BLUE STARS PERFORMING ARTS FOR YOUTH INC
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November 13, 2012
The Blue Stars motto is "Finis Coronat Opus"... roughly translated as "The End Crowns the Work". In my 7 years of association with this organization I have seen some many young adults achieve and grow well beyond their own expectations. The values and work ethic provided by the Blue Stars is second to none in the Drum Corps activity. My own story involves my son. Not only did he advance as a musician, but most importantly he grew into a responsible, compassionate adult and leader. His story is far from unique. The Blue Stars strong values, sense of family, inclusion and fair play porvides positive life changing expereinces for its 150 members every year. I willingly give my time, business skills and money to this organization. Investing in these young adults has the highest return on investment possible.
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Life-changing
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2012
November 12, 2012
I'm 60 years of age, & a recently retired VP of the second largest retailer in North America. Frankly, I owe my early retirement & the blessings bestowed on my family to the Blue Stars Drum & Bugle Corps, from La Crosse, Wisconsin. It was during my mid-teens that I auditioned for and became a marching member of this tremendous performing arts drum corps. The ensuing 5 years molded my character & values quite rapidly, as drum corps is a highly competitive activity. Among many key learnings, I gained an understanding and true meaning of dedication, hard work, discipline, pursuit of excellence, and working together as a team. I learned how to win with humility, and I learned how to lose with dignity. Most important, I learned how to pick myself back up along with my fellow members after a defeat and try again and again until we achieved success. These valuable lessons carried over and were ultimately applied to every aspect of my professional career which again, made me & my company successful. My involvement with the Blue Stars also enabled me to successfully raise five children, embedding in them the same values & belief system, building moral character & respect for others. So today, following a 36-year career, I'm a Board member of this same organization and volunteer for a number of activities - no job is too small - in hopes of contributing in some small way and making an impact on the lives of our 150 young adult marching members.
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Will you volunteer or donate to this organization beyond what is required of board members?
Definitely
How much of an impact do you think this organization has?
Life-changing
Will you tell others about this organization?
Definitely
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2012
April 26, 2011
I first became aware of the Blue Stars when I was marching with another drum and bugle corps. I was always impressed by the organization. After I was too old to march and transitioned to a fan and volunteer, I was continued to be impressed with how the Blue Stars were managed, the corps values, the administration and staff, and its members.
When my daughter decided she wanted to participate, I did not hesitate to encourage her to become involved with the Blue Stars. It was a fantastic experience for her. Being closer to the organization as a parent and volunteer, I saw first hand that my prior impressions of the corps were not only correct - they were surpassed.
When I was asked to join the Board, I again did not hesitate, as I was proud to be a part of an organization that is as dedicated to its members, as its members are to the organization.
The Blue Stars provide their members with an opportunity to learn many very valuable life skills. It’s not just part of their mission statement – they really do this.
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I've seen my daughter become more accepting of others, deal with adversity, push herself to do things she never dreamed she could to, and to persevere when she would have otherwise have given up. I've seen her set goals, work on achieving those goals, and when faced with obstacles, find a way to work around them. Many of these benefits are the direct rest of the things she learned as a member of the Blue Stars.
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