OdeToArsenal47 Posted December 19, 2008 Share Posted December 19, 2008 I was thinking about this earlier. Consider this scenario: A rich oil tycoon that used to march for __________ decides to start his own drum corps. Instead of taking the traditional "This is for the kids" approach, he's all about winning golds at all costs. He buys top of the line equipment, he hires the best horn/drum/guard instructors in the world, and recruits all over the country. He then decides to start paying stipends to the members for joining. Do you think DCI would let his corps in? Or would DCI deny him? And let's say he gives DCI a buttload of money in donations. Just want to hear your thoughts and opinions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeN Posted December 19, 2008 Share Posted December 19, 2008 As someone with slight experience with for-profit corps, I'd say they would not. DCI's mission (and as relates to their tax-exempt status) is as of a non-profit youth organization - I think they'd have trouble reconciling that with for-profit members. Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlanAndreasen Posted December 19, 2008 Share Posted December 19, 2008 can't wait to see where this thread goes there's only man united, there's only one man united........ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CasualFan Posted December 19, 2008 Share Posted December 19, 2008 I was thinking about this earlier. Consider this scenario:A rich oil tycoon that used to march for __________ decides to start his own drum corps. Instead of taking the traditional "This is for the kids" approach, he's all about winning golds at all costs. He buys top of the line equipment, he hires the best horn/drum/guard instructors in the world, and recruits all over the country. He then decides to start paying stipends to the members for joining. Do you think DCI would let his corps in? Or would DCI deny him? And let's say he gives DCI a buttload of money in donations. Just want to hear your thoughts and opinions. Exactly how is this scenario "for-profit". I don't see a corps like this generating any profit. Except for paying the members, hasn't this already been done? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VOReason Posted December 19, 2008 Share Posted December 19, 2008 (edited) Exactly how is this scenario "for-profit". I don't see a corps like this generating any profit. Except for paying the members, hasn't this already been done?uh-oh, here we go!!! This thread should turn into a real BLAST.... Edited December 19, 2008 by VOReason Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Perry S Posted December 19, 2008 Share Posted December 19, 2008 (edited) Exactly how is this scenario "for-profit". I don't see a corps like this generating any profit. Except for paying the members, hasn't this already been done? Yeah I agree This would be a privately sponsored professional Corps. I mean no profit just funded. Edited December 19, 2008 by Perry S Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scsudrummer Posted December 19, 2008 Share Posted December 19, 2008 No. A corps like that goes counter to what DCI is supposed to be for. Besides, they'd probably get little to no fan support anyways because they're basically buying the championship. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eddie Posted December 19, 2008 Share Posted December 19, 2008 whether paying members or members paying, they still have to go through the same ordeal as every other corps out there in order to accomplish a championship title. However, I don't see such a corps to be possible. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bill Posted December 19, 2008 Share Posted December 19, 2008 I was thinking about this earlier. Consider this scenario:A rich oil tycoon that used to march for __________ decides to start his own drum corps. Instead of taking the traditional "This is for the kids" approach, he's all about winning golds at all costs. He buys top of the line equipment, he hires the best horn/drum/guard instructors in the world, and recruits all over the country. He then decides to start paying stipends to the members for joining. Do you think DCI would let his corps in? Or would DCI deny him? And let's say he gives DCI a buttload of money in donations. Just want to hear your thoughts and opinions. Sure they can be a part of the activity. There is nothing illegal about a non-profit corporation paying employees, contractors, etc. Most corps (and DCI itself) pays employees right now. What's the difference whether they are performing members, a secretary, bus driver or a director; there is no difference. Whether anyone agrees with the senario that's a different thing, but it's legal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom D'Bomb Posted December 19, 2008 Share Posted December 19, 2008 Sure they can be a part of the activity. There is nothing illegal about a non-profit corporation paying employees, contractors, etc. Most corps (and DCI itself) pays employees right now. What's the difference whether they are performing members, a secretary, bus driver or a director; there is no difference. Whether anyone agrees with the senario that's a different thing, but it's legal. I'd like to see this happen... maybe ALL drum corps should be "for-proft." It would be interesting to see how a drum corps would create a product that a wider market would actually pay to see. Right now, the fan base is essentially participants, their supports, and a few fans who still go to shows thinking this might be the year they aren't disappointed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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