Ghost Posted July 7, 2019 Share Posted July 7, 2019 (edited) 14 minutes ago, IllianaLancerContra said: In 5 years they will either be a powerhouse again, or folded. I’m guessing the latter since it’s known they have some financial problems. Definitely poor timing on the announcement. Edited July 7, 2019 by Ghost 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tupid_06 Posted July 7, 2019 Share Posted July 7, 2019 (edited) Well...I guess I'm going to have to wait until next year to decide if this move was worth it. I don't really know what to think right now. Edited July 7, 2019 by Tupid_06 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeffe77 Posted July 7, 2019 Share Posted July 7, 2019 2 minutes ago, GREENBLUE said: Can we please leave the Cavaliers out of this. There has been no talk of this happening. This move by Madison is a blatant, obvious act of desperation not equality. It's a fair question. And I agree that perhaps the reason for the change now may be somewhat questionable. At the end of the day, most people in the drum corps community outside of Madison Alum, traditionalist may have issue with the change that may have affects outside of Madison. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Poppycock Posted July 7, 2019 Share Posted July 7, 2019 Just now, drummergirl said: Doesn’t feel like it is the correct solution to the actual problem. Most certainly agree. Seems to be a drastic reaction to a temporary situation. Might have some value in the short term but not long term. Did anyone ever ask what makes the Scouts special? The answer to that question may very well have been the better solution to a temporary problem. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post George Dixon Posted July 7, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted July 7, 2019 Well - it's a way to shake up the organization and foster change It expands their potential membership by 100% and potential donors & volunteers A risky and bold move. Like others I"m sad to see the death of the fraternal tradition - but times change and Madison must adapt I certainly hope it works out well for everyone - it's either the smartest move ever or could kill what's left. Hoping for the best! 10 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terri Schehr Posted July 7, 2019 Share Posted July 7, 2019 6 minutes ago, Ghost said: I’m guessing the latter since it’s known they have some financial problems. Definitely poor timing on the announcement. Jim was told they’re in the black by a very reliable source. 7 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GREENBLUE Posted July 7, 2019 Share Posted July 7, 2019 6 minutes ago, CrownBariDad said: And yet -- everyone is thinking about it in the context of they are the last all-male Corps. The Cavaliers are a very successful all male corps. Not only the most successful all male corps, but one of the most successful corps in the history of DCI. Madison did not make this move for equality etc... they made this out of desperation. I would guarantee you that if they were in the Top 12 right now this would not have happened. 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HolyNOLA Posted July 7, 2019 Share Posted July 7, 2019 34 minutes ago, vferrera said: http://www.madisonscouts.org/2019/07/madison-scouts-adopt-inclusive-membership-policy/ I'd like to point out that I predicted this on this board only a week ago. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim K Posted July 7, 2019 Share Posted July 7, 2019 I will have to say I am mixed about this decision. This is either bold, decisive leadership or grabbing at straws and only time will tell which is the case. Madison’s health or lack of health is not due to being an all male corps, and drops in placement have not been due to it being all male. It seems to be due to infighting, lack of confidence in leadership, and poorly designed shows. I also have never heard loud cries from young women longing to be a Madison Scout, although I have heard young men say they did not choose Madison because it is all guys. Now where I do see this could be a possible good move is that it will bring new voices and a new people into the mix. This may be the lifeline needed. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MPutnam Posted July 7, 2019 Share Posted July 7, 2019 I mean even the Boy Scouts are coed now... 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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