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John B. Jones was a former confederate officer who, in 1874, was asked to command the Frontier Battalion of the newly reformed Texas Rangers. Taking raw young men and veteran fighters, Major Jones quickly transformed them into a tough, hard-riding, fighting team. During the time Major Jones commanded the Frontier Battalion, the rangers trailed and fought numerous Indian raiders and put down feuds between cattle owners and townspeople. The Frontier Battalion began the battle to stop outlaws, like Sam Bass, who were running loose in Texas, forever transforming the Texas Rangers into the premier law enforcement unit they are today. The Texas Rangers played a huge role in the expansion and urbanization of Texas and the West. Major Jones can tell the 175 year old story of the Texas Rangers OR focus on his own life story. Each program is presented by one of Texana’s costumed characters delivered as a monologue-style first-person presentation. Time is allotted at the end to discuss aspects of either the character’s life or the presentation style.
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Details
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Dates:
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Any day on first come-first serve basis, but calendar fills up quickly, especially the month of May.
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Times:
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Program may begin anytime after 8:30am.
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Duration:
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Approximately one hour (includes Q & A session)
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School Fee:
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$275 flat rate for first presentation. $85 for additional back-to-back presentations of John B. Jones. Please ask about discount when booking the program.
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Minimum Attendance:
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2
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Maximum Attendance:
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200
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Bilingual:
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No
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Technical Needs:
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Sound system, restroom/ dressing room. 1 adult per 25 students must attend and maintain discipline among students.
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Other Information:
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Scheduling / Booking
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Instructions:
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To schedule this program, contact Kathy Ogle at [email protected] or call 214-906-5792. If no reply within 24 hours, please call 972-235-5629.
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Deadline:
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3 weeks notice is requested; however, sometimes last minute requests can be accommodated.
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Cancellation Policy:
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CANCELLATION POLICY:
To cancel or reschedule an event, notice should be given at least 3 weeks prior to the date of the program. Every effort to re-schedule the program will be made. However, rescheduling is sometimes impossible and a full refund will be given if notice is given at least 3 weeks in advance of a program. No refund can be issued without 3 weeks notice for general programs.
RAIN POLICY FOR OUTDOOR PROGRAMS: We cannot reschedule or cancel a program because of rain. Please provide a place indoors where our presenters can move equipment inside to do demonstrations excluding tents, wagon and campfire. Please discuss possible options with the Texana Coordinator prior to camp.
SCHOOL CLOSING DUE TO INCLEMENT WEATHER
Schools should contact the Texana Program Coordinator when inclement weather (other than rain) is expected. When possible, we will try to reschedule program if prior notice is given. Please note that some of our presenters live a long distance from Dallas and will try to arrive as scheduled if the school is open and chose not to reschedule or cancel the program. However, we will not travel if road conditions are considered unsafe for the presenter and no refunds offered if the presenter cannot travel due to unsafe road conditions. If rescheduling is not possible and 48 hour notice is given, we will refund payment to the school. No refunds offered for school closings due to inclement weather unless 48 hour notice of cancellation is given.
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After School Policy:
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AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM POLICY: A minimum of 2 students required in a class. Class may not occur with fewer than 2 students. Maximum number of students will vary with specific program. For example, some of the Pioneer Life Skill Demonstrations and Workshops may be limited to a maximum of 15 students. However, stage presentations may accommodate up to 200 students. In all cases, unless stated, we request at least 1 school-staff adult to be present per every 20 students. A few programs require additional adults. Adults are expected to participate in the program. If appropriate adult supervision is not provided, the program will not continue. Please verify minimum and maximum student and adult requirements prior to booking the program.
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