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Drum Corps on TV - 4th of July

Just an announcement to let everyone know that they can catch the USMC Drum & Bugle Corps on PBS for the 4th of July at the Capitol. It'll be hosted by Jimmy Smits and will be broadcast live at 8:00 p.m. and recorded at 9:30 p.m. The drum corps will be on following the 1812 Overture. Continue

Posted by Jim Stone (Stoney) on July 4, 2008 at 2:26pm — 1 Comment

Weekly Wecome to New Members

Lets all give a warm welcome to the following new members to the network: Arthur Edward Martin, Jr Hopie Stacy (Ericson) Reilly Bob Wilcox Kevin Fallon Crissy Dee Chartier (Hall) Great to have you all here and already I see that most of you have made some contacts and friends. Dont forget to post some photos, especially one of you for your profile(get that rubiks cube out of there :) ) admin Continue

Posted by Administrator on July 2, 2008 at 9:29am — No Comments

July 4th Weekend Parades and Contest

The Connecticut Hurricanes have a busy 4th of July weekend ahead. July 4th Parade - Bristol, RI Parade - Norwood, MA July 5th Parade - Harve De Grace, MD Contest - Manassass, Va - Competeing Corps are Fusion, Hurricanes, Music City Legend, Carolina Gold, Buccaneers If you are near any of these events, please come out and cheer on the Hurricanes. Also, if you know of any other Connecticut corps activities this weekend, please add a comment to this post. Continue

Posted by Administrator on July 2, 2008 at 9:00am — No Comments

Barnum Festival Results

June 28 Bridgeport CT Buccaneers 78.300 Hurricanes 73.450 (0.2) Caballeros 73.113 Bushwackers 69.425 CorpsVets 68.413 Crusaders 65.075 Great first showing for the Hurricanes!!! If anyone was there and/or has some photos, add a reply. Continue

Posted by Administrator on June 29, 2008 at 2:39am — 5 Comments

Latest Counter Results as of 06.25.08

Here are the results of the web counter as of today, 06.25.08.

Over 400 unique visitors plus… Continue

Posted by Administrator on June 25, 2008 at 9:11pm — No Comments

2008 Ct Hurricanes Debut at Barnum Festival This Saturday, June 28

Bridgeport CT 5:45PM Kennedy Stadium featuring Buccaneers, Bushwackers, Caballeros, Hurricanes, Crusaders, CorpsVets. Let's all cheer on the 2008 Connecticut Hurricanes as they debut their 2008 program this weekend at the Barnum Festival in Bridgeport. When i marched senior corps, there were 2 shows that i looked forward to each year, The Dream and Barnum Festival. GO HURRICANES!!!!! SOMF Continue

Posted by Administrator on June 23, 2008 at 9:30pm — No Comments

Welcome New Members

I'd like to take a moment to welcome our newest members to the alumni network. Ray Fallon, Andy Lisko, Bill Duquette, Joe Nicholson, Robert T Chop, Jr, Roxanne Kuppersmith, Eileen Lackey Rodriguez and John Fisher. If you marched Connecticut corps, you know most of these names. Great to have all of you aboard. Please leave a welcoming message or add a comment for our new members here! Continue

Posted by Administrator on June 22, 2008 at 1:00pm — 1 Comment

800 More Photos to View!

Just a reminder to everyone that, in addition to the almost 700 photos here on the alumni network site, there are also close to 800 images of the Connecticut Hurricanes thru the years on the Connecticut Hurricanes Alumni Association photo gallery. So, get a nice, comfy chair, open up an adult beverage of your choice and check them out. and, as with all the photos on each site, feel free to comment and to vote on them. Continue

Posted by Administrator on June 20, 2008 at 1:35am — No Comments

In Remembrance

George Chartier, Jr. passed away on May 30th. He was a Hurricane for life. He was in the corp in 1968 - 1969??? We went for the Fanfare several years ago. I know most of your music from George listening to it in the house, in the car, on the computer, and on the surround sound. I think that period of George's life were some of his fondest memories. Submitted by Diane Chartier. you can email diane at homepro@atlantic.net Continue

Posted by Administrator on June 19, 2008 at 7:59pm — No Comments

Charity Golf Tournament Cancelled!

Due to lack of interest, the 9th Annual Connecticut Hurricanes Alumni Association Charity Golf Tournament has been cancelled. Tournament director and president of the Hurricanes alumni association, charlie king stated there not enough entries to support running the event. If interest picks up, charlie will try to reschedule the tournament later this year. Continue

Posted by Administrator on June 18, 2008 at 5:41pm — No Comments

Visitor Counter Added

If you scroll down on the right side, you will see a new visitor counter to give you some idea of the hits to the site. The counter shows "All" hits to all pages in the site. I also have the chart of unique visitors (first time) and i will post that weekly. The counter has only been active for five days and we already have over 400 unique visitors and over 3000 total page views. Thanks to everyone for all of your activity and support. Continue

Posted by Administrator on June 18, 2008 at 5:38pm — 1 Comment

Welcome to our 100th Member!!!

Everyone, let's please welcome Eileen Lackey Rodriguez to the network. She is the 100th member. Our goal so now is shooting for 200. Sorry, Eileen, there is NO doorprize!! :) Continue

Posted by Administrator on June 18, 2008 at 5:34pm — No Comments

East Coast Drum Corps Shows this Summer - Connecticut Classics

What Drum Corps shows will most former Classic members be attending this summer? Continue

Posted by Rob Sheiffele on June 18, 2008 at 4:04am — 3 Comments

Hurricanes Alumni Charity Golf Tourney Only a Few Days Away!

Monday, June 23rd Connecticut Hurricanes Charity Golf Tournament There is still time to sign up for play. Please contact Charlie King at (203) 512-6321 or email him at hurcsalumni@yahoo.com Dont miss this great annual outing!! Continue

Posted by Administrator on June 12, 2008 at 8:30pm — No Comments

Just a Reminder!!

FYI...Many members may not be aware that messages sent to you ( as opposed to comments on your wall) can be found at the very top left of the main page where the Ning logo shows. Just next to that logo should be your name, then the Mail icon. if the word "New" is next to it, click there to read messages. You can compose new messages there also. You can broadcast messages to ALL the members of an individual group by going to the group page and click on "send to everyone". Continue

Posted by Administrator on May 29, 2008 at 11:21am — No Comments

Treasure every friendship - everyday!

This morning I learned of the passing of Mrs. Katz "MOM KATZ". I met this special lady many years ago while she was with the Hawthorne Caballero's. I knew her two sons Alan and Josh very well. Alan has been a long time Caballero and I first met Josh back with the Bridgemen. Then years later he also moved on to the Caballero's. Thier Mom was always helping someone and was so proud of her affiliations with whom ever she was working with and of course her Children. She always put her heart and soul… Continue

Posted by Carol Ann (Schaffer) Fallon on April 30, 2008 at 8:59am — 1 Comment

Return To Glory - A Special Evening with the 2008 Connecticut Hurricanes.

Dear Hurricanes Alumni, Family and Friends, Please join us on Friday May 23rd along with our board of directors, alumni, family and friends for an evening called "Back To Glory". Listen and enjoy as our Hall of Fame members, alumni and staff share with us their experience during the Glory days. We have a program that will blend the past, present and future of the Hurricanes. We urge you to be a part of another successful strategic effort to bring the Hurricanes "Back To Glory" on… Continue

Posted by Administrator on April 26, 2008 at 2:00pm — No Comments

DCA Coming to Boston - Tickets Available NOW!

DCA is coming to Boston on July 26th. DCA President, Gil Silva, announced that DCA is joining with the Citations of Burlington, MA in producing Mission Drums, the first full DCA regular season show in the Boston area in many years. The show will be at Veterans Stadium, Lawrence, MA and feature in competition: Caballeros, Crusaders, Empire Statesmen, Hurricanes and Fusion Core. Exhibitions will be performed by the Citations, Mass Brass and Boston Crusaders Senior Alumni Corps. Tickets are availab… Continue

Posted by Administrator on April 20, 2008 at 1:16pm — No Comments

Trip

I see it is warming up time for a trip; Looking forward to getting up to CT on Weds. 04/23, I will be at Park City Pride practice Thursday night as well as the camp on Sunday, have to leave camp a little early to get a flight home from White Plains. Continue

Posted by Bill Saunders on April 18, 2008 at 4:52pm — 2 Comments

Hurcs Alumni Announce 2008 Golf Tournament Registration

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Registration for the 2008 Golf Tournament is now open. The Connecticut Hurricanes Alumni Association Annual Golf Tournament is now accepting allpications for this years event. Monday June 23, 2008 Alling Memorial golf Course 33 Eastern Street New Haven, CT There is a prize for the first foursome to send in their completed and paid registration. All that is needed is the name of the player… Continue

Posted by Administrator on April 9, 2008 at 9:44pm — No Comments

Connecticut Hurricanes Awards to Alumni Site members Amorette Languell & Buddy Scudder

2007 Annual Banquet Award Winners Announced!

Four new members were inducted to the CT Hurricanes Hall of Fame at this years annual banquet. They are: Gail Bottillo, Scott Friend, Bob Kogut and Moe Knox. This years Honorees at the annual banquet are: Hurrica… Continue

Posted by Administrator on March 23, 2008 at 6:30pm — No Comments

Have You Ever Wanted To Create Your Own Drill?

In Micro Marching League, you can create your own marching drill shows. You really need alot of patience to get used to positioning your members, but it is alot of fun and you can even judge other peoples shows. Check it out at: The Micro Marching League Admin Continue

Posted by Administrator on March 23, 2008 at 1:14pm — No Comments

Welcome!

Welcome to the future of web / internet interaction. Social networking will be the wave of the near future for communicating with friends and family, as well as making new friends and contacts. Let's have some fun and grow this network into a great place to share your drum corps memories of marching in Connecticut drum corps. And please encourage your family and friends to join. the network is so much more fun when alot of people are interacting. Continue

Posted by Administrator on March 15, 2008 at 3:33pm — No Comments

Posting Photos, Videos and Audio

One of the great features of this network is the ability for you to upload your own files. I will approve all posts to keep things G-Rated :) To save yourself some time, please check in the photo and album area to be sure your photos haven't already been uploaded. Only a few simple rules:I
1. Please post a description for each photo.
2. Give the photographer credit if you know who took the photo.
Also, you can post ANY drum corps photo here providing you marched in that cor… Continue

Posted by Administrator on March 15, 2008 at 3:30pm — No Comments

Remember This?

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Posted by Administrator on March 15, 2008 at 2:31pm — No Comments

Promoting Yourself Here on the Network!

Just a quick note to invite all of you to feel free to promote any personal or professional ventures you currently have to our members here on the site. one basic rule: please DO NOT solicit members directly or by email. a general statement about your promotion can be about upcoming personal activities, family achievements, do you own a business we would like to know about, etc etc. . Please use the main page blog or your forum to advertise. thank you! Continue

Posted by Administrator on March 13, 2008 at 9:04pm — No Comments

Remember This Blast from the Past??