DCI Kickoff Party Auction 2019

Drum Corps International's newly launched "Leadership Initiatives Annual Fund Campaign" will support programs intended to develop the student leaders participating in Open and World Class drum corps today and for years to come. "The marching members who stand out as leaders within the ranks of Drum Corps International's participating corps are extremely important to the ongoing success of Marching Music's Major League," said Susan Kuehnhold, DCI Senior Director of Events Development . "Through their willingness to selflessly rise above the status quo to demonstrate their exceptional commitment to their respective organizations, this network of standout performers exemplifies the values of the drum corps experience at the highest level. They are the linkage between their organizations' past, present and future." Annually, Drum Corps International organizes a variety of leadership programs for corps members during the summertime DCI Tour and beyond, including: DCI Drum Majors Summit: An annual event bringing past and present drum majors, administrators and instructors together to develop performance and administrative skills as well as network with others. DCI Leadership Tour Rap Sessions: Events bringing together all corps member leaders to network and socialize during the summer tour. Jim Jones Leadership Scholarships: Awarded annually to the top drum majors in both the World and Open Classes. DCI Leadership Webpage: A site for leaders that hosts short teachings, easy-to-use tools and thought-provoking possibilities of best practices while serving their corps. DCI Hall of Fame Mentorship: Ongoing personal and online networking with the finest of the marching music activity. First awarded in 1997, programs like the Jim Jones Leadership Scholarship has been in existence for more than 15 years. As of 2008, the scholarship, which recognizes drum majors who exhibit unparalleled leadership qualities, has expanded to include awards for both World and Open Class corps members.

RULES FOR THIS AUCTION: With the exception of the "THIS WEEK EXPERIENCES," items will be available for bidding through Friday, Aug 9th at 6 pm EASTERN time. "THIS WEEK EXPERIENCES" will be closed as stated in their descriptions (items # in the 1000's) so that they may be arranged and enjoyed within the next few days. 

All items must be picked up by Saturday, Aug 10 @ Lucas Oil Stadium. If not able to, a $25 shipping donation may be charged to your card after the event (item will state such - items such as tickets will not have additional fee). Shipping is based on an average of US DOMESTIC postal service. Other arrangements will need to be made if international shipping needs to occur.

THANK YOU for your support and HAPPY BIDDING!

NEW THIS YEAR!  We have had lots of requests to participate in the corps basket raffle which occurs ONLY at the annual Kickoff party.  This year, we will allow anyone who donates $250 to the "Leaders Serving Leaders" Hall of Fame initiatives to pull a corps basket raffle off of the table as a THANK YOU gift for your support.

But you must act quickly, as this offer only lasts until NOON on Wednesday, Aug 7th.  At that point, the corps basket category will be closed and only those attending the 2019 DCI Kickoff Party will have the opportunity to purchase raffle tickets to win these fabulous baskets.

If you would like a basket from that category before noon on Wednesday, then click on the item and "buy it now" for your $250 donation.

As always,  the corps THANK YOU for your support!