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You are correct about the membership rule. If I remember correctly, corps had to declare either 100% (all members were veterans) or 80/20 (80% of your membership were veterans). Reilly, Archie, and Skyliners (they were called Garbarina then) Officers met and decided they would declare 80/20 and would not protest each other. Those same Officers were shocked when they were notified, after the prelims, that they had been protested. There was much finger pointing between the three corps. There was even a fight when one of the Officers threw a punch at another Officer. That Officer ducked and the culprit hit the wife! Years later it was discovered that the protestor was Jim Costello of Hawthorne. Ah, the stories

Interesting. Even more interesting is that the "concerned" people didn't take it further when they were refused intercession. What stopped them? Carol

You're probably right, Mike. I just wonder sometimes. Knowing his history, would a female Crossmen Director have elected to give the person in question another chance? Especially if there were other qualified individuals. Carol

I read this thread in an attempt to educate myself about this current issue. I find much speculation when what matters, in my judgment, are facts. I also find it very disturbing that the majority of the writers are male. Isn't that how this all started? Carol

Counting down. Sixteen more days until the Reilly Raiders Music Festival featuring: Archie Bracken Bridgemen Hanover Hawthorne Skyliners Reilly Raiders. Gonna' be a great show. April 23, 2016 Burlington City High School 100 Blue Devil Way Burlington, NJ 08016 Show starts at 5:00 PM Carol Hooton

Reilly Raiders Drum & Bugle Corps PRESENTS A DRUM & BUGLE CORPS SPECTACULAR SHAMROCK MUSIC FESTIVAL SATURDAY, October 13, 2012 5:00 P.M. Cheltenham Senior High School 500 Rices Mill Road Wyncote, PA APPEARING HAWTHORNE CABALLEROS ALUMNI SWING HOUSE THE BRASSMEN SELDEN CADETS ALUMNI ARCHER EPLER HANOVER LANCERS REILLY RAIDERS Tickets: Adult $12.00 Senior Citizens $10.00 Students $8.00 Group Rates Available For Tickets Contact: Tony White 410-708-7442 FOR MORE INFORMATION VISIT REILLY'S WEBSITE AT: www.reillyraiders.org

Sorry - Been away for awile - What picture are we on?

Fran, I just heard of your loss. The prayers of the Reilly Nation are with you as you deal with your grief. Do not stand at my grave and weep, I am not there... I do not sleep. I am the thousand winds that blow... I am the diamond glints on snow... I am the sunlight on ripened grain... I am the gentle autumn rain. When you waken in the morning's hush, I am the swift uplifting rush Of gentle birds in circling flight... I am the soft star that shines at night. Do not stand at my grave and cry— I am not there... I did not die... Carol

Participant information recieved from Plymouth Show organizer Barbara DiRusso: "We will not be recording the show professionally this year, so feel free to have your people videotape your performance. However, no one will be allowed on the steps or on the performance floor. If you have any special requests in this department, please see me at rehearsal."

Sorry, I submitted the picture and was AOL for a time. Can't remember when or where the picture was taken. I think I took it while the 4 of us were having breakfast the morning after the WDCHOF banquet when it used to be on Saturday night of DCA weekend. The Gentleman on the left is Val Capone. He was the horn instructor for the Pittsburgh Rockets back in the day. Val's brother was the Director of the Rockets. Two really great guys. When we used to go out to eat, I always made reservations using Val's last name. We sat at some really unusual tables!

Bill and I were in Washington, DC with this George. We waited with him for the Florida contingent to pass by. His son was playing with the Florida Vanguard and he was one proud Papa.

Nancy - If you don't Kewpie him for this, I will.

This lovely lady is Patti Orsino.

A very Happy Birthday to Donna. It was good to see you Saturday night. And, Tom - get yourself healed quickly. It's almost the beginning of the season. Did we name the lovely lady in the picture with Tru yet??

The man saluting and Pepe, used to try to out do each other by bringing a smashing 20 something to the WDCHOF Banquet! The older man usually won:>)

My body is back from 3 days in Wildwood for the Irish Fall Festival. My mind will follow shortly (I Hope!) Adding my hopes and prayers for John's Dad and Nanci's Mom for a quick recovery. Don't know the gentlemen in #320 but, is anyone in the Cabs actually Spanish??? Just wondering? Almost everyone I know is from good old Italian stock.

The young lady in #319 somehow makes me hungry for hot pastrami on rye. At last count I think she was playing in 4 Alumni corps.

OK, so it took me awhile to catch up after DCA Championships. The weekend was great but I probably won't be the same for a month. Wouldn't you know it, I missed giving replies about people I know. I was in the Crusaders when they had an all girl color guard. When Vince decided he wanted to compete in Nationals, the gals were replaced by guys . Made it easier to compete under the 80-20 rules existing back in those days. Ticked me off, so I got married and moved to Philadelphia. I ran into Les Johnson and Joe Rizzo at St. Joe's show in Rochester this year. Realized that I hadn't seen them for over 30 years yet in this crazy "hobby", it was just as if we did a show together last week. Gotta' love it. Would the last person leaving the Stte Street Bar & Grill please turn off the lights.

Number 1 in the back row is "quick"

Funny story about Vince Bruni. He was my instructor in corps starting in 1950. (No comments, please) Vince's first wife Pat and I were in the Crusader's Color Guard together. When David was born the docs were very concerned about the shape of his head. I was visiting Pat in the hospital when the docs came in and were speaking to Pat about the necessity for tests on the baby's head when Vince came in after school to visit ( Yes, he was a Physical Education teacher in the Rochester School system until retirement). The docs took one look at Vince and said, "Never mind." That comment was the source of jokes until Vince passed away.

Get well soon Bea. We're all pulling for you.

Who wasn't the Drum Major for Archie:>)?????

Are these getting easier or am I getting smarter. Must be the former:>)

One of the nicest guys you'll ever meet. Anyone who collects comic books should take a look at his stash.

To easy!!