Well, it’s just about here. Drums On Parade weekend. The biggest Alumni and Scouts gathering of the year! It's not too late to sponsor a Keg , please consider Sponsoring a Keg of beer for the tailgate. For a donation of $200, which can turn into almost $500 for the CH Beebe Scholarship fund.
Here are some of the highlights:
- Madison Scouts Hall of Fame
- Capitolaires and the Breakfast Club to be recognized with some history and memorabilia
- Feeding the corps, pouring beer for the Alumni, family, and friends 2024 Madison Scouts to play a tune or 2 and will sing Never Walk with the Alumni.
The 2024 season is here! We have an exciting year of events that we want you as Alumni to be a part of! We have lots in store and would love to have your participation to help us grow our great organization and Support our Madison Scouts.
Randy FerrieThe 2024 Class of the Madison Scouts Hall of Fame will be inducted into the HOF. I would like to thank the HOF committee members for their hard work and dedication in recognizing these individuals.
The CH Beebe Scholarship Campaign was kicked off at the beginning of May. Please donate to the CH Beebe campaign. With each donation, you will be recognized on our booster boards as well as receive a CH Beebe commemorative challenge coin. This will help a deserving Scout attain their dream of becoming a Scout!! Get your CH Beebe challenge coin at the DOP Tailgate.
The Legacy Tee, the winner was the Lemon Squeeze. Watch for details as to how you can get one! The price will be $ 60 and a 2024 Legacy Tee Shirt will be given to each member of the corps. Get yours ordered soon, this is a one-time production run.
Go to the Scouts Store and donate a Keg. This is a great way to represent your age-out year, your section, a family member, or a group of fans.
Commemorative Cup featuring the Scouts, Jr Scouts, Capital Airs, Capital Sound, Capital Sound, State St Review,32 Hussars, Scouts HOF, MSAA, and the Rose Bowl. These will be on sale at the tailgate.
Go to the Scouts store and order your pre-sale tickets at the Scouts store. $25 for 1 commemorative 20 oz cup with a beer, 2 sandwiches, and a beer refill. There is still time!!
Volunteers are always needed and appreciated. If you are interested, we could use your help. See Randy Ferrie at the tailgate for more information.
June 28th & 29th. Drums on Parade Weekend
June 28th:
- 8 am - 2:30 pm Alumni and friend's Golf outing
- 3 pm - 6 pm David Ramthun Memorial at the Firemen’s Park (tailgate site) BYOB and snacks.
- 7 pm Monks Bar and Restaurant, Middleton
June 29th: Drums on Parade Day, Middleton HS
- 10 am Tailgate set up
- 3 pm Tailgate
- 3 pm-5 pm Capitalaires and Breakfast Club exhibit and gathering
- 4:30 pm 2024 Scouts Run through at the stadium
- 2024 Hall of Fame Inductees introduced.
- 4:45 pm Scouts come over and play
- 5:00 pm 2024 class induction into the Hall Of Fame
- 5:15 pm Toast to 2024 Class of 2024 and sing Never Walk and meet and greet and the honor of signing a 2024 member’s Aussie with your name, section, and years marched
- 6:45 pm Alumni play National Anthem to open DOP
- 7 pm Drums on Parade
These times are a road map to follow. Times are subject to change.
July 19th: San Antonio tailgate will be” BBQ with the Scouts Texas Style”
- The MSAA will feed the corps, staff, and Family and friends Texas BBQ meal. Please consider Sponsoring a Brisket for a Donation of $100. Go to the Scouts Store and sponsor a Brisket for $100 to feed the corps. This will give our Scouts an authentic taste of Texas! This is a great way to represent your age-out year, your section, a family member, or a group of fans.
- After the cleanup, we can watch the rehearsal, enjoy the corps run-through at the end of rehearsal, and then move on to a local establishment for a get-together.
- Tickets for the meal for alumni, family, and friends will be available through the Scouts Store. Details are coming soon! Volunteers are always needed and appreciated. If you are interested and near the Texas area, we definitely could use your help. Email Robert Ovalle at
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July 20th: the San Antonio Show
August 2nd & 3rd Allentown, PA,
- Come and hang with other Scout Alumni as well as Drum and Bugle Corps friends and family.
Aug 9th Indianapolis Gathering.
Mark your calendars and let us know if you can attend or volunteer at any of these events. As with all events, all alumni, parents of marching members, friends, and family are invited!
New for 2024 will be some MSAA merchandise. Watch for the coming info!
As you start outlining your summer plans, let us know if they happen to take in a Show near you. Maybe stop by where the corps may be rehearsing and help or come by to say hey and good luck to the members!
Looking forward to seeing you!
RF
YNWA