All Saints Color Guard

2012 COMPETITIONS

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Our 2012 Competition Schedule is as follows:

Blessed Sacrament Color Guard Evaluation Show 02-04-12
St. Anns Neponset 02-18-12
King Philip Regional High School 03-03-12
St Brendans 03-04-12
Mansfield High School 03-17-12
Melrose Senior High School 03-24-12
The New England Winter Guard Championships 03-31-12

Please come and cheer us on!

Please visit the

website at:

http://www.nesba.org/ for a complete list of competitions and detailed information.

New Cadet Candid Photos

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In no particular, random order .... here are some updated Cadet Practice Photos!

This is my favorite!

Taking a moment to contemplate ... or just waiting for break ...

Patiently awaiting instructions from the coaches.

The kids love laying on the mat .....

... SEE ! Lots of smiles!

Lunch break!

Back to work.

Mascott Moe came for a visit.

Silly Cadets!

As Promised - Pictures of Baby Harrison!!

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Welcome Baby Harrison! Born Dec. 10th to Coach Kelly and her husband Justin.

Aww, so snuggly warm and toasty. Hello Harrison! It's so nice to see you!

Momma Kelly and her two babies, Harrison and Beazley.

For those who aren't aware, Baby Harrison's Daddy, Justin, is a wonderful singer/musician and it looks like Harrison is already belting out his own songs!

Baby Harrison Has Arrived!!

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Congratulations go out to Coach Kelly and hubby Justin on the birth of Baby Harrison on December 10th! Baby Harry weighed in at a whopping 8lbs. 8 ounces and was 21 inches long!

We'll post photos as soon as the new mom send them over. She's a little busy right now *wink*.

How blessed we are to have 2 new little mascotts joining our ranks this season. How wonderful it will be for Baby Bobby and Baby Harry to grow up together. There won't ever be a lack of free baby sitters - the line has already formed!

What do These Photos Have in Common?

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SMILES!!!

Well, maybe not this one ...

2nd Annual Harvest Raffle Fundraiser Tickets - Get Yours NOW!

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Tickets for the 2nd Annual Harvest Raffle Fundraiser will only be on sale for one more week. The raffle drawing is on November 18th. If you'd like to support the girls while taking a chance at some terrific prizes, please contact Denise.Gray@Comcast.net for information.

The prize list is long .... you could win one of the following prizes:

1 Month of Car Washes @ Posh Wash 2 handmade afghans
A Fox & Hounds Pet Care Inc. Gift Certificate
After Work Pool Party at Jillian's/Lucky Strike in Boston ($200 value)
A Birthday cake from Pasticcini Bakery
Boston Ballet – tickets to The Nutcracker
Car detailing from South Shore Detail
4 Movie Passes @ Randolph Movie Theatre
NE Patriots Tickets
Oasis Day Spa Gift Certificate
Photo DVD from Heart2Screen Productions
$200 worth of un-scratched Scratch Tickets
South Shore Pottery Gift Certificate
Stockholders Restaurant gift certificate
Sullivan Tire $75 Gift Certificate
Thanksgiving Basket
The Chateau Restaurant Gift Certificate
YMCA - 3 Month Family Passport Membership ($465 value)

Don't miss out ... contact us today!
Tickets will also be on sale at St. Albert's Church after all masses this weekend!

Update: Thank you all! We sold a record number of tickets and raised over $2,400 on our Annual Harvest Raffle. Thank you to Teri Preble, our Fundraising coordinator; all the individuals and businesses who so generously donated and made this fundraiser such a success; and to our ASCG families for selling a record number of tickets. Finally, a BIG Congratulations to all our winners!!

It's Break Time!

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Do you ever wonder what happens at break time? We were able to capture a few photos ....

Some girls "plug-in" to music ...

....while others do something more serious ... like try on hats.

The Girls love to bond during break time.

It's the perfect time to foster new friendships.

Sometimes a little sister tries to help with the mats.
Uh oh, no no!

Occasionally one of the coaches will come out and join the kids during break. This is coach NoMoe.

Can you spot the coach in this photo?

Some of the kids can't put their equipment down for a second ....

and others don't like taking breaks at all ... can you tell?

Sometimes the parents and siblings like to get in on the fun ...

And sometimes they would rather knit.

And who do you think took this photo?

All Saints Color Guard is a Family Friendly
Non-profit Organization.

The Cutest Pumpkin in the Patch!

2011-11-11T20:35:00.000-05:00

Updated photos of our youngest ASCG Fan!

Who's the cutest pumpkin in the patch?

Baby Bobby is!

Whooooo's taking my photo now?

I see Yooooo!

Sheer Bliss!

Three months and growing fast!

Number One Fan!

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Little Baby Bobby is ASCG's Number One Fan!! And he's just so handsome in his team onesie!

Fun Times at A Guard Practice!

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They practice hard but always make time for a photo opportunity!

All Saints Annual Bake Sale October 22nd at St. Albert's Church

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Such exciting news!!! The Craft Fair Coordinator at Saint Albert's Church has asked us to, once again, run the kitchen and set up a bake table for their Annual Craft Fair. This is an exciting event for the girls and their families and a great fundraiser for the organization.

The Saint Albert's Craft Fair and Bake Sale will be held at St. Albert's Church hall on Saturday, October 22nd from 9am to approximately 2:30pm or so. There will be all sorts of crafting vendors selling their wares, an awesome ticket raffle for prizes and a color guard baked goods table that the girls will be running.

We will also be selling tickets for our Harvest Raffle Fundraiser. 100% of the profits from the bake sale table, raffle and kitchen will go toward the costs of our gym rentals.

So stop on by for a bite of lunch, some holiday shopping and of course a bag full of baked goods!!

We'll see you soon!!

All Saints Annual Raffle!!

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ASCG is having their 2nd Annual Harvest Raffle Fundraiser! As usual there are lots of awesome prizes. Tickets are only a dollar each or a book of 12 for only $10. If you'd like to support the girls and take a chance or two or twelve, at a fabulous prize, then let us know! Please contact Denise.Gray@Comcast.net to receive information about purchasing tickets.

Some of the prizes so far (and please know that the prizes are still coming in!!!):

Tickets to the Nutcracker Ballet!!!

Tickets to the Patriots!!!

$200 worth of un-scratched scratch tickets!!!

A Gorgeous, handmade afghan!!!

A Thanksgiving Basket!!!

Another gorgeous, handmade afghan!!!

Restaurant Tickets, Gift Baskets, Movie Passes, Gift Certificates

and

The prizes are still coming in!!!

Take a Chance

Support the Girls

Purchase Your Tickets

contact:

Denise.Gray@Comcast.net

Drawing will be held Friday, November 18th.

Winners will be notified with a phone call.

Happy to Meet Mo

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Mo is our new furbuddy mascot ...

Mo loves the girls and the girls love Mo

Congratulations Girls!!

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Congratulations to all the girls who tried out for the IRA guard. It was a grueling month full of drills, skills and try-outs. Congratulations to Kate, Em, Robyn, Dakota, Tori, Hannah, Briana, Christina, Lexi and Jaidyn!

Also, welcome to all our new members! We're so glad you've joined us!

Thank You Grandpa Gray!

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Albert Gray, grandfather of one of our members, made 4 mini rifles for the younger girls on the team. All the girls thought this was wonderful and decided to make a sign and have their photo taken as a thank you to Grandpa Gray!

Thank you Grandpa Gray!!

Here he is ... Baby Bobby!!!

2011-09-16T21:56:00.002-04:00

Here's the little man we've all been anxiously waiting to meet ... Baby Bobby. Just look at those big beautiful eyes! Graceanne and Bob have been blessed with this beautiful baby boy. Congratulations again!!

The girls presented Graceanne and Kelly All Saints Colorguard Onesies for Baby Bobby and Kelly's baby boy Harrison, who's due in December.

Open House Photos

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Tonight's Open House was a lot of fun! The girls put on a mini exhibition for visitors and potential recruits. A lot of people showed up, everyone had a chance to try out a piece of equipment and everyone had a great time.

Here are a few photos from tonight....

Some of Our Coaches ...

Kelly, Graceanne, Danielle and Maureen (aka Nomoe)

OPEN HOUSE SEPTEMBER 16, 2011

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We will be holding an Exhibition/OPEN HOUSE on Friday 9/16 from 6pm-8pm at

St. Jerome's Gym in North Weymouth.

Bring your family and check it out!

If you think Color Guard might be the sport for you, come to our OPEN HOUSE
and have a chance to watch us practice and try

out some of the equipment yourself!

Don’t be shy, give it a try!Color Guard is something

EVERYONE can do.

Come on down and see what we are all about!

We are accepting registrations from:

Girls ages 4 through 20

and

Boys ages 14 through 20

through September.

***Members are not required to be Parishoners of St. Albert’s or any other local parish***

All are welcome to join!

For more information please email:

Denise.Gray@Comcast.net

We Had a GREAT Practice Today!

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A BIG THANK YOU to Maureen Thistle for photos she took at today's practice. The girls had a great time! If you or anyone you know are interested to see what we're all about, please feel free to come to one of our summer practices. For locations and times, please contact Denise - Denise.Gray@Comcast.net.

Trying to stay cool in the shade...

A future recruit ... in about 2 years

ASCG is a Family Friendly Organization!

All Saints Members Enjoy Making Lots of Friends!

The girls are always ready for a photo opportunity

Hey, that's a "nose" on your nose! LOL!

Everyone practices with either a Rifle or a Saber (fake of course) as well as a Flag (real of course).

Summer Practices

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Summer practices are going very well! Why not come on down and check us out? We're still recruiting and looking forward to making more new friends. If you'd like more information, please contact Denise - Denise.Gray@Comcast.net.

What's Colorguard All About?

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Here's a quick video recap of the 2011 NESBA Winter Guard Championship Finals ... courtesy of AllianceMedia

Click Here!

Baby Bobby is HERE!

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Congratulations to Graceanne and Bob on the birth of their son Bobby.

Bobby came into the world "naturally" and met his mommy and daddy at 11:41pm on July 15th. He weighed 7 lbs 4 oz.

Graceanne and Bobby are doing well. We'll have photos and updates later after everyone is settled into their new routines.

Being a parent is one of best gifts anyone could ever have. Graceanne and Bob are truly blessed.

Congratulations!

Graceanne and Bob send their thanks and appreciation to everyone for their thoughts, prayers, advice, support and well wishes.

Car Wash FUN-raiser

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We'll be having our second annual – CAR WASH FUNDRAISER on July 9th & 10th

All Saints is having a car wash fundraiser at the "99" Restaurant, 1094 Main Street (Route 18) in Weymouth on Saturday 7/9 and Sunday 7/10 from 9-12. A donation of $7 is requested. Please come by and support the team!

If you wish to help the girls wash cars, we're always looking for additional volunteers! It's lots of good, clean fun!! Hope to see you all there!

The Car Wash Fundraiser was a complete success! Thank you to the "99" Restaurant who very generously supplied all the materials and location. Thank you also to all the parents, members, families and friends who either helped out and/or brought their vehicles in for a washing! Over the two days we were able to raise a little over $500! THANKS EVERYONE!

Thanks for making this fun weekend possible Teri!

Eric - "Remember Girls ...

Every Vehicle has 4 What????"

Girls - "TIRES!!"

Everyone had a soapy, wet, good time!

OPEN SUMMER PRACTICE SCHEDULE

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All summer practices will be held at St. Albert's Church, 1130 Washington St. (rt. 53) in Weymouth. All summer practices are OPEN practices where we will gladly welcome all new potential recruits and anyone who would like to see what Color Guard is all about.

Please bring plenty of water and sunscreen/insect repellant. Also, please wear sneakers! No flip flops or sandals please.

Summer Practice Schedule:

Wednesday, June 29th - 6pm - 8pm

Wednesday, July 6th - 6pm - 8pm

Saturday, July 9th and 10th CAR WASH FUNDRAISER (no practice)

Saturday, July 16th - 10am - 12 noon

Wednesday, July 27th - 6pm - 8pm

Wednesday, August 3rd - 6pm - 8pm

Saturday, August 13th - 10 am - 12 noon

Wednesday, August 17th - 6pm - 8pm

Saturday, August 27th - 10am - 12 noon

More practices TBA
This schedule is subject to change, please check back often.
In the case of rain, warmups and skills will be held in the St. Albert's church hall.

For questions please contact Denise Gray @ Denise.Gray@comcast.net or (1)781-258-7960.

Baby Bobby Contest!!! Hurry and Submit Your Guess!

2011-06-14T16:14:00.004-04:00

As most of us are aware, our coach Graceanne is expecting a baby boy in mid July! Woo Hoo! They have named him "Bobby" after his daddy and even though Graceanne is more than ready to meet little Bobby face to face, there is some time left before he's due. So, we decided to have a little fun and have a contest for baby Bobby's birthdate, length and weight.

Here's how the contest will be run ...

Anyone who reads the ASCG blog can enter ... ONCE. Only one guess per person.
Whomever is closest to guestimating Bobby's Birth Date, Birth Weight and Length (you need to guess all 3) will be the winner.
If there is more than one winner, the winning guesses will be put into a hat and ONE winner will be drawn.
The winner will receive a $25 Gift Certificate to the 99 Restaurant.
All entries must be received no later than July 4th.

So, hurry and post your guesses in the comment section. Remember to add your name and if I'm not sure who you are, please follow up with an email to Denise.Gray@Comcast.net with your name and phone number. Remember, anyone can play but you can only guess once, you have to put in guesses for all 3 (date, weight and length) and you have to comment and email (if I don't know you) before July 4th. All Comments will be "approved" and posted by the evening of July 4th so we can see who guessed what *grins*

BTW if you play and don't win this time, you'll have another chance to play in a few months as we get closer to our other coaches due date!!! YES, Coach Kelly is also pregnant and due late fall. We'll soon have babies, babies everywhere!

The ASCG is truly blessed!

Thanks! Have fun!! Denise

Update: Baby Bobby arrived on Friday, July 15th at 11:41pm weighing 7 pounds 4 ounces. We do not have a length on him. With the current information it would seem that both "Anonymous" and Francine were the closest with "Anonymous" closer on weight. This means the winner of the Baby Bobby contest is "Anonymous". Congratulations whomever you are!

FREE OPEN HOUSE/EXHIBITION 6/17 & 6/18

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The All Saints Color Guard is now recruiting for the 2011 - 2012 season! If you want to have lots of fun, learn new skills, compete in the NESBA winterguard circuit and be part of a competitive sports team, then please contact us (Denise.Gray@Comcast.net) or stop by our Free OPEN House and Recruiting Exhibition! We're FUN and AFFORDABLE!

We are accepting applications from girls ages 4 (by Sept. 1st) through the age of 21 and boys ages 14 through 21. All skill levels are welcome! We will have skill building classes throughout the summer so everyone has a chance to get a feel for the sport.

If you're interested, please stop by our Recruiting Exhibitions and Demonstrations, which will be held on Friday, June 17th from 6pm to 8pm and Saturday, June 18th from 10 am to 1 pm at the St. Jerome's School Gym; 598 Bridge Street, N. Weymouth.

Registrations, Requirements and Fees will be available at the Exhibition or by request via email for anyone who's interested in joining.

Please feel free to drop by anytime during the scheduled hours to see what we're all about!

99 Restaurant - Dining for a Cause - Please Join Us!!

2011-05-14T12:07:00.001-04:00

A Great Big Thank You to the 99 Restaurant in S. Weymouth for sponsoring us in a new fundraiser - Dining for a Cause!

The All Saints Color Guard is having a fundraiser at the "99" Restaurant, 1094 Main Street (Route 18) in Weymouth on Wednesday, May 25th from 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm.

For everyone who dines during this fundraiser and presents their server with the ASCG voucher (see below) the "99" will give 15% of their paid check to the girls! These funds will help pay for the practice gym, competition fees and equipment.

It's fun, easy and we all know that the "99" food is delicious!

Please copy and print the voucher below, or email Denise.Gray@Comcast.net to receive a voucher by email and join us for a great time at the "99" on 5/25 between 5 and 9pm.

As always, we thank you for your support!

~UPDATE ~ UPDATE ~ UPDATE ~ UPDATE ~ UPDATE ~ UPDATE ~

The 99 Restaurant Dining for a Cause fundraiser was a delicious success. We can't thank everyone enough for joining us at the 99 Restaurant on May 25th. A GREAT BIG THANK YOU to all the ASCG Parents/Families/Friends and to all the parishioners at St. Albert's Church who dined with us and contributed to making this a whopping success.

Thank you to Teri P. for organizing this fundraiser.

Thank you to the 99 Restaurant for allowing us to hold this event at their restaurant.

Check us Out on YouTube!

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Youtube links temporarily disabled. Waiting to relink - sorry for the inconvenience.

We're really not this scary!

We have lots and lots of fun!

And our parents are totally cool too!

We Are Recruiting Boys and Girls for the 2011 - 2012 Season!!

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The All Saints Color Guard is now recruiting for the 2011 - 2012 season! If you want to have lots of fun, learn new skills, compete in the NESBA winterguard circuit and be part of a competitive sports team, then please contact us (Denise.Gray@Comcast.net) or stop by our Free Recruiting Exhibition!

We are accepting applications from girls ages 4 (by Sept. 1st) through the age of 21 and boys ages 14 through 21. All skill levels are welcome! We will have skill building classes throughout the summer so everyone has a chance to get a feel for the sport.

If you're interested, please stop by our Recruiting Exhibitions and Demonstrations, which will be held on Friday, June 17th from 6pm to 8pm and Saturday, June 18th from 10 am to 1 pm at the St. Jerome's School Gym; 598 Bridge Street, N. Weymouth.

Registrations, Requirements and Fees will be available at the Exhibition or by request via email.

Please feel free to drop by anytime during the scheduled hours.

April 3rd 2011 NESBA Winterguard FINALS

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The NESBA Winterguard Finals were held at the Reading High School in Reading MA.

The Cadets remained in 1st place and were presented with Cadet Class Championship Medals as well as a plaque for First Place.

The A Guard earned 3rd place with an overall score of 84.5 and received a 3rd place plaque.

For all FINALS scores please CLICK HERE.

We'd like to thank everyone in the EMASS and NESBA circuits for a wonderful competition season. THANK YOU!!

Melrose 3/26 and Shepherd Hill 3/27 Competitions

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The girls had a lot of fun at the Melrose Senior High School Competition, located at 360 Lynn Fells Parkway, in Melrose MA. on 3/26. The Cadets held first place with a score of 78.6 ... that's Seven-Eight point Six. The A guard earned second place with a score of 80.7 ... that's Eight - Zero point Seven. All had a wonderful time!

On 3/27 the girls competed at the Shepherd Hill Regional High School located at 68 Dudley Oxford Rd in Dudley, MA. Both guards took first place. The Cadets held first with a score of 80.3. The A's earned first place with a score of 82.6.

Thank you to both Melrose and Shepherd Hill for hosting such fun and well organized shows.

ASCG Marched in Abington's St. Paddy's Parade! 3/20/11

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For the second year in a row the girls marched in the Abington St. Patrick's Day Parade on Sunday, March 20th. The parade is run by Abington's own Jack Bailey who owns Eddie Bailey's Garage located in St. Patrick's Square in Abington.

Everyone had a great time ... even Froggy!

First Place 3/19/11

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Both the Cadet and Independent Regional A Guards earned first place at NESBA's Mansfield Competition this past Saturday.

For complete scores please go to the NESBA site and click on "events and scores" in the left sidebar.

Thank you to Mansfield for hosting the competition!

Some of the girls waiting for the awards ceremony.

First Place!!

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Both the Cadet Guard and the B Guard (performing as Independent Regional A's in NESBA) earned first place this week in the competition held at King Philip Regional High School in Wrentham.

To check out all the scores from all their NESBA competitions, please visit the NESBA site and click on Events and Scores.

Candid Photos

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Best Friends Forever ♥ All Saints!

Our First Recruit for Next Year

Places Everyone!!

Much Better !!

1/29/11 Salem Blue Show - Salem NH

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The girls had another great competition this past Saturday. They performed at the Salem New Hampshire H.S. hosted by Salem Blue.

The Cadets placed 2nd and the B's placed 4th.

Here are a few candids ...

1/22/11 Blessed Sac EMASS Show

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The competition season has begun! The kids had a great time at the first show of the season.

The first EMASS show was hosted by Blessed Sac at the Salem, MA. High School. The journey was an interesting one as some of us ended up going Rt 128 and others of us ended up on Route 1. Some of the kids even witnessed Medflight landing on the expressway after a tragic accident. Our positive thoughts and prayers go out to those who were involved. In the end though, everyone arrived with plenty of time to touch up makeup and relax before the competitions began.

Some practice photos the week before the competition:

The Cadet Girls earned second place and the B Guard earned third. Everyone is looking forward to their next competition this Saturday in Salem N.H. hosted by

Salem Blue!

Adopt - a- Soldier Sgt. Patrick Murphy

2011-01-20T09:27:00.002-05:00

The Girls got together and decided to adopt their old friend Sgt. Patrick Murphy. They first met Sgt. Murphy at the Braintree Armory where they have been practicing for quite a few years. Sgt. Murphy and his men were deployed in the Spring and since that time the parents and girls have missed him.

Through the efforts of Sue O'Neil, parent volunteer and Sunshine Committee Chairperson and Teri Preble, PR and Community Liaison, the girls were able to send cards, letters and gifts to Sgt. Murphy and the men and women who are stationed with him.

The girls received a nice letter back from Sgt. Murphy thanking them all for their cards, letter and gifts.

We're all hoping you come home soon Sgt. Murphy and all our troops that have been sent overseas. Please stay well.

Stockholder's Restaurant Donates $500

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On Nov, 27th, Kevin Hynes, the owner of Stockholder's Restaurant, 1073 Main Street, South Weymouth, presented the All Saints Color Guard teams with a donation of $500 to purchase a new competition mat.

Mr Hynes quickly responded to the team’s need with a wholehearted “YES!!!” after hearing they were in desperate need of a new mat in order to compete in their upcoming season starting in January.

The All Saints girls visited Mr. Hynes at his restaurant, Stockholder's, to receive the gift and have their pictures taken with Mr. Hynes. We can’t thank him enough for his generosity and support. We all enjoyed meeting him and many of us have enjoyed dining at his restaurant!

THANK YOU MR. HYNES!!!!

Community Spirit Mini Grant Received from Harvard Pilgrim!!

2010-10-22T23:38:00.007-04:00

For the second time, Harvard Pilgrim has blessed us with the Community Spirit 9/11 Mini-Grant!! We can't thank them enough for their nomination, generosity and support. Thank you!

About the Community Spirit 9/11 Mini-Grants Program:

Harvard Pilgrim Health Care created it to commemorate the first anniversary of September 11, 2001 through a special contribution to its Foundation. The Foundation administers this special fund and distributes the Mini-Grants to non-profit organizations that Harvard Pilgrim Health Care, Health Plans Inc. and Dell Perot employees nominate.

Since 2002, hundreds of Harvard Pilgrim, Health Plans Inc. and Dell Perot employees have had their Mini-Grants approved -- benefiting schools, social service, and cultural and other community-based organizations where our employees live and work. Just last year, we distributed more than $370,000 in Mini-Grants throughout Maine, Massachusetts and New Hampshire.

"Through your efforts, and in partnership with our employees, we continue the strong spirit of community service that respects the memory of those lost on September 11th. We wish you every success in all your programming efforts!"

Harvard Pilgrim
93 Worcester Street, Suite 100
Wellesley, MA 02481
Tel: 617.509.9411
Fax: 617.509.3494
www.harvardpilgrim.org/foundation

Thank you Harvard Pilgrim!

Thank you Mr. Sullivan!

November 2010 - Mr. Kevin Sullivan, representative from Harvard Pilgrim,

presented a framed certificate and a check for $500 to the All Saints Colorguard.

Harvard Pilgrim first blessed us with the 9/11 Community Spirit Mini Grant in 2008

November 2008 - Kelly Botana, representative from Harvard Pilgrim,
presents a check for $500 to the All Saints Colorguard.

Annual Bake Sale October 23rd

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The ASCG will be running the bake sale table as well as the kitchen during the St. Albert "the Great" Church Craft Fair scheduled for Saturday, October 23rd, from 9 am to 2pm.

Please drop in for some delicious baked goods, a quick lunch and Christmas Shopping! It's always lots of fun and the Crafters always have lots of beautiful items at

"Can't Beat 'Em" prices.

If you'd like to donate baked goods, we thank you in advance. All donations can be dropped off between 8 and 9 am, the morning of the bake sale.

Thank you.

ASCG YARD SALE Fundraiser Sept. 11th 8am - 2pm

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The Guard will be having a YARD SALE Fundraiser on

Saturday, September 11th from 8am until 2pm.

The location will be at 173 Mutton Lane in Weymouth.

Right down the street from St. Albert's church.

Please stop by and lend support to the All Saints Color Guard Girls!

If you have items to donate (good condition only please)

Please call Denise Gray: (1) 781 - 258 - 7960

Drop-off will be Tues 9/7, Wed 9/8 & Thurs 9/9
4pm - 8pm
Please call first. Thank you!

UPDATE: THANK YOU TO EVERYONE WHO DONATED THEIR GOODS AS WELL AS THEIR TIME TO THIS EVENT. IT WAS A COMPLETE SUCCESS IN RAISING ALMOST $1,000. WE APPRECIATE EVERYONE'S HELP AND SUPPORT.

ASCG is RECRUITING

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All Saints Color Guard is Calling all Dancers, Spinners, Twirlers, Cheerleaders, Gymnasts, or anyone interested in theatrically based competitive performance!!!!!!All Saints Color Guard is holding open registration now! All girls ages 6-20 are eligible to join. Teams are formed based on age and ability.

What is Color Guard?

Color Guard is a locally and nationally competitive sport of the arts encompassing dance, athleticism, theatrics, and FUN! We practice throughout the fall to prepare for competitions from January through March.

CHECK US OUT! FALL PRACTICE SCHEDULE:

Fall practices will be held at St. Jerome’s School Gym in Weymouth, MA

Cadet Open Practices (Ages 6-11)

•Sat 9/11 9am-11am

•Mon 9/13 6pm-8pm

•Sat 9/18 9am-12pm

B Guard Open Practices (Ages 12 and Up)

•Sat 9/11 12pm-3pm

•Fri 9/17 6pm-8pm

We will also hold an exhibition/Open House on Friday 9/10 from 6pm-8pm for ALL -AGES 6-20! Bring your family and check it out! If you think Color Guard might be for you, come to our Exhibition or one of our open practices. You’ll have a chance to watch us practice and try out some of the equipment yourself!

Don’t be shy, give it a try! Color Guard is something EVERY girl can do.

Come on down and see what we are all about!

***Members are not required to be Parishoners of St. Albert’s or any other local Parish. All are welcome to join! ***

For more information please email: Denise.Gray@Comcast.net

All Saints Color Guard is a non-profit organization.

ASCG CAR WASH FUNDRAISER SAT. AUG. 14th

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The girls, parents, staff and friends will be holding a CAR WASH fundraiser on Saturday, August 14th at the St. Albert's church parking lot from 9am until noon.
All monies raised will go toward our gym rental costs.
The new season has begun and we're all very excited!

Please come on down and support the girls~!

Thank you!

The Car Wash was a Complete Success!!!

Thank you to EVERYONE who helped out as well as EVERYONE who dropped by and had their car washed.
We all had tons of fun!

UPDATE: THANK YOU TO ALICIA AND DEVON FOR RUNNING THIS SUCCESSFUL FUNDRAISER. WE RAISED QUITE A FEW HUNDRED DOLLARS WHICH WILL BE USED TO HELP FUND OUR PRACTICE GYM COSTS. THANK YOU TO EVERYONE FOR THEIR HELP AND SUPPORT.

Registration Deadline August 1, 2010

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The registration deadline is fast approaching.
Please be sure all your paperwork is in.

Announcing the ASCG Coaches

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Kelly Ballard

Graceanne Sullivan

Kelly and Graceanne are back!

Kelly and Graceanne started coaching with All Saints in 2002 when it first began. They continued on as coaches for the next few years until taking a short haitus. They are back once again coaching for All Saints. The kids, parents and staff are very excited to have Kelly and Graceanne back at All Saints.

We interviewed Kelly and Graceanne and asked them the following questions:

How old were you both when you first started spinning?

Kelly - I started spinning at 14, which is the first time I saw color guard. I took dance for 10 years and loved it, but when I went to my first color guard show I was hooked and joined the next year! I started in Automation Color Guard in Randolph and spun there for 5 seasons. When Automation folded, I went to Avilaros of Boston and marched there for 2 years. Then I had one season with St. John’s Beverly World in 2005.

Graceanne - I began spinning in 1995 with the Automation Colorguard at the ripe age of 8 as a Novice, although I taught myself how to spin a year or 2 prior watching my sister and her friends. I stayed with Automation until 2001. In 2002, I decided to take big step and joined St. Johns of Beverly and began spinning in the open class at a national level until 2004. In 2005 we moved up to world.

Which World Guard(s) did you Spin with?

Kelly - I spun for two world guards – Avilaros in 2000 and St. John’s of Beverly in 2005. After teaching St. John’s Open for 3 years, when they moved up to world I saw an opportunity to march with my sister Graceanne, and I am so glad I did it! It was a great year.

Graceanne - In 2005 St. John's moved up to a World Guard and I had the honor of spinning with Kelly which was the best experience of my life.

How many total years experience do you have spinning?

Kelly - I am aging myself, but since I have been spinning since 1993, I have now been spinning for 17 years!!!

Graceanne - I've been spinning since 1995 so ... 10+ years!

How many total years experience do you have coaching?

Kelly - I started coaching in 1998 at Automation, and have been teaching almost every year since then! I have 10 years of teaching experience overall. That experience includes the achievement of Best Rifles Open Class 2003 when I was the rifle tech for St. John’s. It also includes a Bronze Medal in the WGI Championships in 2004 for St, John’s Open.

Graceanne - I began teaching at All Saints when it started and remained part of the instruction staff until 2006. The first year we started with a Cadet guard and put out a show entitled "Man, I Feel like a Woman." In years following we worked with the Cadet, C and B guard levels. In 2007 Kelly and I briefly worked with the St Anns C guard who took home the title of Emass Champions.

Graceanne gave us some additional thoughts on coming back to All Saints-

Coming back to the All Saints Colorguard has come as nothing short of a miracle. During the time I was not involved I knew something was missing. After having colorguard in my life for 10+ years, I missed it more than anything. This program is so well organized and feels like home to me. Working with new girls as well as a few girls I worked with since their first All Saints practice is amazing. I hope to bring excitement and technique to this colorguard, as well as a lot of fun!

Welcome home Kelly and Graceanne! We're so very happy to have you back with us.

Also joining our full-time coaching staff is Danielle DeGrechie and Maureen "NoMoe" Raymond.

Danielle came on as an Assistant Coach

during the 2010 - 2011 season and was promoted to "Coach" at the beginning of the 2011 - 2012 season. Congratulations Danielle!

Thanks for joining our staff!

Danielle, when did you begin colorguard?

I began marching with the Braintree Braves at age 6. When I was 7, my parents and a couple of other parents organized and began Automation out of Randolph. I marched there until I was 14.

Have you been active in colorguard over the years?

Yes, I knew some girls that were in St. Ann's and have gone to competitions off and on for the last 10 years.

How did you hear about All Saints?

I saw the recruiting flyer for All Saints Color Guard come home in my daughter's school bag and she finally decided she wanted to join. I took her to the recruiting exhibition and saw Kelly Ballard, with whom I marched in Automation. I offered to help out with the girls and have to admit it has been the most gratifying experience I have ever had. I worked with both guards this year and have enjoyed watching all of the girls grow and succeed.

Maureen "NoMoe" Raymond has also been promoted from Assistant Coach to a full-time Coach. She has been involved in colorguard for quite a number of years (as seen below in her 1994 Satin Dolls team photo) and is quite talented. She currently has twin girls on the All Saints Cadet Team.

All Saints has 3 Assistant Coaches for the Cadet Team; Emilie Gray, Kate Preble and Jill Lamson.

Emilie is a 9 yr. member of ASCG who coached the Cadets during their Alvin and the Chipmunk season as well as assisted with the Cadet team during the 2010 - 2011 season. She is an A guard captain and has joined the coaching staff as an Assistant Coach for the Cadets for the the 2011 - 2012 season.

Kate Preble, the only 10th year ASCG Veteran Member; Coach for the Cadet Guard during the Alvin and the Chipmunks year; and an A Guard Captain has also joined the coaching team as an Assistant Coach for the Cadets. Kate has been with All Saints since 2002 when it all began.

And finally, Jillian "Jill" Lamson who has joined the coaching staff as an assistant coach to the Cadet Guard during the 2011 - 2012 season. Jill started her colorguard experience spinning with the Braintree Braves then moved on to Automation where she spun with both Graceanne and Kelly for quite a number of years. She currently has a step-daughter on the Cadet guard.

All the members and parents feel very blessed to have such a creative, talented and dedicated volunteer coaching team.
Thank you for all you do!

Summer Practices

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So far we've had two summer practices and we're looking forward to the next one on Wednesday, June 30th.

All June and July practices are FREE with no obligation to join. We'd love to show everyone what color guard is all about and give everyone a chance to try a piece of equipment.

For those interested in joining, we are still recruiting for the 2011 season and will have registration forms at every practice.

We accept girls as young as the age of 4 up through the age of 20.

It's not all work ....

It's lots of fun too! Peek-a-boo!

Come join us!

First Practice of the New Season 6/16/10

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Rain or Shine we'll be having our first practice of the new season. Yay!

This practice is open to the public so .... come on down and join us! You could be the next recruit to the All Saints Color Guard!

Please remember to wear sneakers and bring a bottle of water. If you use it, insect repellant is a great idea :o)

We're looking forward to welcoming back past members as well as meeting potential new members and friends.

2010 Summer Practice Schedule

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The summer practice schedule is as follows:

June 2010

Wednesday, June 16th - 6 pm to 8 pm
Saturday, June 26th - 9 am to 12 noon
Wednesday, June 30 - 6 pm to 8 pm

July 2010

Wednesday, July 7th - 6 pm to 8 pm
Saturday, July 17th - 9 am to 12 noon
Wednesday, July 21st - 6 pm to 8 pm
Wednesday, July 28th - 6 pm to 8pm

All June and July practices are open to the public. Registration packets will be available at all summer practices.

If you wish to attend the summer practices please be sure to wear sneakers (not flip-flops or sandals) and bring a bottle or container of water. Please wear or bring sunscreen and either wear or bring insect repellant.

Please contact Denise.Gray@Comcast.net for the practice location or if you have any questions.

The deadline for registration is August 1st.

August 2010 Practices (for registered members only)

Wednesday, August 11th - 6 pm to 8 pm
Wednesday, August 18th - 6 pm to 8 pm
Saturday, August 21st - 9 am to 12 noon
Monday, August 23rd - 6 pm to 8 pm
Wednesday, August 25th - 6 pm to 8/9 pm
Saturday, August 28th - 6 pm to 8 pm
Monday, August 30th - 6 pm to 8 pm

ASCG Spotlight - Teri P.

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Teri has been the ASCG Treasurer for the past 4 years. Before that she held the positions of Secretary and Fundraising Coordinator. She has been an integral part of the ASCG since it first began in 2002.

Teri received a special award of appreciation at the annual year end banquet, held on May 22nd, for her dedication, loyalty, compassion and hard work. She has gone above and beyond in her duties to the organization and is very much appreciated by all.

This coming season will be the first, in 9 successful seasons, that Teri will not be on the Board of Directors and she will certainly be missed. She has fulfilled her term as Treasurer and has graciously offered to once again Coordinate the Fundraising as well as step into the position of our Community Liaison and PR person.

Thank you Teri for all you have done and continue to do. We love you!

Exhibition Photos

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ASCG had a Recruiting Exhibition on Wednesday, May 19th at the Abigail Adams Middle school. Everyone seemed to have a great time. Here are a few photos from this event.

2010 EMASS and NESBA Finals

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2010 Cadet Coaches

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All Saints 2010 Cadet Guard

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Alvin and the Chipmunks 2009/2010

This year the Cadet Guard has been performing to "Alvin and the Chipmunks - The Witch Doctor".

Cadet Guard:

Tess

Grace

Alexandra

Cayley

Robyn

Molly

Tatum

Tori

Dakota

Coaches:

Katie

Emilie

Kelsey

Kasey

Consultants:

Tommy

Nikki

Darlene

Sue

Russell

Kelly

Graceanne

Staff:

Denise Gray, Manager

Teri Preble, Treasurer

Theresa Beckwith, Secretary

Cathy Roberts, Team Mom

Music chosen by the Cadet Guard
Costumes designed and created by: Jennifer Richardson - Fluevog

Random Photos

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Warming Up (click photos to enlarge)

At a Show (click photos to enlarge)

First 2010 Competition

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All Saints Color Guard Invites YOU!

Have you ever wanted to try a hand-spin on a rifle or toss a saber? What about drop-spin a flag? YOU will LOVE it! We are NOT a band; we are the All Saints Colorguard!

You won’t find any musical instruments in our guard.

Our equipment consists of flags, rifles and sabers!

We are inviting all girls age 4 (by Sept. 1st. 2010) through 18 to attend a FREE Open EXHIBITION.

The big event will be held on Wednesday, May 19th at the

Abigail Adams Middle School Gymnasium

89 Middle Street, Weymouth.

The All Saints Cadet Guard will perform in costumes using flags and sabers. Our Coaches and members of our B Guard will perform demonstrations. Exhibitions will be held at 6 pm and 7pm. After each exhibition there will be plenty of time for everyone to

TRY A PIECE OF EQUIPMENT!

Don’t be shy, give it a try!

Color Guard is something EVERY girl can do.

Come on down and see what we are all about!

For more information please email: Denise.Gray@Comcast.net

Registration information, costs and requirements will be available.

All Saint Color Guard is a non-profit organization.

All Saints Cadet Guard

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Photo by Lucy Weyer
2010 Abington St. Patrick's Day Parade

On Sunday, March 21st the All Saints Cadet Guard marched in the Abington St. Patrick's Day parade. Marching along side the Cadet guard were their coaches, friends, siblings and parents. It was a fun day for all!

A big THANK YOU to the nice folks who let us use their yard to warm-up as well as their hospitality and friendship!

Photo by Laura Sinclair