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  1. I seem to remember really digging the 13th place corps as well. In fact, I believe Wave may have beaten Sky Ryders and Bluecoats during the season. I'm going to have to go back and see if that show is on YT.
  2. Incorrect. That 2.6% bleeds into other areas of a balance sheet and income statement. That 2.6% cannot be viewed in isolation.
  3. I guess we’re gonna have to agree to disagree on that. Props and electronics or just one piece but if you think they don’t impact “costly changes.” then you were absolutely wrong.
  4. 2.6% can yes add a lot of money 2.6% of five dollars is one thing 2.6 percent of 100 or 1000 or 10,000 or more a different animal.
  5. They should and I would expect full well the cost. My point is there is a necessity they have in their mind to keep up that can override sound financial decisions. I see it every day in my current work don’t know what you do, but I can assure you, the need to keep up with your competition as a double edged sword financially
  6. Let me be clear and I know my comment probably seems to point fingers. I’m a fan of the Bluecoats but I think it Has to be recognized that the direction they moved the direction that others felt compelled to try to keep up with the stay relevant and competitive 2016 as a show that I really enjoy but there were a lot of things that they did that other organizations took note off and said we have to spend money and that I have enough to keep up with it
  7. Brain dead wrong? You’re brain dead if you don’t think they add a substantial cost.
  8. that is absolutely part of this equation because you can’t take those two items in isolation. There’s a cost involved to purchase, maintain and transport, as well as a cost in personnel of those not on the field to do the same.
  9. Here’s a hot take… I feel like there was a Rubicon that was crossed in 2016 because of the bluecoats. I like the organization of enjoy their shows but what they did in 2016 with all the extra things on the field i.e. the big skateboard ramps, and all the extra equipment they had. That stuff cost money both to purchase and carry around, they were rewarded for that but then it became. Let’s keep up with the Joneses and the activity we saw scaffolding, huge ramps, platforms, any number of things obviously the stuff has to be carried around and maintained along with all the electronics. Probably not a popular opinion, but it seem like the measuring stick changed to try to keep up with that sort of thing.
  10. It's all window dressing until there is change at the very top and through those that help him stay there.
  11. @bugleboy85 I'm interpreting your comments (please course correct If I'm mistaken) to mean that as good as the folks are elsewhere (ie. Fall) and after having success (with other groups) POST-the organization in Madison- the issue still bubbles up to an Individual (or individuals) in what I would call senior/ C-level management. Am I correct?
  12. Jeff!!! What is up, man!! Hope you are well!
  13. @kdaddy Ironically, I thought our closer was a bit of a let down after Strawberry Soup. I remember reworking it musically and drill-wise quite a bit. I DO remember hearing from folks that there was a thought of bringing back Remembrance as the closer at some point in pre-season. I also *think* they didn't want to play Ice Castles as the first two charts were already from past shows..I think they wanted an "Ice Castles"-esq type song though. . In my opinion, I'm not sure we had the musical horses that year to pull off Numero Uno, Soup and Remembrance in a show but man it would have been fun to try! I also believe the groundwork for 1994-1997 from a quality standpoint was laid in 1993. I recall it being a bit of a transition as most of the 1988/89 guys had aged out and the line was full of younger guys or guys new to Scouts. Not for nothing..
  14. @Gantang Had they shelved the Scouts I would have certainly supported Capital Sound financially & otherwise to the extent I could have. I've not been in a place financially to be able to offer but only a pittance until recently. Now that I can offer a bit more, the last thing I'm inclined to do is take my hard earned money and throw it at this organization. Even if the director and BoD resign it feels to me like the damage has done at this point. I too feel like what I was taught & what it meant to be a member and alumnus has been sold out (dare I say sabotaged) by those in charge. I don't wish ill on any current marching member- male or female- but perhaps this organization has run its race.
  15. It certainly seems that way. Are there any open class corps that may also pass them up (ie. BDB)?
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