2010 Officer Candidate Slate Is Complete
The nominating committee, consisting of Vic Dandrea, Jim Heaton, and Bill Halter has announced that the slate of officer candidates for next calendar year is complete. Just like the old "chicken in every pot" slogan, we have a candidate for every office. The candidates are listed below:
President-Wil Veith
Executive VP-Eric Jolly
Secretary-Dan Nichols
Treasurer-Robin Reid
Delegate-Ray Stone
Chapter Development VP-Jim Bishop
Music and Performance VP-Jim Elliott
Program VP-Dan Nichols
PR and Marketing VP-Cliff Crocker
Chorus Manager-Dennis Conrad
Board-Members-At-Large
Ed Crosley
Charlie Wilson
Vic Estafen
Bill Halter
At our regular rehearsal on Tuesday, September 29, we will vote on this slate of candidates.
The nominating committee thanks these chapter members for volunteering their time and talents to lead The Derbytown Chorus during the coming year. We also express our thanks, on behalf of all Chapter members, to the 2009 officers for their hard work. Their efforts have produced another successful year, both musically and socially.
How Did We Measure Up?
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All Chapter members in attendance at our rehearsal on 9/22 were "sized up" Not by law enforcement officers, but by representatives of American Commodore Tuxedos. This was in preparation for getting our new tux shirts to wear for District Contest. Full measurements were taken so that the information is available should we decide to order other new chorus apparel in the future.
If you were not there to be measured, you can go to any American Commodore shop and have it done. Just make sure they know that you are with the Akron Chapter and the information needs to be sent to the Chapel Hill store.
If you plan to go to District Contest on October 17, you should get your measurements taken ASAP.
Mystery Man Revealed
The well-traveled Chapter member described in the 9/14 issue of the Bulletin was Robin Reid. The Bulletin Staff plans to
ask Robin to submit an article that would describe his experiences in those exotic locations. Maybe it's "007", secret stuff. Does the MG have machine guns and an ejection passenger seat?Fish Fry With Singing On The Side
Many Chapter members attended a fish fry on Saturday, September 26 at Remsen Christian Church in Medina. An invitation had been extended by Chapter member Cliff Crocker, who is also a member of the congregation a
t the church. After a delicious meal, and with much arm-twisting (not), the chorus and some Chapter quartets provided a few songs to complete the evening. Thanks go out to Cliff for the invitation. We got to enjoy a great meal, socialize and present our hobby to a wonderful audience.
Birthdays
t the church. After a delicious meal, and with much arm-twisting (not), the chorus and some Chapter quartets provided a few songs to complete the evening. Thanks go out to Cliff for the invitation. We got to enjoy a great meal, socialize and present our hobby to a wonderful audience.Birthdays
Ken Spencer- 10/2
Jim Bishop- 10/3
Kenneth Hinchee- 10/4
Herb Shreffler- 10/8
Don Stephens- 10/10
The Songs We Sing
"Hush"
If you participated in the Mega Chorus at Apple Corps in 2008 or if you have been attending chorus rehearsals lately, you are familiar with our barbershop arrangement of "Hush". As with any song, there can be many interpretations. Here are two examples that, though quite different from our treatment, certainly convey the message of this classic gospel song.
No, the spell checker on the bulletin's computer did not go haywire. The phrase above, in honor of East Africa Barber Shop Singing in Uganda-EABSSU, says, "Keep The Whole World Singing", in Ugandan.
-- from Dundalk, MD Charivari, Tom Wheatley, editor
Jim Bishop- 10/3
Kenneth Hinchee- 10/4
Herb Shreffler- 10/8
Don Stephens- 10/10
The Songs We Sing
"Hush"
If you participated in the Mega Chorus at Apple Corps in 2008 or if you have been attending chorus rehearsals lately, you are familiar with our barbershop arrangement of "Hush". As with any song, there can be many interpretations. Here are two examples that, though quite different from our treatment, certainly convey the message of this classic gospel song.
Go Mbiedh Ag Canadh Ar Fud An Domhain!
-- from Dundalk, MD Charivari, Tom Wheatley, editor
Interested In Woodshedding?
Since we make an attempt to woodshed a song at practice on a more or less regular basis, maybe you would like to know more about AHSOW (Ancient Harmonious Society Of Woodshedders) There is now a bulletin link to the ASHOW website. You can find it in the top right corner of this issue with the other Hot Links.
Crossroads Singing Gospel
So far, you've seen two performances of a gospel song. Well, they say that good things come in threes, so here is one more. Maybe you've heard of these guys.
Upcoming Events
Monday, 10/5- Show Committee Meeting 6:25-8:30 North Hill Library, Cuy. Falls
Monday, 10/12- Board Meeting 6:25-8:30 North Hill Library, Cuy. Falls
Saturday, 10/17-JAD Fall Convention and Contest, Lima Ohio. (see JAD link above)
Monday, 10/12- Board Meeting 6:25-8:30 North Hill Library, Cuy. Falls
Saturday, 10/17-JAD Fall Convention and Contest, Lima Ohio. (see JAD link above)
