Mission
See Schedule OTo encourage and promote the musical, dramatic, dance and performing talents of young people of all races and religions, both male and female, and to help develop the character, educational advancement, leadership abilities, and social awareness of these young people. These purposes are to be accomplished both within Gates-Chili Color Guard and by offering assistance to other youth organizations which aspire to similar goals.The Organization aids other marching and pageantry arts organizations in the Western New York area by providing financial and mentoring support to programs in Western NY and/or Winterguard programs who are members of the Northeast Colorguard Circuit. This is accomplished by the Marching Arts Grant, which offers opportunities for organizations to obtain additional funding.