thirdcoast Posted October 31, 2015 Share Posted October 31, 2015 In the early 2000's, may have been in 2000, I'd have to look, there was an attempt for a hostile take over for SoA...it was a well planned attack from a couple of individuals associated with a DCA corps who wanted to be DCI...alumni (a small group) blocked the attempt...this is a much longer story, but i'm giving you cliffs notes...at that point the corps created Friends of Spirit under which Spirit would now operate...Ken Bodiford (JSU Director), offered to take in Spirit, which is why it was then changed to Spirit of JSU or Spirit from JSU (can't recall)...after a couple of years and some stability was gained, the corps moved back to GA, and I think it was Spirit of, or from Peachtree City (??), then it was rebranded as just Spirit, until a few years back they were able to move back to Atlanta, and reclaimed the name Spirit of Atlanta. Under its' new leadership (Jeff Nelson - CEO Lonestar Percussion & SoA and BD alum), he is assembling a board of business professionals & being an alum is not a requirement, and as it should be IMO. The alumni have all pulled together, and are joining a movement called the Delta Group, and it is open to anyone, just ask Harvey, he joined earlier this week and is a Phantom fan. The model is a recurring tax write off monthly donation of $20. Strength in numbers!! ...for more information, and if you would like to support a corps heading into its' 40th year, visit www.soaaa.org and join the Delta Group. It takes 5 minutes. Your name will be added to the website, and you will be added to a private FB page that lists out long term investment strategies, monthly statements on bank accounts and an opportunity to have a say on where and what money is spent on...this is 100% transparent. Additionally - There is a CrowdFunding effort that recently launched: http://igg.me/at/SpiritOfAtlantaDeltasUp/x/11942304 If you would click the link, and Like it, Share it, Tweet it, etc. the more of those that happen, the broader it is pushed out onto their platform. Anyone can at least do that right??? There is a really cool video that will replace the one currently on there, and that is coming soon, it is final edits now... Bottom Line!! Help out a fellow corps...the activity needs Spirit of Atlanta!!! I was happy to see this post back in August. Been waiting to see where this goes, as a alumni of a a drum corps, seeing this post always makes me wonder when it just... stops. Your right, the activity needs The Spirit of Atlanta Any updates? Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrownBariDad Posted October 31, 2015 Share Posted October 31, 2015 I was happy to see this post back in August. Been waiting to see where this goes, as a alumni of a a drum corps, seeing this post always makes me wonder when it just... stops. Your right, the activity needs The Spirit of Atlanta Any updates? Thanks I think the Caption Heads are finalizing their staffs. And they are preparing for the November camp, of course. I haven't heard much official lately. I think the admin person who handled social media has left but that's a total guess. (Might just be busy with "real life.") Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JKT90 Posted October 31, 2015 Share Posted October 31, 2015 (edited) 40 years of Spirit in 40 days currently running on Instagram. Full time social media being headed up by an individual who owns and runs his own social media company. https://instagram.com/spirit_of_atlanta There is a comprehensive social media strategy. If u follow on Instagram there is new info everyday...there is also much on twitter. https://mobile.twitter.com/SpiritDrumCorps?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor Mike McIntosh signed on as a sound designer. Caption heads are in place. Board of Directors structured as a business with a few individuals working in the non profit world, one which is responsible helping non profit raise a few billion dollars, another with the Boy Scouts of America. http://spiritdrumcorps.org/ The Delta Group currently has 115 members and is contributing close to $3,000 per month...it is continuing to grow. Much is happening right now..https://youtu.be/PtWSuT1SWh8 Edited October 31, 2015 by JKT90 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thirdcoast Posted November 1, 2015 Share Posted November 1, 2015 That is very cool, thanks for the update. I am looking forward to seeing The Spirit of Atlanta live next summer. Peace 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CCorps Posted November 1, 2015 Share Posted November 1, 2015 40 years of Spirit in 40 days currently running on Instagram. Full time social media being headed up by an individual who owns and runs his own social media company. https://instagram.com/spirit_of_atlanta There is a comprehensive social media strategy. If u follow on Instagram there is new info everyday...there is also much on twitter. https://mobile.twitter.com/SpiritDrumCorps?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor Mike McIntosh signed on as a sound designer. Caption heads are in place. Board of Directors structured as a business with a few individuals working in the non profit world, one which is responsible helping non profit raise a few billion dollars, another with the Boy Scouts of America. http://spiritdrumcorps.org/ The Delta Group currently has 115 members and is contributing close to $3,000 per month...it is continuing to grow. Much is happening right now..https://youtu.be/PtWSuT1SWh8 Hopefully the visual caption head has improved since '07... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thirdcoast Posted November 3, 2015 Share Posted November 3, 2015 That's a dig. I am just looking forward to seeing this corps do well, and maybe turn some heads for 2016. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KennyB Posted November 3, 2015 Share Posted November 3, 2015 I have high hopes as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JT76 Posted November 3, 2015 Share Posted November 3, 2015 This is looking better and better... http://spiritdrumcorps.org/2015/11/03/spirit-of-atlanta-names-2016-brass-team/ 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KennyB Posted November 4, 2015 Share Posted November 4, 2015 Freddy!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tuba1919 Posted November 4, 2015 Share Posted November 4, 2015 How does it work to have 3 brass staff members working for 2 competing world class corps'? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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