Mercer University Pipes and Drums

2010 AGM Results

The Mercer University Pipes and Drums held officer elections and made plans for 2010 at the AGM on January 7, 2010.

The officers for 2010 are:

Pipe Major - Scott Gunn
Business Manager - Rodney Mathis
Treasurer - Karen Wallace
Drum Major - Rodney Mathis
Pipe Sergeant - Phil McDevitt
Drum Sergeant - Jeff Burcaw
Faculty Advisor - Jack Mahaney
Librarian - Jack Mahaney
Publicist - Judy Mathis

At present, the offices of Quartermaster and Secretary remain vacant.

The band voted to adopt new cap badges and authorized the purchase of fifty badges. New by-laws were presented and will be voted on at an upcoming meeting.

The band officers will discuss the competitions and events for 2010, and are considering five competitions and about 12 parades and performances.

Date: January 11, 2010
By: ccc31807

Happy New Year

Hope everyone is rested up and ready to go for 2010

We need to hit it hard this year, as we want to add the winning touches to the competition set and start learning new tunes to add to our current sets. Come to rehearsal ready to get to business and hit the challenge hard.

Date: January 10, 2010
By: scotgunn

Happy Holidays

Good rehearsal and turn out for the bands last rehearsal for the year.

After Saturday's parade at Bollingbroke, we'll break for Christmas. Take a look at next years competition tunes. They're on our site. Mark your calendar for 20 December. I thought an easy christmas party at the Gunn house would be fun. I'll send info out on an email.

It's been a great year. The band is growing strong, new students are coming along, we've come a long way in a very short time. Wait til they see us next year. Let's make the band the biggest and best yet. Ask out a friend, piper or drummer to be, and those thought-to-be retired pipers and drummers. I want to grow twice as large next year, and that's a good problem to have. Thanks for all your commitment to the band!!!

Date: December 4, 2009
By: scotgunn

Summer break

I hope your injoying your Summer break. Members please log in and supply information about yourself. Leave out what you don't wish visitors to see.

When we get back together, let's get into business mode right at 7pm. So, come a little early to grin and shake, because we're going to hit the competition set good, so be ready on practice chanters that Thursday. Remember to ask a friend or invite an old band member back. Scott

Date: July 14, 2009
By: scotgunn

Pipe Major Change

I'm expecting great things from the Mercer University pipes and drums. I see so much talent and enthusiasm among the members that this organization can only grow bigger and better.

I was nominated to the position of Pipe Major on June 11 2009, and I want to thank the former Pipe Major, Shirley Blunk for not only keeping the band moving during her leadership, but recognizing that I would be a good match for the band and eventually her predacessor. The band is doing good things and we shouldn't limit our ideas for change. I want membership in the band to be rewarding musically and keep the brotherhood of the members a must. Trust I have the best interest of the organization in mind and remember, no one person can build the band I see us becoming. I prefer the band to move at the speed of many, rather than just one, so with everyone's help I'm confident we'll see growth and even greater accomplishments. Scott

Date: June 14, 2009
By: scotgunn

Newest Pipe Major!

Shirley Blunk resigned as Pipe Major and nominated Scott Gunn as MUPD's newest P/M on Thursday, 11 Jun 09.

Scott brings a lot of talent and experience to the band. Looking forward to his leadership. Welcome Scott!!! Shirley

Date: June 14, 2009
By: pvsb

Stand by for NEWS!

Practice Cancelled

Due to family emergencies, Tuesday 06/15/10 practice is cancelled.