Letter from The President - Summer 2014

Dear Alumni,

It's Official...Summer is Here! Fortunately, we've had a very mild spring here in Austin, TX. March-June were jammed packed with events. Click the links below for the scoop:

• Officer Nominations
• LHB/LHAB Social Update
• The Comin' on Strong Tour Update
• Welcome Graduating Seniors & New Alumni!
• Percussion Repair Day 
• Yvonne Powell's Fire Recovery 
• Summer Band

On another note, Alumni Band has been requested to play at some popular events this Fall. First, make sure you're current email is in our system or like our official Facebook page to receive the latest updates. Second, grab your horn and a buddy and attend these playing events. Usually the events take about an hour of your time and normally we are fed food and adult beverages. Donations are made to our general scholarship fund. It's a great deal and all you have to donate is your time to help an organization which you love! Save the Dates for these upcoming events:

• Links & Lyrics, Friday, Sept. 5th benefiting the DKR Alzheimer's Research Support & Care in Texas. Call to time & details TBD.
• Every Friday before a UT Home Football game, we play at the UT Club. Parking is normally validated, free appetizers, drinks or 1/2 price buffet. We tip generously.
• Coach Strong Preason Luncheon Thursday, Aug. 14th
• Longhorns in London deadline is Aug. 15th. This is the last day you may register to attend this once in a lifetime event. The 2014 itinerary will be posted in Aug. with the exact details. Big Bertha is also making the trek!
• Revamping LHAB Showcases
• Alumni Band Day 2014- Oct. 18th vs. Iowa State
• LHB Caroling for LHAB Dec. 2014. Details TBD
  
• LHAB Tower Band and Caroling-Dec weather permitting

Enjoy your summer. Travel safely and expect our Band Day newsletter at the end of August.
Hook 'Em,
Nefertiti Williams
LHAB President