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Updated: January 28, 2010

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NEXT PERFORMANCE

ACTION ITEMS

1. SINGING VALENTINES:    All of our plans are not in place for the 2010 Singing Valentines.    An information FLYER and ORDER FORM can be printed from this website, by CLICKING on the link in the Top Banner near the top of the Home Page.   Ryan Riches may be hard to contact, so call Spencer Peck to coordinate your orders.  
   REMEMBER:  A ROSE, a CARD, and TWO love songs from an authentic male quartet (for the small sum of us$25)  will let any gentlemen SCORE BIG over the Valentine Weekend.
   
   We will need to turn in the order for our Roses on Thursday, Feb 4th, so be certain to get your orders in by our NEXT Rehearsal on Wednesday, Feb 3rd.
   
   QUARTETS:   Make certain that you have ordered your Roses (see above,)   They will be available at the rehearsal on Feb 10th, and will need to be refrigerated (or kept very cool) until you deliver them.    If you want to pick up the Roses for your Quartet later in the week directly from the Florist (Skyline - 3084 South Highland Drive ) just let TOM know, and he can make those arrangements.
   KEEP TRACK of your MILEAGE for Chapter Reimbursement.
   
   
2. Watch the Upcoming events below, as our 2010 schedules start to fill with sing outs.  
   (Note:  We have placed some TENTATIVE performance dates on the Calendar.   Those that are CONFIRMED for the next THREE MONTHS will be BOLDED.  We are also leaving the past dates on the Upcoming Events to be seen by those agencies who are considering grants for us.)
   REMEMBER:   IF THEY AIN"T BOLD,  the are FAKE.
   
   
3. Money is tight everywhere, and our Chapter Budget is no exception.   If you can find a PAID sing-out for us, let Spencer Peck (VP-Program) know so we can get it scheduled.  Plan to attend ALL of the Chorus's singouts for the rest of the year, which will enhance our ability to find PAID gigs. 
   
   
   
4. 2010 CASUAL UNIFORM:   As of January 1st, our Casual Uniform changes, from the multi-hued Khaki pants, to BLACK PANTS (even though my wife tells me that even Black is multi-hued.)    BLACK, Stafford Performance Microtwill, pants, widely available at JCPenney, has been selected.   Each Member is responsible to obtain his own black UNIFORM pants, belt, and black shoes (PLEASE, NO SNEAKERS). 
   DO YOU HAVE YOUR BLACK PANTS YET ?     Better hurry. 
   
   
5. THE 2010 BOARD:   Go to OUR OFFICERS from any page, to find contact information for the members of the current Board.     You can email directly, by CLICKING on the email link for any Member.  Your email program will open, you can compose and send your message.
   
   

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OUR CULTURE

These CONCEPTS, when internalized, define our CHORUS      (Submitted by:  Scott Allred)

                 We are having a great time.  We sing great.  Beth is a wonderful Director
                 We are a Singing Group;  Sacred Risers;  Performance Rehearsals; 
                 Believe;   Have Confidence;  BUY IN.

          I focus my attention on the successful outcome of the entire chorus.  I believe in the Beehive ‘Swarm’ (blob), which is the belief that my brothers in the chorus will figure out what they did incorrectly or didn’t do correctly, without my input, by following the loving ‘Swarm’.  My team of brothers has the skills necessary to follow and add to his section and chorus, to become a part of the ‘Swarm’.  I will display pride, competence, and personal confidence at all times.  If asked, I will coach and lead others in the section or chorus.  I will ask for help while off the risers when I need it and not drag the chorus down because I fear to ask. I will seek for and feel the influence of the ‘Swarm’.

          Singing Group

            I believe the Statesmen are a singing group, not a fraternity group that likes to sing.  Meaning that fellowship, service, refreshements, brotherhood, and other business are by-products of our barbershop harmony singing art, not the other way around.j   I sing as if one with the Chorus.   I don't sing to "carry" the others in my section.   I believe that there are no heroes in the Chorus.  I seek for vocal quality in my section and in the Chorus


            REHEARSALS

            I take our rehearsals seriously.  It is silly to believve that I can TURN IT ON for a performance.   I rehearse like a musician; stand like a champion; perform like a professional, with a Statesmen 'swagger.'   I believe that everything that happens is because I know and trust the PLAN.   I come weekly and on time.   I call to let others know if I am going to miss a rehearsal.  If I am late, or leave the risers during rehearsal, I will wait for an invitiation to join the Chorus, and take my appointed, sacred space.


            BELIEF

            I believe in my Director, and trust that she know what is best for the Chorus.   I trust the Director's plan and know that she will teach us and take the Cjhorus far towards its goal.   I believe my Chorus brothers will do their best, and follow the same poionts of 'culture' as I do.  I love my membership in the Chorus.  I believe I contribute to the Chorus; my energy and support makes the Chorus better as a whole.

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