TOOSDAY TOONSMonthly publication of the Nassau Mid-Island Chapter of the Barbershop Harmony Society

www.longislandharmonizers.org

VOLUME X MARCH 2012 ISSUE NO. 3

The Long Island Harmonizers

The chorus of the Nassau Mid-Island Chapter. We meet Tuesday evenings at 8:00 p.m. at the Church of the Advent , 555 Advent St . , Westbury, New York.

Maurice DebarChorus Director

2012 ANNUAL SHOW“A MUSICAL TIME

MACHINE”Saturday, April 14-8:07 p.m. Sunday, April 15-3:07 p.m.Carle Place High School

Carle Place, New York

‘Round Midnight, GuestQuartet

Chapter Quartets

Emcee Nancy Massaro

50/50 Drawing

Intermission Sing-a-long

Afterglow Saturday Night

Seacrest DinerMineola, New York

In Spring, a barbershopper’s fancy turns towards his chapter’s annual show

--by Steve Brausa, Show Chairman.

Thanks to help from many people, our annual show is moving forward. While there are many details to work out, the script is in good shape. While the test run of the slide show isn’t until February 27, I am cautiously optimistic that it will be successful. I am also confident that we will all put in the time necessary to learn all the music and lyrics of the show songs. My biggest concern is selling enough tickets to fill the auditorium.

Clearly this isn’t going to happen unless all of us work at it. This means taking the time to ask friends and relatives to come to the show, either directly or by mail or through email. This means getting promotional posters up in all the libraries in which we have performed and also asking diners and other businesses to display our poster. If anyone is a member of a club or fraternal organization, get a poster up and also see if the organization has an email distribution list that they would use to help us publicize the show. There have got to be more ideas than these to build our audience, and it is important to take ownership and give them a try. If there is an idea that you find works, let the rest of the chorus know about it at rehearsal.

Performing for a packed auditorium is fun and exciting. Performing for a packed auditorium is also critical to the financial health of our chapter. Let’s all work to make it happen!

B A R B E R S H O P H A R M O N Y S O C I E T Y

TOOSDAY TOONS

4th Place, 2010 International Bulletin Contest

5th Place, 2010 Electronic Bulletin Contest

TOOSDAY TOONS is the monthly publication of the Nassau Mid-Island Chapter of the Barbershop Harmony Society, a nonprofit, charitable and educational society.Chapter meetings Tuesdays at 8:00 p.m. at Winthrop Hall, Church of the Advent, 555 Advent St., Westbury, New York.Articles, not accompanied by a byline, have been written by the editor and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the members nor of the officers of the Nassau Mid-Island Chapter. Opposing points of view are welcomed and encouraged.

Editor and Publisher Charles Bell

chizbell@optonline.net Associate Editor

Robert Heim heimbob@aol.com

Assistants to the EditorBess Bell

Wayne LazarSteve Stojowski

PhotographyRobert Heim

Eva Milauskas William Vesely

MISSION STATEMENT

The Nassau Mid-Island Chapter, in order to enhance the enjoyment of music in the barbershop style for our chapter members and our audiences, participates in both quartet and chorus singing as a means of experiencing the thrill of barbershop singing and helping others to do the same. Our aim is also to support the Barbershop Harmony Society and the Mid-Atlantic District in their efforts to perpetuate our art form, to warmly welcome other singers into our hobby, and to contribute to the cultural quality of our community through our charitable activities.

FROM THE CORNER OFFICEPROGRESS

I’m happy to report progress on a couple of fronts. Your board is making progress in laying out a plan to attract new members. We’ve identified our target market as men over the age of 40 who like to sing. When I put this into a simple sentence, it sounds like a no brainer, but it’s the result of a lot of thorough discussion and distillation of thought. Grumman once had a little desk

top item that consisted of a big paper clip mounted on a small plate, on which were the words, “A good idea doesn’t have to be complicated.” We then decided on a simple theme to use in all of our printed material, “Like to Sing?—So do we.” This way we’ll have consistency. It’s like our version of the Gekko or the Aflac goose. We’ve identified some material to use as handouts, we’re looking into the cost of a banner or perhaps a sign to display wherever we perform. Still to come are decisions on advertising, but we’re off to a great start.

I signed us up for Operation Harold Hill, which you’ve read about in the Harmonizer, and within three days I got a call from our HH rep, who turns out to be an old friend, Gabe Lanzano. We had a good conversation, in which he gave me some really good ideas based on his own experience with his small chapter of older singers in Florida.

Your part in all of this is to spread the word. Make opportunities to talk about singing—what it means to you, what a good time we have together, the great coaching sessions. People enjoy hearing about good things. Have you made new friends? Do you enjoy singing more than you did before? Wear the I Sing badge.

On another front, we’re making good progress in improving our singing. Our director took a big leap of faith, held his breath and made a drastic change in our riser positioning. You came through, and the result is obvious: we sound better and bigger, and we stayed in tune. Our coach last night was impressed, and was able to spend his time with us working on relatively small (but no less important) details. Yes, it puts more responsibility on all of us to learn our music, but that’s where the responsibility for making progress has always been. We are the masters of our own fate.

Jon

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President Jon Ayers

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SINGING VALENTINES A SMASHING SUCCESSThe team of Fairman and Verity provides the spark

Chair Joel Fairman reports:The Singing Valentines program continues to grow. This year we delivered 48 in Nassau and Western Suffolk, using five quartets over three days, a significant increase over the 33 delivered in 2011.

Participation by the chapter was broad. Hal Verity deftly organized the quartets and Bob Heim continues to do an exceptional job with media coverage. John Brolly's continuing relationship with WHLI 1100AM is a major contributor to the success of the event, producing over 15 orders this year. George Seelinger generates the popular red silk roses and greeting cards delivered to each recipient. Maurice Debar provides coaching where needed.

Five quartets step up to the plateThe quartets performed magnificently, with one group (Quartet #1, consisting of Bill Ruth, Tenor; Steve Brausa, Lead; Joe Massaro, Bass; and Ray Shotter, Baritone), delivering 13 Valentines from early morning to early evening on Valentines Day.

The AfterGloWorms (Hal Verity, Tenor; Bob Miraglia, Lead; Steve Stojowski, Bass; and Maurice Debar, Baritone) covered all the assignments on Sunday. (see photo next column.)

On Tuesday, Valentine’s Day, in addition to Quartet #1 mentioned above, Cloud 9 (Jon Ayers, Tenor; Vinnie Colonna, Lead; John Brolly, Bass; and George Seelinger, Baritone) and Quartet #2 (Hal Verity, Tenor; Bill Vesely, Lead; Ed Andreassen, Bass; and Mr. Versatility himself, Maurice Debar, Baritone) were kept busy for most of the day.

"REGISTERING" VALENTINES PLEASURE: Among the  recipients of a Singing Valentine  in our Nassau Mid-Island Chapter's annual program, was Mary Morettii,  shown tending  one of the registers  at  Kohl's depar tment s tore in Melv i l le , L I  af ter be ing serenaded  with two love songs  by  our tuxedoed AfterGlowWorms quartet.  The totally unexpected surprise was arranged by her boyfriend through the Chapter.

No Treble At All (Tommy Barone, Tenor; Bill Vesely, Lead; Ken Wunsch, Bass; and Ray Shotter, Baritone) attended to all the Monday visitations. The two following pictures shows them as they were caught in the act:

Photo by Bob Heim

Photo by John Brolly

No Treble At All with the ladies on the rectory staff at St. Martin of Tours Church in Bethpage. (More Singing Valentines on page 4.)

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SINGING VALENTINES Cont’d from page 3)

Photo by John Brolly

No Treble At All, shown serenading the office staff of Dr. Tom Cappiello in Hicksville.

C h a i r m a n F a i r m a n ( O o o h , w h a t n i c e alliteration!) concluded his report, saying, “Next year we will look to add another quartet in an effort to hit 60 deliveries. The key to adding a sixth quartet will be finding another tenor.”

HELP WANTED

A w e l l - r u n a n d e f f i c i e n t u n i f o r m management process will help make a favorable impression on new as well as existing members, and could conceivably help us retain members. The Chapter has existing forms and procedures to carry out these tasks, but the next Uniform Manager will be welcome and encouraged to update and improve upon any and all phases of the job.

This job can be done by one person, but is easily shared with one or two others. The demands on the Uniform Manager ’s (and Assistant Manager’s) time should be minimal, and most of the time can be carried out on a flexible schedule rather than always being under the pressures of tight deadlines. A job description follows.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Uniform Manager

Uniforms are issued to members as required, and as such are chapter property. When membership ceases, they should be returned. This policy should be made clear to all members, especially to new members, so that there is no misunderstanding. The Uniform Manager is responsible for the acquisition of new or replacement uniforms, establishing and maintaining an inventory of all chapter-owned uniforms and the collection of uniforms when membership ceases.

The Uniform Manager will create and maintain a file for each member indicating his possession of chapter-provided uniforms and agreement that these are to be returned upon the expiration of membership.

A list of suppliers of uniform articles exists and should be maintained. New purchases are at the discretion of the Uniform Manager, and invoices given to the Treasurer for payment.

Uniforms not in the possession of a chapter member are kept in the second-floor store room at Winthrop Hall.

A SAMPLE OF BOB HEIMʼS HANDIWORK

According to Bob Heim, involved with our annual show on the p.r. side, Sharon Schwarz, photographer  extraordinaire, who provided us with website and "Toons" shots of our  61st annual presentation, has graciously agreed to cover our show in shutterbug  encore, April 14th. Thanks, Sharon.  

IT TAKES A VILLAGE—by Maurice Debar, Chorus Director

I’m sure that all the presidents of our chapter, past and present, have often thought, “I do all the work, what would they do without me?” I know as the director, I have similar thoughts. Certainly, all our wives appreciate that thought! When you work in isolation for a group, you often feel alone. Often you think that no one appreciates or even knows the effort you are expending.

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One night as I was mentally preparing myself for the evening’s rehearsal, while going through all the things I had prepared to do that evening, I noticed Bill Vesely setting up the keyboard. To his right Hal Verity was pulling out the risers and John Brolly setting up the bulletin board. Wayne Lazar was putting on coffee in the kitchen. Vinnie Colonna had just arrived with two members who would not have gotten to the rehearsal without his help. Earlier that day, Steve Brausa was modifying the script for our annual show. John (Brolly) was on the phone finalizing a meeting with the members of the Scottish Rite. At least one quartet was in rehearsal struggling to master a chord. It takes a village.

I was looking last week through Newsday and saw a small article about the Brookhaven chapter preparing for Valentine’s Day. That afternoon, I got a call from a friend saying she was forwarding an article to me that she just saw in her local newspaper about our Valentines program. It was ten times bigger! Bob Heim at work! Last year, Steve Marrin took it upon himself to mentor the kid’s quartet. He drove them down to Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, at his own expense. It takes a village.

I only look at what I do for the chorus and cry in my beer (actually scotch). Why doesn’t anybody work like me? Duh!!!! They do! John F Kennedy, in

his inaugural address, suggested that we “ask not what your country can do for you but what you can do for your country!” He had to ask. In our chapter, you don’t have to ask, it is just done naturally. It’s that village working together.

Our only problem, besides growing old, is that we are running out of people to recognize as barbershopper of the year. Almost the whole village has an award hanging on their walls.

All I can say is, “Thanks.”

YOU CAN "TAPE IT WITH YOU" -- 62nd Annual Show Chairman Steve Brausa (left) takes a moment to show Nassau Mid-Island guest coach Scott Brannon one of the special posters that Chapter members will be posting in local libraries, diners, supermarkets and other public places in advance of the major April 14-15 show.(See poster on page 9.)

GREAT SCOTT, WHAT A COACH!

The script is largely complete and getting a final review by the script committee as well as several other chapter members. Wayne and Carol Lazar are working on the slide show as an element in the annual show. We will have a test run in the high school auditorium on Feb. 27 and see if there are problems, technical or otherwise. There will not be a rented backdrop this year, which saves about $400 in production costs. To add color to the stage, I have arranged to borrow a 15x21 ft. American Flag from Nassau County which will be hung behind the risers. The board will discuss publicizing the show at the meeting next Monday. I anticipate working to get posters up in as many libraries as possible, and Bob Heim is going to get stories about the show into community newspapers. We will consider paying to have our show poster distributed as an insert in local papers. Bob Maraglia and Sue Johnson are at work putting the show journal together. On with the show! Steve Brausa, Show Chairman

Photos by Bill Vesely

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W h a t w e h a v e n ' t e x p l o r e d a s much, are personal abilities of having people drawn to YOU! Others motivated to step up and ask for information. What does it take? After our sing-outs. In party and other group settings. What is that certain something that draws people to someone special? It could be celebrity status, of course, but even for a John "Doe" (musical reference, intended), there's one ingredient that has a terrific impact over all others. It's personal energy, and how you, as an individual, convey that energy phys i ca l l y, in earnes t conversa t ion and through other actions. Your energy, if it's at a high level and genuine, will act as a magnet every time. It's what works as performers with audiences; it's what works one-on-one. Exhibiting high positive energy builds and maintains a positive energetic response in others. It makes others feel good. They become energized, and so respond even more strongly to the source—YOU!

Let's examine two scenarios. In the first, a sing-out is over. One barbershopper leaves the stage, walks rapidly, head down, to the venue's entrance, intent on seeing a friend or two and subsequently off to find his car. In the second, a barbershopper remains alert, body language showing pride (not exhaustion), eager to engage in conversation, accept compliments, answer questions, chapter literature or contact info in right (or left) hands, and distributing it with a pleasant smile. Who, I ask you, draws the attention? The answer is a no-brainer.

So go ahead, tap into your sincere emotions and let them work for you (and us). Feel important and shine in a crowd. Keep your batteries charged in terms of demeanor. It will be noticed, I promise you. Call it exuberance, joie de vivre, charm, "electricity,” magnetism, or personal appeal. It works.

USING YOUR BARBERSHOP BATTERIES....YOUR ENERGY BRINGS INQUIRIES TO YOU!!!!

Bob HeimNassau Mid-Island Chapter

Associate Editor(A Public Relations Practitioner For Close to 60 Years)

In past columns, we've spent quite a bit of time exploring the twin roles of public relations and advertising in reaching out to snare interest in barbershopping and, of course, our chapter.

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Attention "Up & Coming" Quartet men 18 to 22 years old.

This is pretty much the last call to men 18 to 22 y.o. to apply for a Scholarship to attend the 2012 Atlantic Harmony Brigade for Free. Only four of these collegiate scholarships awards

are left .

If you are extremely passionate about your quartetting, if you are able and qualified—even if you haven't been in a high ranking quartet, or belong to a quartet now, this is a great opportunity. The first to apply and qualify are first awarded scholarships... so look into it now Scholarship Info at..... www.box.com/shared/tnkex2x9to48ccbl2hsdAHB Web site:............................ www.AtlanticHarmonyBrigade.comOr write for an application:................ ahb.scholarships@Gmail.com

Again, my thanks. Neal Siegal

Prepare–Don't Repair!Barbara Elving, Show Chair

The Voice of Rushmore, February 2012 John Elving, Editor

Here we are getting things in order for our Annual Show, learning the notes, getting comfortable with the music, trying to stay upright on the risers and still follow the director all at the same time! Even though these details can seem overwhelming at times, they are all very important to our final product at show time.

What our audience sees in our performance will be more powerful than what they actually hear! That bears repeating: WHAT our audience SEES in our performance will be more POWERFUL than what they actually HEAR. How can that be?

Last weekend I was fortunate enough to be in a Presentation Class given by Jim Clark (Storm Front). We spent two hours going over the details of what makes for an outstanding presentation by a quartet or chorus. This pretty much sums up the whole thing. When the visual is better than the sound, the sound is perceived to be greater than it actually is; but if the visual is not as good as the sound, the sound is perceived to be lesser than it actually is. How do we want to be perceived for our music programs? And, how do we achieve that?

In terms of presentations, any visual movements we make must FIT the music. We must be "likable" to

our audience by showing how much we are enjoying ourselves with the music. In order to do this we must be relaxed and at ease, we must be able to be comfortable on stage and in front of our audience. Which brings us to our catch phrase: Prepare—Don't Repair! Everything we do with the music, including any moving, any interpretation, must be well rehearsed until it becomes second nature to us. Anything that is going through our head while on stage is visibly reflected on our face. This means that if you are reviewing the words on the page as your sing them, that is what the audience will see. If you are visualizing where your note is in the chord, then that is what the audience will see. But, if you are really, truly in the emotion of the song, you have entirely bought into the story of the song, then the audience will follow and believe that emotion. They, too, will experience the full spectrum of the music right along with you. That is exactly how the visual becomes the power-player that creates the magic of the music!

It's not just the words, it's not just the music, it's not just the right hand movement or the proper placement of the foot, it's everything combined. Internalize your music and grasp the full meaning of the story-telling involved to create that wonderful moment in time for our audience when it all seamlessly blends together. Let them be "wowed" out of their seats and gasping for breath!

Barbara

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This will be a little longer article than usual. The insp i ra t ion comes f rom a spor ts magazine which published a series of articles about my alma mater and thei r very successful football program. In one of the articles the football coach listed his criteria for what makes a successful team. It correlates to what makes a good chorus. See if you can agree.

The four main parts of a good offensive team (we won't go in to what makes a good defensive team) match what makes a good chorus: the quarterback, the offensive linemen, the running back and the wide receivers. Here are the qualities of each of these.

Quarterback—in the chorus the Lead:Three qualities go into making a good quarterback. Number one is accuracy, which is more important than having a cannon for an arm. The Leads are the quarterbacks of the chorus. They must be accurate in their singing, not just close. They don't need to have the laser voice, just accurate.

Second, quarterbacks must have mental toughness. They must understand and read progressions, handle adversity and "steer the ship." They must also possess "poise in the pocket." Likewise the Lead is the one who "steers the ship." He must understand the song and be poised in his performance, no matter what comes his way.

The third quality is arm strength and running ability. He must be able to throw the bomb

occasionally if needed. He needs to be able to go the distance, including running instead of just standing there in the pocket like a statue. The Lead in the chorus or quartet needs to be able to go the distance and deliver "the bomb" when required. When he needs to, he can take off and del iver the scor ing interpretation, and sell the song like no one else can.

Offensive Linemen—the Basses:The type of linemen on a team determines whether the quarterback can do all the things asked of him. If there is no protection, then he can't stay in the pocket long enough to complete many passes. If the linemen don't do their job the running back won't have a hole to run through. Any kind of lineman will allow for a short, three-step passing game. It takes a lineman with size, agility and speed.

The basses must have the vocal agility to move with accuracy from note to note. They must also have the speed to be there where the quarterback needs them when they need them. They must at all time protect the Lead so that he has the time to deliver the message successfully. (It's hard to do that when quarterbacks are constantly on their backs being sacked.)

The Running Back—chorus Tenor:

This person is a shifty runner who doesn't get the ball all the time. When he does he sparkles and advances the ball as the team marches down the field. One of his jobs is to complement the quarterback's play and take the hand-off when called on to do so. They are important to take the pressure off the quarterback when needed.

The Tenors are singers who shift between singing harmony, at least most of the time, but also are able to take the melody when asked. They can deliver the message of the audience when given the ball.(See Musical Notes next page)

Musical Notes❡ohn Elving, Editor

The Voice of Rushmore, February 2012

...we need the passion for life...and the willingness to show and express it.

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Musical Notes (Continued from previous page)The Wide Receivers—our Baritones:The wide receivers have a set route to run to catch the ball when passed to them. However, they must be able to change path quickly to adjust for how they are defended, or how the quarterback needs to change due to pressure on him. It is a position that requires constant adjustments to be successful.

The Baritones are those singers who must always be adjusting things in their singing to make the chord sound right. When they are above the lead, they must make people think they are leads. When below the lead they must sound more like, and compliment, the basses. Just like the wide receiver position, this can be the next to the hardest position to play, outside the quarterback. When done well, it is seamless and unnoticed. When done otherwise, they draw attention to themselves much like a defense swarming to a given receiver.

Bringing all of this is together is the head coach and coaching team. Each has their strengths, but work together to find what works best for the winning season for their team. The head coach takes all the ideas of the coaching staff and makes it work.

Likewise the musical team has a head director and supporting directors, section leaders, coaches, etc. They all have different strengths which the head coach uses to make a winning team of chorus members.

All together the football players and coaches come together to make either a winning or losing team. In the same way the chorus members, directors, section leaders and coaches come together to make a winning or losing chorus. (We're not talking contests here.) The chorus can become an entertaining chorus for their audiences, or they can be ho-hum. They can be considered among the best musical groups in their area, or they can be thought of as among the worst. They can be great,

mediocre or poor. It all depends on all parts of the team coming together in the common effort of winning.

What kind of team do you want to be part of? Are you willing to put in the work needed to become what is expected? Each of us needs to make that decision.

Sing-cerely & Humm-bly,

John

The editor’s addendum to the above is a notable quote, also from John Elving:

Remember—practice is what we do at home. Rehearsal is what we do together to perfect what we have practiced so we can make music together.

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Honorary Members of the Barbershop Harmony SocietyOver the years the Society has been privileged to extend honorary memberships to these famous friends of barbershop harmony. (All biographical content courtesy Wikipedia.org.)

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2008The Oak Ridge BoysCountry, Gospel, PopThe Oak Ridge Boys are a country and gospel group that is based in the United States. The group was founded in 1945 as the Oak Ridge Quartet. They became popular during the 1950s. Their name was changed to the Oak Ridge Boys in the early 1960s, and they remained a gospel-oriented group until the mid 1970s, when they changed their image and concentrated more on country and pop music. The band's current lineup consists of lead singer and second tenor Duane Allen, baritone William Lee Golden, tenor Joe Bonsall, and bass Richard Sterban. Read more on wikipedia.org.

1999Dick Van DykeTelevision and film actor (born December 13, 1925) is an American actor, presenter and entertainer, with a career spanning six decades. He is best known for his starring roles in Mary Poppins, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, Bye Bye Birdie (film), The Dick Van Dyke Show and Diagnosis: Murder.

Van Dyke starred in a popular situation comedy called The Dick Van Dyke Show, from 1961 to 1966 in which he played a comedy writer named Rob Petrie. Complementing Van Dyke was a veteran cast of talented comedic actors including Rose Marie, Morey Amsterdam, Jerry Paris, Carl Reiner (as Alan Brady), as well as a newcomer to television Mary Tyler Moore, who played Rob's wife Laura Petrie. He won three Emmy Awards and the series received four Emmy Awards as outstanding comedy series. From 1971 to 1974, Van Dyke starred in an unrelated sitcom called The New Dick Van Dyke Show in which he portrayed a local television talk show host. Read more on wikipedia.org.

Other honorary members of the Barbershop Harmony Society include: Bill Gaither (2006), Gospel singer, writer of multiple Grammy and Dove awards; Gordon Lightfoot (2006), singer, songwriter; Gene Puerling (2004), The Hi-Los and Singers Unlimited; Bob Flanigan (2003), The Four Freshmen; Sherrill Milnes (2002), Operatic Baritone; Jim Pike (1996), The Lettermen; Jerold Ottley (1996), Director, Mormon Tabernacle Choir; Victor Borge (1995); Bill Hanna (1991); The

Osmond Brothers (1986); Mitch Miller (1985); Fred Waring (1984); Arthur Godfrey (1980); Meredith Willson (1959) and Irving Berlin (1959). The last eight honorees on the list are well-known and need no elaboration.

If there is sufficient reader interest in the biographies of the foregoing list of honorary barbershoppers, kindly indicate your pleasure to the editor.

MARCH BIRTHDAYS 3 Mary Colonna 4 Mike Santino 8 Patricia Laughlin 9 Barbara Shotter12 Charles Muscarnera12 Joel Fairman14 Wayne Lazar17 Patricia Seelinger21 Frank Murray22 Maurice Debar28 Bob Roth28 Muriel Roth29 Lois Verity31 Pete McArdle

MARCH ANNIVERSARY

March 17, 1993 Karel & Lynda Boersma

CHAPTER QUARTETSAfterGloWormsHal Verity, Tenor

Bob Miraglia, LeadSteve Stojowski, Bass

Maurice Debar, Baritone

All In A ChordBill Ruth, Tenor

Steve Brausa, LeadBernie Genzer, Bass

George Seelinger, Baritone

BBQKevin Montevirgen, Tenor

Shawn Geller, LeadGerald Tabaosares, Bass

Andrew Jorquera, Baritone

Cloud 9Jon Ayers, Tenor

Vinnie Colonna, LeadJohn Brolly, Bass

George Seelinger, Baritone

Day WormsHal Verity, Tenor

Steve Brausa, LeadMaurice Debar, Bass

George Seelinger, Baritone

Long Island ExpressBill Ruth, Tenor

Gene Kammerer, LeadJoe Massaro, Bass

Bob Roth, Baritone

No Treble At AllTommy Barone, Tenor

Bill Vesely, LeadKen Wunsch, Bass

Wayne Lazar, Baritone

QuatrainBob Kelly, Tenor

Steve Marrin, LeadAl Fennell, Bass

Paul Santino, Baritone

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Member Count by Member Class

Member ClassNumber of Member10

LF 1

RG 30

SL 21

SN 4

Y2 1

TOTAL 57

I M P O RTA N T D AT E STUESDAYS, MARCH 6 - 13 - 20 - 27 Chapter Meetings at Winthrop Hall Church of the Advent, Westbury at 7:30 p.m.

SATURDAY, MARCH 10 Saturday Rehearsal w/Scott Brannon, 9:30 a.m.

MONDAY, MARCH 12 Board of Directors Meeting - 8:00 p.m. Winthrop Hall, Westbury

SATURDAY, MARCH 31 Saturday Rehearsal 9:30 p.m.

TUESDAY, APRIL 3 Chapter Meeting at Winthrop Hall, 7:30 p.m.

MONDAY, APRIL 9 Chapter Meeting at Winthrop Hall, 7:30 p.m.

TUESDAY, APRIL 10 Board of Directors Meeting - 8:00 p.m. Winthrop Hall, Westbury

FRIDAY, APRIL 13 Dress Rehearsal for Annual Show Carle Place High School, Carle Place, 6:30 p.m.

“A MUSICAL TIME MACHINE”SATURDAY, APRIL 14 SUNDAY, APRIL 15, 2012 8:07 p.m. 3:07 p.m.

CARLE PLACE HIGH SCHOOL168 Cherry Lane, Carle Place, L.I, N.Y.

TUESDAY, APRIL 17 and 24 Chapter Meeting at Winthrop Hall, 8:00 p.m.

TUESDAYS, MAY 1 - 8 - 15 - 22 - 29 A total of seven rehearsals (including the two above) in preparation for: SATURDAY, JUNE 2, 2010 THE NORTHERN DIVISION CONVENTION Morristown New Jersey

JULY 1 - 8, 2012

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