The rest of the season...

[Janice]

If you have made plans to join Magic, go to finals, bring food, volunteer.... PLEASE CONTINUE WITH THOSE PLANS.

The members are doing what they need to do... improving everyday, and focusing on Madison. The best way to support / help them is to continue your plans as well. I'm sure Bruce would greatly appreciate some volunteers to join the corps and take over some of the many tasks that have to happen every day.

The phone number that is listed on the website, 407-923-6319, is a corps phone. Curt's name was listed because he was the one who was carrying it. Bruce has it now. But he has a heavy load, so you may have to leave a message.

The corps plans to finish the season are still in place. After finals one bus will to to the Milwaukee airport and one bus will go to the Madison airport, then the kids riding the bus home will start on the way. They will be dropped in Clermont at the Bingo Hall. The Bingo Hall address is:

200 HATTERAS AVE, Clermont, FL, 34711

I am not certain of the drive time to return. I would imagine that the kids riding the bus will be calling home when they get close. But if I can find out an anticipate time, I will post it.

Janice
Magic Webmaster
Bingo Hall address posted 8/5/06 @ 11:17am

[drumom2]

Janice, Thanks for your reassuring message. We have just returned from Allentown, and although my son mentioned the money problems & the threat of this being the last show, we still gave him a hug & said we'd see him next week & never thought we should be taking home with us tonight. I'm sure the corps will not be abandoned in Pennsylvania, but hopefully those who have not paid their fees will get that taken care of immediately. Gas is expensive & I can't begin to figure the cost of running the busses & trucks to Madison & back to Florida.
Anyway, the show was great, & has changed so much since Westminster. I don't think the score of 74.95 accurately reflects the performance. (It's that judging that I will never understand).
But they are working hard & hopefully they'll be able to take a big jump next week.
Betty Lou

[stempers]

Major regionals are always tougher on scoring. They still came out of Allentown in 19th, with a very realistic shot to make semifinals (top 17 places) if every caption hits on all cylinders.

We'll be in Madison rooting for them, AND to help whereever we can!

Parents, the members need your encouragement more than ever. Magic has climbed a big mountain this year, and can go out with their heads held high. They should be proud of what they've accomplished. Call your kid & tell them so.

Scott