George Hopkins’ resignation came after nine women took their allegations public. But a source close to the internationally known Allentown Cadets says originally there were 12 or 13 women who claim they were harassed or sexually assaulted by Cadets Director George Hopkins. Read the rest of the article here.
Applications for the 2018 Wilf Blum Memorial Youth Music Scholarship award of $750 are now available through schools in Waterloo Region. Deadline for submission is Friday, May 25. The winner will receive the scholarship cheque at a ceremony during Preston Scout House Band’s community barbecue at Sunbridge Hotel (formerly the Holiday Inn) on Saturday, June […]
Spirit of Atlanta is excited to announce our 2018 Visual Education team. Dave McCarthy, an alumnus of the then-Cadets of Bergen County Drum & Bugle Corps and the 1990 Cadets, will be joining the corps this season as Visual Caption Supervisor. McCarthy has worked and consulted with high school programs all over the country and […]
Phantom Regiment will be hosting an open house meeting at its April camp to discuss the organization’s protection policies (including discrimination, harassment, and whistleblower) with the executive director and members of the board of directors. The meeting will cover the current policies that have been in place for numerous years, as well as revisions that […]
The Hawthorne Caballeros proudly announce their 2018 production “DUÆL!” Dual – (adj.) of relating to, or noting, two. Having a two fold, or double, character or nature. Duel – (noun) a prearranged combat, or any contests between two parties or persons. Read the rest of the article here.
The axe has fallen on the Youth Education in the Arts board of directors. It’s the latest development since shocking sexual misconduct allegations were made against former Allentown Cadets Director George Hopkins. All 10 board members are out. Read the rest of the article here.
The White Sabers are happy to announce that we have moved our bingo hall to a new location! Bingo is now located at 22 Ossian Street, Dansville, NY 14437! Starting tomorrow all bingo games will now be at the Ossian Street location. We hope to see you there! Read the rest of the article here.
Youth Education in the Arts (YEA!) announces that its current board of directors tendered its resignation and a new board and officers has taken over operations of the organization effective immediately. The new board of directors will serve with two specific objectives: first and foremost, to ensure the safety of the members, volunteers, staff, and […]
With the recent report of sexual abuse within the drum corps community, the Columbians Drum and Bugle Corps would like to say that we put the safety of our members, staff, volunteers, and all involved, as our top priority. We stand with and support the victims of sexual abuse. We take any and all safety […]
In light of recent events within the drum corps community, Music City Drum Corps affirms its commitment to enforce its policy of mutual care and respect for all members. We are dedicated and committed to fostering an environment in which each member has value, in which each member is respected, and in which each member […]
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