Welcome Home! You know the saying "Once Dutch, Always Dutch"  

Whether you marched for one summer or a dozen, drum corps seems to leave a lasting mark on everyone involved and here at Dutch Boy we like to recognize and reminisce about or history and those who contributed. The Corps is looking to make the ALUMNI ASSOCIATION stronger with your support. We are planning a few social events durring the year and will need people to help organize and attend them.

If you have any questions please contact Rob Dunnington at r.dunnington@rogers.com  or (519)743-1195

Also, don't forget to register for access to the alumni forum to get in touch with those you marched with.

Dutch Boy Cadets (1969 - 1976) Reunion ...

This just officially released, the Dutch Boy Cadets (1969-76) will be having a REUNION on OCTOBER 25th, 2008 at the Kinghts of Columbus on the corner of Manitou Dr. and Bleams Road in KItchener.

This is for former members that marched in the corps from 1969-76 !!!

The cost is $35.00/person (which will be non refundable)

There will be a Meet & Greet from 5pm-7pm, a country style dinner from 7pm-9pm and a social hour from 9pm-1am !!

We are also looking for any old pictures you have that you would like to have in the DVD which we are working on. We would like to know if anyone has any old uniforms that we may use for decorations.

If you would like to come or know of anyone that you think may want to attend, please let Rob Dunnington know A.S.A.P.

There will be only 300 tickets available and they will go fast. There will be NO TICKETS available at the door. All tickets will be sold in ADVANCE !!!

You may email Rob Dunnington at r.dunnington@rogers.com if you have any other questions.

Click here to download the Registration package, you will need adobe acrobat reader to open.

The NYO 30th Anniversary DVD is now available ...

This video looks back at the last 30 years of Drum Corps activity within the Northstar Youth Organization with the focus on the Dutch Boy Drum Corps. It also contains a quick look at the recent 30th anniversary celebrations at the Lancaster Tavern and offers complete coverage of the funeral for John Ross Robins. If you're a fan, a member or alumni then this video should be in your collection. Available today for only $20, shipping included. To see a highlight, to order and for more information please go to www.hawkeyefilms.ca/dutchboy

 

Can you remember all those names and dates of the people you shared the field with? Want to add your name to the list? Check out the history of the Guard, Drum line and Horn line and begin your trip back to Dutch Boy.

Ever wonder where the organization came from? Here is a first hand account of the founding of the Dutch Boy Cadets.