Allen Buell

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As usual Alan you and the team ran a great show! I always count the days till I get to jump in the car and head to Wildwood.... Thanks for making my job easy and being so well organized! See you in Bridgeport my friend!

Hello All... I have had many questions about what Corps is staying where.... So here is the official list of Hotels for the upcoming DCA World Championships in Annapolis Maryland! Look very close at the Hotel locations.... Many Hotels have the same name but some are right in Annapolis and some are towards the BWI Airport. Hope this helps! DCA Headquarters / Westin Hotel Open Class Caballeros / Hampton INN BWI Buccaneers / Doubletree BWI Empire Statesmen / Hilton Garden INN Annapolis Minnesota Brass / Doubletree Annapolis Renegades / Residence INN Bush / Best Western Hurricanes / Hilton Hotel BWI Atlanta CV / Hampton INN BWI Kilties / Marriott Hotel BWI Cadets 2 / Sleep INN & Suites Kidsgrove Scouts / Hilton Hotel BWI Tampa Bay / Marriott Hotel BWI Fusion / Courtyard Annapolis A Class Windsor Regiment / Doubletree BWI Govenaires / Hampton INN Annapolis White Sabers / Hilton Garden INN Annapolis Carolina Gold / Holiday INN Express Excelsior / Courtyard Annapolis Cincinnati Tradition / Doubletree Annapolis Shenandoah Sound / Spring Hill Annapolis Sunrisers / Doubletree Annapolis Alumni Corps Bridgemen / LaQuinta INN St. Joe's / Country INN & Suites BWI Optimists / Hilton Garden INN BWI Scout House / Spring Hill BWI Park City Pride / Marriott Hotel BWI Caballeros Alumni / Westin Hotel Sky Alumni / Best Western Lancers / Hilton Garden INN BWI Reilly Raiders / Ramada INN BWI Blessed Sacrament / Hotel at Arundl Freelancers / Doubletree BWI

Can't wait for this show!! One week from today I'll be on my way to Bridgeport!! Come support your DCA Corps!! How can you say no... ONLY FIVE DOLLARS!!!!!!!!

After winning DCA in 2004 Empire made their first trip ever to Wildwood in 2005 (where they were dethroned by the Bucs) for what was the beginning of their amazing run... We went back in 2006 and 2007.. That was the last time the Statesmen where ever there. I'm here now (not with the Statesmen Logo on my shirt anymore) but just excited to see all the Corps for the kick off to the 2012 Season. Best of luck to all attending!!

If you need info on booking a small block with a special rate feel free to email directly at allengun@aol.com

When I look at the photos from that "wet" night I do ask myself "Did I really have the County Executive hold the umbrella for me while I spoke"?????? Oh well... Still not as bad as the first year when I called the Mayor the wrong name in front of thousands of people... : )

She is locking in details today and will call me after lunch. I felt strange putting this out here with out final plans but she wanted me to round up as many people who wanted to play as possible. She said this is what Dick would want... Her TENTATIVE plan is calling on Thursday and Service on Friday... Stay tuned for final plans.

Peggy contacted me this AM and wanted to see if I knew anyone who wanted to take part in playing "Call of the Bulls" at Dick's Service.... If your interested email me at allengun@aol.com and I'll get you info. She wants anyone who is interested.

Merry Christmas Holly!!

Happy Holidays to you all back there in England!! We are thrilled that you will join us once again at the Championships come September!!

RIP my friend....

Talked to Peggy yesterday. She is being very strong. Keeping you both in my thoughts....

All Drum Corps should contact me directly for Hotel info... This included ALL Corps... A Class, Open Class, Alumni as well as Mini Corps. If you plan to attend Annapolis in 2012 you must follow the system. Email me for detail at allengun@aol.com Allen Buell Operations Director Drum Corps Associates

So great to see everyone at the Banquet.... and good-bye to a wonderful show and summer! And for the Open House.... All I can say is WOW.... Here we go again!!!

Rochester's very own 5 time DCA World Champions Open House for the 2011 Season is this coming weekend, Saturday, November 27th at Our Lady of Mercy High School in Rochester from 10am until 3pm. Openings in all sections!! For details or to check out the 2011 staff see the website at http://www.statesmen.org. Also that evening we will say good-bye to an amazing show and season at our year end Banquet. The 2010 production of "OZ" is one we will not forget for many years...... Thank you to all the friends and fans who gave us a special summer to remember!

Got a white glove....or maybe a Chimp???

Yes MJ

Updates in the Empire World! The Empire Statesmen are proud to announce the introduction of our Indoor competitive Percussion line! Empire Indoor Percussion will begin its first season ever starting with an Open House on Sunday, October 24, 2010 located at the BINGO Palace, 341 Eastridge Road in Rochester, NY. The Indoor line will compete locally in the NYS Percussion Circuit, travel to two WGI Regionals and take part in the WGI World Championships in Dayton, Ohio. Audition dates will be in November and the season will kick into full gear later that month. For more info or to fill out an online application head to http://www.statesmen.org Thinking Drum Corps???? The Empire Statesmen are thinking the same thing. The 2011 staff is lined up and the show is in place. “Man in the Mirror” will take the field next summer in a way that only the Statesmen can provide. Open House for the new season is set for Saturday, November 27, 2010 at Our Lady of Mercy High School in Rochester, NY from 10am until 3pm.

Thanks much everyone.... THRILLED that it is over... but it was fun!!

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Looking forward to seeing you Lois!!! Leaving at 12 Noon.... See you tomorrow!

I'll come check it out Carl.....

Thanks to all the Corps and fans who came out to the Rochester Show! It was a great night. Sad that we did lose a member for the season who broke her ankle in the first few sets of the show and then FINISHED the entire production to the very end. Wow... what a strong young lady!!

Yes... Weather in Rochester will be PERFECT and a good time will be had by all.....