tmignemi02 Posted November 5, 2006 Share Posted November 5, 2006 Awesome news! ^OO^ "touch...touch the sunrise. bring a new day into your life..." - Duran Duran Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sunbari1 Posted November 5, 2006 Share Posted November 5, 2006 Sunrisers Announce New Board of DirectorsWe know that many of you have heard rumors of changes taking place at the Sunrisers. Effective November 1st 2006, Sunrisers Corps Director Nick Yaworski decided to step down from his role and spend some much deserved time with family instead. Those of you who have been around DCA long enough will already know that it was Nick's hard work and relentless dedication that helped bring the corps back to the field of competition after several inactive years. His passion for the business of the corps and love for the members that fill its ranks is impossible to overlook. Please join us in thanking Nick for his tireless devotion to our beloved corps and wishing him the very best. No one person can fill Nick's shoes. But together the current members, staff, administration and alumni can and will make him proud in his retirement. Stepping into the role of Corps Director for 2007 is Mr. Charles Cook. With Mr. Cook we have been diligently working not only to fill the void in Nick's absence but to carry on the torch and bring the corps to the next level. We're excited to introduce a newly assigned 2007 board of directors which includes the following personnel:  Joe Verlezza - Former corps director 1984-1991, mellophone 1966-1975, visual instructor 1980-1982  Charles Cook - Former corps Director 1983, color guard 1963-1989, drum major 1973, 1980-1983  Gary Williams - Former corps Director 1992, 1994-2002, marched 1974-1992  Scott Yaniga - Bass section 1977-79, Skyliners Alumni corps 1995, Director 1998-2004  Jack Alexandro - Current Alumni Corps director, bass section leader/instructor 1974-1989,1991,1994,1998  John Torres - Member Snare Line and instructor 1991-1995  Dave Franceschina - Tenor 1971, snare 1972-1982, perc instructor 1982-1983, percussion arranger/instructor/coordinator 1984-1987, 1989-1990.  John Clougher - Marched 1980-2006, marching tech 2004-2005 We are currently in the process of securing design and instructional personnel who will be returning as well as interviewing new additions to the staff for 2007 and going forward. Our goal for the future is to provide a sound infrastructure built on a professional business plan and expert training that is dedicated to supporting the most competitive drum corps possible. Make no mistake about it - we take this responsibility seriously. We have the utmost respect for the passion, dedication and integrity of our current corps membership and so this process requires that we take great care in our decisions. It simply cannot be done in a matter of days so we ask that you stay tuned here. We're excited about what we're working on and will fill you in ASAP. Our open house is still scheduled for November 26th at the Nyack Center as per Tom Pohl's post earlier on this site. We hope to see some of you there. In the meantime feel free to contact us via email at sunbari1@sunrisers.com . Sincerely, The Sunrisers Management These guys are awesome!!! I know most of these guys personally and I can tell you they have what it takes to bring the the Sunrisers back to the top. "The Road Back to Glory" has begun! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SunContra1 Posted November 5, 2006 Share Posted November 5, 2006 Can't wait to meet all these guys Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sayre Kulp Posted November 5, 2006 Share Posted November 5, 2006 Tell me about it! From what I've heard, these guys aren't just talking about a return to Finals... they're talking about winning ####! I'd say it's about time we starting kicking ### and taking names! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gusinzona Posted November 5, 2006 Share Posted November 5, 2006 this all sounds fine.... but the real important part is... Will Larry Visconti be center snare? and, When will I here "Sunrunner" again, non of this will mateer without those 2 peices... without them, the "Gods" will not bless this..... Think about it... Inquiring minds wanna know! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sayre Kulp Posted November 5, 2006 Share Posted November 5, 2006 I don't know... but I do know this: If Larry and certain other legends were to play in the line, I just might be inclined to switch back to percussion so I could play in a line with those cats. Of course, that would mean no more contra short-cuts, eating during parades, or sectionals at the skin bar. So... maybe not. ^0^ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SunContra1 Posted November 5, 2006 Share Posted November 5, 2006 Well,mmmBop is 18 now, so sectionals at the skin bar can come to fruition, just have to see if anyone else who joins the section is of age Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sayre Kulp Posted November 6, 2006 Share Posted November 6, 2006 Wait... MmmmmBop is 18 now? Does that mean I can physically harm him when he spaces out now without getting arrested? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SunContra1 Posted November 6, 2006 Share Posted November 6, 2006 Wait... MmmmmBop is 18 now? Does that mean I can physically harm him when he spaces out now without getting arrested? YES! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SunSnare83 Posted November 6, 2006 Share Posted November 6, 2006 I don't know... but I do know this: If Larry and certain other legends were to play in the line, I just might be inclined to switch back to percussion so I could play in a line with those cats. Of course, that would mean no more contra short-cuts, eating during parades, or sectionals at the skin bar. So... maybe not. ^0^ Hmmmmmmm. Wonder if I am a legend or just an old fart former DCA and perc champ? Yeah I know, it's the old fart. Anyway, best wishes to many of my old fart friends on the new Board of Directors. Some great ideas and decisions will come out of that group. Give them a few years and Sun will be in the hunt again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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