NeutralNovice Posted July 11, 2013 Share Posted July 11, 2013 I just received an e-mail from DCI regarding care packages that we can send. There are two versions: a Small for $25 and a Large for $50. For some reason, there are several items in each of the packages that seem rather useless--TO ME, that is. I mean, a coloring book? And a ton of DCI-branded items that seem useful for AFTER tour and not before. The price also seems to be just a tad expensive, considering that it seems like most of the items can be purchased at a dollar store and it's practically free marketing for DCI. So I ask the question to current members and alumni: What is the anatomy of a useful and/or AWESOME care package that you'd want to receive while on tour? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fsubone Posted July 11, 2013 Share Posted July 11, 2013 Socks Sunscreen Bug spray favorite snacks Gloves or instrument polish is always very useful Small things from home that keep the connection going to family and friends back home Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HollywoodNeoCon Posted July 11, 2013 Share Posted July 11, 2013 Pre-paid Visa gift card. Period. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KakkoiiOtaku Posted July 11, 2013 Share Posted July 11, 2013 I'm not a current member or alumni, but I have a lot of friends who are both. The simple answer is this: Gatorade 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crownisking Posted July 11, 2013 Share Posted July 11, 2013 I'm also not a current member or an alumnus of any corps, but wouldn't it depend of the person you were sending it to? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rmurrey74 Posted July 11, 2013 Share Posted July 11, 2013 I'm not a current member or alumni, but I have a lot of friends who are both. The simple answer is this: Gatorade :tongue:/> Warm gatorade in a care package? No thanks! Money or snacks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NeutralNovice Posted July 11, 2013 Author Share Posted July 11, 2013 I'm also not a current member or an alumnus of any corps, but wouldn't it depend of the person you were sending it to? I guess I'd be trying to get a general idea of what members want these days. Do I focus on snacks and goodies? Do I focus on health-related stuff? etc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghost Posted July 11, 2013 Share Posted July 11, 2013 For bug spray, send Skin so Soft from Avon, with a small spray bottle. Guys in Nam had a full box of the stuff shipped to them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GarvielContra Posted July 11, 2013 Share Posted July 11, 2013 Never send chocolate it only melts and becomes frustrating to eat on a bus that you live on. Gummies have a similar problem but tend to be funnier when they melt together into one big multicolored blob so the members wont be so bothered. Sending Gatorade powder is good too. Other than that crackers and finger snacks make great bus food for long bus rides. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garfield Posted July 11, 2013 Share Posted July 11, 2013 Pop Tarts The "currency" of drum corps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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