The Scouts have reserved a block of rooms at the Indianapolis Marriott Downtown. Three block from Lucas Oil Field, this will be the headquarters of the Scouts and will be the location for several social events including a year-end banquet at 11a on Sunday, August 15.

Use the special access code 0810MadisonDCI when reserving your room. Reserving through the Madison Scouts helps the corps!

RESERVE YOUR ROOM TODAY >

WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS TICKETS
By purchasing your DCI Championship tickets through the Scouts you are helping to raise money for the corps while enjoying the experience of championship drum corps amongst your fellow Scouts fans.

You need to order your tickets by March 31st to guarantee a spot in the Scouts Fan Block. Seating placement is assigned on a first come first serve basis and blocks are available in all three price levels.

Enjoy the DCI World Championships and your Madison Scouts in what is sure to be a memorable season!

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Linda was a life-long drum corps fan, activist, and worker. Among her accomplishments in drum corps, Linda served as the Publicity Director and Chairman of the Board for the Madison Scouts. Linda first worked with the Scouts in 1972, sewing uniforms, costumes, and flags. She worked with the Scouts in various roles through the 1984 season. She was also the editor of the DCI yearbook for several years and loved touring with her friends on the Scouts souvie van.

Linda was Married to Dan Hilton in 1973 who also spent many happy years of service with the Scouts. She gave the gift of drum corp to her son Matt Weidenfeller, who marched in the Madison Scouts organization from 1974-1983 and in the 2006 Alumni Reunion Project.

Linda Hilton will truly “Never Walk Alone”.

By purchasing your DCI Championship tickets through the Scouts, you are helping to raise money for the corps while enjoying the experience of championship drum corps amongst your fellow Scouts fans.

In addition to the Scouts Fan Block, the corps will also be announcing a hotel block shortly. You need to order your tickets by March 31st to guarantee a spot in the Scouts Fan Block. Seating placement is assigned on a first come first serve basis.

Enjoy the DCI World Championships and your Madison Scouts in what is sure to be a memorable season!

BUY YOUR TICKETS NOW!>

Wisconsin Realtors Association
4801 Forest Run Road
Madison, WI 53704

(Inquire about the call-in number for those who can not attend directly)

Our objectives are as follows:

• To give an overview of the proposed project and the historical prospective to past Madison Scouts fund raising efforts
• Explain why infrastructure improvement is a key element to the long-term success of the Scouts
• Describe how similar projects have impacted competitors in the drum corps activity
• Give reasons why every campaign must have a core of individuals willing to give sacrificially, to solicit enthusiastically and to provide consistent, committed leadership
• Explain why consensus and commitment are prerequisites for a successful campaign
• Outline the implementation of the plan and give a broad time line
• Ask for project position commitments

Please join Jimmy & Doc at this important meeting. Please call or email Jim if you have any questions.

Jim Elvord
(312) 961-2707
j.elvord@comcast.net

Qualifications:
Must be familiar with Drum Corps International and/or high quality marching band programs.

Additional consideration given to applicants with:
- The ability to build and repair audio/electronic cables.
- Experience mixing sound in large outdoor and indoor venues.
- Excellent equipment maintenance habits.
- Proven ability to maintain impeccable written records.

Terms of Employment:
- Tour nationally with the Madison Scouts Drum and Bugle Corps from May 21, 2010 through August 14, 2010.
- Attend the following rehearsal camps in Bloomington, IN:

February 12 –14, 2010
March 12 –14, 2010
April 23 – 25, 2010

- Abide by all rules and regulations set forth by the Madison Scouts organization.
- Complete all pre-employment paperwork required by the Madison Scouts.

Responsibilities/Expectations:
- Maintain all audio and electronic equipment.
- Proactively adjust the audio mix in all rehearsals and performances.
- Work with the instructional staff in a professional manner.
- Maintain written records as required by designers and management.

Compensation:
- $2000.00 stipend.
- Round-trip travel and accommodations for rehearsal camps.
- Travel to Bloomington, IN to begin national tour.
- Travel from Indianapolis, IN upon completion of national tour.

Application Procedure:
Applicants should submit the following: a letter of application addressing the qualifications listed, a current résumé, two recent letters of recommendation, and contact information for three references to:

Jeff Lee
jeff@megshows.com

Review of applications to begin December 27, 2009 and continue until the position is filled. Candidates recommended for employment are subject to a background investigation.

John Lee has recently moved to the Indianapolis area from California where he was a double major in music and business at the University of California, San Diego. John began marching drum corps in 2008 when he was the drum major of the Blue Devils “B” open class corps. In 2009, John became the assistant drum major of the 2009 DCI World Champion Blue Devils. This past fall John worked with several Indiana marching bands and is in the process of transferring to a local university to continue his college education

“It is such a tremendous honor to be selected as the Madison Scouts drum major,” said John. “My experiences have led to me this opportunity, but the Scouts have something unbelievably special…to be able to say that I’ve been a Madison Scout is beyond words.”

2010 marks the fourth year as a Scout for Sean Phelan who has been a member of the euphonium and baritone sections since the 2007 season. He is currently in his third year at the University of Wisconsin Madison and is pursuing a degree in music education with an auxiliary major in mathematics.

“I feel tremendously privileged to have the opportunity to once again march in the horn line of the Madison Scouts,” said Sean. “The standards have been raised this year. We are going to continue to work hard, enjoy our time as Scouts, and never stop demanding better of ourselves as musicians, performers, and men.”

“We expect a lot from our on-field leadership,” said Corps Director Dann Petersen. “John and Sean have both the talent and experiences to lead the 2010 corps in a very positive manner. Their leadership will set the tone for the upcoming season.”

The Madison Scouts continue their work on the 2010 program during the next winter camp on January 15-18 in Bloomington, IN. Select positions are still available in the horn line and front ensemble. Guard members will continue to audition via video throughout the winter months before joining the corps in April. For more information, go to the audition page at www.MadisonScouts.org.

Steve was one of the original members of the Madison Scouts Drum and Bugle Corps, graduated from West High School in 1942 and then joined the Army Air Corps.

As a member of the 49th Fighter Squadron, he flew 40 combat missions over Germany in the P-38 fighter aircraft during World War II. During his twenty year career with the Air Force, after the war ended, Steve and his wife, Fluff lived in Japan, Mississippi, Alaska, Washington and California. During this time, Steve completed his Bachelor of Science in electrical engineering at the University of Washington. After retiring from the Air Force, Steve and Fluff moved to Sun Lakes where he was a member of the Sun Lakes Golf Club.

He is survived by his two sisters, Lois Johnson and Nancy Housington; his son, Tim Stephens of Corona Del Mar; a daughter-in-law, Mare Stephens of Irvine; two granddaughters, Julie Kammerer of San Diego and Ellie Dale of Mission Viejo; a great grandson, Logan Kammerer; and numerous nieces and nephews, including Gail, Karen Steve, Brian, Glen and Kay. He was preceded in death by his parents, Leon and Margery Stephens of Madison, Wisconsin and his wife, Fluff Stephens of
Banning.

May You Never Walk Alone

-       Finished with a positive net operating income & cash flow for 2009
-       Created a significant new revenue stream through the development of our instrument merchandising business
-       Increased Madison Corps patron donations by over 10% and exceeded our target goal for 2009, especially amongst alumni!
-       Decreased our debt load by over $150K
-       Taught over 150 young adults through the 2009 instructional program

While we did not meet our competitive objectives, we have laid the groundwork for some significant programming changes through the addition of Jim Mason and the incredibly talented staff that he has assembled. We have dedicated ourselves to rebuilding our program in a way that will be both respectful to our history and exciting to our fans. The announcement of our repertoire of Rhapsody in Blue and Slaughter on Tenth Avenue has already created a great deal of excitement amongst Scouts fans old and new.

But now I am asking you to make a financial commitment to this organization by participating in our Madison Corps patron program for 2010. The giving meter has been reset to zero and it’s time to take advantage of our current momentum. I want to continue building the financial foundation of this organization so we can fulfill and expand our mission of musical education and personal development through performance.

Jim Mason has talked about rebuilding the Madison “Wall of Sound” and no perfect way to launch our annual fund raising campaign then by using that mantra. I am personally starting the “Wall of Sound” campaign by donating $1000 at the Brotherhood level and having my company match that. I ask that you join at a giving level most suitable for you. And remember, if you donate before December 31, 2009 you can utilize the full amount of your donation on your 2009 tax return.

Thank you for your support!

Chris Komnick
Executive Director

You can donate online by going to:

Madison Gear (pick up some Scouts Christmas gifts as well)

Or by sending a check to:

Madison Scouts
2935 S Fish Hatchery Road #401
Madison, WI 53711

The Madison Drum & Bugle Corps Association, Inc. is a not-for-profit 501(c)(3) organization and donations to the organization are qualified as deductions for taxes purposes.

“When designing our summer tour we took special considerations to frequent areas with a strong alumni presence throughout the Midwest,” stated Corps Director Dann Petersen. “As well, we wanted to make appearances within areas where we had good success recruiting members.”

“We have secured a premium slate of corps on a Saturday night for the 58th Annual Drums on Parade,” said Executive Director Chris Komnick. “We anticpate combining that again with our golf outing and pre-show alumni events.” In addition to the Scouts, the line-up includes the Blue Stars, The Cadets, The Cavaliers, Colt Cadets, Glassmen, Kilties, Minnesota Brass, Pioneer, Racine Scouts and Teal Sound.

The summer tour schedule is as follows:

June 22 - Louisville, KY -DCI Louisville

June 25 - Normal, IL- DCI Central Illinois

June 26 - Madison, WI - Drums on Parade

June 28 - Dublin, OH - Emerald City Music Games

June 29 - Vicksburg, MI - Legends Drum Corps Preview

July 1 - Oswego, IL

July 2 - Cedarburg, WI - Rotary Music Festival

July 3 - Michigan City, IN - Pageant of Drums

July 6 - Peoria, IL

July 7 - Columbus, OH - Artistry in Motion

July 8 - Pittsburgh, PA - Three Rivers SUMMER MUSIC GAMES

July 9 - Akron, OH

July 10 - Kalamazoo, MI - DCI Kalamazoo

July 11 - Naperville, IL - Cavalcade of Brass

July 14 - Woodstock, IL

July 16 - Lacrosse, WI - River City Rhapsody

July 17 - Minneapolis, MN - DCI Minnesota

July 19 - Kansas City, MO

July 21 - Broken Arrow, OK - Drums of Summer

July 22 - Dallas, TX - DCI Dallas presented by North Texas Festival of Drums and Bugles

July 23 - Houston, TX - DCI Houston presented by THE exSIGHTment OF SOUND

July 24 - San Antonio, TX - DCI Southwestern Championship

July 26 - Denton, TX - Red River Thunder

July 27 - TBA, LA

July 31 - Atlanta, GA - DCI Atlanta Southeastern Championship

August 2 - Centerville, OH - Soaring Sounds 30

August 3 - Massillon, OH - Pro Football Hall of Fame Enshrinement

August 4 - Erie, PA - Lake Erie Fanfare

August 5 - Rome, NY - Drums Along the Mohawk

August 7 - Allentown, PA - DCI Eastern Classic

August 8 - West Chester, PA - Music in Motion-New Jersey

August 12-14 - Indianapolis, IN - DCI World Championships

The Scouts will perform at 32 shows in 14 different states throughout North America. The 8 week season concludes at the DCI World Championship at Lucas Oil Field in Indianapolis, IN from August 12-14. The Scouts have secured a room block at the Indianapolis Downtown Marriott and will make them available to our fans and alumni very shortly. As well, there will be a number of Scouts events during finals week.

Bryan Hughes is a restaurateur and owner of OH!Bryan’s Family Steakhouse with four locations in Alabama. A graduate of the University of North Alabama, Bryan brings savvy business experience and a continued sense of entrepreneurial spirit to the board. A contra alumnus from the 1980’s, Bryan also participated in the Alumni Reunion Project in 2006. He currently resides in Madison, Alabama.

Rich Rodes started marching in the Scouts in 1985 (hornline) and then the color guard from 1986 through the 1988 championship season as well as the 2006 Alumni Reunion Project. He is currently the Managing Director in the Commercial Mortgage Lending Group at PPM Finance, Inc. in Chicago, Illinois. Rich has a Bachelors degree in finance and real estate from the University of Wisconsin-Madison and an MBA from the Northwestern University-Kellogg School of Management.

Ton Stam is the owner of Chocolaterie Stam, a quickly expanding chain of chocolate stores in the U.S. and Holland. Ton comes from long line of European Chocolate makers and decided to bring the family name to the U.S. Having marched in the Scouts in 1981 and 1982, Ton makes Des Moines his home and base of operations for his business.

“I’m very energized about the board we have assembled,” stated Board President Jeff Manion. “Our objective was to supplement a mix of entrepreneurial experience with strong finance skills. I’m looking forward to working with this new team in 2010.”

In related news, Executive Director Chris Komnick presented some of the preliminary financial results for the 2009 fiscal year at the Annual Meeting last week. “We will show a net operating profit for the year driven both by strong cost control measures and a newly created revenue stream through our musical merchandise sales,” said Komnick. “As well, we continue to be diligent in tackling our debt load and have reduced it by over $150,000 this past year. I am pleased with our financial performance. We still have work to do, but it’s a major step forward.”

The corps will finalize its financial accounting and publish an annual report within the next 30 days.