Iplaytimpani Posted January 4, 2013 Share Posted January 4, 2013 The biggest thing to start for the Glassmen rebuild is the alumni coming out of the woodworks. For an organization over 50 years old, the alumni support... Left something to be desired. As the BOD begins to figure out their next steps, a true alumni association has been officially formed and has their own non profit status. This will go a long way towards future health for this corps. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baja Posted January 4, 2013 Author Share Posted January 4, 2013 How many corps rely on Bingo to support their operation? And what should Glassmen do to replace the revenue they once had from Bingo? As a former board member, this was a question asked and discussed as far back as 2001 and various fund raisers were attempted but none which had sustainability. At that time we redoubled efforts to put the Bingo operation back on track and were relatively successful due primarily to the tireless efforts of a select few. Since that time a smoking ban and the construction of a new casino within a few miles of our Bingo along with a difficult economy forced a shut down of Bingo in 2011. Unfortunately, the Board and the director failed to answer this question. My guess is that until that revenue can be replaced, the Glassmen will not field a corps. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
general_tsos_chicken2 Posted January 4, 2013 Share Posted January 4, 2013 what do other corps do? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
corpsband Posted January 4, 2013 Share Posted January 4, 2013 From YEA.org.: We are sorry that the Glassmen have decided not to field a corps in 2013. For those who have attended a Glassmen rehearsal, we are offering the following one-time waiver of audition fees. If you attend The Cadets' rehearsals on January 18-20, we will charge no registration fee, a savings of $100.00 At this point, The Cadets still have brass positions available for in all sections except the mellophone section. The percussion section is full, and we are most interested in any individuals interested in the colorguard. We strongly suggest that if you are at all interested in The Cadets, you contact Melissa Barlow as soon as possible. The Cadets are on a no-winter rehearsal schedule, and all that remains for us is: January 18-20 (brass and percussion) March 8-10 (percussion only) April 26-28 (brass, percussion and colorguard) Move-in is May 15th. Again, if you are at all interested in attending a camp, please contact Melissa today at Melissa@yea.org! -Hop 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
copyright Posted January 4, 2013 Share Posted January 4, 2013 Well, He didn't ask for money.... 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drumcorpsfever Posted January 4, 2013 Share Posted January 4, 2013 (edited) As a former board member, this was a question asked and discussed as far back as 2001 and various fund raisers were attempted but none which had sustainability. At that time we redoubled efforts to put the Bingo operation back on track and were relatively successful due primarily to the tireless efforts of a select few. Since that time a smoking ban and the construction of a new casino within a few miles of our Bingo along with a difficult economy forced a shut down of Bingo in 2011. Unfortunately, the Board and the director failed to answer this question. My guess is that until that revenue can be replaced, the Glassmen will not field a corps. You'd think that brand new, huge casino in Toledo would be chomping on the bit to sponser a youth education group such as the Glassmen in their area. Maybe it's pie-in-the-sky, but the casinos got a great deal in Cleveland, Columbus, Cincy and Toledo. Edited January 4, 2013 by drumcorpsfever 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iplaytimpani Posted January 4, 2013 Share Posted January 4, 2013 I had hoped they would too. So far... Empty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quad Aces Posted January 4, 2013 Share Posted January 4, 2013 You'd think that brand new, huge casino in Toledo would be chomping on the bit to sponser a youth education group such as the Glassmen in their area. Perhaps I'm a bit confused - why exactly would a casino be interested (let alone excited) to sponsor a youth education group? Disclaimer: This is not to say that I'm not upset at what happened to the Glassmen. I have been a longtime drum corps fan, and was happy to see when they made their medal push not that long ago. I sincerely hope that they can right the ship. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gbass598 Posted January 5, 2013 Share Posted January 5, 2013 Perhaps I'm a bit confused - why exactly would a casino be interested (let alone excited) to sponsor a youth education group? Exactly, people who own and run casinos are in the business for 1 reason. To make money for themselves. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drumcorpsfever Posted January 5, 2013 Share Posted January 5, 2013 (edited) Glassmen playing "Time To Say Goodbye" As Gmen family, I look forward to saying hello again in 2014! Edited January 5, 2013 by drumcorpsfever 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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