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December 2010
Chordbusters are
on the move
By Dr. Greg Garvin,
Executive VP/Music VP
Possible Side Effects
We as a chorus are on the move…
Just think, we just competed in CSD contest and I think held
“our own” considering we hired a new director and has some
major changes in personnel. The members are really
committed to working for our new leader and it shows. We
are now in the midst of a busy holiday schedule and the guys
are showing each other just how committed we are to this
challenge.
The fact that we are having a few double rehearsals shows
the type of commitment we all have. I’ve always had the
opinion that double rehearsals are a necessity. It is human
nature to work for a goal and many of us including myself
work better under pressure. It sounds great to say we should
had started the Christmas music in the summer but the fact of
the matter is that we don’t “retain” what we learn if we learn
the material too early anyway. This isn’t saying however we
can’t and won’t be better about being prepared in the future.
I know for a fact that the leadership has already sat down
and started to brainstorm and outline our activities for 2011
which is really needed to have a head start on the projects we
want to complete. Another major factor for our double
rehearsals is based on the fact that we have needed to
rearrange our Thursday night schedule as the Davenport “Y”
has shortened our chapter night and being creatures of habit
we’ve had a bit of trouble getting more efficient with the
shorter time. I have even received e-mails to address this and
I will say we all need to begin to think outside of the box.
If we stop at 9pm instead of 10pm, why not take some of
the “fun” activities (Tag singing, gang singing, even quartet
singing to the “Afterglow?” There has been and will always
be a “core” of “Afterglow” members and even if you come for
only 30-60 minutes and sing along something can be learned.
I have always maintained we can stand on the risers for 3
hours and not learn some individuals skills we need to pick up
(better vowels for example) that we can in a small group
experience and more one on one teaching, so think about it
Volume 50 No 10
Calendar of Events
Chapter meetings Every Thursday evening 6:45-9:00
p.m. at the Davenport Family Y located at 2nd and
Western Streets, unless otherwise notified.
December 9, 2010: Board meeting, 5 p.m., location
to be announced
December 11, 2010: An Old-Fashioned Christmas
show, 2 p.m. at 2nd Baptist Church in Rock Island
December 11, 2010: Quad City Ballet performance,
6:15 p.m. at the Adler Theatre
December 16, 2010 – Performance at Grand Haven
Retirement Community, 6:00 p.m.
December 18, 2010 – Chordbusters Christmas Party
and Officer Installation, Rock Island Holiday Inn,
6 p.m.
December 23, 2010 – Spring Village Retirement
Village performance, 5:30 p.m.
December 30, 2010 – Chordbusters’ Family Pizza
Party. Happy Joe’s Pizza Parlor on Welcome Way in
Davenport, Iowa. Time to be announced.
January 15, 2011 – Accapellooza Fest, Galvin Fine
Arts Center, St. Ambrose University
January 15, 2011 – Performance at the Fairmont
Branch of the Davenport Public Library, time to be
announced
Garvin continued on page 3
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Chapter
Board
Coach’s Corner
By “Coach” Dennis Johns, Chapter President
President
Dennis Johns
Dennisjohns63 @ gmail . com
This will be my last column as your President. I
will continue to write, but not in this place or under
this banner. For the most part, I hope it has been a
good run. We have been fortunate to have the
support of a very hard working Board of Directors
and most of the chorus members.
Executive VP
Dr. Greg Garvin
ggarvin6 @ mchsi . com
Treasurer
John McNamara
jrmcb4 @ gmail . com
Secretary
Amos Glanz
chordsrus @ msn. com
Music and Performance VP
Dr. Greg Garvin
ggarvin6 @ mchsi . com
Program VP
Vern Soeken
ves39 @ mchsi . com
Membership VP
Vaughn Meehan
vmmm4846 @ q . com
PR and Marketing VP
Don Payton
umpref10 @ mediacombb . com
Member at Large
Russ Hartwig
Member at Large
Brian Williams
dbriw @ yahoo . com
Member at Large
Jim Schneider
JSchnei474 @ aol . com
Member at Large
Roger Akers
akers03 @ mchsi . com
Member at Large
Mike Sellers
italiansinger986 @ yahoo . com
Chorus Manager
Gary Schocker
glschock @ hotmail . com
Some reflection is in order. In any organization
you have all kinds of members, but for the most part
they fall into four categories: members that work
very hard, those that talk a good game, some that just
coast, and yet others that actually have a negative
attitude and defeat the groups attempts at change which may mean progress. If I
could point out one thing that I was taught years ago, “Memories don’t just
happen, they are created.” Life is all about memories and the more you plug in
the greater the return.
As a chorus, we need to grow the membership. In the past Serenade, Mike
Scott, our CSD Membership VP, pointed out ideas to help that cause. Growth
starts with public exposure of a quality singing group. Good singing will only
happen with chapter meetings that are planned, scripted for the members,
(please refer to Vaughn Meehan’s article in this issue) and making sure that
those meetings are not boring or repetitive. Vern’s time and “Compellingly
Attractive Chapter Meetings” have helped create variety, but must not be
terminated or even skipped because of some “big” event. We will always have
these big events or should have. We need to “buddy up” with new members, do
a better job of identifying future leaders, eventually electing them to board
positions, and then training them to do their job in the best way that they can. It
is called “running with the ball.” New blood and new ideas are almost always a
positive influence. The most important aspect of this for the members is
communication. We have finally put together a working music team and their
key job is communication.
Were there disappointments? Plenty. The last I heard we lost out on any
chance of getting the 2013 Spring Convention. According to the CSD, the costs
to put on a convention and the hotel rates are too high. The CSD would also like
to open the conventions to chapters in other parts of the district. Eastern Iowa
has hosted quite a few conventions in the past few years, sometimes out of
necessity since no other chapters would step up to the plate to host a convention.
The other complaint is our location; we’re too far east for the western half of the
CSD.
Our attempts at a Youth in Harmony event have been the greatest frustration.
As I write this, (Thanksgiving) we are real close either way. It has been very
difficult to coordinate money, facilities, and young people to the same schedule.
On that note, I do want to thank those that have contributed to the Chorus
General Fund, YIH Fund, and Harmony Foundation. It is hard to believe that
only seven percent of the Society membership supports Harmony Foundation.
That will be the life’s blood of the Society. If we could raise this to 30 percent,
our efforts with high school and college age young people would really expand.
“Harmony Foundation supports programs that will get more experts and more
quartets into the local chapters for visits, seminars, and do general reconstructive
surgery.”
Coach continued on page 3
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Installation of Officers at the Rock Island Holiday Inn on
December 18th. The food is always terrific and fellowship is
even better. The Award Night ceremony will be held with the
Valentine Party in February. That is the official time when
we say thanks for a job well done.
Coach continued from page 2
This is our organization and our chapter. Let’s get on
board with this tax deduction.
The transition of the boards is coming along fine.
President-Elect Vern Soeken and I have had informal
meetings and there are still more to come. We have had
meetings with the critical team players. The calendar is set
and the rest will fall into place this December. Please focus
on what “you” can do for the Chordbuster Chorus. I’ll just
bet that the more plugged in you get, the more rewarding the
experience will be. Are there still issues? Certainly, it is
always important to size up the membership about their
concerns and interest. We must find new ways to do the job
more efficiently and effectively. We must get into lock step
with every device to reach a new membership. I have been
studying social media and Face Book and for now that might
have some merit.
In closing, I want to acknowledge the debt of gratitude I
owe to those members who supported me and the Board of
Directors this past year. I certainly was a trying time. Thanks
everyone, we certainly appreciated that support. Let’s keep
asking, “How am I doing?” A positive future is just ahead.
WE CANNOT SPELL S_CCESS without “U.”
Plan on attending the annual Christmas Party and
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talented acts all performed in part by Physicians of the
Genesis Medical Staff. I will honestly say our quartet set the
tone for the other performers and I feel helps get the message
out just how much fun it is to sing barbershop a cappella-style
music.
Garvin continued from page 1
and if we start having some real interest in the “Afterglow” I
think we will experience some of the learning experiences we
measure.
On November 19th Possible Side Effects performed at the
Bucktown Revue held at the River Music Experience. A
similar experience was felt there. I feel that it is vital to be
involved in non-barbershop events to get our name out there
and if we can provide a level of quality that equals or
outperforms other forms of music we as a chorus only benefit
from that effort and I will tell you in all certainty that we
opened a few eyes about our hobby.
The Music Committee for 2011 if planning on having a
strategic planning meeting soon to begin some short range
and long range plans for this chorus as far as the type and
style of music we want to sing so any suggestions to any of
the Music Committee members will be appreciated. I will
personally say from my opinion is that we need to sing
“barbershop a cappella-style” music to entertain our
audiences. At the same time we need to spice that up with a
sprinkling of “the old songs” to preserve our hobby. If we
don’t do that we are not following our mission ….
I’m hoping all of the members will make a very special
effort to be at all of the events we are committed to this
holiday season so that we can perform our “best” and raise a
few more eyebrows.
This is the only way we will grow as a chorus as it is true
we can one on one recruit new members,
but our
performances I feel if performed well in public can influence
men who like to sing and hopefully want to join our ranks, so
do your part as a chorus member and help in that way.
Possible Side Effects sings the Jurassic Larks’ version of
the musical parody of “Yesterday” at the Bucktown
Revue. Photo by David Haase.
Possible Side Effects has been busy as we enter the
Holiday Season. We had the honor and privilege to sing in
the first annual “Doctors Recital” on November 8th at
Centennial Hall of Augustana College. This benefit was
being held to raise funds to support Hospice Music Therapy
for Genesis Health System. There were a number of very
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January 20th: Board meeting, place TBD
Notes from the
Chorus Manager
NOTE: Normal practice times are scheduled at this time
(6:40 p.m. set up, first note by 6:50 p.m.) I am trying to
establish another performance for December, but
nothing is set yet. Hope to see all of you at rehearsals.
By Gary Schocker
It is that time of the year!
The holiday season is in full
swing! By the time this has gone
to press, Thanksgiving will be
done and all will be “stuffed”!
There are many events that will
be happening in December and into January that I need
to report on. Some are not finalized as I type. Here is the
list for December and January as I have it so far:
2011 Chapter Board
December 6: Monday night rehearsal at 7:05 p.m. at
the “Y.”
The following were elected to serve on the chapter
board for 2011:
December 9: Board Meeting at Front Street Brewery,
5:00 p.m. All “old and new” board members are
“requested” to attend.
President – Vern Soeken
Executive VP – Greg Garvin
Past President – Dennis Johns
Secretary – Amos Glanz
Treasurer – John McNamara
Program VP - Vaughn Meehan
Membership VP – David Knapp
Music VP – Greg Garvin
Chorus Manager – Gary Schocker
At Large – Jim Schneider
At Large – Don Payton
At Large – Rick Liljequist
At Large – Russ Hartwig
At Large – Morris Merle
December 11: Chordbusters Christmas Show at 2nd
Baptist Church, Rock Island. Performance at 2:00
p.m., warm-up and sound check at noon. Dress code
is “Christmas colorful”.
December 11: Pre-show performance for the
“Nutcracker Suite” at the Adler. Performance time is
6:15 p.m.; we need to be there by 6:00 p.m. Dress
code will be the same as our Christmas Show.
December 16: Performance at Grand Haven
Retirement Home, Eldridge. (6:00 p.m.) Dress code
TBD.
December 18: Chordbusters Christmas party and
Officer Installation. Party will be at Rock Island
Holiday Inn, 6:00 p.m. “Social Hour”. $18.00 per
person, preferred if paid prior to that evening. Check
the sign-up book and pay me.
December 23: Spring Village Retirement Village
performance, 5:30 p.m.
December 30: Family Pizza Party at Happy Joes on
Welcome Way. Time tentatively planned for 6:30
p.m. No regular rehearsal!
January 15, 2011 – Accapellooza Fest, Galvin Fine
Arts Center, St. Ambrose University
January 15, 2011 – Performance at the Fairmont
Branch of the Davenport Public Library, time to be
announced
December
15 - Grover Hartsuch
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meeting and I think you will appreciate some new things that
will be added to the program. I hope that you will give him
the support that you gave to me. I know that he will be open
to listen to any suggestions that you have.
Vern's Time
By Vern Soeken,
Program Vice-President
I will now have another privilege to serve the chorus as
President of the Chordbusters. There is so much talent and
experience collectively in the chorus that I am humbled by the
task. However, I know that with everyone contributing their
best singing, committee assignments and small physical
activities, such as helping set up and take down practice
arrangements, will we continue to improve. It is very
important that Board members and committee members
attend their scheduled meetings and complete their assigned
duties. The chorus members are depending on you to make
our yearly activities happen by planning and informing them
where and how they can participate.
It has been challenging,
enjoyable and a privilege to serve
as the Program Vice-President
this past year. I appreciated the
cooperation the chorus members
gave to me and other chorus
members when we attempted
many different kinds of activities. There were other activities
that I would have liked to have us try, but time was not
always available.
Vaughn Meehan will be the new Program VicePresident. Vaughn, Coach Johns and I have had a transition
A special thanks to Coach who has kept us on course and
to Deb Ragan who is ratcheting up our singing ability.
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Finally, I will give you a brief idea about what I will be
covering during "Vaughn's Time" so you will be ready when
it comes up. The sequence for these events will vary from
week to week just to make the meeting different and
interesting for everyone. By the way if you have a request for
"Vaughn's Time", please don't hesitate to contact me about
your favorite idea.
What Is Scripting
and How It Can Help
the Chordbusters
By Vaughn Meehan,
2011 Program VP
You have all heard Dennis
“Coach” Johns and others mention
this past year the term "scripting",
but not all of you know what it is
and how useful it can be for all of us. Simply put, scripting for
the Chordbusters is putting out a detailed agenda for each
upcoming meeting/practice.
I should be starting to provide you with a script or agenda
for each meeting no later than the 1st of the New Year, and
hopefully sooner if I can get my act together. I really believe
it will be nice to see what we will be doing for an upcoming
meeting in advance of the meeting. I am also putting the
Program VP Plan of Action together for the coming 52 weeks.
What a chore!!!!
It is my desire to put this agenda out to all of you by
Monday evening before each practice so you will know what
we will be doing the following Thursday. If done properly
and timely, the agenda will do several things for you.
UNIFORM UPDATE
By Amos Glanz
The yellow ties are now back from the cleaners. Rick
Liljequist, our uniform chairman, will re-issue these to each
member of the performing chorus, who will be responsible for
taking care of their own ties from now on. The yellow ties
will no longer be turned in, as was done at the Fall contest.
[NOTE: the yellow ties cannot be washed; they must be dry
cleaned.]
First, it will tell you what music is scheduled to be
covered by Deb Ragan during her 1-1/2 hour time she has
with us. The music might change by Thursday depending on
Deb’s needs for her time.
Secondly, it will provide us all the administrative details
such as upcoming singouts and Gary Schocker's concerns
for getting signed up early and what to wear to the events.
However, the yellow pocket squares will continue to be
issued at the site of any performance where these is part of the
uniform, and turned in to Rick at the end of each
performance.
Recently,
several
dedicated
Chord
Jewels spent 8 hours re-constructing these pocket squares
so we will look more professional. Thanks go out to Pat
Brown, Cindy Glanz and Sharon Jund for their hard work
on our behalf!
Thirdly, it will also highlight other upcoming events such
as the Leadership Academy (formerly known as COTS), the
Central States District and International competitions, and
Chordbuster socials/parties, among other events. Having this
information in advance of each meeting should reduce the
amount of administrative dialogue that we use during our
current meetings have.
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Well let’s see now…how many times did A Touch of Fun
headline on a show? Several times, with international
champion quartets. Each performance, regardless of how
large or small the audience, or with whom we shared the stage
was a memorable and exhilarating experience.
Getting to
Know…
Mike Jund
My most intimidating experience? I think I was the last
person that was actually required to audition to determine
whether I was accepted into the Chordbuster Chorus. I
actually had to sing my part alone with three other guys
singing their respective parts. While the director and section
leader listened. Wow! What a memorable experience!!!
Compiled By
Amos Glanz
Where were you born and
raised?
What is your current line of work? How long have
you been in this field? Any particular retirement or
other plans for your future?
At my grandmother’s house in
the small obscure town of Zeeland, North Dakota (near one of
my famous “a wunnerful a wunnerful” relatives’ home town
of Strasburg, North Dakota). I grew up in Mobridge in north
central South Dakota and obtained my BSE degree from the
University of South Dakota at Springfield and a MSE degree
from Western Illinois University.
I am currently tired (not retired) after teaching for over 40
years – mostly at Scott Community College. I am currently
teaching classes for an international consortium which also
helps me to stay abreast with the latest industry trends for the
first revision of my recently published textbook. Plans for the
future? Sing, sing, sing and oh yes, sing some more.
How long have you lived in the QCA?
We moved to Davenport in 1972. At that time we
expected to live here for two years and then head back to
Montana where we thought we wanted to live. Something
went awry making our stay in the Quad Cities the longest two
years of my life.
Spouse's first name?
What special interests/hobbies/passions do you
have? How do you spend your spare time?
I am a car buff and someday I will hopefully find time to
finish restoring my 1955 Thunderbird convertible. Sharon
and I also try to seize every opportunity to follow our
grandson playing hockey.
Sharon
Do you have any children?
I enjoy hunting, fishing, golfing, woodworking – you
name it – if it can be done with family or friends, I’m doin’
it!!!
We have one son Mic, who resides in Des Moines with
his wife, Kara, and our grandson, Collin.
How did you get introduced to or learn about the
hobby of barbershopping?
Feel free to add any parting comments that you'd
like to throw in.
I sang in the church choir with Bill Morse, a former
Chordbuster, who touted me to join the Chordbusters for
several years before I finally decided to join. That choir was
directed by Larry Monson, the former Chordbuster director.
Finally when our son went off to college, my wife informed
me that I no longer had an excuse of his activities keeping me
too busy to join.
My family heritage is steeped in musical tradition and, as
a teenager; I decided that being a jock was more exciting than
pursuing music as a hobby. I did the usual things like sing in
the high school mixed chorus, boys’ glee club, quartetting (I
think The Music Man hadn’t been introduced in South Dakota
at that time and the Kingston Trio was as close to a quartet for
which my music teacher could find arrangements. So we
were a ‘triquartet’. And I was even selected to sing in the
High School All State Chorus.
What aspects of the barbershop hobby appeal most
to you?
As I said previously, quartetting is the ultimate experience
for any barbershopper. I have had the distinct privilege of
singing in the A Touch of Fun Quartet with three of the
greatest people I know for over 20 years. Dick Sabbe, Stan
Brown and Terry Tingwald have broadened my musical
horizons and increased my love for singing immeasurably.
More importantly they and their spouses are our extended
family. When a group spends as much time together as we
have over the years (traveling, singing together, weekends
together, etc., they do become family).
How many can I cite?? Quartetting is the ultimate
experience that anyone can have that has an interest in
barbershopping. I love ringing those chords and hearing those
overtones (and, yes, the undertones as well). Seeing the grin
on a perspective new member’s (or visitor’s) face when they
have successfully sung their first tag and heard the overtones
we all love to hear.
What was your most memorable experience as a
barbershopper?
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• If the chorus has pitch difficulties, avoid pieces
Singing in tune
filled with chromatic progressions. Stick to the
diatonic scale.
• If the vowels in the text are predominantly EH, IH,
or EE, this may contribute to flatting since many
choruses and quartets control these vowels poorly.
• If the tessitura (average range of the melodic line or
voice part) of one or more parts lies consistently in its
high register, this could cause flatting.
• The tessitura of one or more of the voice parts that
fall consistently in the "break" area will cause flatting.
Singers sometimes have only one area of two or three
tones that are sung off-pitch habitually. This is most
frequent on the several notes just below the break.
• Melodies that descend and suddenly turn upward
are harder to keep in tune.
• Intervals that are repeated in sequence tend to lose
their proper interval relationship in a short time.
• Many diphthong combinations can cause flatting.
• Following rather than thinking for oneself will lead
to flatting.
• Over-learning a selection (going stale) likewise
leads to flatting.
• Having singers in the wrong voice part may cause
them to sing out of tune.
By Freddie King, international coach
(from Dundalk Md Charivari, Tom Wheatley, editor)
Editor’s note: This is part seven of a nine part series by
Fred King on “Singing in Tune”.
Chapter 7 - Song effects considerations
If you are coaching or involved with a chorus that tends
to go flat, here are some things you can look for in the
composition of the song.
• Most choruses sing more in tune when they are
singing major keys, rather than in minor ones. This
infers that accustomed hearing affects pitch since we
are used to hearing and singing in major keys.
Therefore, it is a good idea to have a chorus vocalize
in minor keys as well as in the major ones.
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Tag of the month
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VP REPORTS:
Membership VP: Vaughn will be distributing some of the
new recruitment posters.
Public Relations VP: Don reported that 2nd Baptist Church
male chorus will be rehearsing on Saturday. He suggested that
some of the Board members attend their rehearsal. Don will
coordinate with the 2nd Baptist Church on when the building
needs to be opened for the various performers to warm-up,
etc. We want our chorus members there, ready to sing, NLT
12:00pm, or perhaps 11:30am. Don will have Brian order 450
tickets printed for the Christmas Show. Vaughn agreed to
handle ticket sales for the Christmas Show. Vaughn’s phone
number will be placed on the flyer.
MOTIONS PASSED:
Moved by Gary, seconded by Don, the Afterglow price for
2011 will be $12 per person. Motion carried.
Moved by Amos, seconded by Don, that up to 70 show comp
tickets (2 per high school) be made available for the 2011
show. Motion carried.
Meeting was adjourned at 6:23pm.
HIGHLIGHTS OF BOARD
MEETING MINUTES
By Amos Glanz, Chapter Secretary
October 21, 2010 – Hickory Garden Family Restaurant,
Davenport, Iowa at 5:00 p.m.
MEMBERS PRESENT: Dennis Johns, John McNamara,
Gary Schocker, Don Payton, Amos Glanz, Vaughn
Meehan, Russ Hartwig, and Jim Schneider.
MEMBERS ABSENT: EXCUSED: Greg Garvin, Brian
Williams, and Vern Soeken. UNEXCUSED ABSENTS:
Mike Sellers and Roger Akers.
GUESTS: Cindy Glanz and Deb Ragan.
Singing Valentines: Help Wanted
By Amos Glanz
We plan to deliver Singing Valentines on February 13th
and 14th in 2011. If you are willing to help, by singing in a
quartet, driving, publicity, etc., please contact Amos. Also,
please start talking this up among your friends and associates.
It is just around the corner. The cost of a Singing Valentines
for 2011 has been reduced to $39.95. Order forms will be out
in early January.
PRESIDENT JOHNS CALLED THE MEETING TO
ORDER at 5:05 PM. He referred to a nice letter he had
received from Frank Klipsch from the Y. He distributed
various materials for filing. He showed various iterations of
the Christmas Show flyer prepared by Brian Williams. It was
suggested that the amount of flyer verbiage be reduced. Also,
several sample flyers which Brian Williams had prepared on
recruitment were circulated. Dennis Johns complimented the
Chord Jewels on their support at contest. Dennis will be
holding several transition meetings with key personnel.
As I announced at the last board meeting, this will be our
last year coordinating this project. Cindy and I have truly
enjoyed the experience but it is now time for others to do their
share. Please consider volunteering to chair this important
chapter fund raiser. Training will start in January.
CHORUS MANAGER/MUSIC TEAM REPORT: Gary
Schocker reported that he was very happy with the way
things went at contest. Several members still owe for their
contest photo. John Donehower needs a list of the
performers and songs for the Christmas Show. John plans to
send a mass e-mail about our Christmas Show to other
Eastern Iowa choruses, with an open invitation for their
members to be a part of our mass chorus. Gary announced
that the Rock Island show will be Nov. 21 and the Dubuque
Chapter show will be on Nov. 5 and 6. Gary will try to
schedule Happy Joes on Welcome Way for a family pizza
party on Dec. 30. Due to a conflict with our performance at
Grand Haven Retirement Home on December 16, Gary
moved that we change the December Board meeting to Dec.
9th. Vaughn seconded. Motioned carried.
Chapter looking for someone to take
over Singing Valentines in 2012
Amos and Cindy Glanz have agreed to manage Singing
Valentines through February 2011. In order for the chapter to
continue this important chapter fund-raiser, one or more
volunteers are needed to take over for them in 2012. If you
think you might be interested, contact Amos or Cindy to find
out what the job entails. The work is not that onerous and all
of the bugs have been worked out over past years. They hope
to be able to show their successor the ins and outs next
February to make the transition easier the following year.
Remember, to have a successful chapter, volunteers must step
up to the plate to carryon projects such as this one.
Questioned was raised about whether or not the new ties will
need to be dry-cleaned. Cindy Glanz will verify this with
Uniform Den. All of the ties the chorus used at contest
showed various problems (make-up stains, perspiration, etc.).
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Chordbusters perform for the Festival of Trees
Photos by Cathy Doubet
The Chordbusters, under the direction of Deb Ragan, perform at the Quad-City Arts Council’s Festival of Trees
Possible Side Effects sing “Grandma Got Run Over By A Reindeer.”
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idea and the booklets to your family and friends. Mark Herrin
will have more details soon.
The Note
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December 21
Taking the plunge…again
By David Haase, Note Dispenser Editor
Well, it’s finally official; Cathy Doubet and I are
engaged to be married. We have been talking about this for
some time now and decided it was time. We’ll be saying our
“I do’s” on April 16, 2011 at 1 p.m. at the Adventure
Christian Community Church. The church is located at the
former Moose Lodge on Northwest Boulevard in Davenport.
A Save the Date postcard will be sent out soon followed
by a formal invitation later on.
Need an idea
Christmas gifts?
for
The Chordbusters will be selling the Quad-Cities Dining
Tour coupon books again this year. Mark Herrin will be the
chairman for this year’s campaign. These make great
birthday, anniversary, graduation, and Christmas gifts.
There are hundreds of coupons that allow you to buy one,
get one free or so much off on the second dinner. In last
year’s book a coupon to Bass Street Chop House alone has a
value of $24.00. There was also a coupon for a buy one, get
one free for Circa 21 on Wednesdays valued at $46.39.
Last year’s cost was $35.00 for the book. If you eat out a
lot or even occasionally during the year you will recuperate
more than the $35.00 it costs for the book. Start selling the
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