bdlykdad Posted August 2, 2012 Share Posted August 2, 2012 I was talking to a parent who has a kid marching this summer, as well as the last 3 summers. She was worried about affording one more year of corps for her daughter and said it was a shame that it costs so much. Considering that we have had 3 or 4 corps end their summers early, is it even possible that DCI could/should set up a system where the revenues were shared in such a way to help situations like this? Thoughts? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kamarag Posted August 2, 2012 Share Posted August 2, 2012 I was talking to a parent who has a kid marching this summer, as well as the last 3 summers. She was worried about affording one more year of corps for her daughter and said it was a shame that it costs so much. Considering that we have had 3 or 4 corps end their summers early, is it even possible that DCI could/should set up a system where the revenues were shared in such a way to help situations like this? Thoughts? That would require there to be revenues to share. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maestro767 Posted August 2, 2012 Share Posted August 2, 2012 There's plenty of revenue. Profit is a different story. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bdlykdad Posted August 2, 2012 Author Share Posted August 2, 2012 Well I guess I was just using the term heard amongst pro sports..... So rephrasing .... Is there money available that could help the corps in need? Can the corps that are doing well afford to help others? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sabrefan62 Posted August 2, 2012 Share Posted August 2, 2012 Well I guess I was just using the term heard amongst pro sports..... So rephrasing .... Is there money available that could help the corps in need? Can the corps that are doing well afford to help others? There's always more money in the sense of private donations, and while not always easy, corps may need to step up their pursuit of charitable contributions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lastknight Posted August 3, 2012 Share Posted August 3, 2012 Hardly seems fair to those who busted their butts to generate the revenue in the first place! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dcikon2 Posted August 3, 2012 Share Posted August 3, 2012 Couldn't the person in need of money seek sponsors? It doesn't hurt to ask. Perhaps the person could put in a notice on DCP, talk to relatives, neighbors, etc. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stu Posted August 3, 2012 Share Posted August 3, 2012 DCI corps such as Cadets, SCV, BD, etc... sharing of guidance, advise, and business wisdom to other struggling DCI corps through a fraternal collective network: Yes, I support that idea. Revenue Sharing (ie distributing revenue collected by DCI corps Cadets, SCV, BD, etc... ) to struggling DCI corps: NO WAY!!!! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BDAMom Posted August 3, 2012 Share Posted August 3, 2012 I'm not sure what you mean by revenue sharing? As for sponsorship, this is a great idea that works. My son has probably received a total of $3000 in sponsorship over 4 years. It has been really good for him. He wrote letters, set up appointments with local businesses and explained the activity and asked them for their support. Many of his teachers helped him, even if it was with a $5 bill. Lots of family support (that's where most of it came from). He also had a job and had a change jar that when we counted it up had a shocking $67 in it! Spending money! There are numerous kids in this activity who raise all the money year after year to march. It's hard but possible! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldbandguy Posted August 3, 2012 Share Posted August 3, 2012 (edited) Are you saying those at the top of the drum corps economic ladder aren't contributing "their fair share" to those at the bottom? Where have we heard that before??? Edited August 3, 2012 by oldbandguy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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