The SWIPE MINNEAPOLIS COMMODORES www.minneapoliscommodores.org September 29, 2009 Chorus Performance Schedule: October 6 – Tuesday Annual Meeting and Voting for 2010 Officers/Board Members (Also New 7 PM Start Time for Chapter Meetings) October 24 - Saturday Fall Contest @ Rochester, MN November 7 - Saturday St Andrew’s Performance) December 5 - Saturday Benefit Show @Christ the King December 12 - Saturday Christmas Show @Bloomington Kennedy From Paul: Hi guys! Here’s the plan for Tuesday: 7:30 warm-ups 7:45 contest set 8:30 Puttin On the Ritz 8:45 B/B 9:00 Cabaret 9:10 Polka Medley 9:30 Twin Cities Sweet Adeline’s exchange I have asked Peter Benson to come coach us next Tuesday (Oct 6), and he is able and willing to do that. Be ready for a great night of work! See you all tomorrow! Paul *** From Mark: 2010 Officers and Board Members: Tonight is the deadline for submitting additional names for nomination. I already have an additional name for Board Member At-Large which means, per chapter by-laws, that we will have a ballot vote next Tuesday, October 6. All chapter members who are present will be eligible to vote. New Start Time for Chapter Meetings: Starting, October 6, Chapter Meetings will start at 7 PM. Please make every effort to be here on time. The additional time will help us with our new music, sectional rehearsals, and other activities. Mark Ortenburger *** From Doc: Chord-Inator will be distributed tonight in the usual manner. Thanks, Doc *** From Rich: SUNSHINE HOTLINE 952-829-7009 ddongna@usfamily.net Please remember our “injured reserves” with your cards, calls and prayers. Loren Wuttke just completed a series of chemotherapy treatments and will have a CAT Scan on October 6 to determine how effective the treatments were Luther Romo is doing well in his recovery from the surgery and subsequent infection. He plans to be back on the risers with us on October 13. Shirley Retter has had some of her stem cells removed in preparation for chemotherapy after which they will re-introduce the stem cells back into her. Paul Wigley continues to work with the doctors on his treatment for prostate cancer. Larry Lundby is also doing well after his prostate surgery. He hopes to be back with us in a couple of weeks. Please keep me informed about our sick and ailing members. Thanks Rich Ongna *** From Bob: Vince Formosa - former Commodore is planning to attend Rochester event and looking for a roommate for Friday and Saturday nights. - Please contact Bob Ostergaard, 952-215-7714, bobo36@comcast.net Thanks Bob Ostergaard *** Attendance: September 22 - 73 members Board Meetings: Wooddale Lutheran Church – 7 PM • October 15 • November 19 • December 17 Mike Hojan, The SWIPE Editor Lakeville, MN