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Caballeros Annual Reunion
Where were you on the night of April 26th?
If you were at the 62nd Reunion of the Hawthorne Caballeros you were having a great time, as only Drum Corps folks can.  What did you miss?

• A chance to talk to drum corps legends and drum majors like Ralph Silverbrand, Chuck Bishop, and Jimmy Russo.
• Revisit the infamous Trophy case with 62 years of awards and memories.
• Muchachos, Caballeros past and present and friends of Hawthorne at Post 199 - the place to celebrate Drum Corps.
• Chat with Pete Bishop and Frank Gerris, presidents of the Alumni and Competing Corps and members from both enjoying the memories of our great past and excitement of the 2008 programs.
• Lou Storck as the incomparable MC of the evening.
• The opportunity to view decades of DCA and other memorable performances of almost all the 62 years of the Hawthorne Caballeros.
• Food and beverage, fun and memories - 62 years of drum corps.

Where will you be on May 9th, 2009?
Mark the date now!  The 63rd Reunion of the Hawthorne Caballeros.  Don't miss it!  You will be glad you didn't.  For more information or to make suggestions for next years reunion please e-mail rmwarga@comcast.net or lstorck@webtv.net or Mike Ryan at cabscontra@aol.com.

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Caballeros Alumni Unveil New Color Guard Uniform
At a recent practice the corps was presented with a prototype of the new uniform the flag and rifle lines will be wearing starting the 2008 season.  While still keeping the traditional look and color scheme of the original uniform, the new uniform will be more tailored to compliment the female form, something the original uniform was never intended to do.  The standard sombrero and white uniform blouse will remain, with the addition of a black bolero with silver trim and black gauchos.

The corps is very excited about the upcoming season as it looks to top the power-packed show of last year.  There are still positions available in both the flag line as well as the newly developed rifle line.  So, if you've been getting the urge to get back on the field and relive some great memories, there's no time like the present to make it happen.

The corps' next rehearsal for all sections is Sunday April 6th from 10am to 5pm at American Legion Post 199 in Hawthorne.  Come down and join the excitement!

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Caballeros Reunion Party - April 26th
First - it's our 62nd year of existence!!!
Second - it's another reason for a party!!!
Third - you really want to be there...

Where:  Post 199
When:  April 26th, 2008
Time:  7:30pm till ???
Cost:  $30 per person
Includes:  Beer and soda, Ziti & Meatball dinner & Coffee

We can only invite 250 people so get your tickets now before it's too late!

For ticket information email Rich Warga (RMWarga@comcast.net) or Louie Storck (lstorck@webtv.net)

Click HERE for more info!

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Vote for us at the DCA Alumni Spectacular!
The Alumni Corps travels to Rochester, NY this weekend to perform at the DCA Alumni Spectacular.

Fans attending the DCA World Championships Prelims on Saturday, September 2nd will have a chance to vote for the corps they like best.  The corps that receives the most votes will be given the Pepe Notaro People's Choice Award.

Three alumni corps will also be chosen as winners by the fans at the Alumni Spectacular on Sunday, September 3rd.

Official ballots will be in each copy of the 2006 DCA World Championship program on sale at the stadium.  Winning corps will be announced at Finals on Sunday evening, September 3rd.

So get your program and vote for HAWTHORNE across the board!

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A Memorial Day Tribute -
"In our thoughts and prayers this Memorial Day"



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New Percussion Coordinator Announced!
John Smith has accepted the position of Percussion Coordinator for the remainder of 2005 and for the 2006 season.

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Alumni Corps Featured on the Web
On October 6th, 2001 the Alumni Corps participated in "A Salute to America", a musical tribute to American heroes in Beltsville, MD.

Thanks to a member of the competing corps, there is a website containing not only information about this event, but a online video web cast of the Alumni Corps performance!  You need the RealPlayer to view this video and below are 3 links.  One to get the player, the second to read about the show, and the third is a direct link to the video of the Cabs Alumni Corps.  Enjoy!