RCHS Music Department friends, family, and students. My name is Christopher Jones, director of bands at Richland County High School with details pertaining to the 2023 Disney World & Cocoa Beach trip.

For those that did not attend the Disney World & Cocoa Beach meeting in the Fall, please make sure to review the video on the RCHS Bands homepage (https://www.rchsbands.net/). You may also find the link to those that have already submitted an RSVP for the trip by clicking HERE.

The first payment for the trip is scheduled for April 29th, 2022.  All payments will be handled by Bob Rodgers Travel, so we ask that parents & guardians create an account on the Bob Rodgers Travel payment system by Friday, April 15th, 2022. Please visit https://bobrogerstravel.com/payment-system/ for more details. The group code is RICHLAND7540.

Payments for the trip are spread out over seven months. The payment schedule is as follows:

• April 29
• June 24
• August 19
• October 14
• December 2
• February 3
• April 7

Payments are 1/7th of the total charge, except for the last payment. The payment on April 7th will need to cover the remaining balance.

The trip prices vary depending on the package that you select (the greatest factor that influence the trip cost is the occupancy number per room). The trip packages are as follows:

• Quad (4) occupancy rooms per person = $1,165.00
• Triple (3) occupancy rooms per person = $1,225.00
• Double (2) occupancy rooms per person = $1,285.00
• Single (1) occupancy rooms per person = $1,525.00

The hotel in which we are staying is the Holiday Inn Resort on 13351 FL-535 Orlando, FL 32821. We were going to stay at the Buena Vista Suites, but their rates have been raised since our last stay in Florida.

Please note that students may not reserve a single occupancy room. Only adults may reserve a room to themselves. Should you wish to add trip insurance (reimbursement should the trip be canceled due to unforeseen circumstances), include the following into the prices listed above:

• Enhanced insurance plan = 7.02% on top of the trip package rates listed above
• Standard insurance plan = 4.55% on top of the trip package rates listed above
• You are not required to purchase trip insurance
• https://bobrogerstravel.com/trip-assurance/

As always, please feel free to contact me should you have any questions. I may be reached at cjones@rccu1.net, or by calling (618) 393-2191 ext. 3153.

Hello, St. Joe, RCMS, RCHS Bands friends, family, and students! My name is Christopher Jones, director of bands at Richland County High School with information regarding upcoming Disney World Parent Q&A meeting.

The 2023 Disney World & Cocoa Beach trip for students enrolled in band or choir during the 2022-2023 school year is scheduled for Tuesday, October 12th. At that time, we will discuss payment structure, and the trip itinerary. The meeting will take place in the Richland County Performing Arts Center at 6 pm on October 12th. No payment is needed at that time; however, we ask that everyone wears a mask for the meeting.

For further information regarding upcoming RCHS Bands events, please visit www.rchsbands.net.

As always, please feel free to contact me should you have any further questions. My email is cjones@rccu1.net. My work phone number is (618) 393-2191 ext. 3157.

RCHS Music Department friends, family, and students. My name is Christopher Jones, director of bands at Richland County High School calling regarding some last minute reminders before the 2019 Disney World & Cocoa Beach trip.

First, because the high school is undergoing asbestos abatement, we will meet at the middle school at 11 am on Thursday, May 30th. The buses depart at 12 pm. Prior to leaving luggage will be laid out on the sidewalk to be marked and to ensure that all luggage is alcohol and drug free. Each passenger is permitted one large suitcase, a carry on bag (such as the Bob Rogers drawstring bag), and a small handbag for swimwear and a towel. We are traveling in the dead of night, so I recommend bringing a small pillow and a small blanket.

If you have not already done so, please upload a picture of your insurance card into CutTime. We need a picture of the front and back. We also need any medical conditions and emergency contact information entered into CutTime in the event of a medical emergency. You may elect to bring your insurance card on the 30th for the staff to make a copy for our records.

While I am sure there won’t be an issue, I must remind everyone that drugs and alcohol are strictly prohibited on school events. In the event a serious breach in school code of conduct, parents will be required to make arrangements for the student to return home early.

Lastly, the Disney Marching Band has two more required rehearsals. The next rehearsal is on Thursday, May 16th from 7-7:50 am. The last rehearsals is on Wednesday, April 29th from 8-10 am. Students that have not been able to perform the parade song from memory prior to the end of the school will rehearse an additional two hours on the 29th. I will release those students at noon.

Please be sure to review the Disney World & Cocoa Beach slides posted on https//www.rchsbands.net/2019-disney-world--cocoa-beach-trip.html one last time.

As always, please feel free to contact me should you have any questions. I may be reached at cjones@rccu1.net, or at (618) 393-2191 ext. 3137.

Many of you have informed me that you have made your own reservations in Orlando, FL, are providing your own transportation, but would like to purchase tickets through the travel company.  Bob Rogers Travel has made it easy for to do just that. You may now view a quote and, should you decide to do so, you may reserve tickets. Simply visit ips.bobrogerstravel.com, create a new user trip ID & password, and make your reservations.

This option is for those that have their own transportation to Florida, and hotel reservations in Orlando, FL. Parents and students that already have a reservation with the RCHS Music Department for the 2019 summer trip already have Disney World tickets, transportation via motor coach, and hotel reservations.

Go to https://www.rchsbands.net/2019-disney-world--cocoa-beach-trip.html for more information. Details regarding IPS may be found at the bottom of the page.

Please feel free to contact me should you have any questions. I may be reached at cjones@rccu1.net, or at (618) 393-2191 ext. 3137. Thank you for your time.

The fifth and final payment for the 2019 Disney World & Cocoa Beach trip is due Friday, April 5th, 2019. The trip must be paid in full on this date, as we need to pay the travel company in full. 

A statement was emailed to students and those parents that signed up on CutTime on 3/15. Invoices are in the mail and are expected to arrive on 3/18 or 3/19. Please make checks out to RCHS Bands or RCHS Music Department. Write "Disney Payment" in the memo line of the check. 

PLEASE NOTE: Recent payments and the profits from recent fundraisers have not yet been included in the music department student accounts under CutTime. That information will be entered within the next few days.

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