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SHORELINE SOUND CHORUS Border Lakes Region 2 First-Place Championship Chorus Contestant Number 3 in New Orleans 2019 Master Director Diane Catellane Border Lakes Region 2 ! Fall 2018 Newsletter The Vibe Border Lakes Region 2 First-Place Championship Quartet Competing in St. Louis! ggg Abby Sella, Tenor Traci A. Martin, Bass Sarah M. Eggerstedt, Lead Heather J. Kingham, Baritone ggg Representing Fenton Lakes, Shoreline Sound, Grand Traverse Show, and Motor City Blend Choruses
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SHORELINE SOUND CHORUSBorder Lakes Region 2 First-Place Championship Chorus
Contestant Number 3 in New Orleans 2019Master Director Diane Catellane
Border Lakes Region 2 ! Fall 2018 Newsletter
The VibeBorder Lakes Region 2
First-Place Championship QuartetCompeting in St. Louis!
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Abby Sella, TenorTraci A. Martin, Bass
Sarah M. Eggerstedt, LeadHeather J. Kingham, Baritone
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RepresentingFenton Lakes, Shoreline Sound,
Grand Traverse Show, and Motor City Blend Choruses
Lois Kelly, Jill Watson, Nan Wardin, Leslie Lennon, Brook Tucker, Melissa Wright, Susan Casey, Judy Sirut
BORDER LAKES REGION 22018 – 2019 REGIONAL MANAGEMENT TEAM
MTeam LeaderLOIS KELLY
CommunicationsLeslie Lennon
Directors Jill Watson
Education Brook Tucker
MEvents
MFinance
Judy [email protected]
MMarketing
Susan [email protected]
MMembership
Melissa Wrightopentheeyesofmyheartlord
@hotmail.com
Sweet Adelines International9110 S. ToledoTulsa OK 741371-800-992-7464 or 918-622-1444918-665-0894 (fax)sweetadelineintl.org
Border Lakes Region 2 newsletter "Border Lights" is posted on theregional website and distributed via email winter, spring and fall.
NEXT deadlines January 17, 2019, March 21, 2019
Send copy and photos to Linda May
[email protected] Glenwood Street
Clinton Township MI 48035-2943586-791-8116
Send articles by the deadline as a plain email message or as an emailattachment (avoid pdf). Send photos as attachments rather than
embedded in the document. Please put the chorus name in the subjectline of your email. No more than 600 words. Sign your articles. Send
ONLY ONE final and complete article. (Late corrections not accepted.)Send photos by email as a common photo file or send a photo to scan.
Attach photo information. Mailed photos will be returned if accompaniedby a stamped self-addressed envelope.
CAMERA-READY ADSfull page 10" x 7" $110; ½ page 5" x 7" $55; 1/4 page 3.5" x 5" $35;
checks payable to Border Lakes Region 2 and mailed toJudy Sirut, 4353 Charing Way, Bloomfield Hills MI 48304
Regional Websitewww.saireg2.org/
2018-2019 REGIONAL MANAGEMENT TEAM
Team Leader Lois Kelly
Communication Leslie LennonDirectors Jill Watson
Education Brook TuckerEvents Nan WardinFinance Judy Sirut
Marketing Susan CaseyMembership Melissa Wright
MISSION STATEMENTBorder Lakes Region 2 is an organization of American and Canadian women singers which advances musical excellence
in barbershop harmony through education and performances.
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Riot ActFourth Place Medalist
Tenor Cynthia Sommerville, lead Jennifer Kuzma-Cassel, baritoneNancy Liedel, bass Jacquie Kobe; Shoreline Sound and Fenton Lakes
ChorusesSashay
Fifth Place MedalistTenor Sandra Scarbrough, lead Debra Densmore, baritone Marie
Koltvedt, bass Jill Watson; Grand Traverse Show Chorus
SpectrumSecond Place Medalist
Baritone Kelsey Braiden, lead Mindy Kruger, bass Lou AnnBobrovetski, tenor Peggi Starkey; Motor City Blend Chorus Cantina Vocal Project
Third Place MedalistTenor Carrie Marcotte, lead Mary Halsig, baritone
Anna Dean-McDonald, bass Maria Christian;Chapter-at-Large Region 2, Wichita, Shoreline
Sound, Song of the Lakes Choruses
2018 Border Lakes Region 2 Quartet Medalists
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GRAND HARMONY CHORUSSECOND PLACE MEDALIST
Chris Arnold, Certified Director
GRAND TRAVERSE SHOW CHORUS THIRD PLACE MEDALIST
Jill Watson, Master Director
2018 Border Lakes Region 2 Chorus Medalists
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FENTON LAKES CHORUSFourth Place Medalist
Jeanne Lundberg, Certified Director
HEART OF ESSEX CHORUS Fifth Place Medalist
Lois Kelly, Certified Director
2018 Border Lakes Region 2 Chorus Medalists
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FENTON LAKES CHORUS ~ FIRST PLACEJeanne Lundberg, Certified Director
HEART of ESSEX CHORUS ~ SECOND PLACE
Lois Kelly, Certified Director
NORTHERN BLEND CHORUS ~ THIRD PLACESusan Heimburger, Certified Director
MID-SIZED CHORUS ~ DIVISION AA SHORELINE SOUND, First Place
GRAND HARMONY, Second PlaceGRAND TRAVERSE, Third Place
SMALL CHORUS ~ DIVISION A
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TEAM COORDINATOR
# Lois Kelly
Fall is an opportunity for chapters totake stock and plan for the future.What are your chorus goals for
next year? Have you discussedstrategies and plans to achieve thosegoals? Working together with yourchorus, management team/board of directors, music teamand director can be a great way to build community andcommitment to progress. Learning, growing and makingprogress is a journey that we all can contribute to.
Beyond chorus life, you have another wonderful opportunityto plan for the future, the future of Region 2. We needeffective leadership to reflect our vision, mission andstrategic intent. We need leaders with commitment andpassion who will share their vision of what can beaccomplished in the coming years. There are four positions being elected on the regionalmanagement team, and many opportunities for assisting oncommittees. Go to the Region 2 websitehttps://www.saireg2.org/ or contact CommunicationCoordinator Leslie Lennon for more information.
Let’s all communicate, get involved and participatein building our future.
FINANCE COORDINATOR
# Judy Sirut
Happy Fall Region 2! It’s hard tobelieve that it is time for our fallregional school and International
convention. Best wishes to Motor CityBlend, London and The Vibe as you headto St Louis; we know you will makeRegion 2 proud!
Speaking of fall regional weekend, there will be a financeforum on Friday night for anyone interested – especiallychapter treasurers. Topics of discussion: annual income taxrequirements, SAI verification of audit requirement, annualregional assessment process, regional financial position andanything else you would like to discuss.
Now that regional assessments have been issued andpayments received, don’t forget to take advantage of our$300 chorus coaching grant program. Diana Gregg does afabulous job coordinating this program! Please visit ourwebsite at www.saireg2.org to find valuable informationregarding the grant (click on “forms”) or contact Diana [email protected] or 586-844-6919.
COMMUNICATION COORDINATOR
# Leslie Lennon
Hello Region 2!
It’s said that communication is the key to success. It’s my goal to help make Region 2 successful througheffective communication. Working with the rest of the RMT, I strive to keep our website, www.saireg2.orgup-to-date, and distribute information to all the choruses in a timely fashion. I welcome any input toward making our websiteas accurate and informative as possible, so feel free to contact me with updates or corrections at [email protected] really is a lot of information available on our website so, please, check it out!
Region 2 RMT is still seeking applicants for the team for the following coordinator positions for 2019-2020: Director, Events,Finance and Marketing. Applications will be accepted until October 15. Coordinator job descriptions and the application formare on our website in the “Join the RMT” section, as well as a list of committees, some of which urgently need members. This ismy first year on the team and although there’s a lot to do and even more to learn, I’m thoroughly enjoying it. I highlyrecommend the experience to anyone who may be interested.
At this year’s Fall Regional in Port Huron, there will be a communication segment during the Presidents’ Forum on Fridaynight. I will be covering how to navigate our website and the importance of timely updates, plus a few other topics.
Looking forward to seeing everyone at Fall Regional * *
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MEMBERSHIP
COORDINATOR
# Melissa
Wright
I’m superexcited to beyour membership coordinator
for another two years! I haveenjoyed meeting many people inour region during my last termand I can’t wait to meet andconnect with more of you!
I know that declining membershipis a growing problem in many ofour choruses; however I don’thave a fix-all solution. This seemsto be a problem in all regions, andwhat works for one chorus orregion doesn’t work for all. I’mlooking into making a Facebookgroup for membershipcoordinators in our region wherewe can brainstorm ideas andshare with each other what hasworked and hasn’t worked whentrying to bring in new members. Iappreciate any feedback on thisidea!
It also appears that sometimes wehave no problem getting people tocome in the door and join for ayear or so, but then they decide tomove on to something else. I’malso looking for ways to enticethese members to stay. Whatmakes you feel welcomed andappreciated in your chorus and inRegion 2? I welcome yourthoughts!
I look forward to seeing many ofyou at Fall Regional. It’s going tobe a great weekend of singing andlearning! If you see me, come onover and introduce yourself! I lookforward to connecting with you!
STAR AWARD COORDINATOR
# Diana Gregg
375 Years of Sweet Adelines MembershipCelebrated! Eleven members of Region 2will receive their coveted 25-year StarPins at Fall Regional Music SchoolWeekend, Oct. 6 and become officialmembers of the Silver Ribbon Gang. Thepresentation will again be made at theSaturday night program with theirchoruses cheering them on for all theiryears of service to Sweet Adelines.
Receiving Star Award Pins for 25 years ofconsecutive membership are NANCYBOOK, Grand Traverse City Show,BARBARA BOOTHE, London,ANNE-MARIE CAMPBELL, London,HENNY FORD, London, MARY GAUCHE,Shoreline Sound, CYNTHIA GAZETTI,Motor City Blend, LINDA JADISCHKE,Heart of Essex, EV ST. ONGE, SeawaySounds, and CARROL WISE, Traverse CityShow. TRACI MARTIN, Motor City Blend,and NANETTE WARDIN, Motor CityBlend, have accumulative years in Region2 and Sweet Adelines.
Celebrating 50 years as members in Sweet Adelines are KAY KASTENS and LAURENESULLIVAN, both from Motor City Blend. Kay has held nearly every job on the chorus andregional level and remarked that she has “wonderful memories of singing in threechoruses, three quartets, under the direction of nine talented directors. I would neverhave believed that I would still be doing this after 50 years!” Laurie was first “introducedto barbershop music while on a date at the 1951 men’s International convention.” Tenyears later, she met her husband and discovered that her date was her husband’sbrother!
All our honorees have been presidents, board and team members, music staff, activemovers and shakers of their choruses and have learned a multitude of music andchoreography since 1993. Congratulations to each for her dedication.
The Star Award was initiated in 1992 and about 400 pins have been presented todeserving members. It was the original brainchild of Nila Krantz, Tri City, and isrecognized as a badge of honor throughout the International organization.
The RMT expanded the criteria for qualifying for the pin by allowing 25 years ofnonconsecutive singing membership to count. Members must have 25 yearsaccumulated membership by the end of the calendar year and have at least fiveconsecutive years actively back in Region 2. Proof of membership is on the part of themember, supported by a letter from the current President or Team Leader to me([email protected]) We celebrate all their years of experience, service to oursisterhood, and their love of the music.
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Marketing Coordinator# Susan M. Casey
Event Audience Boost
We want our choruses to perform to a great crowd.It gives the singers that natural high, createsatmosphere and leaves us feeling fulfilled when
we hear that sweet applause. Plus, if you put on concerts,ticket sales are a vital part of your revenue, whether it is for covering costs orfundraising. Want a great audience?
Here are five tried and tested ways:
1. Captive audience powerSo, you just thrilled a crowd with your latest repertoire to thunderous applause.Take this opportunity to verbally thank them and announce your next upcomingperformance(s). Watch calendars in those mobile devices get updated on the spot,pronto!
2. Watch the ticket pricingWhen planning a performance, always consider a reasonable ticket price (ofcourse within your budget). Better to have a lot of people coming along at a lowerprice than getting a trickle at a higher price. Nothing is more stressful than gettingthe price wrong and worrying about low tickets sales a week before showtime!Check out other successful events in the same area or venue. What was theiradmission cost?
3. Planning your performance calendarDon’t load too many performances in a short space of time. If your audience isheavy with friends and family of the chorus, you’ll likely experience a law ofdiminishing returns. Your loved ones probably do not want to go to a concertevery week! Review how often you perform, even if this means refusing someopportunities.
4. Promote your performances You don’t have to buy advertising. You can put up posters and flyers in your localshopping centers, libraries, gym, community centers, etc. Ask members to put upposters in their workplace or at their children’s schools (get permission first).Remind your members to mention the performance to friends, family andacquaintances.
5. Word up!Organise a flash mob at a shopping center or local festival (get permission fromthe management or organisers first) and then have a few family and friends handout flyers about your upcoming performance. See if your local radio station willgive your next gig a plug. These types of activities can provide a really exciting‘hook’ for your chorus.
Finally, always keep your audience in mind when planning your performanceprogrammes. Keep your concerts varied, interesting and not too long. Keep themwanting for more, not hoping it will soon end! A happy audience are much morelikely come back ... and with company.
DirectorsCoordinator# Jill A. Watson
Iam excited andhonored to be thenew directors
coordinator our region –Yay! Thank you toJeanne Lundberg andthe team for having the confidence in meto take over in her shoes.
Having been through just a few RMTmeetings, I can tell you that I had no ideahow very much our management teamdoes. Wow!
The directors retreat held this past Junewith the incomparable Dale Syverson,was both educational and entertaining.How could it NOT be with Dale at thehelm?
Diane Porsche will lead the director’sforum on Friday evening, Oct. 5 focusingon vocal production and PVI skills.
Directors, mark your calendar for June 7for an evening seminar with KimWonders. This will take place in Windsor.Details to follow.
Enjoy the upcoming fall shows, theholiday season, and then of course thepreparation for spring contest – YIKES,already?
And all the best to our Region 2 directors,LeAnn K. Hazlett, Sylvia Karpinsky, andJulia Beadle as they take the stage in St.Louis. Go Motor City Blend and London!We are so proud of you!
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Information from the Region 2 Convention Committee:Although Region 2 has provided a webcast of the spring contest for the past three years, due to a lackof financial support, and contributions from those watching, we cannot continue to cover the expense.
Education Coordinator# Brook Tucker
Iam so thrilled and excited to be the Region 2 Education Coordinator for this term! I certainly have some big shoes to fillfollowing my predecessor, Nancy Liedel, but I am up for the challenge and excited to help Region 2 reach for new heights.
A bit about myself: I have been a Sweet Adeline for 20 years and have a great passion for leadership. I have held variouspositions within my chorus including board member, fundraiser chair, and party organizer, just to name a few. I am excited toattend some International Educational Leadership classes in St. Louis this year while I am there to compete with Motor CityBlend.
Our regional Got Harmony? Camp was held in June this summer at the Fenton Community Center in Fenton, Michigan. We had atremendous turnout and we were blown away by the 73 registrations we received. We ended up with wonderful energeticcampers that day. The kids didan amazing job learning theirmusic and choreography andput on a great show thatevening. A big thank you toThe Vibe and Frontier quartetsfor being our teachingquartets for the day. Theywere great and the kids lovedworking with them. All of ourmany volunteers helped outwherever needed and trulymade the day run smoothly.
A huge shout out to NorthernBlend Chorus for all theirwork visiting schools andsigning up campers. Theirpassion for reaching the youthis amazing and so appreciated. A huge standing ovation for all the ladies!
The captain behind the event was our YWIH coordinator Peggy Silver. Her passion for the education of our youth is genuine andher love of barbershop is contagious. What a great well-run event we had under her leadership.
As a followup to the summer camp, please join us at Fall Music School, Friday Oct. 5 for a YWIH forum. We would love to haveat least one representative from each chorus attend. It is open to all that are interested. We will discuss ways for you to reachout in your community and share the joy and passion of barbershop music with students.
I look forward to seeing you all at Fall Regional Music School in a few short weeks. The amazing Diane Porsch will be with ussharing her vast knowledge of our craft. A great weekend is sure to be had by all that attend. Our Show of Champions will be amust-see and a great way to give all of our competitors our love and support as they head to St. Louis.
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SCHEDULE WILL BE UPDATED VIA EMAIL
Friday, Oct. 5
7–9 a.m. Forums (Directors, Membership,YWIH, Marketing, Presidents andCommunication Chairs and Finance)
7–9 p.m. Song Class with Linda Liddicoatt
9–10 p.m. Musicians: We are a gentle andloving people with Diane Porsch
Saturday, Oct. 6
8:45 – 9 a.m. Announcements and Introductions9 – 10:30 a.m. Singing With Your Ears: Vocal Production – Demo Quartet10:30 – 10:45 a.m. Break10:45 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Why Do I Stand Here: Voice Placement – Demo Chorus Fenton
Lakes12:30 – 2 p.m. Lunch1:30 - 3 p.m. Purple Ribbon Gang meeting2 – 3:30 p.m. On The Level: Audience members get to be the Judge!3:30 – 3:45 p.m. Break3:45 – 5 p.m. Choreography: So much more than dancing! Demo Chorus Motor
City Blend5–7 p.m. Dinner time/rehearsal time for performers7:15 - ??? Lake Huron Hall B room Show of Champions! Now is the time to
shower them – with Love Gift$$$$$ NOTE: Doors will open to thepublic at approximately 6:45 p.m.
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Harrisville Harmony Weekend# Submitted by Nancy Liedel
The best kept secret in our region! A camping weekendthat includes barbershop harmony all weekend!
Seriously, this has been happening for more than 50 years.Started by the SPEBSQSA (Society for the Preservation andEncouragement of Barber Shop Quartet Singing in America)and then joined by Sweet Adelines. We’ve been singing andringing for years! From award-winning quartets and chorusesto four folks who just met and wanna sing. Everyone gets achance to perform! There's also opportunities to make somemoney by singing at the largest craft show in the state on ashow called “Harmony on the Hill”!
If you love camping and love singing, this is the place to be!Every Labor Day weekend. Harrisville State Park inHarrisville, MI. All the Sweet Adelines sing in a mass chorus intwo shows and then two church services on Sunday of thatweekend. All members of the BHS (Barbershop HarmonySociety) also sing in a mass chorus. Many “throw together”quartets perform. We come from all over! As far away and
Florida and even Canada! It's a fabulous weekend of sittingaround a campfire and ringing some chords. Some folks arethere for two and three weeks! A beautiful park!
However, if camping isn't your thing, there are some localhotels and bed and breakfasts that you can take advantage of!Northern Blend Chorus is our hostess of the weekend andthey all work tirelessly to make all the events fun foreveryone! They even sponsor a golf outing to benefit YWIHprogram in our region.
For many years, the director of the Sweet Adelines masschorus has been Linda Liddicoat. Susan Heimburger istransitioning into that position now. However, Miss Liddy willcontinue to direct “The Chord Busters' March” as the finale.
You should really plan on coming next year. Throw together afoursome and come on up! Or, bring your current quartet! Weneed acts! While you're thinking about it, enjoy theaccompanying photos of all the fun!
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