The organization started in January 1988 as the Charlotte Drum Corps Association. Originally, the organization resembled a fraternal organization, holding periodic meetings at the Holiday Inn -Woodlawn or a local Charlotte (NC) restaurant. The association members, made up of drum corps enthusiasts and/or alumni originally from the Northeast, Midwest and South, watched videos and discussed the happenings of the day in the activity. The first person elected president was Bill Loelius, with Kevin Smith as vice president and Luanne Bialecki as Secretary-Treasurer.

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