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If you were to start a Drum Corps, how would you raise the funds needed to be successful?

How much money does Bingo really bring in for a Drum Corps to use? How many corps are actually using Bingo as a fundraising source and for corps that don't use Bingo, how are they financed? Just wondering... Another side question, Which Corps have Bingo Halls and which do not?

Well, without looking like to big of a jerk, i will retract my statements and go ahead and say it's mostly my computer's fault. Except for the Troopers show being unlinked which was the only reason I got on fan network! lol. Oh well, in the long run it is still nice to see the shows. Mike

Hey Everybody, Just a reminder that there is a lot of Trooper action this week. Tomorrow, the Troopers are featured in The DCI Countdown in movie theaters all across the country.... except Wyoming. That's why you get to watch HELL BENT FOR VICTORY on Wyoming PBS at 7:00pm. On May 15th there will also be a special screening of HELL BENT FOR VICTORY at the Parkway Plaza Hotel's "Old Town" in Casper! Also on May 15th, DVDs will go on sale at http://www.hellbentforvictory.com. Have fun with whatever you do during this HOT Trooper week! Michael D. Gough Director, Hell Bent For Victory http://www.hellbentforvictory.com

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5 April, 2010 MDG Films is pleased to announce a limited time offer for their upcoming film, Hell Bent For Victory. Pre-orders will be accepted from Thursday, April 8th through Thursday, April 22nd on the film’s website, http://www.hellbentforvictory.com. DVDs will be shipped on May 10th to allow all those that participate to receive a copy of the film just in time for the official release date on May 15th, 2010. What: Hell Bent For Victory Pre-Order limited time offer. When: April 8th through April 22nd. Where: http://www.hellbentforvictory.com For more information or to schedule and interview, contact: Michael D. Gough 208-830-7770 Thegough2000@yahoo.com

AWESOME! It WAS funny.

I was thinking about this the other day! Aside from the host being kind of a strange dude, I totally agree that it be awesome for DCI. Mike Gough Troop 2001-2004 http://www.hellbentforvictory.com

Sorry to say that there will be no special screening at April camp. Although, what I am about to say is not yet official, I will tell you that we are in talks with Wyoming PBS for a May broadcast. In addition, there have been tentative plans to screen the film at a movie theater in Casper this June. I will keep you updated on what happens with those screenings. Michael D. Gough p.s. By the way, be sure to visit our facebook each week for special video features, and uncut footage from the film!

1985-2000. But I think things are starting to get good again. I'm willing to bet that 2010-2020 is going to be pretty #### good.

Troop makes top 5. Pullin a Boston 99 to 2000.

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For the record. When Troopers folded, people did rise up. Now the corps is in the Top 12 for the first time in 23 years. Velvet Knights are small but they aren't gone. And if Blue Stars can be an example they had like 20 kids in the corps back in 2004. Now, they too are in the top 12. Madison hasn't folded, and hopefully the new changes they have made will stick this time and get them back into the top 12. So I really think that the days of old school drum corps' making a comeback are happening.

I would also like to point out that the corps folded in 2006 and returned way bigger and way stronger in 2007. They made all the changes needed to set up a platform for their return to semi-finals in 08 and finally a return to finals in 2009. How many corps have folded and made that kind of comeback in such a short time frame? This is no one hit wonder return. The Troopers are here to stay. They have an extremley solid foundation with very talented people running the board and the corps itself. As a matter of fact, most of the board include those that were in the corps during their top 12 years. And the people designing the show are among the most respected in the world. They brought you world championships at Vanguard and Cavaliers. They also brought you multiple BOA championships and the all time high score with Avon High School. If you simply look at the trends of what is happening at Troopers you will easily see that the corps is going nowhere but UP. The Troopers are back to their roots. When I say roots, I'm talking about inovation and success. Again, the corps we knew and loved. Mike

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The 90's and early 2000's were not so hot. I know, I was there. But, this was not always the case. The Troopers pre 1986 were a top 12 corps almost all of the time minus a few years in between. And, if you at all count pre-DCI the Troopers were the deal. Nobody could touch them. I have no real need to stand up and defend the corps anymore. They are top 12 corps now (Like the Troopers we knew and loved), and they will be staying that way for a while I do think. If you do want to call the Troopers out on being a little itty bitty corps that finished 17th place every year, I recommend you learn some drum corps history before you continue to look ignorant. P.S. For the record, they were 17th place two times in their fifty-two year history. They were in finals a hell of a lot more than that.

1. Crown 2. Santa Clara Vanguard 3. Blue Devils 4. Cadets 5. Phantom Regiment 6. Cavaliers (style change will confuse people at first) 7. Bluecoats 8. Blue Stars 9. Troopers (Don't underestimate the power of the new Troop. 09 was not a one hit wonder.) 10. Madison Scouts 11. Boston Crusaders (New blood is pushin them back.) 12. Glassmen 13. Colts 14. Blue Knights (Troop steels their thunder, and they don't know what to do with their style anymore. They are confused.) 15. Crossmen 16. Academy 17. Spirit 18. Pioneer (Making bold changes) 19. Mandarins 20. Jersey Surf 21. Pacific Crest 22. Teal Sound 23. Seattle Cascades

Be sure to check out the Troopers' recruiting video at TROOPERSDRUMCORPS.ORG If you are looking for a top 12 experience, you've found it with the Troopaloop.

BEST TO WORST 1. Denver 2004 (Where I aged out) 2. Lucas Oil 2009 (Where Troopers made Finals) 3. Madison 2002 (Whatever) 4. Buffalo 2001 (Whatever) 5. Orlando 2003 (RAIN, RAIN, RAIN) 6. Pasadena 2007 (Took forever to get in to the stands, lights buzzing, almost couldn't get into Quarterfinals with the corps because of stupid locals running the gate.) I wasn't around in 2000 or 2005. Mike

I have the original Dave Richards 1979 Troopers prelims tape. I'm talking about the famous one. I ain't talking about a copy of it. I have THE original on my shelf. Mike Gough

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A portion of this parking lot performance and more will be available on youtube late tonight. It will be in the form of a teaser trailer for the upcoming documentary on the Troopers, Hell Bent For Victory. It was recorded with professional mics and a pro camera. Visit www.hellbentforvictory.com for more information on this film. Michael D. Gough Director, Hell Bent For Victory

YOU WILL! Our documentary "Hell Bent For Victory" will be out this spring! www.hellbentforvictory.com

Hello, I am pleased to announce that we have just opened the doors to a new website. www.hellbentforvictory.com is the official site to our upcoming documentary film, Hell Bent For Victory. This film tells the story of the 2009 Troopers Drum and Bugle Corps as they compete for the elite top 12 in the Drum Corps International World Championships. It has been twenty three years since the organization has made it to finals. Can they do it this year? We look forward to seeing you online. Please forward this web address to any interested parties you may know of. Thank you for your efforts on getting the word out! Michael D. Gough Director, HBFV www.hellbentforvictory.com