. You can come there to pick up your uniform.
May 27, 2008
This year's captains and co-captains have been announced!
Leading the corps this year are:
Senior Corps Captains:
Sarah Jara
Caitlin Sawyer
Emily Tenuta
Senior Corps Co-Captains:
Jenna Cecil
Whitney Ptak
Junior Corps Captain:
Brittany Robertson
Junior Corps Co-Captains:
Kaylee DeWitt
Victoria Thomas
Sophomore Corps Captain:
Gianna Gilotty
Sophomore Corps Co-Captains:
Autumn Bretzel
Sydney Varga
Congratulations, Girls! We know that you all will do an outstanding job!!!!!
We also want to recognize and congratulate all of our members and past members who participated in high school and college tryouts this spring. All of the girls listed below will be performing with their respective high school or college twirling squads in the fall.
Belle Vernon Area High School Majorettes
Caitlin Sawyer = Senior = Majorette Section Leader/Captain
Sarah Jara = Junior
Emily Tenuta = Junior
Deidra Balchak = Freshman
Frazier High School Majorette
Sara Diamond = 6th grade
Ringgold High School Majorette
Brianna Young = Freshman
Yough High School Majorette
Brooke Boytim = 7th grade
Penn State University Majorette
Jill Robbins = College Senior
University of Pittsburgh Golden Girls
Kelsey Gilchrist = College Freshman
Sami Jo Young = College Sophomore
Girls - We are so very proud of each one of you and look forward to watching you perform. We know that you will represent each of your schools very well.
All clothing items and twirling equipment have arrived and have been passed out. If you have been absent from practice, you can get your items at the next practice that you attend.
Any uniforms that have not been distributed will be available at the next practice.
The window decals will be mailed to us from Texas on Friday. Hopefully, they will arrive in time to be distributed at next Tuesday's practice, also.
Senior Corps Members = unless we have inclement weather for next Tuesday's practice, we do plan on practicing fire. Please remember to wear appropriate clothes, pull your hair back (tightly) and bring your fire baton, if you own one.
We hope everyone enjoys their last full week of school.
Good Luck to all of you who are taking final exams.
Study hard and do your best!!!!!!
We will see all of you on Tuesday after everything is all over.
May 17, 2008
Congratulations to all of the girls that made it out to the first outdoor practice of the season. We felt that everyone did a great job for the first time outside!!!!!!
Remember to keep practicing on your own at home. Doing the routines standing still & inside the studio is one thing. Doing the routines outside & moving is completely different.
Next week's practice will be outside again, weather permitting. The full group will begin at 10:00 for parade routine practice.
The Sophomores will end practice at 11:00.
The competition corps (Seniors, Juniors, & Color Guard) will practice the combined competition routine from 11:00 to 12:00. Senior corps members are reminded to wear old practice clothes and come with hair securely pulled back because we do plan to begin practicing with the fire batons.
All new Sophomores uniforms are finished and were available for pick-up at today's practice. If you were absent, you will be able to get your uniforms during next week's practice. Mrs. Cunningham is still finishing up on new Junior and Senior uniforms. She hopes to have them finished soon.
Batons have also come in. They will also be available at next week's practice.
Clothing and window decals are not available, yet. Those will be distributed as soon as they arrive.
We would like to take a count at next week's practice for how many girls will be available to perform and compete at the Westmoreland County Convention Parade being held in Derry on Saturday, June 14th. Please check your personal schedules before coming to practice so that you can let us know if you will be able to travel to Derry. With this parade being a Title Parade, we can only attend if we are going to have a good turnout of girls.
Good Luck to all of our Senior Corps members who are going through Majorette Tryouts at their respective high schools. We hope to announce the results of all of the local school tryouts at next week's practice.
May 8, 2008
This Saturday (May 10, 2008) is our last official indoor practice. All classes will be held at their regular times.
Practice on Saturday, May 17, 2008 will be the first official outdoor practice for the upcoming parade season. All corps will begin practice at 10:00. The sophomores will be done at 11:00. The competition corps (Seniors, Juniors, and Color Guard) will practice until 12:00.
Please make sure that you dress according to the weather, wear tennis/twirling shoes and socks and bring a water bottle. You may also want to put on sunscreen.
We want to congratulate Senior Corps member, Deidra Balchak. She has been named the Belle Vernon Lions Club Student of the Month for May!! Deidra is an eighth grade student at Bellmar Middle School in the Belle Vernon Area School District.
We are very proud of you, Deidra!!!!!
March 6, 2008
Sarris Candy Orders will be available at this Saturday's practice. If you are unable to attend practice, please make arrangements for your candy to be checked and pick-up.
If practice is cancelled due to inclement weather, the orders will be available for pick-up on Tuesday, March 11th, at the studio, from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. If you have any questions, please call Alice or Donna.
February 23, 2008
DUE TO THE INCLEMENT WEATHER, ALL CLASSES ARE CANCELLED FOR TODAY. We will see everyone, next Saturday, at their regularly scheduled times.
Enjoy the snow!!!!!!!
We want to wish three of Senior Corps Members, and two of our past Senior Corps Members, the very best of luck in tonight's TRWEA Majorette Competition @ Norwin High School.
The current members are Caitlin Sawyer, Sarah Jara and & Emily Tenuta. The past members are Marla Veschio and Kelsey Gilchrist.
They are all members of the Belle Vernon Area High School Indoor Majorette Competition Squad. Go for it, Girls!!!!
February 22, 2008
Announcing the Belle Vernon Area High School Musical!
Two of our Senior Corps Members will be performing in the BVAHS presentation of Oliver. They are Deidra Balchak and Kaleigh Gilotty. Both girls are students at Bellmar Middle School.
The dates and times of the musical are:
Thursday, March 13, 2008 @ 7:30 p.m.
Friday, March 14, 2008 @ 7:30 p.m.
Saturday, March 15, 2008 @ 7:30 p.m.
Sunday, March 16, 2008 @ 2:00 p.m.
"Break A Leg!", Girls!!!!
We are very proud of you!!!!!!!!!!!!
February 5, 2008
The BVA Majorettes will be hosting a preview show at Belle Vernon Area High School on Friday, February 15th @ 7:00 p.m. The event will take place in the high school gymnasium.
During this show, the girls will be performing their new indoor competition routine. They will be competiting with this routine in two different circuits from now through April.
Donations will gladly be accepted at the door.
Currently, three of our senior corps members are on the indoor competition squad. They are Sarah Jara, Caitlin Sawyer and Emily Tenuta. Joining them are two of our former senior corps members: Kelsey Gilchrist and Marla Veschio.
We are extremely proud of these girls, and wish them the very best of luck during this year's competition season! Please consider attending the preview show to see the girls in action!!!!!
January 26, 2008
Mrs. Cunningham will not be at practice on Saturday, February 2, 2008 as previously announced. She will return to practice on Saturday, February 9, 2008.
For all students who are purchasing brand new uniforms, the $50.00 deposit on your uniform is due by the end of practice on Saturday, February 9, 2008.
January 13, 2008
Galiffa's Pizzas and Pepperoni Rolls will be available for pick-up during practice on Saturday, January 19th. Please make sure to make arrangements to have your order picked up if you are unable to attend practice.
Sarris Candy Order Forms for Easter will be distributed during practice on Saturday, January 19th.
Galiffa's Subs will be available for pick-up during practice on Saturday, January 26th. Please make sure to make arrangements to have your order picked up if you are unable to attend practice.
Mrs. Cunningham will return to practice on Saturday, February 2, 2008 to measure any students who were absent during practice on Saturday, January 12th. She will also be available to look at any uniforms that may need alterations or repairs.
January 4, 2008
Mrs. Cunningham, our seamstress, will be at practice on Saturday, January 12, 2008 from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. During that time, she will measure all students, new and returning, who need new uniforms. She will also check any uniforms that may need alterations or repairs.
If you have a uniform that you would like to try to sell, please make sure that you bring it with you on January 13th. Make sure that it is clean and in good condition. Also, make sure that you have your name carefully pinned to the front of the uniform.
December 31, 2007
Happy 2008, Everyone!!!!!!
We hope each and every one of you had a joyous Christmas and wish all of you a safe and happy new year.
Enjoy your last few days of vacation, and we will see all of you at the first practice of 2008 on Saturday, January 5th!!!!!!!
December 9, 2007
Upcoming Events:
Tuesday, December 11, 2007
Poinsettia Pick-up from 4:30 - 6:00
Saturday, December 15, 2007
Galiffa's fundraiser Orders & Money Due
Equipment Orders Pick-up
Last Class of 2007
* Please note that Registration for
twirlers in the Sophomores, Juniors,
and Seniors will close following
today's classes. Now that all three of
these sections have begun learning
routines/choreography, no new
registrations will be accepting for these
sections. We will still accept new
registrations for the color guard.
November 26, 2007
Please note that we have made a change in the PICK-UP date for the poinsettias.
The new pick-up date is now Tuesday, December 11, 2007.
We have made this change due to the fact that this is the first time we have ever held this fundraiser. We don't know how many plants are going to be ordered, and we don't know how much space they are going to take. We don't want to take the chance that we will not have enough room to hold practice. The studio will be open on Tuesday, December 11, 2007 beginning at 4:30 p.m.
November 18, 2007
Schedule for Fundraiser Turn-ins and Deliveries.
December 1, 2007
Sarris Candy Orders will be delivered.
Poinsettia Orders and Payments are due
today.
December 8, 2007
Orders and Payments are due today for
T-shirts and twirling equipment.
December 11, 2007
Poinsettia Pick-up beginning at 4:30 p.m.
December 15, 2007
Orders and Payments are due today for
Galiffa's subs, pizzas, & pepperoni rolls.
Delivery dates are as follows:
January 19th = Pizzas
January 26th = Subs and
Pepperoni Rolls
Twirling equipment orders will be delivered.
Hopefully nothing will be on backorder.
October 31, 2007
Happy Halloween!!!!!!!
Good Luck to three of our twirlers who have been cast in the Fall Play at Bellmar Middle School in the Belle Vernon Area School District.
Senior Deidra Balchak is playing Harriet Capulet. Senior Kaleigh Gilotty is playing Carpaccio. Junior Brittany Robertson is playing Mayo. The show dates are Tuesday, December 4th and Wednesday, December 5th at 7:00 p.m. "Break a leg" girls!
Don't forget!!!!! Sarris Candy orders and money are due at our first official practice this Saturday. All checks should be made out to The Martinettes.
October 18, 2007
Just as a reminder: We are not having practice on Saturday, October 20th or Saturday, October 27th. The first official practice of the 2007-2008 season will be held on Saturday, November 3rd at the new studio in the Lynnwood Superette building on Fayette Street in Lynnwood/Belle Vernon.
The new time schedule for classes is listed below:
Sophomores: 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
Seniors: 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 a.m.
Juniors: 12:00 noon to 1:00 p.m.
Color Guard: 1:00 p.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Also, please remember: All Sarris Candy Orders are due at the first practice on November 3rd. This fundraiser is for personal profit.
October 4, 2007
Due to unexpected circumstances, we WILL NOT be having practice on Saturday, October 6th. This date will be used strictly to conduct registration. You do not need to bring batons or come dressed to practice. We will see you to fill out registration forms at Taylor's Auto on Saturday!!!!!
September 16, 2007
We hope that everyone is well and off to a great start with their new school year.
Everyone's professional pictures have been sent out. If you have not received your pictures, please call Alice or Donna or e-mail us.
We would like to update the corps.' on line photo album. If anyone has digital pictures of the 2006-2007 season that you would like to share, please e-mail them so that we may place them in the photo album. We prefer that they be sent by e-mail, as opposed to being turned in or mailed in, because it is easier & quicker to download.
Registration and the first class of the 2007-2008 season are fast approaching. We will be starting our 39th year!!!! Look for the corps.' ad in the Valley Independent on Thursday, September 27th, and Thursday, October 4th. Please see the schedule page for the registration and lesson fees.
We are looking forward to seeing all of you on Saturday, October 6th. Make sure to bring your batons and be dressed & ready to practice!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
August 20, 2007
We will have pictures this evening, as planned, rain or shine!!!!!!
We have permission from Mr. Russell, Bellmar Middle School's principal, to use the gymnasium for our picture night if it would begin to rain/storm.
See you all tonight!!!!!!! Get ready to smile :)
August 14, 2007
We want to thank everyone for a fantastic year!
We are so very proud of the accomplishments and improvements all of our twirlers achieved this year. We are really looking forward to an even better year next year.
We hope that each and every one of you had a fun time at the pool party. We sure did!
Again, we want to congratulate the four girls who received special recognition for their attendance throughout the year:
Perfect Indoor Practice Attendance
Jenna Cecil (Senior Corps.)
Perfect Outdoor Practice Attendance
Deidra Balchak (Junior Corps.)
Julia Balchak (Junior Corps.)
Perfect Parade/Performance Attendance
Sara Diamond (Junior Corps.)
Best Overall Attendance
Sara Diamond (Junior Corps.)
We also want to, once again, congratulate our Senior Corps. Captain, Marla Veschio. She did an outstanding job!!!!!! Marla is graduating from the corps. this season. She has been a member of the Martinettes since 1999. During that time we watched her grow into a beautiful and talented young lady. We are sad to see her leave, but we wish her the very best of luck as she embarks upon her senior year at Belle Vernon Area High School. We look forward to watching her lead the BVA Majorettes as one of their captains. Go, Marla!!!!!
We love you!!!!!!!!!
August 5, 2007
The following was submitted by the Boytim family. Brooke Boytim is a member of our senior corps.
Benefit concert for Cole's Dream Fund
Featuring: Abby and Jr. from Poverty Neck Hillbillies
Las Vegas Night
50/50 Raffles Fun for all ages Food Cash Bar
Where: Mt. Pleasant Vets
When: Saturday, August 11, 2007
Time: 6:00 PM
Cost: $10.00
For Tickets Call: 724-446-7930
Cole's Dream Team needs your Help! Cole is a 4 year old child with a rare disease called Mastosytosis. Mastosytosis is a life threatening disease and at time debilitating. He has thousands of leasions (spots) all over his body and, even with constant medication, he is always itchy.
Cole cannot go outside because his body cannot handle the heat. This fund would help to build his dream which is to play like all the other children. You'll be helping his dream team build him an environmentally safe playground with room to ride his bike and a swimspa for therapy.
If you are interested in helping out, but cannot attend the benefit due to our final parade of the season at Blaine Hill, you could give a donation to Mrs. Boytim during practice, the Fayette City parade or the pool party.
August 3, 2007
Results of the Yukon parade:
The Martinettes Twirling Corps
First Place Senior Division.
Way to go everyone!!!!!!
We are now 3 for 3 in competition parades!!!!!!!
The following was submitted by the Lucy Family. Devyn Lucy is a member of our sophomore corps.
Please go to the following website to read the article.
www.heraldstandard.com/site/news.cfm?newsid=18659357&BRD2280&PAG=461&dept_id=468520&rfi=6
Your support would be greatly appreciated.
July 26, 2007
Congratulations go out to Jill Robbins and the Penn State Majorettes for capturing the title of 2007 Collegiate Majorette Line Halftime Show Twirl Team Champions!!!!! This title was won during the AYOP National Championships held at Notre Dame University last week. We are so proud of you, Jill!!!!!
July 16, 2007
Congratulations!!!!!!
The results are in from the Sutersville Firemen's parade. The corps was awarded another first place in the Senior Division!!!! Way to go!!!!!!
Please remember - next Monday's practice has been moved to Taylor's Auto Repair in N. Belle Vernon.
We WILL NOT be at Bellmar/Marion for practice. The practice has been moved due to the fundraiser being delivered and passed out.
June 27, 2007
We want to congratulate ALL of the girls for their performances this whole month!!!!! What a long month. You all did FANTASTIC!!!! We are soooo very proud of each and every one of you.
To all of the seniors (Marla, Sarah, Caitlin, Whitney, Jenna, Kaleigh, and Brooke): You all outdid yourselves. Your solo routines at both performances (Pittsburgh Passion & St. Sebastian) were simply wonderful.
A Great Big Thank You goes out to Jill Robbins, former corps captain and feature twirler, for performing with the corps at the St. Sebastian Fair. You were such a joy to watch and an inspiration to all of the younger girls. We wish you and the other Penn State Majorettes the very best of luck during Nationals at Notre Dame at the end of July. We love you!!!!!
Way to go at the Greenock Parade!!! This was our first official competitive parade of the season. We took 1st place in the Senior Division and 1st place in the Tiny Tot Division.
July dues will be collected at the July 2nd practice. They will be $40.00/child for the month, not $45.00 as originally announced. The dues have been lowered since we do not have a lot of parades scheduled, as of right now, for the month of July. Please put the dues in an envelope, marked with your child's name and what it is for. This amount is to cover the first four weeks of July. The July 30th practice is going to be considered as part of August.
Please remember to hand-wash and line-dry your uniforms. Also, remember to cover your uniform when eating/drinking before or after a performance or when spraying hairspray.
Instead of having practice on Monday, August 13th, we thought it would be nice to end our season with a party. We are hoping to start a new tradition. We would like to host a pool party at Crystal Pool. Crystal Pool is located in Fayette City. The party will run from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. All of the girls will be recognized and receive their trophies around 6:00 p.m. Food will be served shortly thereafter. We would like for everyone to provide a covered dish. A sign-up sheet will be available at practices closer to the date of the party. Chicken and cheesy potatoes will be a part of the meal. Please fill in the form that was passed out at practice and return it as soon as possible so that we may inform the owners of the pool how many will be attending. They need to know how many lifeguards will need to be on duty that evening.
We must ask that you limit your attendees to immediate family members only!!!!! Thank you!!!!
June 17, 2007
Happy Father's Day to all of our fathers!!!!!!!
Great job to all of the girls who performed at the Pittsburgh Passion show!!!! We are very proud of all of you!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
A big congratulations goes out to Katrina's mom, Kara, and the rest of the players of the Pittsburgh Passion. (Katrina is a member of the sophomore corps.) The Passion ended their regular season with an undefeated record of 8 - 0 with a punishing win over the Vipers. The final score was 77 - 0!!!!!
They are now the Central Division Champions!!!!!!!
We wish them the best of luck in the playoffs.
Goooooooo Passion!!!!!!!!!!
New Fundraiser Information
Our next fundraiser will be gourmet subs, gourmet pizza kits, readymade pizzas, and pepperoni rolls from Galiffa's. The sale began on Wednesday, June 13th. The sale will end on Monday, June 25th. All orders and checks MUST be turned in by practice on Monday, June 25th. The orders will be delivered at practice on Monday, July 23rd. If you place an order, please make sure that you are at practice or make necessary arrangements to pick up your order. PLEASE PAY BY CHECK. ALL CHECKS ARE TO BE MADE TO: MARTINETTES. We will deposit all checks and make one check to pay Galiffa's. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to ask Donna.
June 14, 2007
We just received this information Thursday morning!!!!
For those planning to stay for all or part of the Pittsburgh Passion Football game, following our performance, tickets for the girls performing will be complimentary. Parent tickets can be purchased at the window for a discounted rate of $10.00 instead of the normal adult rate of $12.00. Siblings who may be attending can purchase tickets at the student rate of $5.00.
The recommended parting for members is at the Holiday Inn Express which is around the corner at the 10th Street Bridge. Parking is around the corner and through the building tunnel down into the lot behind it. Just tell them you are going to the game.
May 21, 2007
Time to place orders!!!!!!!
Orders will be taken until Wednesday, May 30, 2007.
This date was extended!!!!!
Corps T-shirts = $10.00 each.
Youth and Adult sizes
YXS 2 - 4
YS 6 - 8 AS
YM 10 - 12 AM
YL 14 - 16 AL
AXL
AXXL ($11.00)
AXXXL ($12.00)
Students who are ordering adult size shirts need to decide if they want the design on the whole chest or just the small design on the left chest. All youth size shirts will have the design on the whole chest.
Batons
International Baton $30.00
(This is the one that most of the students in the corps use.)
Rosebud Baton $40.00
International Tip set $11.00
White In-step Twirling Shoes = $33.00
Mandatory for Seniors.
Optional for Juniors.
Not necessary for Sophomores.
Monthly Dues
Monthly Dues will begin with the first outdoor practice in June (Tuesday, June 5, 2007). They will be as follows:
June = $45.00/child
July = $45.00/child
August = $35.00/child
May 20, 2007
Good Luck to Whitney Ptak, a senior corps member, who will be performing in six routines in her up-coming dance revue on May 24th and May 26th. She will be doing dances in jazz, ballet, theater, lyrical, hip-hop and jazz technique. Whitney has also been busy playing soccer. Her team has a 5W-1L-2T record. She leads her team, and most of the league, with 19 goals! Way to go, Whitney!!!!!!
If there is anyone else performing in a dance revue/dance recital, or has any other news that they would like to share, please e-mail the information so that it can be posted.
April 21, 2007
Congratulations to Senior Twirling Corps members Marla Veschio, Caitlin Sawyer, and Sarah Jara. They, along with the other member's of BVA's indoor majorette team, captured the title of 2007 Indiana County Majorette Champions!!!!!!!!!!!!
They made a "clean sweep" at the competition winning first place in the twirling caption, general effect caption, and the marching and maneuvering caption. They also won the Academic Excellence Award for the highest average grade point average of all the teams participating in championships this year.
WAY TO GO GIRLS!!!!!!!!
WE ARE EXTREMELY PROUD OF YOU!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
March 3, 2007
We are pleased to announce that the updated name of the corps has finally been decided upon!!!!!!!
Starting with the new parade season, the corps will be announced as:
The Martinettes Twirling Corps!!!!!!
February 24, 2007
Three of our Senior Corps Members are once again performing with the Belle Vernon Area High School Majorette Squad during indoor competition season. They are Sarah Jara, Caitlin Sawyer, and Marla Veschio. They are performing in two different indoor circuits and will continue to compete on Saturday evenings from now through April.
Best of luck, girls!!!! You always make us very proud!!!!!
Four of our twirlers are participating in local high school musicals this year. We would like to take this time to acknowledge them, also.
Senior Corps Member, Whitney Ptak, will be performing in Brownsville Area High School's musical Disney's Beauty and the Beast. She will be singing and dancing to "Be Our Guest" as either a spoon, fork, or knife. The dates of the shows are March 2nd, 3rd, and 4th.
Senior Corps Members, Amanda Chamberlain and Kaleigh Gilotty, and Junior Corps Member, Deidra Balchak, will be performing in Belle Vernon Area High School's musical Rodgers & Hammerstein's Oklahoma! Amanda will be performing as part of the Dream Ballet Dancers and the high school ensemble. Deidra and Kaleigh will be performing as part of the Elementary/Middle School Ensemble. The dates of the shows are March 8th, 9th, 10th, and 11th.
As they say in the theatre - "Break a leg!!!!!!"
January 28, 2007
Our first fundraiser for this year will be Sarris Candies. This sale will be for the Easter Holiday. The candy will be delivered on Saturday, March 31, 2007. All orders are to be turned in by Saturday, March 3rd. (Please ignore the turn in date of February 26th located on the bottom of the master sheets.) You are to turn in your master sheets (both white and yellow) and money by this day. NO late orders will be accepted. Checks are to be made out to Martinettes - not Sarris Candies.
Please make sure that you pick up your order the day it is delivered. If you are unable to make practice that day, please make arrangements for your order to be picked up and checked by 12:00 noon.
Your personal profit for this sale will be 20%. This personal profit can be used to pay for uniforms, shoes, and batons. Once a month, a copy of your personal profit account will be sent home so that you will know how much you have accumulated. You may also deposit money into your account if you so choose.
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to ask!!!
For anyone who is purchasing a brand new uniform, please remember that your uniform will not be started until your $50.00 deposit is received. Please note: once the uniform is cut, the $50.00 deposit is non-refundable.
November 28, 2006
Registration Dues for the year = $15.00 per member.
Lesson cost per week = $10.00 per member.
Please remember to place any cash payments in an envelope marked with the member's name(s) and what the money is for.
October 25, 2006
The babies have arrived!
Alice & Christian had a son.
Thomas McFarland
September 12, 2006 @ 6:32 a.m.
8 lbs 14 oz and 21 1/2 inches long.
Brandy & Roy had a son.
Cody John
October 5, 2006 @ 11:06 a.m.
10 lbs 7oz and 23 inches long.