The  SWIPE
MINNEAPOLIS COMMODORES
www.minneapoliscommodores.org

August 4, 2009

Coming Up:
August 9 – Sunday		Chorus Performance HOP (9 a.m.)
August 11 – Tuesday		No Chapter Meeting
August 13 – Thursday		Chorus Performance, Chanhassen
August 18 – Tuesday		No Chapter Meeting
August 19 – Wednesday		Chorus Performance, Victoria

 

From Paul:
Hi guys!
Here’s the plan for Tuesday:

7:30 vocal warm-up
7:45 Impossible Dream
7:55 Cabaret
8:20 Time After Time
8:30 Beach Boys Medley
8:45 B/B
9:00 Memory
9:25 Can You Feel the Love tonight
9:35 Battle Hymn
9:45 I Love to Tell the Story
9:50 God Bless America
9:55 Irish Blessing

This is ALL flexible, because we plan on going into the sanctuary sometime tonight and get a feel for the plan on Sunday morning, when WE SING HERE.
See you all Tuesday!
Paul
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From Bill:

As mentioned several weeks ago, the Commodores will be serving as the Ministers of Music on August 9 for the 9:15 AM. Service at the HOP.  Hopefully we can have a good-sized chorus.  Your wives and/or significant others are also invited to join us.  PLEASE!!!!!
Please call if you have any questions at 612-869-5349.  Thanks
Bill Ashley 
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From Dave:

A reminder that the casual uniforms for our upcoming performances are the polo shirts, tan pants, brown shoes.  Dave Speidel
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From Doc:

Thanks to a plethora of contributors!  The last issue of the Chord- Inator was exceptional.  Two members (Yes, two !) even complemented me on the issue.  If we can put out a similar issue (I need two successive issues for the contest) we would have a good shot at the top prize in next year's go-around.  The next deadline is August 26.  That gives you three weeks and one day.  If you come through I promise not to beg, cajole, or threaten for at least a month.
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From Gary:

1)  August 10, 2009...BHS Open.
This is our last call for supporting the Barbershop Harmony Open.  You can still enter or sign up for a sponsorship.  Do it tonight!!  Please see Gary Jacobson

2)  Leads: Special Lead Sectional every Tuesday before practice...(6:30 - 7:15 PM).  Our goal is to make sure every lead in this chorus has the songs down cold for our next show.  Please practice your songs during the week!  The learning CD's are very helpful.  Thanks
Gary Jacobson
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From Mark:

New Sunshine Chairman: Our new Sunshine Chairman is Rich Ongna.  When you get a chance, please thank him for agreeing to take on this position.  Also pass along your special thanks to Bill Ashley who has filled this important role for us the past several years.
Mark Ortenburger
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Attendance: July 29 - 69 members

Board Meetings: Wooddale Lutheran Church – 7 PM
•	August 20
•	September 17
•	October 15

Mike Hojan, The SWIPE Editor
Lakeville, MN