JimF-LowBari

Had a horn instructor who was on the sarcastic side (his corps nickname was Ogre). Horns would play something just right and he’d say with a sneer “once is luck”. 😈 We’d mutter “love ya too” and then play it right again to “spite” him. 😆

Thats the problem with people like us who have followed the activity closely for (mumble mumble) number of years. Have seen too much crap go down and too many corps fold. Plus being opened minded enough to know the members of today live in a different environment than we did. So they would want different than what we had.

Getting ready for the close of the thread. And knowing Jeff and his dad for decades, there is a huge difference between being miserable and stating facts no matter how bad they may be. SCV has dug themselves in a huge hole and parts of it are not getting better. I want corps to survive and IMO this is not the way to do it

So what is the usual number of returning (aka vets) members for a top corps?

I finally remembered (I think) “Our Lady of the Single Valve (OLSV) Cadets”. So many corps of the era were called Cadets so why not Cadets. 😆 Wonder if Ace did the review of 1975 Dream show that said Roosevelt Stadium was “the land that time forgot”. Chief Judge Walt Kelly chases dinosaurs off the field with his starters pistol. A real tornado takes the Hurcs away, etc. Sorry mods can’t make this on topic

That’s it Ace Holleran. Miss the humor DCN would print at times

Can’t remember the writer (Drum Corps News probably) who had Our Lady of the Single Valve. 😆

Good news was someone was removed. Bad news was something happened that caused the removal.

SoA appears to have busted their tail by taking a year off and evaluate how to handle their problems. Hope they get it right but will wait and see how future problems are resolved

My thinking also. Know of one where being put on the list was part of a plea bargain. Person needed heavy medication to function and either missed doses or needed levels changed. He supposed said something to a youngster and doesn’t remember it. Instead of trial and possible penalty he was put on the list to keep him from kids. (Guy is scary looking and acting anyway so who knows what happened)

How is someone put on the “Megan’s List”? From the people I know on the list (2 from workplace, 2 distant relatives) believe they had to be found guilty. Of course for this to work on the corps (or any other youth activity) the groups have to do their #### job and report to the authorities for this to work. And other problem is at what point does creepy as bleep become criminal?

And to add to the mix: when did “mandatory reporter” start in these jurisdictions? Think that was part of the problem with the Penn State/Sandusky cases. There wasn’t mandatory reporting so certain people were off the hook legally.

Nah you didn’t come off as gruff. I just worry I come across as insulting or unclear when texting. Psychologist could have a field day with me on some of my “quirks”. 🤪😆 (Shut up Ream 😆😈)

Understood and wasn’t trying to argue or disrespect what you posted. And true it’s one thing not to discuss a future court case. But it’s another not to even acknowledge there is one coming up. Especially when your future is continually getting new members and trust is a big part of getting them.

Well is the concern of how silence looks to the public or how speaking out could affect any trial or penalties

IIRC I read SCV has Bingo 4(?) nights a week. If they lose those nights it’s possible other games could get SCV customers. Even if SCV regains those nights that’s no guarantee they will regain all of the old customers.

Understood, I didn’t spell it out but was thinking the money spigot could turn off at start of season. After that it’s a matter of having enough in reserve to finish 2024 on one extreme or stop quick to preserve what they have at the other extreme. Saw it with other groups but get this creepy “we’ve been around this long so we must be ok”.

Thanks, so basically kills Bingo… which months ago the BoD thought of running another night to make up the money shortfall. And 4-6 months from 11/23 possibly. IOW start of the season 😱

On topic: what happens to SCV if they don’t get their paperwork together? Other than not being non-profit and (I believe) taxable on income. Off topic: I need some of Terri’s cards. I only have my “No I Will Not Fix Your Computer” t shirt

🤷🏻 to what and who you are referring to. There is more that goes on besides what is put on the field as with any other corps.

Are there openings or do bylaws allow size of board to change? Wondering as my old church (since closed) almost couldn’t conduct business due to not enough people on council. Had to have a special congregational meeting to change bylaws about size of council.

1975 DCI Finals carried by PBS. First corps on was Troopers and had a great view from backfield of the corps warming up just before they started. That was the only corps they showed so can imagine someone said “no no not part of the field show 🤦‍♂️”

Did they say where it hit? Earlier thought I was reading that decline on Bingo was given As a big cause. Then next statement was to improve the bottom line was “more Bingo”. 🤦‍♂️ Still doesn’t explain how the paperwork has been befuddled (messed up) for years

Don’t even want to get near Mechanicsburg that day. Went once years back. John Cafferty and the Beaver Brown band was headlining and sister was a fan. They did “Eddie and the Cruisers” soundtrack and… uh… guess other things. As for local groups no longer sponsoring corps shows. They were smart and looked for better fundraisers instead of “tradition”. Just like PBS

Mid 70s used to go to local shows sponsored by ambulance/fire companies, local chamber of commerce and the ever popular “Bicentennial Commitee”. Costs (mainly gas) went up and corps needed bigger payouts. Basically killed shows with lesser Red Carpet Association corps as tickets were cheap and so was prize money. Higher ticket price meant less audience so the sponsors found something more profitable to run. On the other hand I don’t miss drives to PA hard coal country (Frackville.. bah)