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    Mesquite, TX - Monday, July 22, 2019

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    34 minutes ago, DrumManTx said:

    I mean there is a small chance people are just stupid, but it seems like a big coincidence that three groups of people have had disagreements about seats.  Regardless, this show is logistically messy.  

    Where I am sitting, it feels like they put 15 seat numbers in a space big enough for 12 people. We are packed in like sardines. I heard an argument because someone didn’t have enough room to sit. The problem - no one else had enough room either.

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    The Texas Triangle

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    Posted · Edited by momrod2000
    correct link to weather forecast

    For those coming to Texas this week, here are the current hourly forecasts for the outdoor shows this week.
    Denton weather forecast
    Show time 93 degrees with a feels like of 96 degrees
    Score time 85 degrees with a feels like of 88 degrees

    Belton weather forecast
    Showtime 93 degrees with a feels like of 100 degrees
    Score time 85-88 degrees with a feels like of 92-95 degrees

    Katy weather forecast
    Showtime 90 degrees with a feels like of 99 degrees
    Score time 81 degrees with a feels like of 88 degrees

    Remember, it will be warmer than this at any rehearsals you may be going to and in the lot before the show.  Take care of your self so you can enjoy the shows.  Hydrate, don't die-drate.

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    The Texas Triangle

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    2 hours ago, WaxDCIFan said:

    They had big problems at the will call line and a lot of people who wanted to get into the show were substantially delayed and missed a good portion of the show just waiting in line for their tickets. We actually gave our seats to a set of parents who were about to miss their kid perform. They also made mistakes in numbering the seating sections so that most people ended up sitting somewhere other than were they had bought seats for. It was chaos in the stands at every break.

    WOW!!!!  So the people who had their tickets in hand and the people picking up their tickets from will call had issues?  Hopefully both problems are resolved for this year.

    The Texas Triangle

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    4 hours ago, Old Corps Guy said:

    I'm only flying into DFW.  Driving the triangle has been my plan all along.  Spend the off day in San Anonio, then five hours+ back to Dallas for Mesquite.

    Can anyone provide feedback on seat cushions/bleacher seat attachments (Back) for Denton, Katy and Mesquite?

    I have never been to the Mesquite show and the Denton show is at a different stadium from last year.  Katy is metal benches.  I went to the DCI show there last year and a high school marching contest there in the fall.  It's a great stadium for watching shows, but last year I learned at the DCI show to take my stadium seats to the high school contest. 

    The Texas Triangle

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    As a life long Texas resident, here is my advice.
    Texas in July is hot and humid.  You will encounter actual temperature near or exceeding 100 degrees F & heat indices will be higher.  In the Houston area, we consider 50% humidity to be low.  If you go to an outdoor show, plan to drink lots of water and put on lots of sunscreen.  Sunset in July is usually around 8:30pm.
    People who aren't from this part of the country often don't realize how far apart the cities in Texas really are.  Without dealing with rush hours, it's a 4 hour & 20 minute drive from Denton to Katy.  Another 2 hours and 40 minutes from Katy to San Antonio.  San Antonio back to Mesquite is 4 hours and 30 minutes.  It absolutely can be done.  I will be driving that again this year.  Just be sure to plan accordingly.Thankfully, there are Buc-ee's along the way.    

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    Mellophone Brands/Models

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    My daughter plays trumpet at school & mello in drum corps. Her band director also doesn’t let anyone borrow band instruments and after marching season, those instruments are put away so that no one could even use them in the band hall. His policy doesn’t have anything to do with people learning other instruments.  It’s because too many people have damaged those instruments  

    We bought this off Amazon for her to practice with. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003BVG0WC/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o03_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

    Its almost $500, but it is brand new & works perfectly. 

    I hope this is helpful. 

    A Message from DCI CEO Dan Acheson

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    5 minutes ago, George Dixon said:

    maybe it's time to take minors out of the touring model and only allow 18 and above in the touring corps - changing the age of participation to, say, 18-25

    yes, that would mean the end of "youth activity" and change the model to "young adult" activity

    I'm not advocating for this change, just encouraging discussions of possible solutions and changes needed

    How would this prevent sexual predators or sexual assault?  It wouldn't.  It would only mean that if anything happened, the victim would be an adult instead of a minor.

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    Putting it all in context

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    2 minutes ago, Liahona said:

    It's grammar btw...not "grammer".

    I'm not sure what tangent or what plane you are on...never implied anything you have said above dealing with age restrictions...especially victim fault.

    Fixed the spelling error - not enough caffeine yet.  

    If you are not implying that the victim's age is a factor, then what is the purpose of a minimum age for World Class or a lower maximum age for Open Class?  As I stated, an under 18 year old who has already experienced success in World Class will not march Open Class.  And setting a maximum age of 17 for Open Class will essentially age out many marching members at 17.  Just like there are marching members who are younger than 18 in World Class, there are marching members who are older than 17 in Open Class.

    Putting it all in context

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    Posted · Edited by momrod2000
    grammar

    13 hours ago, Liahona said:

    AND YES if there were TWO divisions for age distinction I would say that those members are TOO YOUNG for that division.  Age restrictions are made all the time in other activities.  No grandfathering clauses. The new rules would just need to be followed. This has nothing to do with talent, but child welfare and safety concerns.  

    I've heard a few people say this would "hurt" the activity, but little has been provided in rebuttal of WHY it would hurt the activity.  Hurt feelings of a 17 year old who is told that they can't march world class for another year is not a good enough reason IMO.

    How would having separate age groups prevent predators?

    Having separate age groups is not the answer.
    1.  This is saying that it's the victim's fault because of his/her age.  The victim is NEVER at fault.  NEVER.  EVER.
    2.  DCI says there can be no sexual contact between staff and marching members regardless of age.  It doesn't matter if the staff member and the marching member are both 22.  It is against the rules.  Period.
    3.  DCI says there can be no sexual contact between a marching member who is over 18 with a marching member who is under 18.

    I was there during the webinar that every corps was required to attend.  #2 and #3 above were clearly spelled out in no uncertain terms.  What is and what is not harassment were the focus of the questions the panel received.  However,  it was clearly stated - no relationships between staff & marching members and no physical relationships between those who are 18 or older with those who are 18 and younger.  No ambiguity.

    How would this hurt the activity?

    1.  It would give the implication that the problem is the marching members instead of the predators.
    2.  It would exclude some of the most talented youth.  Those who have already had success in World Class will not go back to marching Open Class.  Asking them to do so is an insult. (see #1 above).  Marching members should NOT be punished because staff don't/can't/won't act professionally.
    3. It would give the impression that that type of activity between staff and marching members is acceptable in World Class.

    Again, no matter the victim's age, no matter the victim's gender, the victim is NEVER EVER at fault.  NEVER!!!!!!  
     

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    Putting it all in context

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    On 8/24/2018 at 12:35 PM, Fred Windish said:

    Certainly changes will be coming. It is necessary to further insulate the "brand" from damaging conduct that makes moving into the future more difficult. A few ideas:

    3. Minimum age requirement to perform as a DCI corps set at 18. Maximum age 22. Everyone over the age of consent.

     

    On 8/24/2018 at 12:51 PM, Ediker said:

    Something like this is what would hurt the activity.  Age is not the problem.  Plenty of accusers were above the age of consent.  

     

    On 8/24/2018 at 12:56 PM, Fred Windish said:

    As to the age thing . . . . I'm thinking more about national touring groups who hold a DCI designation.  Surely, there will be groups throughout the nation with younger participants. Just seems too risky to embark on official DCI "6 week long camping trips" with underage youths.

     

    On 8/24/2018 at 3:25 PM, gbass598 said:

    3. This would essentially kill the Open Class activity and limit performance outlets. The Boy Scouts shouldn't eliminate minors because of a few bad scoutmasters, they just need to find a way to protect them. Participation should be encouraged, not restricted.

     

    On 8/24/2018 at 3:46 PM, Tim K said:

    The age of consent is a legal issue and has nothing to do with the matter. If you are staff, you do not have relationships with marching members. There are reasons why colleges have strict policies regarding these issues. I understand that drum corps with the touring model, people being so close, the bonds, etc. make it unique, and staff/intern/volunteer line is not always clear, but we’re talking about the well bring of the marching members and the survival of the activity.

     

    On 8/24/2018 at 3:55 PM, Cappybara said:

    Setting the minimum age to 18 seems like a weird form of victim blaming. 

    Comes off as "abusers will be abusers, we should make sure any charges put on these abusers does not additionally include charges involving minors."

     

     

    On 8/24/2018 at 4:25 PM, Liahona said:

    I disagree. partial agreement

    DCI is a YOUTH activity and has been known as JUNIOR drum and bugle corps for decades.  I would not be opposed though to TWO separate AGE CLASSES with the following age restrictions.

    Age 14 to 17 (Open Class)

    Age 18 to 21 (World Class)

    Believe it or not, there were under 18's on the field during Final Retreat at the DCI World Championships this year.  What would you tell those marching members?  You're too young to do this? You can't compete at this level until you're older?  Grandfather them?

    Cappybara made a valid statement.  It's not right to tell those younger members who are talented and dedicated enough to succeed at the top levels of this activity that they are part of the problem.  They have nothing to do with this problem.  The abusers and only the abusers are the problem.  Don't punish a potential victim for something that might happen thinking that will prevent it.  And honestly, it doesn't matter how old or young the victim is.  If an instructor is making advances toward a marching member, its wrong, whether the member is 17 or 21.

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    Denton, TX - July 19, 2018

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    47 minutes ago, LabMaster said:

    I have to think there is a sufficient supply of smart thinking people associated with DCI admin and corps that they can figure out a better time to tour through Texas and the deep south to avoid heat like this and keep the thousands of touring corps folk safe.  How about the early part of tour (not mid July) go through Texas?  Is San Antonio going to dictate tour which brings it to Texas this time of year?  Maybe the tour premiere is in San Antonio.  Flip with Detroit.

    I have lived South/Southeast of Houston my entire life (I won't say how many years that is, but I was alive when Carter was elected).  Heat indexes in Texas start exceeding 100 in May and continue into September or October.  While the second half of July thru the first half of August is our hottest time of year, in the past we have seen 100 degrees as early as the first week of June and as late as late September.

    With DCI being a summer activity, there is no way to have Texas shows and not have a chance of 100 degree heat.

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    Denton, TX - July 19, 2018

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    24 minutes ago, Tim K said:

     I’m not sure how close Denton is to Belton, but a few FB posts have said Belton is no uniform, exhibition only, with a later start time due to heat.

    Belton is in the Hill Country of Texas, while Denton is in the DFW Metroplex.  They are 2 hours & 45 minutes (167 miles) apart.

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    DCI Southwestern Regional - July 21, 2018

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    43 minutes ago, drumcorpsfan2018 said:

    If anything Crossmen got the worse draw. Bad for them, but good for Academy. They aren't far off from knocking them off from the top 12. I love Crossmen's show, and the hornline sounds like a top 10 group imo, but I hate to say that the drill and design isn't competitive enough against the others, which is why they aren't getting the numbers. :/ 

    I think it's sad for corps whose "home show" is a regional.  They don't get the last time slot and encore that other groups get in their home towns.

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