2022 Hall of Fame: Scouts Announce Beebe, Howard, and Stewart as Inaugural Inductees

The Madison Scouts, Forward Performing Arts, and the Madison Scouts Alumni Association are pleased to announce the newly established Madison Scouts Hall of Fame, the highest achievement recognition and honor to individuals who have participated in the Madison Scouts organization throughout its long history. “We are thrilled to have finally established a Madison Scouts Hall of Fame to recognize, honor, and celebrate those who have given so much to the organization,” said Executive Director Chris Komnick. “Our inaugural class sets the standard of service and leadership and represents the true character of the corps.” This year’s inaugural inductees include C.H. Beebe, Bill Howard, and Scott Stewart.

All three inductees are also members of the prestigious Drum Corps International Hall of Fame.

“The Madison Scouts Alumni Association is excited to play a key role in establishing and administering the Madison Scouts Hall of Fame,” stated Kent Eversmeyer, committee chairman. “The hall will serve as the vehicle to honor great Madison Scouts and help assure their legacy is preserved and carried forward by creating opportunities for future Scouts to participate.” The Madison Scouts Hall of Fame recognition award recreates a sculpture called “The Ideal Scout,” awarded to C.H. Beebe in the 1950s. The Ideal Scout sculpture is also depicted in the hall logo.

The Madison Scouts Alumni Association (MSAA) will administer the Hall of Fame through an annual process, with a new class inducted each year. More information can be found on the Madison Scouts Hall of Fame page.

2024 Hall of Fame update

The MSAA Madison Scouts Hall of Fame Committee is preparing to reach a consensus on inductees for the 2024 Class of the Madison Scouts Hall of Fame. Each nominee submitted for discernment comes from the 85+ year history of servant leaders and legends of the Madison Scouts Drum & Bugle Corps. The tough part is sifting through so many worthy candidates and the blessing is knowing that each will likely be honored in time.

MSAA intends to honor members of the 2024 Madison Scouts Hall of Fame by campaigning for contributions to the C.H. Beebe Scholarship Fund, which is a direct and tangible way to support current marching members of the Madison Scouts. Stay tuned for your opportunity to get some cool Madison Scout swag.

The MSAA Hall of Fame Committee will conclude consensus discussions in early March and a formal announcement of the 2024 Class of the Madison Scout Hall of Fame will be made in mid-April 2024.

2024 Madison Scout Hall of Fame Inducted at MSAA Drums on Parade Tailgate

The Madison Scouts, Forward Performing Arts, and the Madison Scouts Alumni Association (MSAA) inducted the 2024 Class to the Madison Scouts Hall of Fame as part of the MSAA Drums on Parade Tailgate, including Tom Acheson, Jeanne Beckman, Calvin Harris, Bruce Lages, Jim McCarthy, Michael Turner, and Stan Stitgen. The induction ceremony was part of the Scout's home show, “Drums on Parade,” held on Saturday, June 29, 2024, at Middleton High School in Middleton, Wisconsin. The MSAA MSHOF Tailgate ceremony was anchored at the beginning by the 2024 Madison Scouts performing the opening hit from Slaughter on 10th Avenue from an arc pointed at the alumni, family, and friends gathered in and around the MSAA Tailgate Pavilion.

Each of the 2024 MSHOF Inductees was honored with a summary of their tenure and respective servant leadership contributions to the Madison Scouts. Heartfelt acknowledgments of gratitude were also extended to the family members of those inductees who have gone before us.

2024 Madison Scouts Hall of Fame Nomination Period Begin Oct 1st

Nomination period for the 2024 Madison Scouts Hall of Fame
Opens 1 October 2023

Nominations for the 2024 Class of the Madison Scouts Hall of Fame (MSHOF) will open on 1 October 2023 and close on 31 December 2023.

The 2023 Class of MSHOF Inductees represent the embodiment of excellence and service to the Madison Scouts and include James Elvord, Ray Baumgardt, Christos Theo, Sal Salas, Scott Boerma, Nick Venden, Don Marcoullier, Lewis Kessler, and E.J. Hess.

Hall of Fame Class of 2023 News

The Madison Scouts, Forward Performing Arts, and the Madison Scouts Alumni Association will announce the second class of inductees into the Madison Scouts Hall of Fame at Drums on Parade July 1st. This year's class follows the 2022 inaugural class that included C. H. Beebe, William Howard, and Scott Stewart. The Madison Scouts Hall of Fame honors individuals who have participated and achieved at the highest level in the Madison Scouts organization throughout its long and storied history.

We hope you can be with us on July 1st, where we will be back in Middleton to honor the second class inducted into the Madison Scouts Hall of Fame.

Hall of Fame Update

The 2024 Class of the Madison Scouts Hall of Fame will be recognized and toasted during ceremonies at the 2024 Madison Scouts Hall of Fame Drums on Parade Tailgate hosted by MSAA. Kent Eversmeyer, MSAA Hall of Fame Committee Chairman says, "It is fitting to honor our inductees and their servant leadership to the Madison Scouts Drum & Bugle Corps by having 100% of the proceeds from the MSAA-hosted Tailgate go to the C.H. Beebe Scholarship fund that directly supports life changing opportunities and experiences to the current members of our beloved drum corps".

Be part of something bigger than all of us by enjoying great food, beverages and friendships at the Tailgate with a special "in-your-face" performance by the 2024 Madison Scouts, followed by singing "Never Walk" and then a "Meet and Greet" with the 2024 Madison Scouts, where alumni will have the opportunity to sign a Member's Aussie with your name, section and years marched in the corps. It's an incredible way to connect with the current corps and "Toast" our Madison Scouts Hall of Fame inductees.

Yes! The Madison Scouts are wearing Aussies in 2024!!

How are members inducted in the Hall of Fame?

New members are inducted into the Hall of Fame each year at the annual Drums on Parade DCI show. Nominations for candidates are accepted each year.

Nominations can be made by submitting an official form on the MSAA Madison Scouts Hall of Fame website and must be received before 5:00 pm on 31 December to be considered for the upcoming year.

Once a candidate has been nominated, their nomination will automatically be rolled over for consideration to the following year if not selected for the current year. Nomination submission to the MSHOF does not constitute a guarantee for eventual selection to the MSHOF year after year. The number of inductees each year will be at the discretion of the MSAA MSHOF Committee. The maximum number of MSHOF nomination submissions allowed per MSAA member annually is four.

Madison Scouts Hall of Fame - Itinerary for Tailgate and Drums on Parade

2023 MSAA Madison Scout Hall of Fame

Nine Inductees to the Madison Scouts Hall of Fame Class of 2023

The Madison Scouts, Forward Performing Arts, and the Madison Scouts Alumni Association are pleased to announce the 2023 inductees to the Madison Scouts Hall of Fame, including Ray Baumgardt, Scott Boerma, James Elvord, E.J. Hess, Lewis Kessler, Don Marcouiller, Sal Salas, Christos Theo, and Nick Venden.

The induction ceremony will be a part of the 70th anniversary of the Scout's home show, “Drums on Parade,” held on Saturday, July 1, at Middleton High School in Middleton, WI. The induction will occur at the “Brass, Brews, & Brats” pre-show tailgate, with additional recognition at the drum corps competition before the encore.
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Seven Inductees to the Madison Scouts Hall of Fame Class of 2024

The Madison Scouts, Forward Performing Arts, and the Madison Scouts Alumni Association are pleased to announce the 2024 inductees to the Madison Scouts Hall of Fame, including Tom Acheson, Jeanne Beckman, Calvin Harris, Bruce Lages, Jim McCarthy, Michael Turner, and Stan Stitgen. The induction ceremony will be a part of the Scout's home show, “Drums on Parade,” held on Saturday, June 29, at Middleton High School in Middleton, WI. The induction will occur at the “Brass, Brews, & Brats” pre-show tailgate, with additional recognition at the drum corps competition before the encore.

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