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  1. Couldn't agree more, it should be a learning curve/growth process to allow them to make efforts in all areas... recruiting, teaching, staff retention and at the end of the day how well they travel down the road, but couldn't agree more to that statement sir
  2. They’ve been doing this a few years. I assume it’s to give more people a chance rather than just all internal I highly prefer this method... Why don't we encourage it more... Why does it have to be a backdoor deal? How can we get young/different/diverse designers in there WHEN THERES NEVER AN OPTION TO APPLY... Just my two cents, I think drum corps needs to standardize more like the actual real world works as well. Fully support them in this decision and I hope it gives them great candidates to choose from...
  3. Nothing, I wish I knew more to the situation but im blank, I thought his background was the right background for the gig, but im blank as what happened....
  4. Jim Coates, yes. He is still on the website as an executive Advisor. Jim Williams was the new CEO and replacement. But now all of Jim Williams posts and announcements are all gone and he’s removed completely from the website
  5. Speaking of website changes Carolina Crown CEO, Jim Williams is no longer listed on the website. The Cadets COO/CFO title has changed on the website to technology manager, Justin Moore. Phantom Regiment announced a new CEO Amanda while former CEO will be stepping into Director of Programs. The Academy: Corps Director Dan Adams will not be returning (No longer listed on the website). Brass Caption Heads Lisa Tatum and Eric Weingartner will not be returning (Personal Facebook posts).
  6. I'd like to contribute to this discussion without diverging too far from the points raised by Fighterkit and Greenblue. It's evident that the issue of transparency from VMAPA is causing frustration within the community. The abrupt cancellation of a public meeting certainly sends mixed messages and hinders the flow of information. Regarding the DCI rule and its impact on discussing staff changes, I agree with Greenblue's suggestion. A concise announcement acknowledging their return for '24 while explaining the constraint due to DCI policies would provide clarity and understanding. In addition, I share the concern about the leadership vacuum and the lack of a unified vision. It's disheartening when key leadership positions seem uncertain or divided among other commitments. While the excitement of fielding in '23 was welcomed, the subsequent communication left room for doubts. Offering contracts and call backs shortly before retracting the decision understandably erodes trust and leaves stakeholders in a state of uncertainty. I hope that moving forward, VMAPA can prioritize consistent and transparent communication, allowing supporters, alumni, and prospective members to engage with confidence. Just my 2 cents…
  7. Vanguard cancels their public meeting that was supposed to happen tonight... https://www.scvanguard.org/event/vmapa-board-meeting-monday-august-28-2023-6pm-9pm-pdt/2023-08-28/
  8. Looks like blueknights will have a new artistic director as Pyro announced on their facebook today….
  9. https://cadets.org/cae-board-names-vicki-ferrence-ray-permanent-executive-director Having a hard time understanding a couple of things.... VFR took the compliance role when the new board at YEA! came about.... Then somehow she was the best choice in the next CEO for YEA! Then 12 months into her tenure (or less) at YEA! the position was eliminated? and the cadets started a new org and she was again the compliance officer on the new board at the cadets, but not brought in to run the organization(?) assuming DB had different plans(?). Then she gets the interim CEO gig at Cadets, and now shes the permanent CEO. Im very confused on how this is THE BEST person for the job.... Just very confused, I really thought that this new board and new organization was going to be better on the "back of the house" things, but yet here we are.... Wishing them the best, but confused by the Adults decision in the room...
  10. I am very confused on this whole move to erie when you guys talk numbers.... The interim CEO is based out of Allentown, PA. When she took over YEA! her and her family moved to allentown to be closer to the office.... once YEA! folded, the building went with it, they do have a smaller little office in allentown but no one really uses other than the office manager, Dan Hurd. The CFO, doesn't live locally. So there's no need for an office for him. The COO, police officer in florida, doesn't live locally, no need for an office there. Corps Director/Program Coordinator/Visual Designer -- DOESNT LIVE LOCALLY and has a full time tech job. Doesn't need an office. Ops Manager, young person who lives in Texas and doesn't have much experience, also doesn't need an office. Allison, Marketing -- Doesn't go in the office. No one else isn't full time. The Cadets numbers doesn't make much sense. Will they survive? Sure? But how many times do they need to start over and have a fresh start? Wasn't the whole point of making CAE a fresh start? Folding one nonprofit to start another, wasn't that the whole point to get out of debt? HOW ARE THEY BACK IN BAD DEBT? Also one of you said BDPA doesn't have the money.... L O L.... BDPA (due to bingo) moved over 30mili in the 2019 FY! BDPA has enough money to do whatever they want with the entire activity... They have 0 interest in "purchasing" The Cadets... The Cadets, are trying to put up a good front, and I wish them nothing but the best, but history repeats itself when we don't remember things... Why did YEA! Fold? Why did YEA! Elimate the ED position under VFR? Justin Moore as the DOO and now the COO, what does he bring to the table to actually put a positive cashflow business plan in action to survive the drum corps. We all know that the drum corps activity is the fiscally irresponsible activity. What happened to SCV was bad management of a lot of things, but most importantly a budget. But look at BDPA, Bluecoats, The Colts, The Mandarins, etc of organizations figuring their lives out and making it happen. How are these organizations not making it more than just the drum corps? Its pretty easy to figure out if you have money or not and WHAT are you doing to make money. Literally take some time on google and just look up performing arts nonprofits and see how they survive. We are in a niche society and we can't keep asking just the nice of people to donate and make things happen without the people who get paid for 12 months in the office just cross their fingers and hope for the best. Rant done but man on man, THIS ISNT HARD BUT THEY LOVE TO MAKE IT HARDER AND NOT SMARTER!
  11. A. I'm not sure I care B. People of Color and Minorities at the board level - 8 of 16 Management level - 3 of 5 Support staff level 10 of 17 Instructional staff level 22 of 65 Again .. I don't care... but why can't you all just look this up on their website? This is public information. And why are you pushing so hard to create a problem that isn't there? CAE Board has 2 Management Level (Admin) has 0 The support staff page is completely outdated but it has 2 currently listed on there.... Not making this a "thing" or whatever but those numbers you pulled out are not correct
  12. https://pubhtml5.com/xada/gonk/Drum_Corps_International_50th_Anniversary_Program_Information/ Find the troopers page.... look at the design team.... hmmm...
  13. Not sure why you drink DB kool aid as hard as you do. Yet, during my time with the cadets organization you seem to talk a lot of smack and do ABSOLUTELY NOTHING to support the organization. AND YOU STILL DONT otheer than talk nonsense online. But lets address your wild comments shall we? Denise sure was a second vice president of QA at Metlife. Not saying thats not impressive or anything other than to me that position is nothing other than ive been here for a long time and I know what im doing in the QA section of the organization. Does that mean she knows how to run a nonprofit? no. Just like degrees mean nothing other than theoretically. Do I believe DB cares about HR? LMAO NO! There was a visual staff member on the cadets team this year that got removed in years prior due to his background, does DB know that? OH YEAH, she was thee one that recommended him to be let go during finals, does she care now? No. Do I believe DB went through the proper communications and paper trail of HR to let go a 1099 contractor? ABSOLUTELY NOT. It was a phone call to Thom and thats how it got out. Thom let people know as soon as she did it. You are correct we, the public, won't and shouldn't know what happened between closed doors, but to say DB is out here acting all right... Geez... thats a strong thoughtful hopeful opinion
  14. Wouldn’t you think there would be some sort of formal announcement from the organization? That would be THE RIGHT APPROACH.... I am not sure if they know the right approach... TA decided to speak to a couple of friends that leaked the information then he let the 2023 performers know the situation and it got out of hand on the internet
  15. TOM AUNGST -- Program Facilitator / Battery Arranger DARCIE AUNGST -- Artistic Director BRANDON CARRITA -- Audio & Front Ensemble Arranger NEIL LARRIVEE -- Front Ensemble Facilitator / Caption Manager and im sure Alan will be gone as well
  16. New brass caption head at Bluecoats https://bluecoats.com/news/2022/9/13/kevin-leboeuf-joins-bluecoats-as-brass-caption-head-derek-gipson-promoted-to-brass-caption-supervisor
  17. Confirmed: All let go from The Cadets TOM AUNGST -- Program Facilitator / Battery Arranger DARCIE AUNGST -- Artistic Director BRANDON CARRITA -- Audio & Front Ensemble Arranger NEIL LARRIVEE -- Front Ensemble Facilitator / Caption Manager Wow, this is an interesting move
  18. I said it before and I’ll say it again. Denise running the corps and organization was the stupidest decision ever. The CFO/COO being a police officer full time while making 65K from the organization is ridiculous. They’ve had a new tour/operations manager every year since GH left. Can’t keep anyone. And let’s not forget they’re in debt. To the point (and I don’t know how true this is) that another organization had to bail them out finals week due to the bus situation. they have 0 money even after they split from YEA! And have accrued more debt. her way of kicking anyone out of the board due to fighting and questioning her is just a wow factor. Yes they have by laws no they don’t care. and the volunteers are extremely unhappy and will not go back because of her. this new admin leadership is just crazy to think they can do this when they have 0 experience actually running a nonprofit sustaining it and keeping it cash flow positive. just frustrating watching this happen
  19. Jeremy Hunt: Visual Designer John Leonard: Color Guard Caption Supervisor Markell Allen: Color Guard Designer and Choreographer Angie Mayhue: Color Guard Caption Manager and Choreographer New team at the Cavaliers
  20. I was kind of hoping Pete Webber return to Vanguard P Webber and JHunt I believe will make the visual design team at cavies
  21. Interesting isn’t the word I’d use. The new percussion team will be a massive upgrade to the one that is now and I believe they will be able to keep up with a top 3 scoring hornline and guard
  22. You are correct -- last I heard drill designer was bringing in his folks for marching and guard
  23. Yes But this time they did add him as the brass caption supervisor
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