Letter from the Editors

A few more things to squeeze in:

Do you know someone worthy of an award? Each year the Alumni Band considers the contributions of its members and friends. When the board sees fit one of three honors can be bestowed on a deserving individual. The awards include:

• Noteworthy Service Award: Given to an official Alumni Band member in recognition of time, talents, financial donation, and service in the spirit of the Alumni Band and the ISU Program.
• Tutti Award: Given to a person, usually male, and an unofficial member of the band for exemplary service and dedication to the band.
• Gracenote Award: The female version of the Tutti Award.

Nominations are taken throughout the year and the awards are presented at Homecoming. Contact any board member with your nomination.

The 2002 recipient of the Noteworthy Service Award was Lorna Livingston. Lorna has been an active participant in the Alumni Band since its induction in 1981. In addition to playing at Alumni Band events, Lorna is a past president of the Alumni Band, active board member, and has marched in every Alumni Band Homecoming half time show. Lorna even marched with the 'Varsity' band at the London Millennium Day Parade. The enthusiasm and long time commitment to the Alumni Band makes Lorna truly Noteworthy!

You may have noticed the Alumni Band unveiled a new banner at this year's Veishea parade. After years of wear and tear the existing banner was showing its age. The board voted to design and purchase a new banner for the Alumni Band that wouldn't include a date, saving the annual expense of updating the banner. Thanks to Ben Ihde and Sign-a-Rama, the Alumni Band will be easily identified in a crowd.

Thanks for reading and participating.

Stephanie Hansen and Peter Tubbs, Newsletter Editors