September 30, 2024

Consider becoming a chapter officer

A nominating committee is forming, and they’ll be looking for candidates for Board positions. Member at Large is a great position to start your leadership assent. Please let Gary Lindsay or Larry Hlavacek know if you’d consent to be nominated for this or any other board position. Tom Zuber has agreed to head the nominating committee, so please contact him if you’d like to serve on that.

Board Meeting Report

In addition to the routine business the board discussed a proposal for an I-380 Chapter to be formed to combine the Harmony Hawks and Old Capitol Chorus under one charter. As planned, no decision on this was made during the meeting, but pros and cons were discussed. The next step is for President Gary Lindsay to meet with the OCC President to see what what interest OCC has in pursuing the idea, and to see what any next steps might be.

The Board does support the idea of continuing and expanding our collaboration with the OCC in as many ways as we can.

New Sing-Out

We will be singing at Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints on Saturday, December 7. Performance time is 12:30. We will probably meet at 12:00. More details to come later.

Here is the week’s plan

Tuesday 6:30 p.m. – Harmony Hawks Rehearsal

  • Christmas songs
  • Armed Forces Medley
  • Swing Down Chariot
  • There’s a Meetin’ Here Tonight
  • Battle Hymn of the Republic
  • This Little Light of Mine/Do Lord

Thursday – 6:00 p.m. – Fall Convention Combined Chorus – IOWA CITY

Combined Chorus Rehearsal Schedule

  • Oct. 3 – Iowa City 6 to 7 p.m.
  • Oct. 8 – Cedar Rapids 6 to 7 p.m.

September 22, 2024

Consider becoming a chapter officer

A nominating committee is forming, and they’ll be looking for candidates for Board positions. Member at Large is a great position to start your leadership assent. Please let Gary Lindsay or Larry Hlavacek know if you’d consent to be nominated for this or any other board position. Tom Zuber has agreed to head the nominating committee, so please contact him if you’d like to serve on that.

Board will meet Monday

In addition to our regular business the board will discuss the pros and cons of combining chapters with the Old Capitol Chorus. We do not plan to take any action on this issue at this meeting and there is no timeline for making a decision. We will distribute an outline of the points discussed so our members will have a chance to share their own perspectives.

Board members, check your email for materials to prepare for this discussion.

Here is the week’s plan

Tuesday

6:00 p.m. – Fall Convention Combined Chorus – CEDAR RAPIDS

7:00 p.m. – Harmony Hawks Rehearsal

  • Christmas songs
  • Run, Run, Run
  • Swing Down Chariot
  • There’s a Meetin’ Here Tonight 
  • Battle Hymn of the Republic
  • This Little Light of Mine/Do Lord

Fall Convention Combined Chorus Rehearsal Schedule

  • Rehearsals – 6:00-7:00
    • Sept. 24 – CR
    • Oct. 3 – Iowa City
    • Oct. 8 – CR

Upcoming Events

  • Board Meeting – September 23
  • Fall Convention – October 10 – 13. Lawrence, Kansas. At this time we will compete at 10:45 on October 12.
  • Gospel Concert – November 15. Stay tuned for more details

September 15, 2024

Consider becoming a chapter officer

A nominating committee is forming, and they’ll be looking for candidates for Board Member at Large. That’s a great position to start your leadership ascent. Please let Gary Lindsay or Larry Hlavacek know if you’d consent to be nominated for this or any other board position. If you’d like to be on the nominating committee, please do the same.

Here is the week’s plan

Tuesday 6:30 p.m. – Harmony Hawks Rehearsal

* Winter Wonderland
* O, Holy Night
* Carol of the Bells
* Swing Down Chariot
* There’s a Meetin’ Here Tonight 
* Battle Hymn of the Republic
* This Little Light of Mine/Do Lord

Thursday 6:00 p.m. – Fall Convention Combined Chorus – IOWA CITY

Fall Convention Combined Chorus Rehearsal Schedule

  • Rehearsals – 6:00-7:00
    • Sept. 19 – Iowa City
    • Sept. 24 – CR
    • Oct. 3 – Iowa City
    • Oct. 8 – CR

Fall Convention

Registration DEADLINES:

  • Oct 1 – Coaching reservation

Upcoming Events

  • Fall Convention – October 10 – 13. Lawrence, Kansas. At this time we will compete at 10:45 on October 12.
  • Gospel Concert – November 15. Stay tuned for more details