The Blue Stars were recently featured on TV broadcasts in La Crosse and Eau Claire, WI. Follow the links to check out the coverage.

Jennifer Livingston's coverage for WKBT Channel 8 in La Crosse

Want to keep up with the Blue Stars this summer? La Crosse Tribune reporter Terry Rindfleisch follows the Blue Stars all the way to Indianapolis with updates in the newspaper and online at LaCrosseTribune.com/bluestars. You can also go to LaCrosseTribune.com and click on Blue Stars in the Quick Links box.

Now is the time to dig deep for The Blue Stars - it's the start of the 2009 Annual Campaign! Donate now to receive Blue Stars souvenirs including unique "The Factory" collectible pins, while providing important financial support for the Blue Stars 2009 tour.

The Blue Stars are a non-profit corporation and depend on contributions from our fans, alumni, and the general public. All donations are deductible to the fullest extent of the law.

Are you a former marching member of the Blue Stars? If so, we want to hear from you! We're updating our alumni database and we need your help. If you're an alum of the corps, simply follow the link to update your contact information. As an incentive, we're giving all alumni who fill out the contact sheet a FREE alumni pin. No cost, no shipping, no strings. Get yours today and dig out your contacts to tell your old seat partner about the offer.

Drum Corps International and the Blue Stars are incredibly pleased to announce the return and expansion of one of the most ambitious Web-based undertakings since DCI's founding some 37 years ago. The Blue Stars, along with the other DCI World Class corps have come together in a collaborative effort to take the wraps off of the totally redesigned and wildly expanded "Fan Network," which now gives fans of drum corps across the world the chance to enjoy a spectacular, dizzying array of media options unlike anything ever offered before. Featuring unlimited and exclusive access to ALL of the action from the Blue Stars and ALL of the World Class corps on the 2009 Drum Corps International Tour, great new features will help you catch every note of the excitement. But that's just the beginning!

The Blue Stars are seeking two individuals to work as the Blue Stars' 2009 Road Crew. These valuable team members will be responsible primarily for driving a box truck from city to city on the summer tour and staging props at each competition.

Interested people should be at least 21 years old and have a good driving record. There is a small stipend for this job. Please send an e-mail to nancy@bluestars.org if you would like to be considered.

The 2009 Blue Stars Drum & Bugle Corps is pleased to present its 2009 production, "The Factory." The corps will explore the life, sounds, imagery, and experiences of 1940s era factory workers and the people often described as our Greatest Generation.

The people of this time in American life are defined by an indomitable spirit of duty, honor, and country. World War II was raging on two fronts, displacing artists and intellectuals from throughout the world, bringing new ideas forged in disillusionment. Rosie the Riveter became a symbol of female patriotism as men went off to war and women streamed into factories to work on assembly lines.

Ultimately these events changed and defined life in America completely. Women had experienced life away from the traditional role of homemaker; African-Americans would no longer accept second status and began the march to equality; the GI Bill allowed more men than ever before to achieve a college education. As a result, this time period challenged the traditional roles of individuals and inspired a new age of personal expression.

The Blue Stars are looking forward to bringing the sights, sounds, and imagery of "The Factory" to the field in 2009.

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Get in step with the new Blue Stars custom Visa cards!

Now, your everyday purchases can help us raise much needed funds that can offset the ever escalating costs of touring. The first time you use your new Blue Stars Visa card, UMB Bank will contribute $50 and they'll continue to donate a percentage of all retail transactions. All at no additional cost to you with no annual fee. You'll find it hard to choose from the 5 amazing custom designs but easy to show off your choice everywhere Visa is accepted.

Do you have an American Express credit card? Now there is an easy way to support the Blue Stars with the GivingExpress Program.

With this program, you can either make a one time or recurring monthly or annual donation using your American Express card, or you can donate some or all of your membership rewards points to the Blue Stars.

Also, we have set up a shop page so that you can find the online mall and other similar programs more easily

Our online fundraising store has over 650 of the most popular magazine titles at up to 85% off newsstands prices. Purchase or renew your favorite magazine subscriptions and 40% of your purchase will go directly to the Blue Stars!