Slingerland Posted July 7, 2019 Share Posted July 7, 2019 4 minutes ago, George Dixon said: 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! Agreed on all fronts. Their business model was failing, and they had to look for a way to change the playing field. For them, this was probably the smartest path forward. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cop Posted July 7, 2019 Share Posted July 7, 2019 3 minutes ago, Terri Schehr said: Jim was told they’re in the black by a very reliable source. Yep They are even taking the Alumni Corps two it's second upcoming Mardi Gras. ⚜️ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
corps8294 Posted July 7, 2019 Share Posted July 7, 2019 19 minutes ago, CrownBariDad said: I LOVE the Ventures if you're talking about the guitar group. Hey, man! Walk, Don't Run! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whiskey Posted July 7, 2019 Share Posted July 7, 2019 I knew this was eventually coming but I can’t help but feel sad about this. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nine White Russians Posted July 7, 2019 Share Posted July 7, 2019 Guessing they got a big donor or donors who basically said we'll give you a lot of money, but not if you remain all-male. Maybe a schrewd move, but as long as the current leadership remains in place, this will not help them competitively. 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post hc6434ot Posted July 7, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted July 7, 2019 No matter the situation they are in right now, this change is long overdue whether anyone likes it or not. The whole all-male corps thing seems extremely chauvinistic to me. Times have changed, and they’re missing out on some of the best talent out there. However, I think this will only be successful if there is a shake up in the administration after the season. If that doesn’t happen, then I don’t think much will change. 10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post jonnyboy Posted July 7, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted July 7, 2019 Oh, the sky is not falling! I support the move. As to timing, to plan in advance you have to act in advance. No keeping this under the hat, so vote it in and announce it. Definitely not an act of desperate or panic, the Board makes the best decisions to serve youth, this is how they choose to serve youth, by serving all. Times are a changing people. The Scouts BSA (no longer Boy Scouts) are way ahead on including women. They are on board with other progressive ideas. We are not judges of young people, we are here to assist in making great adults. There is a place for girls and boys in gender specific activities, drum corps doesn't seem to be holding on to that concept. Kudos. 8 4 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Galen Posted July 7, 2019 Share Posted July 7, 2019 36 minutes ago, Jake W. said: Oh boy. Gird your loins and prepare your best popcorn-munching memes, everyone. This is not a drill. I'm sure that the alumni are all united in support of this change... 😒 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jake W. Posted July 7, 2019 Share Posted July 7, 2019 My only point on this: it’s bothered me a bit over the last few years that if I were to have a female student come to me and say she wanted to march Cavaliers or Madison Scouts because she loved what either one was doing on the field, she couldn’t. Just because she’s a young woman, no other reason. I’d have to tell her to audition for any other corps she wanted to, it just couldn’t be either of those. Yet I could encourage a male student in the same situation to feel free to audition for whichever corps he fell in love with. 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Nine White Russians Posted July 7, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted July 7, 2019 3 minutes ago, hc6434ot said: No matter the situation they are in right now, this change is long overdue whether anyone likes it or not. The whole all-male corps thing seems extremely chauvinistic to me. Times have changed, and they’re missing out on some of the best talent out there. However, I think this will only be successful if there is a shake up in the administration after the season. If that doesn’t happen, then I don’t think much will change. Well then, let's just tear down all fraternities, sororities, all male colleges, all female colleges, any associations or clubs because they are chauvinistic ...let's make everyone and everything all inclusive, take away any and all distinctions, uniqueness, tear down the evil patriarchy!!!!!!!!! 7 3 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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