Home » January 31st, 2021 Entries posted on “January, 2021”

In The News – Let’s Eat!: Patrick’s On Third

Patrick’s on Third in downtown St. Peter has been drawing an eclectic mix of customers since co-owner John Mayer’s parents bought the historic building in 1988. Named after Mayer’s father, the restaurant and bar, with 32 beers on tap, has developed a reputation as a diverse gathering place for the town’s 11,000 residents. Read the […]

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An Update From The Cavaliers Organization

The Cavaliers have not been idle during the long break caused by the COVID-19 outbreak and cancellation of the 2020 season. Our annual organizational retreat weekend was held in late November and we have been busy bringing the goals that arose from the retreat to fruition. More exciting news will be happening over the next […]

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Selfless And Devoted, Mike Kovalich Works Behind The Scenes To Keep VMAPA Going

Over the past 55 years, the Santa Clara Vanguard has strived to create an environment where young people have the opportunity to learn, grow, and succeed as performers to develop into mature adults. A drum corps needs the foundation and financial literacy to ensure the longevity of its mission and for the past 28 years, […]

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2020 Phantom Regiment Donation Summaries – FAQs

If you made a donation to Phantom Regiment in 2020, a summary of your donations will be sent out to you by the end of the January, 2021. Here are a few things you should know, as well as answers to a few Frequently Asked Questions. Read the rest of the article here.

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In The News – Closure Of YEA Is Final Chapter In Series Of Struggles Over The Years

The office of Youth Education in the Arts is locked, and a few odds and ends remain in the lobby. “Because of COVID, we were no longer able to run our program,” said former chairman Doug Rutherford. Rutherford says when the pandemic started, it was clear the organization needed to adapt by making sure the […]

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In The News – Troopers Drum & Bugle Corps Director Resigns After Allegations Of Unsafe Culture, Poor Conditions

The Troopers Drum & Bugle Corps, a Casper institution and a nationally recognized touring group, is facing allegations that describe an unsafe culture of dismissing member concerns and allowing poor practice conditions. Accounts by former members shared two weeks ago by the Marching Arts Access, Safety & Inclusion Network, or MAASIN, allege a mishandling of […]

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Blue Knights Alumni Spotlight: Alina Kalani

What year(s) did you march in the Blue Knights? I marched from 2014-2018 (“That one Second” was my first season and “The Fall and Rise” was my ageout). What section? Colorguard Where did you attend high school? I graduated from Mililani High School in Mililani, Hawaii. Read the rest of the article here.

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Relaunch For BYBA Southern Region

Southern bands: this is your time to shine! Following a successful meeting of the Southern Region via Zoom on Friday 22nd January, the Southern Region is all set for an exciting relaunch! Speaking after the meeting, BYBA Chairman Neil Wright said he feels there is a “real passion from the Southern region members” to “get […]

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WDCHOF Member Don Friesing Passes

Connecticut Hurricanes

Those wishing to honour the memory of World Drum Corps Hall of Fame member Don Friesing, who passed away recently, may make a donation to the Hall of Fame’s scholarship fund in his name. Donations can be sent to World Drum Corps Hall of Fame, PO Box 357, Pine Brook, NJ 07058.

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Cadets To Begin Organization-Wide Equality & Inclusion Training

Since last summer, The Cadets Equality and Inclusion Committee has met regularly with the purpose of creating a strong organizational foundation in some of the most important and sensitive areas in our society today. Their dialogue focuses on mindfulness, insight and progress, and as we begin a new year, that dialogue transitions into an ongoing, […]

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