Alumni News & Information

It's hard to believe, but summer 2009 is almost upon us, and that means the Troopers are coming to a city or town near you! If you have been reading any of the message boards and Trooper sites as of late, you know that the Corps has continued to build momentum from one of the most successful seasons in recent Trooper history. Read on to see how you can be a part of it. GO TROOP!!!

Check out the 2009 Troop Whoop Schedule

Your Troopers Alumni Association continues to build momentum as well. Thank you for your continued support and involvement! As in recent years, the TAA will be sponsoring Troop Whoop alumni gatherings across the country to support our Corps at show sites. It's our chance to renew the friendships forged through our Troopers experience, and in general have a great time with friends and family. In all but one location alumni are invited to attend events at no charge. There is a suggested donation to help cover costs associated with each venue.

All events are in conjunction with that evening's local DCI show, so you can enjoy the gathering and see some of the incredible performances this summer.

Please be sure to register for all events in the alumni section of the online store at www.troopersdrumcorps.org to assure an accurate head count

2009 TROOP WHOOPS

HILLSBORO, OR July 3, 4 - 6 p.m.
Cornelius Pass Roadhouse
4045 N.W. Cornelius Pass Rd.
Non-hosted; order off the menu
Suggested TAA donation of $5/individual, $15/family
Contact Rick Rice, 206-499-8664, rickrice24@hotmail.com

ONTARIO, OR July 7, 4:30 – 6:30 p.m.
Ontario High School
1115 W. Idaho Ave
BBQ and Beverages
Suggested TAA donation of $5/individual, $15/family
Contact Joel Williams, 208-890-3526, alumni@troopersdrumcorps.org

DENVER, CO July 11, 2:30 – 5:30 p.m.
Invesco Field
1701 Bryant Street
Tailgate snacks, shade and social at grassy area in front of Invesco Field
Suggested TAA donation of $5/individual, $15/family
Contact Jessie Gonzales, 303-945-6121, gonzales.jesse@gmail.com

SAN ANTONIO, TX July 18, 1:30 – 3:00 p.m.
Iron Cactus Riverwalk
200 Riverwalk, Suite 200
Food provided
$13/individual, $8 under 10 years
Contact Terri Everett, 512-423-8090, territroop88@gmail.com

INDIANAPOLIS, IN August 7, 2:30 - 4:30
Old Spaghetti Factory
210 S Meridian St.
Non-hosted; order off the menu
FREE!
Contact Jon Beerman, 614-578-1215, beerman71@gmail.com

June 5th through June 14th is Troopers Week in Casper

There will be many opportunities to see and hear the Troopers and their 2009 show before they leave for the Drum Corps International competition circuit. The schedule is as follows:

June 5th -Halftime at the Wyoming Cavalry Indoor Football Game, Casper Events Center
June 6th - “A Night With the Stars”, Troopers Center, 1801 East E Street. All
Alumni should have received an invitation! Please call (307) 472-2141 if you have not.
June 7th – Jackalope Days performance at Douglas High School Stadium, Douglas, WY
June 11th – Concert in the Park, Washington Park, Casper (around 7:00 pm)
June 13th – Shrine Bowl Parade with stand-still performance afterwards in City Park, Casper
June 14th – Public “Thank You Casper!” Show, NCHS Stadium, Casper, 7:00 p.m. Tailgate party with the Corps, 4:30 – 7:00 p.m.
June 20th – Send off from Casper

If you can’t make it to the Troopers' 3rd Annual “A Night With the Stars” on June 6th, please consider making a donation for this annual Corps fund-raiser. This event is the single largest source of support for the summer tour. All donations can be sent to the Troopers Center, and of course are tax deductible. Thank you in advance for your continued financial support of your Corps!

Drums Along the Rockies Denver Ticket Block

The Drums Along the Rockies Committee and Blue Knights are graciously holding a block of seats for the July 11 contest in Denver for the Trooper family. The seats are at the top of section 106, and are $35. You can order these tickets by calling the DATR ticket line before June 1 at 303 424 6396 and requesting a seat in the "Troopers Block". Tickets in the block cannot be ordered online, only over the phone. The DATR Committee will hold the block for us as long as they can, but sales are already brisk and they may be gone before June 1, so order early.

Back in the Saddle

Do you still pine for those glorious days spent in years past with the Corps? Well, you can make that happen again! Volunteers are always needed and appreciated by the Corps. We know you are busy, so if you can't spend the whole summer, then how about 2 weeks? Or one week? Or even All Days at the end of May? The Corps really needs some volunteers, especially to assist Mom in the food truck! To learn how you can assist the Corps in this way, or to learn more information about the events listed above, check out the Corps’ website at www.troopersdrumcorps.org, and the Troopers Alumni pages at http://alumni.troopersdrumcorps.org.

Thank you for being part of the Long Blue Line!

Please contact us if you know of any alumni with whom we may not be in touch. We want to share all of this excitement with them, and get them on the Alumni “roll call!'

Membership has it's privileges!

It's time - time to join the Troopers Alumni Association or simply renew your membership! Please become an active member of the Alumni Association - we can't grow without YOU! Check out the Lifetime Membership option! Saves time every year - become a lifetime member and NEVER pay dues again!

Annual membership is only $25.00 per person. You can now pay your alumni dues on line or download the membership form to pay by check. Visit the Alumni Association page for membership information and a list of current member benefits. 

Do you have a Trooper Ring? Do you want one? You don't have to be a member of the Troopers Alumni Association to wear a Trooper ring - (but you DO have to be a confirmed member of the Troopers before you can order one!)

Alumni apparel available!

We still have alumni t-shirts, baseball caps and alumni jackets available for purchase. Proceeds from these sales support the continuing efforts of the Troopers Alumni Association to provide tuition assistance scholarships to marching members, alumni reunions and social events and more.

Would you like to place an order? Go to the Alumni Gear page for ordering information and product details.

Keeping In Touch

There are many ways for Trooper Alumni to stay in touch. Complete the Alumni Update so the Alumni Association can keep you in the loop! Sign in on the Message Boards and join the discussions with other alumni from all eras of the corps! Share your ideas, stories and memories! You can also check out the new All-time roster. It's still being constructed, but to date, 2100 alumni names have been added. Are you listed?

Troopers Alumni Association Address

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