84skyrydr Posted July 17, 2008 Share Posted July 17, 2008 Keep that ball rolling guys. This isn't an everyday request by every corps. I apologize to the Louisianans for jumping, but after all the Katrina money, clothes, food, housing etc, sent that way, I hate to see people stealing from a NONPROFIT organization. I hope it was someone from Iowa and I get put on the jury. ( Can you give a death sentence for this? ) Three Ryders to one Maurader, I think we win..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supersonic Posted July 17, 2008 Share Posted July 17, 2008 Matched plus $1, I couldn't let a Skyrider, out do an old Marauder now could I? Hahaha, this is one thing that people SHOULD "1-up" eachother on! :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jammerholly Posted July 17, 2008 Share Posted July 17, 2008 Has DCI posted anything on their website about what happened? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Other Mike Posted July 17, 2008 Share Posted July 17, 2008 Just got off the phone with Randy Blackburn (corps director). He sounded pretty down about the situation, but he said Teal Sound has been overwhelmed with the support that is coming. I will be donating as well, and my wife's company will match my donation, so we needed Teal Sound's EIN#. I will post that info later tonight or tomorrow when Randy gets back home this evening. He's on the road heading back east.I know we can all do the math, but if 1,000 of us donate $1 = $1,000. If 1,000 donate $10 = $10,000. And I predict you won't miss having that $10. And your generosity will probably be rewarded down the road. BTW, before we start flaming on the people of Louisana, Randy mentioned that the people invovled might not be the locals. So, let's give them a break until they find out for sure. Welcome to the 3rd world. Being from New Orleans I feel I can speak openly. Even before Katrina things were bad but we managed to house corps in safe areas and provide some great escorts via police and state troopers that once marched corps. Now, things are bad even in the suburbs that had no or little trouble before. I have been openly saying to everyone who contacts me that they should avoid New Orleans. Things are NOT good here and are getting worse. All too often people will say "if you stick to the tourist areas like the Quarter, you'll be ok". This is NOT true. People really don't understand just how bad things are and will continue to be. There are many areas outside of metro New Orleans that are safe but not here. I don't even go to the local district band directors meetings because of the problems and I don't go anywhere without a gun. I realize this could have happened in Lafayette but I also know they were planning a day in New Orleans. Because of the problems here i suggested they don't stay with me. It breaks my heart what is happening here but nothing shocks me anymore. Donating on behalf of : Bleu Raeders & Southern Rebels Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lanestar Posted July 17, 2008 Share Posted July 17, 2008 Okay, Northwest Corps peeps. Lets get kick this thing up a notch. If you are in, or an alum of a Northwest corps, lets all send in a buck or too. I know you are out there, lets help Teal out! I did my part, now lets see the flood gates open.......... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jammerholly Posted July 17, 2008 Share Posted July 17, 2008 Welcome to the 3rd world. Being from New Orleans I feel I can speak openly. Even before Katrina things were bad but we managed to house corps in safe areas and provide some great escorts via police and state troopers that once marched corps. Now, things are bad even in the suburbs that had no or little trouble before.I have been openly saying to everyone who contacts me that they should avoid New Orleans. Things are NOT good here and are getting worse. All too often people will say "if you stick to the tourist areas like the Quarter, you'll be ok". This is NOT true. People really don't understand just how bad things are and will continue to be. There are many areas outside of metro New Orleans that are safe but not here. I don't even go to the local district band directors meetings because of the problems and I don't go anywhere without a gun. I realize this could have happened in Lafayette but I also know they were planning a day in New Orleans. Because of the problems here i suggested they don't stay with me. It breaks my heart what is happening here but nothing shocks me anymore. Donating on behalf of : Bleu Raeders & Southern Rebels That's truly sad. I remember right after Katrina, my husband was part of the relief effort with the TX Air National Guard. It was the only time, within the United States, he was required to carry a sidearm on the plane. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevingamin Posted July 17, 2008 Share Posted July 17, 2008 I really have to thank Teal Sound. A few weeks ago I was checking out repertoires for the 2008 and happened across Teal's program of Rajaton pieces. I quick search on iTunes revealed some really cool a cappella music. I bought the album and now have a few new favorites.Good luck Teal. There was also a Field Pass episode about Teal and their connection to Rajaton. It's getting to the point where Rajaton is Teal's "composer-in-residence". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony L. Posted July 17, 2008 Share Posted July 17, 2008 Done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigBadMadMan Posted July 17, 2008 Share Posted July 17, 2008 OK...first off, let me preface this by saying that the most important thing right now is to make sure the kids are taken care of, and that everything needs to be done to ensure that happens!HOWEVER...I find it strange, and somewhat disturbing, that such a large sum of cash was being carried instead of using credit/debit cards. Having petty cash is one thing, a huge sum that would support both food and fuel for two weeks is another. And, that it was in a location that was accessible to strangers within the community at-large raises another red flag. I am also curious as to the circumstances that led to the theft. While I'm willing to join the drum corps world in sending a donation, my confidence is not strong with regards to their choices on how to keep that money safe. While I'm sure that many of the DCP universe are going to flame me for this, it's still a legitimate concern that the folks at Teal are going to have to address. In the meantime, I truly wish the best for those kids and hope/pray that they finish the season strong! Well, that's assuming an awfully lot about the details of the situation. I'll leave that to Randy to post if he chooses, but at this point I don't think we should assume anything about anything. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nex Posted July 17, 2008 Share Posted July 17, 2008 Donated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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