The Flint Citadel Band League Program was
established in 1966 out of a desperate financial need for
instrument replacement. William Murray, Band League Secretary,
developed a planned giving program under Bandmaster Dennis
Horton. Thirty-five charter members signed on to begin the
process of replacing worn out instruments. Member financial
support ranges from monthly donations to once per year gifts.
This money is used to purchase new instruments, instrument
repairs, music, and ongoing expenses of operating a volunteer
band.
The current membership comes from all parts of the United
States: Arizona, California, Chicago, Florida, Georgia,
Massachusetts, Texas, in addition to the Flint area and other
parts of Michigan.
No member of the Flint Citadel Band, including the
Bandmaster, receives any financial compensation for services
rendered. Each member purchases his or her own uniform and
pays most expenses related to their band service. These 36
volunteers give of themselves to weekly rehearsals, Sunday
Services at The Salvation Army, 211 West Kearsley Street,
downtown Flint, the Annual Thanksgiving Concert, the Annual
Spring Concert (performed each May), caroling for The
Salvation Army Christmas Effort, and numerous other events.
Why? Because of their common love of music and desire to serve
God through this ministry.
While the initial driving force behind the establishment of
the Flint Citadel Band League was out of a financial need, we
have found that a key benefit to the band is the prayer
support of our membership. A continuing goal is to build a
strong network of prayer partners around the country for the
support of the Flint Citadel Band's unique musical
ministry.
Being a member of the Flint Citadel Band League includes
praying for the ministry of the band; giving financial
support; and helping to promote special band projects such as
our concerts. |
Bill Agre Jim
Allen Majors
Jon & Kris Augenstein Majors Keith & Colette Bailey Dorothy
Balasko Jayne
Bell Tom Berge
Dave Britcher
Eric & Dorothy Britcher Rich
Burke Don & Merle Chrysler Pam
Clough Gary & Rosa Lee Crowell John
David DeWitt Kenneth & Betty Draper
Marjorie Fernee Kathryn
Giles Wally Gilmour Bob &
Mary Goodwill Bob & Sharon Gregg Sandy
Hale Hank & Arlene Heidel Phyllis Holman Dr.
Dennis L. Horton Jim & Sue Howard Majors Bill & Donna
Hurula (R)
Layne Kittle |
Bob Lee Prezza Lee Daryl Lowe Sandy
McDougall Lt.
Cols. Norman & Diane Marshall (R) Linda Nawrocki Marge
Needham JoAnne Nelson Sam & Jan Nock
Major Tim Parker
Fred & Charlene Payne Herb & Gerry Payne Majors
Dallas & Phyllis Raby (R) Everett
Randall Majors Carl & Carol Reed (R) Darlene Richards Eileen Sparky
Simons Genevieve Smith Melva
Smith Ted & Roberta
Smith Duane Spicer
Majors Henry & Ruth Tempel (R) Richard Upton Ilene
Ward LTC Freida J. Williams |