bass5 Posted February 12, 2011 Share Posted February 12, 2011 (edited) Happy 73rd Birthday Madison Scouts Drum & Bugle Corps The first rehearsal was held on February 8, 1938 in the basement of the Christ Presbyterian Church with equipment borrowed from the Masons. The instruments were bass, snare and tenor drums along with brass G-bugles. The drum major's baton was a broom stick and only three scouts had uniforms. Still the spirit was there and the Madison Scouts Drum and Bugle Corps was born. Mr. E. J. Hess was the first director and Mr. C. H. Beebe, Scoutmaster of Troop 20, was appointed quartermaster. C. H. Beebe became the Executive Director shortly thereafter. From the 1938 Annual Report: The Madison Boy Scouts Drum & Bugle Corps was started on February 8, 1938. In the short time of less than one year they have established themselves as one of the leading musical organizations in the Council Territory. Offices of the Corps are: E.J. Hess, Director; Jack Waidley, Drill Master; Glen Wood, Bugle Instructor; Mr. Imhoff, Drum Instructor; C.H. Beebe, Custodian; and F.D. Blumenfeld, Treasurer. The members of the Corps are all Scouts in good standing from fifteen Madison Troops. Troops having representatives are: 1,2,3,6,7,12,13,20,21,23,29,30 and 33. All of the Scouts must advance regularly, in fact they have set the pace for all Scout advancement in the Council. In addition to this they have piled up a total of 3278 hours of civic service to Madison and surrounding communities. Source: Annual Report 1938 / Four Lakes Council - Boy Scouts of America Where is the LIKE button? Edited February 12, 2011 by bass5 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thirdcoast Posted February 13, 2011 Share Posted February 13, 2011 From DCI http://link.brightcove.com/services/player/bcpid610170001001?bctid=686946479001 Just a great way to start my Sundays. I am looking forward to a great 2011 season. GO! MADISON SCOUTS! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gesiferd Posted February 13, 2011 Share Posted February 13, 2011 Just a great way to start my Sundays. I am looking forward to a great 2011 season. GO! MADISON SCOUTS! Sigh... Why does Web video have to suck, so much? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Armyscout Posted February 14, 2011 Share Posted February 14, 2011 I hope your talking about the sound quality. Sigh... Why does Web video have to suck, so much? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thirdcoast Posted February 19, 2011 Share Posted February 19, 2011 Show and tell this weekend? Maybe some pics. of the 20 Contras. Yep, I said it 20 Contras. Anybody have a problem with that? I like saying Sopranos to, I know its wrong, but in my world..... its right! Have a great camp guys, GO MADISON SCOUTS! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cop Posted February 19, 2011 Share Posted February 19, 2011 To all my brothers who marched under Scott.. you will love this.. https://madisonscouts.box.net/shared/11nxp7vl4o Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrshowfan Posted February 19, 2011 Share Posted February 19, 2011 Huh...I wonder what year that was. His voice sounds a little different. The whistle though...spot on. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madalumni Posted February 19, 2011 Share Posted February 19, 2011 Huh...I wonder what year that was. His voice sounds a little different. The whistle though...spot on. That whistle was more effective in waking me up than any alarm clock I've ever had...wish I could program that into my actual alarm clock. And as far as his voice, it may be the recording. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Howdy Posted February 21, 2011 Share Posted February 21, 2011 I think Madison is on the way up! - Mikey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RBarron10 Posted February 21, 2011 Share Posted February 21, 2011 Jeff (MadAlumi) please check your messages and contact me. Thanks Wayne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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