muzzicman1 Posted November 29, 2006 Share Posted November 29, 2006 Thank you, my friend, but I actually prefer the more-common label of, "Troublemaker who is trying to destroy DCA." :P You'd be better off trying to solve the conflicts between the Hutu's and Tutsi's in Rwanda, then battles between the waring factions of the 5 burrows of New York.... God help you..... B) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff Ream Posted November 29, 2006 Share Posted November 29, 2006 Thank you, my friend, but I actually prefer the more-common label of, "Troublemaker who is trying to destroy DCA." :P too wordy. you're an entertainment guru, think of something that rolls off the tongue easier :P Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shenandoah Vibrato Posted December 1, 2006 Share Posted December 1, 2006 . . .If you play in another DCA corps, and want to come to a camp to just watch, or even to play with the horn line for just a weekend -- the door is OPEN. This applies to any members of any DCA corps, Skyliners alumni, or whomever. . . Drum corps would not be drum corps without the New York Skyliners. Let's do it! Respectfully, Lee Rudnicki It has been a one of my dreams to atleast once play with the "NY Skyliner" horn line. My corps has open house that same weekend. Maybe you can extend the invitation for another day down the road. Good luck Sky! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GuyW Posted December 1, 2006 Share Posted December 1, 2006 It would be a tragedy for the great New York Skyliners to cease to exist, for even one season... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skydrummer9 Posted December 1, 2006 Share Posted December 1, 2006 It would be a tragedy for the great New York Skyliners to cease to exist, for even one season... That it will brother. But there is one sure fire way to make sure that doesn't happen.... And that method is... BRING YOURSELF! BRING YOUR FAMILY! BRING YOUR NEIGHBORS! BRING YOUR FRIENDS!!! Time to get this train a rollin' and we want all we can take baby!!! WOO HOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! COME ON DOWN!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sean1 Posted December 1, 2006 Share Posted December 1, 2006 It has been a one of my dreams to atleast once play with the "NY Skyliner" horn line. My corps has open house that same weekend. Maybe you can extend the invitation for another day down the road. Good luck Sky! our doors are always open, come anytime :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Browniebrick Posted December 1, 2006 Share Posted December 1, 2006 Dear Skyliners,With the 2007 Skyliners Open House right around the corner, I thought I would take this opportunity to address the New York Skyliners members, alumni and fans ... the Skyliner Nation, as it were. I respectfully ask all of you all reading this letter, to please think about what I have to say, and pass this message on to everyone in the New York Skyliners extended family. As all of you know, perhaps even better than I, the New York Skyliners have a proud heritage of over 60 years on the field of drum corps competition. Over these 60 years, the Skyliners have enriched thousands of members and fan's lives with great memories to last a lifetime. Over these 60 years, there have also been tough times. Each time the Skyliners have faced adversity, however, key people in the organization picked up the pieces and refused to let the dream die. Thus, the proud tradition of the New York Skyliners has continued. I'm sure that many of you reading this were responsible, at one time or another, for keeping the Skyliners dream alive. As you probably know, the Skyliners competitive corps has recently gone through some very, very tough times. A few weeks ago, discussions were underway whether or not to permanently fold the Skyliners. Yes, you read that correctly. The Skyliners had one of its lowest ever placements in DCA competition in 2006, the money situation was dire, relations with alumni were at an all-time low, and members and staff alike were heading for greener pastures with other DCA corps. Frankly, the odds were that the Skyliners would not make it to the field in 2007. And perhaps, never again. As has been the case over the last 60 years, a group of people banded together, and decided they would not allow the New York Skyliners to fold. I have the distinct honor and privilege of being a part of this group of people, which is growing by the day, and led by Harry Eldridge Sr., a Director who has Skyliners blood flowing through his veins. As with any corps with 60 years of history, there has been infighting, various factions, and some emotional baggage attached to the members and alumni who have been around over the last 60 years. People have been hurt by how they were treated by others in the organization, and frankly, people have done things that hurt other people. As someone coming from the outside, I don't know the history of personalities involved with the Skyliners over the last sixty, twenty or even five years. But, frankly, I don't care. All I know is that unless everyone in the Skyliners could "let go" of any and all personal animosity for the sake of the Skyliners, the corps would not survive. We began our first 2007 Skyliners Executive Team call with that simple principle. I asked each and every person on team if they could agree to let go of the past wrongs ... to forgive anyone who had done anything wrong to them or to the corps in the past. I also asked if they were 1000% willing to get behind the new Director and the Plan we were putting in place for the 2007 Skyliners. Every single person on the team promised to do so. Then, something amazing happened! It was as if a huge weight was lifted off of everyone's shoulders at once. From doom and gloom, things quickly became very exciting for the New York Skyliners. With this new attitude and direction, people started coming out of the woodwork to help get the corps back to its former glory, and beyond. With this letter, I am reaching out to you -- the New York Skyliners members, alumni, fans and friends. On behalf of the corps, I am inviting you to be part of the New York Skyliners success. If you were part of the Skyliners in the past, but left for any reason, please consider this your official invitation to come home. If you left on bad terms with anyone, all is forgiven, and the corps is waiting with open arms for you. We are asking anyone coming back to the Skyliners to abide by the principle of letting the past go. For the sake of the corps, there is no room for animosity, conspiracies or anger. Period. Drum corps is about fun, brotherhood, and the love of performance ... all of which are in the cards for the 2007 New York Skyliners. If you play in another DCA corps, and want to come to a camp to just watch, or even to play with the horn line for just a weekend -- the door is OPEN. This applies to any members of any DCA corps, Skyliners alumni, or whomever. The Skyliners door is OPEN this season. Wide Open. If you cannot be with the corps on the field, the Skyliners are seeking donations, as there is much new equipment to buy, rehearsal facilities to rent etc. If you make a donation to the Skyliners now, you will soon get a tax donation letter for your 2006 taxes. Any and all donations in any amount to the New York Skyliners will be greatly appreciated. In closing, on behalf of the entire organization, I would like to thank all of you for the great support you have shown the 2007 New York Skyliners. This is going to be one heck of a season for everyone. There will be mistakes made and bumps in the road to success, for sure. But, we do not plan to fail, and no one is looking back. Drum corps would not be drum corps without the New York Skyliners. Let's do it! Respectfully, Lee Rudnicki Repenting for your past sins !!! Now that is truly Evil !!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ech2os Posted December 1, 2006 Share Posted December 1, 2006 18+ Million people in the NY Metro Area..........if the Skyliners can't put 40 horns on the field........or were to fold......I don't know how else you could explain it besides having the wrong people in the wrong positions. I can't wait to see you guys tearin' it up again. Good luck! Eric Watters Atlanta, Ga. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaraNYC Posted December 4, 2006 Share Posted December 4, 2006 18+ Million people in the NY Metro Area..........if the Skyliners can't put 40 horns on the field........or were to fold......I don't know how else you could explain it besides having the wrong people in the wrong positions. I can't wait to see you guys tearin' it up again. Good luck!Eric Watters Atlanta, Ga. Well, actually, the culture of NYC, especially that of the Manhattan work culture makes it hard to get adults to participate in outside activities. It's hard to understand if you don't live here. Most people's lives revolve around their jobs - they are there more than 8 hours a day, socialize with those they work with and then either are rushing off to the gym and/or a long commute home. So when you have free time, it takes a big effort to spend it in an activity that takes up a lot of time outside of a job. Combined with the 3 other corps in the immediate area that you have to recruit against, it can be tough. Rugby teams have the same problem - it took the New York women 10 plus years to develop from a team that had barely 15 players showing up on a regular basis to one that has close to 45 plus players and just won a national championship. It can be done, but it takes planning, good logisitics and committment from both admins and players. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vagabond Skyliner Posted December 4, 2006 Share Posted December 4, 2006 (edited) Well, actually, the culture of NYC, especially that of the Manhattan work culture makes it hard to get adults to participate in outside activities. It's hard to understand if you don't live here. Most people's lives revolve around their jobs - they are there more than 8 hours a day, socialize with those they work with and then either are rushing off to the gym and/or a long commute home. So when you have free time, it takes a big effort to spend it in an activity that takes up a lot of time outside of a job. Combined with the 3 other corps in the immediate area that you have to recruit against, it can be tough. Yes, you are right. It is hard for those not from "The City" area to understand. Then beside the 3 DCA (Open Class) Corps, there are other DCI corps not very far away, and about 5 Alumni Corps (Some very Large). AND! if you inlarge the distance from Times Square, just 50 or 60 miles ALL those corps numbers increase! It is not like the "Old Day's". Once you saw your first contest and became addicted. You went and joined the local (or nearest) Corps. Being in the NYC/Jersey Metro area. Almost every show had National Contenders. There were contests EVERY Weekend. You picked your favorite "Big time Junior Corps" and became a Fan. Then hoped one day to march with them. Then on to Senior Corps. You remained Loyal to them during Good times and Bad. From the first day, till the day you died. (like Sports teams). Edited December 4, 2006 by LucysSkylinerAlumni Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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