Jeff Ream Posted October 23, 2023 Share Posted October 23, 2023 On 10/21/2023 at 12:00 PM, Gantang said: I may be picking nits here, but I consider a sponsorship to cover the entity's cost. IE Penske Racing. It is possible to secure minor donations, but that requires a FT person working 12 months a year to cobble together $10K at a time. While $180K is nothing to sneeze at, it is a drop in the budgetary bucket for a World Class corps. From a Jeff Ream post from May 2, 2022, referencing an interview with Tim Hinto, "the average cost to house, feed, transport and of course things like insurance is $9800 per kid", for a budget of $1,470,000. With a $5,000 dues, that still leaves $750,000 to operate for a season. you need all you can get. if you can find a rull ride, grab it. otherwise turning down a $10k deal is throwing away money. plus, in time, you can build relationships with that 10k that maybe it grows. a good friend of mine is a financial advisor. one of his most loyal clients and source of referral business started out as someone walking in the door with only $25k. But he worked with them like he would someone walking in the door with 7 figures.. well that $25k turned into 7 figures, and tons of referrals. so every option available is worth trying to attract. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cixelsyd Posted October 23, 2023 Share Posted October 23, 2023 On 10/21/2023 at 8:09 PM, IllianaLancerContra said: In the past: Railmen (Omaha(?)) were sponsored by Union Pacific railroad; had patches on uniform & logo on bass drums. Spirit of Atlanta was originally sponsored by an Atlanta TV station. Hamm’s Indians (Sr) were sponsored by Hamms brewery. Pioneer was sponsored by Pioneer packaging co. I’m sure there were others. First Federal Blue Stars. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terri Schehr Posted October 23, 2023 Share Posted October 23, 2023 48 minutes ago, cixelsyd said: First Federal Blue Stars. They played “The First Federal March”. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LabMaster Posted October 23, 2023 Author Share Posted October 23, 2023 If any DCP’rs seeing any good ideas here, please pass them onto to your favorite corps. Hopefully they can find something new to explore for generating revenue. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DAL-27 Posted October 23, 2023 Share Posted October 23, 2023 6 hours ago, cixelsyd said: First Federal Blue Stars. Simplex Minutemen 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craiga Posted October 23, 2023 Share Posted October 23, 2023 (edited) I recall last year at this time some folks here criticizing Boston for accepting a $50,000 award from that chicken restaurant chain due to their political views. Well, as follow up, I am happy to report that a member of BAC'S administration team traveled to their corporate hq last spring and gladly accepted their check. Drum corps need to be practical as they diversify their revenue sources. BAC will put those funds to good use. Edited October 24, 2023 by craiga Spelling 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HockeyDad Posted October 24, 2023 Share Posted October 24, 2023 (edited) 1 hour ago, craiga said: I recall last year at this time some folks here criticizing Boston for accepting a $50,000 award from that chicken restaurant chain due to their political views. Well, as follow up, I am happy to report that a member of BAC'S administration team traveled to their corporate hq last spring and gladly accepted their check. Drum corps need to be practical as they diversify their revenue sources. BAC will put those funds to good use. Los Pollos Hermanos? I can understand Gustavo Fring isn’t everybody’s cup of tea. Edited October 24, 2023 by HockeyDad 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LabMaster Posted October 24, 2023 Author Share Posted October 24, 2023 2 hours ago, craiga said: I recall last year at this time some folks here criticizing Boston for accepting a $50,000 award from that chicken restaurant chain due to their political views. Well, as follow up, I am happy to report that a member of BAC'S administration team traveled to their corporate hq last spring and gladly accepted their check. Drum corps need to be practical as they diversify their revenue sources. BAC will put those funds to good use. I believe that money went to support IAM’s (Bostons parent org) other organization’s inner city youth music program. For free music lessons for any kid in the city. Which they expanded to other areas of the city. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fifer Posted October 24, 2023 Share Posted October 24, 2023 11 hours ago, craiga said: I recall last year at this time some folks here criticizing Boston for accepting a $50,000 award from that chicken restaurant chain due to their political views. Well, as follow up, I am happy to report that a member of BAC'S administration team traveled to their corporate hq last spring and gladly accepted their check. Drum corps need to be practical as they diversify their revenue sources. BAC will put those funds to good use. Incorrect, it was not not due to the "political views" of the donor but due to the discriminatory moral and ethical actions of the donor company's owner. Pumping money to organizations that discriminate is not a political view, it's a moral disgrace. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
traverbanking Posted October 24, 2023 Share Posted October 24, 2023 The company's owner is its shareholders. Some people's objections are to the company's founder. Let's be accurate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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