MYSTIKAL STAFF RESIGNS

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MYSTIKAL STAFF RESIGNS

Post by Mystikal » Mon Oct 12, 2009 10:10 am

After much deliberation and attempts to resolve the unfortunate issues with the Executive Director, Corps Director Chris Magonigal and his entire 2009 staff have resigned from the Mystikal organization.

"What we were able to do with the students last season was an amazing accomplishment based on the circumstances. I wish Rob and his organization the best of luck in the future and hope they can turn that thing around. I hope they do the right things and make the right decisions in the coming months. I would also like to thank everyone in California for the unbelievable effort to make our season a success in the face of very turbulent circumstances!" - Chris Magonigal

All contact with the Mystikal organization can be sent to rlowery@mystikalyoutharts.org
or by calling 562.335.2513

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Post by vore » Mon Oct 12, 2009 1:33 pm

Sounds like another drum corps or two I have seen this happen to...

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Post by DMJUDGE » Mon Oct 12, 2009 3:35 pm

unfortunately there are many past staffs from Mystikal that are waiting for their contracts to be honored and be paid what they are owed.
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Post by vore » Mon Oct 12, 2009 8:43 pm

DMJUDGE wrote:unfortunately there are many past staffs from Mystikal that are waiting for their contracts to be honored and be paid what they are owed.
Yup... been there and done that. I am still waiting for my last check from a certain drum corps for 1983!

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Post by Ryan H. Turner » Mon Oct 12, 2009 10:45 pm

vore wrote:
DMJUDGE wrote:unfortunately there are many past staffs from Mystikal that are waiting for their contracts to be honored and be paid what they are owed.
Yup... been there and done that. I am still waiting for my last check from a certain drum corps for 1983!

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Funny!! I'm still waiting for the same organization to pay me for filling in for your old buddy Lockwood announcing at their "invitational". You know, I've never known someone with so many excuses for NOT paying me $100. Funny stuff....

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Post by Brad » Wed Oct 14, 2009 8:30 am

:shock2: You mean, there are deadbeats in drum corps??! :wink:
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Post by Quiksilveric » Thu Oct 15, 2009 3:00 pm

DMJUDGE wrote:unfortunately there are many past staffs from Mystikal that are waiting for their contracts to be honored and be paid what they are owed.
Indeed. If only we had the clout of the IRS. We could charge interest & penalties.

And it's one thing when you go into it knowing it's a volunteer gig, but quite another when you're blatantly lied to :shock: The thing about drum corps is that even when you're getting paid, in most cases, you're still working for free.

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Post by vore » Thu Oct 15, 2009 3:23 pm

Yup... over the years and even recently it has been the cause for the demise of various drum corps in Southern California. Bad management...

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Post by BDinkel » Fri Oct 16, 2009 11:42 am

I wonder where Mystikal will take its path of wreckage this year...

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Post by Ryan H. Turner » Fri Oct 16, 2009 1:16 pm

BDinkel wrote:I wonder where Mystikal will take its path of wreckage this year...
Word from the bird is nowhere. They're going kaput.

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Post by vore » Fri Oct 16, 2009 7:38 pm

Ryan,

Shall we name the Southern California drum corps that we have seen die due to horrible management?

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Post by BDinkel » Sat Oct 17, 2009 1:47 am

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Post by Quiksilveric » Sat Oct 17, 2009 1:48 am

vore wrote:Ryan,

Shall we name the Southern California drum corps that we have seen die due to horrible management?

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Start with San Diego then work your way up the 5 fwy

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Post by Hostrauser » Sat Oct 17, 2009 9:56 am

Esperanza, Mystikal, Capital Regiment (OH), Magic (FL), East Coast Jazz (MA)... heck, and that's just over the past few years.

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Re: MYSTIKAL STAFF RESIGNS

Post by Quiksilveric » Sat Oct 17, 2009 1:18 pm

I think Vore wanted to keep it to the corps in California who have folded due to bad management.

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