The SWIPE MINNEAPOLIS COMMODORES www.minneapoliscommodores.org January 5, 2010 Chorus Performance Schedule: January 11 – Monday 7-9 PM Quartet Practice January 26 - 30 Midwinter Convention, Tampa March 18 – Thursday Technical Rehearsal March 20 – Saturday Annual Show April 30 - May 1 Division Contest/Spring Prelims June 27 – July 4 International Convention, Philadelphia From Paul: Hi guys! Here’s the plan for Tuesday- 7:00 vocal technique 7:15 Impossible Dream (from memory) 7:25 Cabaret (from memory) 7:35 Memory (uh….from memory) 7:45 Puttin On the Ritz 8:00 short (!!) break 8:05 Dancing Medley 8:25 Polka Medley (from memory) 8:45 B/B 9:00 Wonderful One 9:30 Steppin Out Lots to do!! (and sing!) See you then! Paul *** From Doc: Chord-Inator will be distributed tonight in the usual manner. Next DROP DEAD deadline is Thursday, January 28. Doc *** From Larry: There will be a Music Committee Meeting at HOP on Thursday, January 14. Thanks, Larry Daby *** From Peter: Singing Valentines Coming Soon! This year, the TCSV (Twin Cities Singing Valentines) will be available for purchase for February 12th, 13th and 14th. Valentine Quartets, please see Neal Mortenson or email peter/jarnberg@gmail.com to register. Great opportunity to sing at the quartet practice next Monday, at the House of Prayer. Order forms available next week. Peter Jarnberg *** From Mark: 2010 Show Tickets - Just when you thought you'd have a minute to take a breath (always a good thought), the challenge of selling tickets for our March show is about to get under way. We've talked before about how important this activity is to the financial health of our chapter. We need every Commodore to become an active ticket seller to family, friends, and the community. In a short while, you'll be hearing about how the process is going to be organized but at a minimum you should already be getting the word out to your primary buyers from past years. This year our show has got a great entertainment package and that should mean we can all be enthusiastic sellers. Thanks in advance for all the work YOU are going to be doing to help us fill the hall. Mark Ortenburger *** From Carl: ANNUAL SHOW TICKETS - Please pick up you member ticket request form tonight. Yes, it's time to sell out our Annual show. Tickets are issued to members on a first-come, first-served basis. The sooner you're in, the better your seats. If you are new and need some help with the ticket system please see Diana or myself. 2011 ANNUAL SHOW THEMES AND IDEAS - Are there some songs you'd really like to sing? Are there some places you'd like to visit? Let us know! We need your ideas and desires for the 2011 show. See me or your section leader. We'd love to hear from you. CHRISTMAS SHOW MUSIC - Please turn in all of your Christmas show music tonight. This includes the folder. Thank you, Carl Pinard *** From Rich: SUNSHINE HOTLINE 952-829-7009 ddongna@usfamily.net Please remember our “injured reserves” with your cards, calls and prayers. Paul Jahnke is recovering from Lumbar Decompression surgery. The surgery was done to correct a problem called Lumbar Spinal Stenosis. Loren Wuttke resides at home and continues to undergo x-ray treatments to shrink the tumor. Mary MacLaughlin, Dale Lynch‘s S.O. will be going home this Thursday from the Masonic Home. She’s wheelchair bound for a few more weeks but doing great. Please also remember Shirley Retter (Glenn’s wife), Romana Jorgenson (Jim’s wife), and Paul Wigley in your thoughts and prayers. Please keep me informed about our sick and ailing members. Rich Ongna *** Attendance: December 29 - 56 members Board Meetings: Wooddale Lutheran Church – 7 PM • January 21 • February 18 • March 11 Mike Hojan, The SWIPE Editor Lakeville, MN