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Ether Independent was founded in 2022 to create fun, educational experiences for young adults interested in the winter guard activity. We are an independent winter guard based in Houston, Texas. Ether Independent is (soon-to-be) a registered 501(c)3 non-profit organization that adheres to the guidelines set by Texas Color Guard Circuit (TCGC) and Winter Guard International (WGI) in addition to creating its own policies. Please visit our “About” page to learn more about Ether Independent: https://etherindependent.com/about.
Ether Independent aims to foster an all-inclusive, safe space for learning and personal growth that is accepting to all creeds, nationalities, genders, and identities, while striving to achieve excellence within the winter guard activity through exhilarating performances.
At Ether Independent, we acknowledge that life and growing-up can be hard sometimes. We want our rehearsals and events to be a place for healing, growth, and learning. Therefore, it’s our mission to foster an all-inclusive, safe space that is accepting to all creeds, nationalities, genders, and identities.
Our team can only strive to achieve excellence within the winter guard activity through exhilarating performances when our participants feel supported. We feel that providing an environment that is free from judgement, prejudice, and cruelty is a critical first step to nurture the success of our team members.
Ether Independent believes that putting physical and mental wellness at the front of our activities is crucial for an inclusive, enjoyable, and successful program. We encourage our participants to communicate any needs that they have or issues they may be experiencing so that our staff can direct them towards receiving the assistance or accommodations that are best fit for them.
For more information, you can review the “Community Outreach” section of our website for a list of general and mental health resources: https://etherindependent.com/wellness-resources.
Ether Independent believes in showing respect towards other at all times. We do not condone offensive language or statements by our staff and members including through written or online communications.
Ether has a zero-tolerance policy for discrimination based on national origin, genetic information (including family medical history), race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), disability, or age. Ether will provide reasonable accommodations to members and staff who need them for medical or religious reasons, as required by law. Furthermore, we have adopted and abide to the law as outlined by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC). For more information, you can review the EEOC’s explanation and protection against discrimination online: https://www.eeoc.gov/discrimination-type.
Maintaining respect between staff, participants, and the community at large is central to the mission of Ether. We have fully adopted policies outlined by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission’s (EEOC) for discrimination and sexual harassment, the US Center for SafeSport: SafeSport Code, in addition to Winter Guard International’s and the Texas Color Guard Circuit’s Codes of Conduct.
The administration of Ether Independent Winter Guard is committed to providing our members with the best experience possible. Our philosophy is based on being a quality and professional organization in all aspects. We appreciate your commitment to our organization and to the other members.
Ether Independent is organized for charitable and educational purposes and is classified as an exempt organization under Article 1396-2.01 of the Texas Nonprofit Corporation Act and a 509(a)2 Public Charity under the US Internal Revenue Code. This means donations are eligible for an annual tax deduction of up to 60% of the donor’s AGI.
Please consider donating to our program. Funds will be used to enrich our participants’ experience and will help us acquire practice space, equipment and costuming, cover travel expenses, registration fees, and other costs related to the program. You can also show your support through shopping in our online store, sharing our fundraising campaign with your community, following us and interacting with our social media, donating time, practice space, hotel rooms, car rentals, and more. We greatly appreciate all the advice and support we have been receiving from the community.
Mailing Address
350 W. Brazos Ave #1343
West Columbia, Texas 77486
Mailing Address
350 W. Brazos Ave #1343
West Columbia, TX 77486
Mailing Address
350 W. Brazos Ave #1343
West Columbia, TX 77486
