The Greater Spokane Drum Corps Association, Inc. is a state-registered, non-profit educational and philanthropic organization dedicated to promoting leadership, personal growth and achievement for the youth of the Inland Empire.

In addition, the GSDCA has been granted official non-profit status by the Internal Revenue Service under Section 501(c)(3) of the tax code. This means that donations to the group are tax deductible to the donor (please consult your tax advisor for additional information).

The goal of the Association is to develop musical skills and entertaining programs in a healthy, safe atmosphere for young people. Its members are not only given the very best musical and marching instruction but gain responsibility, self-discipline, leadership skills, teamwork, and performance confidence.

The Association offers membership to all without regard to race, color, religious belief, sexual orientation,or national origin, and will attempt to make membership available to all.

The Greater Spokane Drum Corps Association was chartered as a non-profit corporation in the state of Washington and approved by the IRS for non-profit status in November of 2006. Its primary function is to organize and operate a fully functional and competitive drum and bugle corps and any ancillary programs and projects which comply with, and contribute to, the viability and success of its chartered objectives and obligations. The Association's fiscal year begins each October 1st and ends on September 30th. The Greater Spokane Drum Corps Association can be reached through its corps web site, www.spokanethunder.org or by mail:

Greater Spokane Drum Corps Association PO Box 13342 Spokane Washington 99213