MEETING WITH DCI:
Pioneer has met with Drum Corps International to discuss the conditions for reinstatement. Please watch for updates on our site.
57th ANNUAL BANQUET
Several firsts took place amidst Pioneer’s 57th Corps Banquet:
- This was the first time the banquet was held on the night of Prelims held at the German Rathskeller in Indianapolis, Indiana.
- We had the highest attendance (165+) ever since we’ve held the banquet in Indianapolis.
- We were surprised with a great display of flowers donated by Pioneer Alumni Dan Zaja # 1680, and Jenny Cooper #1946. Each age-out received a beautiful corsage in Corps colors, and a nice spray of flowers were set at the speaker’s podium for Sue and Roman Blenski. This was truly a “Class” act on the part of these two Pioneer Alumni.
- All were treated to a delicious authentic German feast including Weiner schnitzel, stuffed roasted chicken, and German chocolate caked topped with awesome frosting.
- After the meal, Roman Blenski explained the 50 year system of how results were made from the member’ votes of each other in their section. Staff ratings of member attitude also was considered as well as the members’ valuable attendance records.
THE FOUR LEADERSHIP AWARDS
| VETERAN OF THE YEAR: | Chase Ruth | #2459 | Trumpet |
| 1st Runner Up | Ally Farrand | #2300 | Guard |
| 2nd Runner Up | Evan Pliska | #2616 | Cymbals |
| Presented by Josh Pier, Pioneer's Visual Caption Head | |||
| ROOKIE OF THE YEAR: | Calvin Campos | #2707 | Trumpet |
| 1st Runner Up: | Morgan Boyers | #2691 | Mellophone |
| 2nd Runner Up: (3 Way Tie!) |
Grace McCoy | #2675 | Guard |
| Larry Smith | #2731 | Snare | |
| Matt Allman | #2696 | Snare | |
| Presented by Jalissa Bishop, Pioneer's Tour Director | |||
| STAFF MEMBER OF THE YEAR: | Jamison Washington | Guard Tech | |
| 1st Runner Up | Zach Hewitt | Snare Tech | |
| 2nd Runner Up | Ja'Malh Wallace | Gaurd Caption Head | |
| Presented by Dave Campbell, Pioneer's Program Coordinator | |||
| BEST SECTION LEADER | Chase Ruth | #2459 | Trumpet |
| 1st Runner Up | Evan Pliska | #2616 | Cymbals |
| 2nd Runner Up | Julie Perez | #2413 | Mellophone |
| Presented by Josh Pier, Pioneer's Visual Caption Head | |||
CHARITY:
Pioneer Transportation Manager Charity Brooks has been having medical treatments and needs some Pioneer cheer! I am sure that she’d really like to hear from you! So if you’d send her a friend request and message on Facebook, that would be awesome. Just type in CHARITY BROOKS and you can be in contact with her. She is Pioneer family like all of you!
CORPS JACKETS:
GOOD NEWS! The restoration company who is taking care of our former jacket company who had a bad fire, destroying just about everything, found the hard drives of our embroiderer, Rob Szczech’s ( Pioneer alumnus’) computer. It appears that the Pioneer Jacket designs very well might have been saved (hopefully!). Now we will look for a new embroiderer.
BASS DRUM HEADS:
How would you like to have a genuine Irish Dragon Bass Drum Head that was used by our Pioneer Corps’ 2018 Bass Drum Line! We will send you one with your choice of size for $25.00 + shipping. Contact the Pioneer Office if you are interested (414) 327-2847. If there’s no answer at the time you call, just leave a message and we’ll get right back to you! This is a great way to remember your awesome 2018 show!
2018 DUES PAYMENT PLANS ARE DUE:
Eric Haelman, the gentleman who collected your camp fees and dues, says to remind those of you who asked for extra time on paying your summer fees to do so now. Bills need to be paid.
THANK YOU LORD
FOR THE TOGETHERNESS AND FRIENDSHIP
WE SHARE AMONG THE HARDWORKING MEMBERS
OF THE CORPS…THE CORPS ITSELF
