The  SWIPE
MINNEAPOLIS COMMODORES
www.minneapoliscommodores.org

October 6, 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!
We have Pete Benson coming tonight- contest prep!

Here’s the plan:
7:00 warm-ups
7:15 review current repertoire
7:30 contest set w/ Peter Benson coaching
8:45 B/B (PLEASE!!!! Do NOT leave at break tonight!  I know we ALL have early jobs…I do too!... but we NEED everyone at rehearsal!!!)
9:00 contest set part #2
9:45 review current repertoire
9:59 KAS/KTWWS

I am becoming VERY disappointed in the numbers of people checking out at break.  Quite honestly, I’m taking it personally…seriously.  Do we need to re-structure our rehearsal 

evenings to accommodate everyone’s early morning times?
Paul
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From Doc:

Chord-Inator deadline is Thursday, October 29.  I know all of you will have much to report about Rochester so I am expecting a real banner issue.  (Perhaps we may even have to mail it out in two parts.)  Please no extensions.

I hope all of you are taking to heart last month's Chord-Inator piece on RISER ETIQUETTE  I would suggest that you read it every Tuesday before Chapter meeting until you can recite it from memory and at all times put into practice all of its elements.
Thanks,  Doc
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From Dave:

At our next Chapter meeting on October 13, Engage will perform at about 7:45 PM.
Thanks

Dave Speidel
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From Rich:

SUNSHINE HOTLINE
952-829-7009
ddongna@usfamily.net

Please remember our “injured reserves” with your cards, calls and prayers.

Loren Wuttke was scheduled to have a CAT scan today to determine how effective the treatments have been.  We’re hoping for a good report.  Luther Romo hopes to be back on the risers with us next week.  The plan calls for Shirley Retter to begin chemotherapy this week.  Paul Wigley continues to work with the doctors on his treatment.  We were happy to welcome Larry Lundby back to our practice last week, earlier than expected.  Way to go Larry.

Please keep me informed about our sick and ailing members.  Thanks

Rich Ongna
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From Bob:

Vince Formosa - former Commodore is planning to attend Rochester event and looking for a roommate for Friday and Saturday nights.  Also, I want to share ride to Rochester Saturday AM.  Please contact Bob Ostergaard at 952-215-7714 or bobo36@comcast.net 

Thanks
Bob Ostergaard
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Attendance: September 29 - 70 members


Board Meetings: Wooddale Lutheran Church – 7 PM
•	October 15
•	November 19
•	December 17

Mike Hojan, The SWIPE Editor
Lakeville, MN