Jeff Ream Posted August 23, 2018 Share Posted August 23, 2018 4 hours ago, Bluzes said: Bluzes the thread killer, rightfully so this forum seeks the truth and ignores inaccurate information, no ill intent. It took mere seconds for the Reddit Roman thread to show up in a google search. In addition, it appears that Romans father was a state level politician in his wiki page that should not mean anything at all today but who knows. Reddit does not have concerned Mods that want to kill anything, that's the danger. What good is it to find out someone needed medical attention after the fact on a conspiracy site that just gives the entire organization a black eye? Now Change.Org has a petition to oust Roman, no place to air one's dirty laundry. We are in the greatest communication revolution in our history. Smart devices are only as smart as the people who find uses for the technology. Someone needs medical help staff not around to help for whatever reason. The person hits a hot button that sends a message "need medical assistance message". A dci staff person or any volunteer who mans the hotline (has their smartphone handy, who doesn't) from anywhere could order an UBER and they are taken to the nearest medical clinic. No questions asked. The app would keep track of the nearest open medical clinics throughout the tour, one click and you're enlightened, no valuable time wasted wondering where to go. The HS schools are large, corps spread out all over the place. Someone lurking in the woods kids feel uncomfortable, they hit a hot button. Staff is notified with a geocoded location of the campus - where to go. No need to dwell on in the moment decisions anymore. Creating a net around the corps electronically is feasible. Kids get into an altercation with locals at the laundromat or anywhere proper adults are notified. Having something like this does not cast doubt on any corps not doing the right thing, it's an insurance policy on the unexpected. Reddit mods kill a lot of things. it gets tons of complaints on there 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GUARDLING Posted August 23, 2018 Share Posted August 23, 2018 (edited) 4 minutes ago, MusicManNJ said: That is just bad governance for a non-profit. You should to have the majority of any board made up of interested/related parties. It is the law. The archaic leadership at PIO is indicative of how many drum corps were run BITD ( talking leadership not issues before the DCP self-appointed police jump on that ..lol ), not all but many, It was a Mom and Pop activity for many and good things came of it BUT it also contributed to the fall for many. You are right though. Should he even have been part of the board? Edited August 23, 2018 by GUARDLING 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff Ream Posted August 23, 2018 Share Posted August 23, 2018 4 hours ago, George Dixon said: At the least an independent regular external audit process I also feel Dan possibly needs to go = fresh eyes whistle blower reports go to someone other than Dan. He is informed if severe enough and after some research. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff Ream Posted August 23, 2018 Share Posted August 23, 2018 4 hours ago, BRASSO said: Another addition to your " best case scenario " is than Roman resigns, then goes quietly into the night from DCI. Then again, maybe the latter is more wishful thinking, who knows. Time will tell. This is an unfolding story, so lots of twists and turns this could take, imo the problem is...who wants it? Pio doesnt have a loyal alumni base like Cadets have because most kids use Pioneer as a stepping stone to get to another corps if at all possible. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MusicManNJ Posted August 23, 2018 Share Posted August 23, 2018 Just now, GUARDLING said: The archaic leadership at PIO is indicative of how many drum corps were run BITD, not all but many, It was a Mom and Pop activity for many and good things came of it BUT it also contributed to the fall for many. You are right though. Should he even have been part of the board? While it is not good practice there is nothing that keeps an ED from also being a board member. It is not recommended and no where considered a best practice. However, being controlled by interested/related parties is against the law. It happens... but it is wrong. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GUARDLING Posted August 23, 2018 Share Posted August 23, 2018 1 minute ago, MusicManNJ said: While it is not good practice there is nothing that keeps an ED from also being a board member. It is not recommended and no where considered a best practice. However, being controlled by interested/related parties is against the law. It happens... but it is wrong. Agree.. I believe there are a few like this. I know of 1 .anyway but I totally agree with you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff Ream Posted August 23, 2018 Share Posted August 23, 2018 3 hours ago, GUARDLING said: seems she missed the story in PA with the Church issues. the one drum corps connection wasn't covered in the article....and tons of reporters state wide were on that story Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NakedEye Posted August 23, 2018 Share Posted August 23, 2018 I'm not sure the Pioneer organization can survive this. This is not a 10-time World Champion like Cadets which, even when organizational problems were rampant, had a reputation for producing best-of-the-best competitive shows and highly accomplished alumni. They have been a known quality product with legions of passionate followers. Pioneer has been Blenski's personal pet project for decades, in the competitive basement during their entire World Class stint, and has had a reputation as a place kids did one season and got out quickly. With his entire family being the board and his public responses to this situation....jeez! Would there be anything left if those individuals are somehow extracted? It has all the makings of an ugly fight and entrenched people drunk with power over their tiny kingdom. Acheson is not looking good in this either. No matter what kind of "oversight" they have done during the season, after what happened in April and the huge national exposure it got, DCI needed to take dramatic action on any other problems that cropped up. Instead it comes across as more of the "we watched and hoped it would be ok for the season." Insufficient. So much more housecleaning needs to be done. These Blesnki types were allowed way too much oversight-free reign for way too long. I vividly remember having to interact with him during the '94 Division II & III tour and couldn't stand the guy. Came across as rude, arrogant and self-important. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff Ream Posted August 23, 2018 Share Posted August 23, 2018 3 hours ago, George Dixon said: For the one millionth time, G7 wasn’t Hopkins idea no he just expanded it without consulting the others and almost blew everything up Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GUARDLING Posted August 23, 2018 Share Posted August 23, 2018 1 minute ago, Jeff Ream said: the one drum corps connection wasn't covered in the article....and tons of reporters state wide were on that story agree...and thanks for the response. I should have posed it as a question. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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