xandandl Posted December 10, 2014 Share Posted December 10, 2014 (edited) I just read the DCP news article about Pioneer's doings in the off season and was awed. Going through that list of "loans," ferried units in Pioneer vehicles, and benefitting units was an amazing altruistic testimony. Was Roman ever home in the off season??? Many of the "big guys" would not be as successful without the assistance of people like Roman, Pioneer, and such. In my book, Pioneer and Jersey Surf should certainly be given the DCI Good Guys Award for their contributions to all in the activity, not just their own corps. Well done! Edited December 10, 2014 by xandandl 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeeJay Posted December 11, 2014 Share Posted December 11, 2014 Agree! But this has been Pioneer/Roman philosophy for years. For those who did not read the original news item, here's the part we're talking about:♣We loaned several tubas to Greendale High School who won the State Marching Band Championship in their class at the UW Whitewater Stadium. They also scored very well at the Bands of America Championships. RBJ “Roman Jr.” teaches visual for Greendale. ♣We loaned our tractor and equipment trailer along with several tubas and mallets to Waukesha North High School, who won their Wisconsin State Championship and also performed at bands of America. Seth Pearson teaches their color guard as well as Pioneer Alumnus Sandra Fugh, and Lansing Dimon is the Assistant Marching Band Director (as well as the school’s Orchestra Director). ♣We loaned trumpets and mellophones to Providence Catholic High School where Pioneer Guard Captain, Kelsey Arnony, instructs their color guard. ♣Bus #66 and #68 successfully helped transport the Madison Scouts Corps and Alumni to New York City for the Macy’s Day Parade. Besides cymbals and most of our horns, they marched over 400 people who lead Santa Claus through downtown New York. Roman, RBJ, and Dan Zaja were all part of the driving team. Our equipment semi-tractor was also used. ♣We again have loaned a bus to the Phantom Regiment for use at their camps and sectional rehearsals. ♣Alumnus, Sam Karafotis, (member #1799) Band Director for the Agoka High School near Tulsa, OK, is borrowing 2 mallet instruments from us for his band. ♣Several snares and bass drums are at the Cudahy Middle School for rehearsing a possible Pioneer/Cudahy concert drum ensemble next year in February. (PLEASE NOTE THAT CAMPS IN JANUARY, FEBRUARY, AND MARCH are at the MIDDLE SCHOOL!) ♣Dan Zaja and Roman transported the Blue Stars equipment trailer from La Crosse to Indianapolis with our semi-tractor to their rehearsal site there in Indianapolis. ♣Alumnus Robert Newman is repairing our 2 sets of bells and using 4 snares for his Christmas programs in Milwaukee. ♣Roman transported the Cudahy Band to a walk-a-thon fund-raiser and the school’s orchestra to several Senior Homes and Shopping Centers. ♣Always remember, “What goes around Comes around”…..We have benefitted from many, many people who have helped us when we were in need…..RB 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WWonka Posted December 11, 2014 Share Posted December 11, 2014 Awesome! The top five get all the glory but I hope there is always a place for corps like Pioneer. There were 36 corps at Indy and some new ones who have yet to make the trip. Support them all. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Madcityscout Posted December 11, 2014 Share Posted December 11, 2014 Prayers and blessings on Pioneer!!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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