nothingbetter Posted May 11, 2009 Share Posted May 11, 2009 There's a group of at least 15 in the corps I'm in now that will age out with 6+ years. Not a lot singly, but when added together it's pretty impressive Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jplattSCV Posted May 11, 2009 Share Posted May 11, 2009 Contract?! As in legally binding document?! Sorry for this but was that out of the firm Rollim, Flipim and Bendim? When was this? Why was this? What was this ... insurance and for whom? What, was there some kind of "no compete" clause? You shall not share our '5 to 3' restriction? The heel to toe forward march patent? You must only wear socks from this list of approved manufacturers? During the competition season there will be no teeter-totter, contact sports, slides over 6 feet and if you're a horn player, absolutely no kissing? I will not use my horn case to slide in the snow? Whatever happened to "that was fun, I'll be back next season!"? I knew we had turned into a litigious society after the "Oh that coffee is hot!" deal. What was the corps protecting themselves from? How the heck can a 12 year old harm an entire organization? WTF? Am I just dumb, old or over reacting? Somebody, just stop me! I marched for 8 years and the only thing (our Moderator Father Scheraldi) I ever promised was not to kiss the girls and make them cry. Puppet I saw that word (contract) and thought that sounded funny also. Didn't get me mad, but it did make me smile. I don't think most of the staff members even have contracts, and they get paid. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Piper Posted May 11, 2009 Share Posted May 11, 2009 I saw that word (contract) and thought that sounded funny also. Didn't get me mad, but it did make me smile. I don't think most of the staff members even have contracts, and they get paid. I never had to sign one back in my day, but I think that the underlying reason DCI corps use them today is to encourage, promote and induce a realization of commitment and responsibility. As youth orientated organizations it's part of their function. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luvs me sum mello! Posted May 11, 2009 Share Posted May 11, 2009 (edited) Contract?! As in legally binding document?! Sorry for this but was that out of the firm Rollim, Flipim and Bendim? When was this? Why was this? What was this ... insurance and for whom? What, was there some kind of "no compete" clause? You shall not share our '5 to 3' restriction? The heel to toe forward march patent? You must only wear socks from this list of approved manufacturers? During the competition season there will be no teeter-totter, contact sports, slides over 6 feet and if you're a horn player, absolutely no kissing? I will not use my horn case to slide in the snow? Whatever happened to "that was fun, I'll be back next season!"? I knew we had turned into a litigious society after the "Oh that coffee is hot!" deal. What was the corps protecting themselves from? How the heck can a 12 year old harm an entire organization? WTF? Am I just dumb, old or over reacting? Somebody, just stop me! I marched for 8 years and the only thing (our Moderator Father Scheraldi) I ever promised was not to kiss the girls and make them cry. Puppet And then go bankrupt and disappear when kids aren't committed to paying. Or taking a kids money up front and then cutting him before tour. No contracts....Sounds like an awesome idea. Edited May 11, 2009 by luvs me sum mello! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joec312 Posted May 11, 2009 Share Posted May 11, 2009 One of the young ladies in my corps Cathy Tarsitano marched 13 years and there were several members with 8 to 11 years marching in the Vaqueros (Elmhurst, IL). Joe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Puppet Posted May 11, 2009 Share Posted May 11, 2009 And then go bankrupt and disappear when kids aren't committed to paying. Or taking a kids money up front and then cutting him before tour. No contracts....Sounds like an awesome idea. Sounds more like: "Loves Me Some Mello-drama!" And I just couldn't pass that one by. And what started out as a pseudo rant designed to get a couple of laughs - turns out I should make an apology. But let me say this: I was making fun of a contract for a pre-teen not about those of you who are mostly of voting age who already should have developed a sense of responsibility and don't get me started on an organization who would renege on an agreement or go bankrupt over a couple of thousand dollars. C'mon, don't overreact and I'll try to keep my comedic meds in check. Puppet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luvs me sum mello! Posted May 11, 2009 Share Posted May 11, 2009 Sounds more like: "Loves Me Some Mello-drama!"And I just couldn't pass that one by. And what started out as a pseudo rant designed to get a couple of laughs - turns out I should make an apology. But let me say this: I was making fun of a contract for a pre-teen not about those of you who are mostly of voting age who already should have developed a sense of responsibility and don't get me started on an organization who would renege on an agreement or go bankrupt over a couple of thousand dollars. C'mon, don't overreact and I'll try to keep my comedic meds in check. Puppet There's no joking around in drum corps. Ever. You must be completely serious every moment of every day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Perry S Posted May 12, 2009 Share Posted May 12, 2009 Sounds more like: "Loves Me Some Mello-drama!"And I just couldn't pass that one by. And what started out as a pseudo rant designed to get a couple of laughs - turns out I should make an apology. But let me say this: I was making fun of a contract for a pre-teen not about those of you who are mostly of voting age who already should have developed a sense of responsibility and don't get me started on an organization who would renege on an agreement or go bankrupt over a couple of thousand dollars. C'mon, don't overreact and I'll try to keep my comedic meds in check. Puppet FTW!!! LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leadsop97 Posted May 12, 2009 Share Posted May 12, 2009 I was with The Targets from 1997-2003. when I left the corps to move up a division I was 15. This summer would be my age out year. Some people just start at an early age. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EdgeQuad Posted May 12, 2009 Share Posted May 12, 2009 I marched for 16 seasons and didn't march my last 2 years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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