Just to finish this thread... Mike Loeffelholz, director of Southwind has posted the text of the email he recently sent to members, alumni, and friends. I've posted it here.
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Dear friends,
I am sorry to inform you that Southwind will not field a competitive drum corps for the 2009 season. Although we have made great strides in board development and community involvement, we are simply not financially ready for such a commitment. We could put a corps on the field, but we could not guarantee the quality experience that our students, alumni, and fans have come to expect.
As we work toward our return in 2010, we thank you for your continued support.
Sincerely,
Mike Loeffelholz, Director
Southwind Drum & Bugle Corps
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