Weekly E-Newsletter March 1, Inside this issue: HoH in Timber Pines 1. At our Recent Rehearsal. Brian Buzek, Gary Retone, & Jerry Schenck

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1 Weekly E-Newsletter March 1, Inside this issue: HoH in Timber Pines 1 Our next rehearsal 1 Guests at our recent rehearsals 1 Rehearsal map-link 1 On Sunday, February 22, the friendly (&) musical buccaneers of the good ship Harmony went ashore in the very beautiful community of Timber Pines in Spring Hill. The Heralds (along with two guest quartets: CROSSTOWN EXPRESS and HARMONIOUS HUNKS) put on a full 2-hour show to a fully sold out house in the Timber Pines Performing Arts Center. HoH presented their popular PIRATE SET during the first half and returned to the stage in full tuxes after the intermission. The audience had nothing but praise for the guys as the show climaxed with their stirring rendition of God Bless America. See more photos on page 3. Guys, Dolls, and a HERALD 2 HoH events and rehearsal info 2 Also coming in Don t forget to register for Anaheim! 2 More Timber Pines photos 3 THE BACK PAGE 4 HoH online store 4 HoH Trading Post 4 Helpful links & HoH contact info 4 OUR NEXT REHEARSAL Tues, March 3 Regular 7pm and our weekly afterglow at At our Recent Rehearsal. Brian Buzek, Gary Retone, & Jerry Schenck Information on SUBSCRIBING or UNSUBSCRIBING to the Heralds of Harmony list can be found by visiting the following link: Weekly rehearsals: Tues, 7PM at Scottish Rite Auditorium, 5500 Memorial Hwy Tampa Map link:

2 Page 2 Calendar of HoH Events: March (rehearsal 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 ) 18 - HoH Board Meeting April (rehearsal 7, 14, 21, 28) Spring Contest/Convention in 14 - HoH Board Meeting May (rehearsal 5, 12, 19, HoH Retreat/Clinic Day: Tampa 20 - HoH Board Meeting HoH BOARD MEETINGS: 6/16, 7/14, 8/19, 9/15, 10/21, 11/17, 12/16 June 8 - Flag Day Celebration: Scottish Rite June 13 - Benefit Show at The Villages June 28-July 5 - BHS International Convention Anaheim, California (HoH rehearsals on July 1 & 2) October Fall Contest/Convention in December 5 - Heralds Christmas Shows at TBPAC 2010 January BHS Midwinter Convention...in TAMPA! We here at the TAMPA HERALD don t usually make it a point to promote every show or concert that comes along. But, this one s different. The upcoming production of GUYS AND DOLLS at the Largo Cultural Center is bound to be a good one if for no other reason than that it s got a HERALD in it! That s right. Our own JOE KANE is in the cast. Don t know if he can dance (or act), but we re pretty sure he can sing...at least the baritone part. Hopefully some of us can catch Joe s glorious performance. (BREAK A LEG, JOE!)

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4 Page 4 THE BACK PAGE Those wacky Semi truck painters are at it again! Be sure to visit the SHARED RESOURCES page in the Members area of the HoH site each week. You never know what you might find there! Helpful links... Heralds of Harmony (HoH) HoH Online Photo Galleries- Sunshine District (& Sunburst) - Barbershop Harmony Society (SPEBSQSA) HarmonetLite - The original Harmonet - Finale NOTEPAD Software - Tampa Chapter 2009 Officers and Board of Directors President Bob Morrissey president@heraldsofharmony.org Immediate Past President / VP-Events Nick Schwob nickschwob@tampabay.rr..com Treasurer Al Kelly treasurer@heraldsofharmony.org Secretary Larry Clapp secretary@heraldsofharmony.org Vice President - Music and Performance John Pennington jppennington@comcast.net Vice President - Membership Bryan Hevel membership@heraldsofharmony.org Vice President - Public Relations Steve Matheson contact@heraldsofharmony.org Vice President - Financial Development Bill Phipps development@heraldsofharmony.org Vice President - Performance Marketing Dave Roberts Daver1103@aol.com Board Member At Large Joe Kane ('09) bbshop@tampabay.rr.com Board Member At Large Lee Lawrence ( 10) llawrenc@vha.com Board Member At Large Brian Bovino ( 11) bovino2000@aol.com Music Director Bill Billings chorusdirector@heraldsofharmony.org Assistant Music Director Byron Poore byronpoore@yahoo.com Assistant Music Director & Vocal Coach David Mills proclamation56@gmail.com Assistant Music Director Jeff Lathom jlathom@tampabay.rr.com SO who you gonna call? Need HOH information/assistance re: FINALE music and software: Ed McKenzie serendipity91@gmail.com ( ) HoH rehearsal videos: HoH music librarian: Jim Colvin jc1646@aol.com ( ) HoH learning tapes/cds: Chorus membership issues: Bryan Hevel bryan.hevel@verizon.net ( ) HoH Rookie program and information: Mark Tuttle mtuttle3@tampabay.rr.com ( ) HoH E-Newsletter content & website: Brad Grabill bradgrabill@yahoo.com ( ) HoH uniform coordinator: Dick Sipple wsipple372@aol.com ( )

5 Weekly E-Newsletter March 8, Inside this issue: HoH Garage Sale is historic! 1 Our next rehearsal 1 Guests at our recent rehearsals 1 Rehearsal map-link 1 Harmonymarketplace.com 2 HoH events and rehearsal info 2 Also coming in HOH Long-timers of the week 2 HoH Ensemble rehearsal on 3/10 2 THE BACK PAGE 3 HoH online store 3 HoH Trading Post 3 Helpful links & HoH contact info 3 What is? Well, the big HoH garage sale that was conducted last weekend to benefit the guys California travel fund. This entrepreneurial enterprise was also historic as well WHY? Because it was the FIRST ever and the HoH Angels were absolutely superb in their event organizing and hosting of the all-day affair which took place at the home of Ed and Christa Burt in Sun City Center. MUCHO thanks to Dana Long, Carol Gettig, Patty (and Lee) Lawrence, Ralph Brown, Dianne Elford, and of course the Burts! Forgive us if we forgot someone but it was all such an awesome expression of love and support from the Heralds Angels. Oh, and by the way the event raised about $1000 for the guys trip to Anaheim this summer! OUR NEXT REHEARSAL At our Recent Rehearsal. Gary Retone, Bob Enard & Marc Enard Tues, March 10 HoH Ensemble 6pm Regular 7pm and our weekly afterglow at Information on SUBSCRIBING or UNSUBSCRIBING to the Heralds of Harmony list can be found by visiting the following link: Weekly rehearsals: Tues, 7PM at Scottish Rite Auditorium, 5500 Memorial Hwy Tampa Map link:

6 Page 2 Calendar of HoH Events: March (rehearsal 10, 17, 24, 31 ) 18 - HoH Board Meeting These 5 guys received their BHS renewal notices this week. It s always impressive to see how long some of our Heralds have been active in the hobby. Thanks for spending some of those years on our risers, guys! We look forward to MANY more with you! Ed Snell - 29 years April (rehearsal 7, 14, 21, 28) Spring Contest/Convention in 14 - HoH Board Meeting May (rehearsal 5, 12, 19, HoH Retreat/Clinic Day: Tampa 20 - HoH Board Meeting Jay Gettig - 31 years HoH BOARD MEETINGS: 6/16, 7/14, 8/19, 9/15, 10/21, 11/17, 12/16 June 8 - Flag Day Celebration: Scottish Rite June 13 - Benefit Show at The Villages June 28-July 5 - BHS International Convention Anaheim, California (HoH rehearsals on July 1 & 2) October Fall Contest/Convention in December 5 - Heralds Christmas Shows at TBPAC Charlie Barbarisis - 36 years 2010 January BHS Midwinter Convention...in TAMPA! Ed McKenzie - 33 years Ed Burt - 38 years HEY YOU - Don t forget That this Tuesday at 6PM, the new HoH Ensemble will have their next rehearsal. Don t be late, if you re a part of this newly formed group that will soon begin to represent the Heralds in important and unique singing opportunities.

7 Page 3 THE BACK PAGE Now THIS is a true barbershop family! Click on the link below each photo and see (hear) what they can do. One thing s for sure they have a lot of ping in that sound! Be sure to visit the SHARED RESOURCES page in the Members area of the HoH site each week. You never know what you might find there! Helpful links... Heralds of Harmony (HoH) HoH Online Photo Galleries- Sunshine District (& Sunburst) - Barbershop Harmony Society (SPEBSQSA) HarmonetLite - The original Harmonet - Finale NOTEPAD Software - Tampa Chapter 2009 Officers and Board of Directors President Bob Morrissey president@heraldsofharmony.org Immediate Past President / VP-Events Nick Schwob nickschwob@tampabay.rr..com Treasurer Al Kelly treasurer@heraldsofharmony.org Secretary Larry Clapp secretary@heraldsofharmony.org Vice President - Music and Performance John Pennington jppennington@comcast.net Vice President - Membership Bryan Hevel membership@heraldsofharmony.org Vice President - Public Relations Steve Matheson contact@heraldsofharmony.org Vice President - Financial Development Bill Phipps development@heraldsofharmony.org Vice President - Performance Marketing Dave Roberts Daver1103@aol.com Board Member At Large Joe Kane ('09) bbshop@tampabay.rr.com Board Member At Large Lee Lawrence ( 10) llawrenc@vha.com Board Member At Large Brian Bovino ( 11) bovino2000@aol.com Music Director Bill Billings chorusdirector@heraldsofharmony.org Assistant Music Director Byron Poore byronpoore@yahoo.com Assistant Music Director & Vocal Coach David Mills proclamation56@gmail.com Assistant Music Director Jeff Lathom jlathom@tampabay.rr.com SO who you gonna call? Need HOH information/assistance re: FINALE music and software: Ed McKenzie serendipity91@gmail.com ( ) HoH rehearsal videos: HoH music librarian: Jim Colvin jc1646@aol.com ( ) HoH learning tapes/cds: Chorus membership issues: Bryan Hevel bryan.hevel@verizon.net ( ) HoH Rookie program and information: Mark Tuttle mtuttle3@tampabay.rr.com ( ) HoH E-Newsletter content & website: Brad Grabill bradgrabill@yahoo.com ( ) HoH uniform coordinator: Dick Sipple wsipple372@aol.com ( )

8 Weekly E-Newsletter March 15, Inside this issue: The return of Jamison 1 Our next rehearsal 1 Guests at our recent rehearsals 1 Rehearsal map-link 1 ANOTHER new Herald! 2 HoH events and rehearsal info 2 Also coming in NOTE THE NEW Christmas Show date 2 An anonymous essay 2 THE BACK PAGE 3 HoH online store 3 HoH Trading Post 3 Helpful links & HoH contact info 3 Well, he s decided he just can t stay away from the glorious sounds of the Heralds any longer. Who? Steve Jamison that s who. One of our very favorite coaches and vocal trainer. Steve has been forging an ever -stronger bond with our chorus as he regularly visits to educate and spire us all towards greater heights in making great music. He s going to tear himself away from his duties as director of the Naples chorus, and be with us at our weekly rehearsals on both April 28 and June 9 as well as be with us for our allday Tampa retreat on May 9. Get ready cause it s gonna be yet another awesome season of contest prep. Don t miss it! At our Recent Rehearsal. Gary Retone, & John Poore (that s Byron s dad) OUR NEXT REHEARSAL Tues, March 17 Regular 7pm and our weekly afterglow at Information on SUBSCRIBING or UNSUBSCRIBING to the Heralds of Harmony list can be found by visiting the following link: Weekly rehearsals: Tues, 7PM at Scottish Rite Auditorium, 5500 Memorial Hwy Tampa Map link:

9 Page 2 The following is shared by an anonymous barbershopper who does a great job of singing the praises of being a part of such a fulfilling way of life. Be encouraged! A 20 year member Soliloquy Having just received my 20 year membership card, I offer a soliloquy after 20 years: As is often the case, I joined the Society after having established a family and a career in my mid thirties. I had spent many years devoted to musical endeavors but had not found a good outlet for some time. I wanted to be around people I liked, that liked to have fun, that valued families, that loved music, and loved to learn about music. A criteria for me was also a group that avoided all things political and religious. I was so thrilled to discover a SPEBSQSA chapter at this time in my life. After 20 years, where singing Barbershop Quartet music has been a weekly event, and often much more, in my life, I would like to make some observations. Although, as with any group of people whether a PTA, a church, a soccer club, a boy scout troop, a community organization, your office, etc., there is arrogance, some in-fighting, some clicks, and some difficulties; overall I have never met a better collection of people in my life. The combination of good will, hope, fellowship, genuine love for their fellow man, and efforts to make life better for each other is unsurpassed. I am primarily a quartet man. Singing in a quartet is why I joined the Society and still my greatest pleasure. However, the Chapter is a great way to meet other quartet people and work on improving your skills. As [local leader name removed] often says, find what you want to do, what brings you great joy in this hobby and do that but remember the more you put into it, the more you will get back. As a quartet singer I have competed in over 10 District contests (placing 6th once), over 10 International Prelim contests, and about 10 Division level contests. As a Chorus singer I have placed last at District, first at District and sang on the International Stage multiple times. I have headlined shows with a quartet, done stand up comedy, acted in shows, taught Physics courses, stayed up all night singing tags with people I just met, sung with Alzheimer's patients that can no longer speak, sung amazing Valentines, sung at quartet member's funerals, sung at Veteran's ceremonies, sung before baseball games, done live sound, recorded CD's, and generally had a wonderful time. I hope it continues for at least another 20 years. Every organization is cyclical and we may be in a low ebb, but you will not find a better place to spend your time and efforts while enjoying yourself and making the world a little bit better place to be than singing in a SPEBSQSA chapter. Calendar of HoH Events: March (rehearsal 17, 24, 31 ) 18 - HoH Board Meeting April (rehearsal 7, 14, 21, 28) Spring Contest/Convention in 14 - HoH Board Meeting 28 - Coaching Night with Steve Jamison May (rehearsal 5, 12, 19, HoH Retreat/Clinic Day: Tampa 20 - HoH Board Meeting HoH BOARD MEETINGS: 6/16, 7/14, 8/19, 9/15, 10/21, 11/17, 12/16 June 8 - Flag Day Celebration: Scottish Rite June 9 - Coaching Night with Steve Jamison June 13 - Benefit Show at The Villages June 28-July 5 - BHS International Convention Anaheim, California (HoH rehearsals on July 1 & 2) October Fall Contest/Convention in December 12 - Heralds Christmas Shows at TBPAC Greetings and congrats to the very newest Herald. This is Gary Retone, brand new riser guy and officially the latest edition to the incredible HoH Lead section. Gary has been visiting for the past few Tuesday s and has been bitten by the barbershop bug. Please make him feel very welcome and then lend a friendly hand in getting him completely integrated into all of the wonderful life of the Heralds.

10 Page 3 THE BACK PAGE Some of those reporters just don t know when to back off! Honey do you know what I did with that manual? Welcome to our Customer Service Department. Any complaints? Anyone? Be sure to visit the SHARED RESOURCES page in the Members area of the HoH site each week. You never know what you might find there! Helpful links... Heralds of Harmony (HoH) HoH Online Photo Galleries- Sunshine District (& Sunburst) - Barbershop Harmony Society (SPEBSQSA) HarmonetLite - The original Harmonet - Finale NOTEPAD Software - Tampa Chapter 2009 Officers and Board of Directors President Bob Morrissey president@heraldsofharmony.org Immediate Past President / VP-Events Nick Schwob nickschwob@tampabay.rr..com Treasurer Al Kelly treasurer@heraldsofharmony.org Secretary Larry Clapp secretary@heraldsofharmony.org Vice President - Music and Performance John Pennington jppennington@comcast.net Vice President - Membership Bryan Hevel membership@heraldsofharmony.org Vice President - Public Relations Steve Matheson contact@heraldsofharmony.org Vice President - Financial Development Bill Phipps development@heraldsofharmony.org Vice President - Performance Marketing Dave Roberts Daver1103@aol.com Board Member At Large Joe Kane ('09) bbshop@tampabay.rr.com Board Member At Large Lee Lawrence ( 10) llawrenc@vha.com Board Member At Large Brian Bovino ( 11) bovino2000@aol.com Music Director Bill Billings chorusdirector@heraldsofharmony.org Assistant Music Director Byron Poore byronpoore@yahoo.com Assistant Music Director & Vocal Coach David Mills proclamation56@gmail.com Assistant Music Director Jeff Lathom jlathom@tampabay.rr.com SO who you gonna call? Need HOH information/assistance re: FINALE music and software: Ed McKenzie serendipity91@gmail.com ( ) HoH rehearsal videos: HoH music librarian: Jim Colvin jc1646@aol.com ( ) HoH learning tapes/cds: Chorus membership issues: Bryan Hevel bryan.hevel@verizon.net ( ) HoH Rookie program and information: Mark Tuttle mtuttle3@tampabay.rr.com ( ) HoH E-Newsletter content & website: Brad Grabill bradgrabill@yahoo.com ( ) HoH uniform coordinator: Dick Sipple wsipple372@aol.com ( )

11 Weekly E-Newsletter March 22, Inside this issue: Free really? 1 Our next rehearsal 1 Guests at our recent rehearsals 1 Rehearsal map-link 1 Rusty Charlie from HoH 2 HoH events and rehearsal info 2 Also coming in LONGTIMER OF THE WEEK 2 Looking for a bargain? 2 THE BACK PAGE 3 HoH online store 3 HoH Trading Post 3 Helpful links & HoH contact info 3 At our Recent Rehearsal. Gordon Billows from Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada EVERYONE LIKES SOMETHING FOR FREE! How about some free voice lessons? Well, the website called EXPERT VILLAGE, is packed with a huge variety of no-cost information, advice, resources and even various kinds of lessons. One of their series is offered by Mark Black, a professional music theory teacher. You can sit with him in his studio and hear suggestions about everything from building your range, to avoiding problem areas in singing. Here s the link to these free sessions: OUR NEXT REHEARSAL Tues, March 24 Regular 7pm and our weekly afterglow at Information on SUBSCRIBING or UNSUBSCRIBING to the Heralds of Harmony list can be found by visiting the following link: Weekly rehearsals: Tues, 7PM at Scottish Rite Auditorium, 5500 Memorial Hwy Tampa Map link:

12 Page 2 Calendar of HoH Events: As announced in an earlier edition of THE HERALD, one of our own, JOE KANE, is starring (well, not exactly starring ) in a local production of GUYS AND DOLLS. It s currently running at the Largo Cultural Center. The supporting role of RUSTY CHARLIE never sounded so good.but, after all, don t us barbershoppers always make EVERYTHING sound better! Great job Joe. Just don t forget about us, now that you re rich and famous. Break a leg! Above is Joe in the opening scene singing Fugue for Tinhorns And left, is Joe with his quartet, CROSSTOWN EXPRESS, who showed up for opening night. March (rehearsal 24, 31 ) April (rehearsal 7, 14, 21, 28) Spring Contest/Convention in 14 - HoH Board Meeting 28 - Coaching Night with Steve Jamison May (rehearsal 5, 12, 19, 26) 9 - HoH Retreat/Clinic Day: Tampa 20 - HoH Board Meeting June (rehearsal 2, 9, 16, 23, 30) 8 - Flag Day Celebration: Scottish Rite 9 - Coaching Night with Steve Jamison 13 - Benefit Show at The Villages 16 - HoH Board Meeting SIZZLE and HX Camp at UCF 28-July 5 - BHS International Convention Anaheim, California (HoH rehearsals on July 1 & 2) Contrats to our friend, DAVE ROBERTS. This past week, the infamous tanned tenor was awarded the LONGTIMER OF THE WEEK among the riser guys of HoH. Dave has weathered 22 years in the Society and looks, with that rosy complexion, that he could go another 22 (or more)! HoH BOARD MEETINGS: 7/14, 8/19, 9/15, 10/21, 11/17, 12/16 Sept Labor Day Jamboree Crystal River Oct Fall Contest/Convention in Dec 12 - Heralds Christmas Shows at TBPAC 2010 January BHS Midwinter Convention...in TAMPA! Calling all bargain shoppers! April Spring Contest/Convention in There just a handful of left-overs from the recent Heralds Angels Super Garage Sale. RIGHT NOW you can make a deal on a terrific Nordic Track, in great condition for just $75. (Contact Christa Burt: ewburt@verizon.net or by phone: Also the Angles have a very few vintage, HoH tote bags. These are just great for groceries or the beach only $3 each. Contact Dana Long: don.long2@verizon.net or by phone ( ) Note: actual items may vary slightly from photos.

13 Page 3 THE BACK PAGE When it comes to being an animal tamer you just can t start too young! Uhh ok. So, is it OK to just park here? My name? Well, isn t it..? Be sure to visit the SHARED RESOURCES page in the Members area of the HoH site each week. You never know what you might find there! Helpful links... Heralds of Harmony (HoH) HoH Online Photo Galleries- Sunshine District (& Sunburst) - Barbershop Harmony Society (SPEBSQSA) HarmonetLite - The original Harmonet - Finale NOTEPAD Software - Tampa Chapter 2009 Officers and Board of Directors President Bob Morrissey president@heraldsofharmony.org Immediate Past President / VP-Events Nick Schwob nickschwob@tampabay.rr..com Treasurer Al Kelly treasurer@heraldsofharmony.org Secretary Larry Clapp secretary@heraldsofharmony.org Vice President - Music and Performance John Pennington jppennington@comcast.net Vice President - Membership Bryan Hevel membership@heraldsofharmony.org Vice President - Public Relations Steve Matheson contact@heraldsofharmony.org Vice President - Financial Development Bill Phipps development@heraldsofharmony.org Vice President - Performance Marketing Dave Roberts Daver1103@aol.com Board Member At Large Joe Kane ('09) bbshop@tampabay.rr.com Board Member At Large Lee Lawrence ( 10) llawrenc@vha.com Board Member At Large Brian Bovino ( 11) bovino2000@aol.com Music Director Bill Billings chorusdirector@heraldsofharmony.org Assistant Music Director Byron Poore byronpoore@yahoo.com Assistant Music Director & Vocal Coach David Mills proclamation56@gmail.com Assistant Music Director Jeff Lathom jlathom@tampabay.rr.com SO who you gonna call? Need HOH information/assistance re: FINALE music and software: Ed McKenzie serendipity91@gmail.com ( ) HoH rehearsal videos: HoH music librarian: Jim Colvin jc1646@aol.com ( ) HoH learning tapes/cds: Chorus membership issues: Bryan Hevel bryan.hevel@verizon.net ( ) HoH Rookie program and information: Mark Tuttle mtuttle3@tampabay.rr.com ( ) HoH E-Newsletter content & website: Brad Grabill bradgrabill@yahoo.com ( ) HoH uniform coordinator: Dick Sipple wsipple372@aol.com ( )

14 Weekly E-Newsletter March 29, Inside this issue: BHS National Survey coming 1 Our next rehearsal 1 Guests at our recent rehearsals 1 Rehearsal map-link 1 This week s LONGTIMER award 2 HoH events and rehearsal info 2 Also coming in The Heralds summer performances AIC show flyer 3 THE BACK PAGE 4 HoH online store 4 HoH Trading Post 4 Helpful links & HoH contact info 4 OUR NEXT REHEARSAL Tues, March 31 Regular 7pm and our weekly afterglow at Information on SUBSCRIBING or UNSUBSCRIBING to the Heralds of Harmony list can be found by visiting the following link: listinfo.cgi/allhoh-heraldsofharmony.org Here is important info to help insure your voice is heard! In the Spring and Fall of 2008, your Society's Operations Team, comprised of the Chairs of BHS Committees and representatives of District Presidents, prepared and distributed electronic surveys to gather information concerning your assessment of the effectiveness of the programs and activities we offer. These two surveys generated over 9000 completed survey responses during the year! We were also encouraged that over 3000 individuals provided additional comments to amplify your answers which provided more detailed information about your barbershop experience. Survey results were distributed to all Committees and District leadership to help guide them in their work to improve the ways the Society better serves your needs, to improve Chapters health and growth and member participation and satisfaction. Your responses HAVE made an important difference in communicating your opinions to BHS leadership! It is now time for the next phase of the survey process, to help provide valuable benchmarks and verify measurements of the data which will help guide us as we continue to enhance our programs in 2009 to better meet your needs. Around March 27, you should receive a new survey instrument via which will direct you to the Survey Monkey survey site for you to let your voice be heard! The survey window will be open from March 27 through April 8, Your cooperation in completing this new survey is critical, whether you completed a previous survey or will now complete it for the first time. The survey questions have been modified only slightly, with only a few new questions added. The consistency of survey questions is intentional. This allows accurate comparisons with answers from 2008 surveys and helps provide your Board and Districts with trends to verify our progress. Survey invitations were taken from current ebiz preferences; always remember to record any changes to your own s in ebiz; your chapter secretary is trained to help if there is a question; Complete the survey as soon as you receive the invitation, along with any comments you would like to add; (Remember! We need your response EVEN IF YOU COMPLETED A PREVIOUS SURVEY!) Remember that you will be given the opportunity to provide your name and contact information if you would be willing to be contacted to discuss your answers. However, if you do not wish to provide that info, your answers are anonymous; Summary results of survey results will be published Society-wide in a future issue of the Harmonizer. Initial feedback of 2008 data was contained in the Nov-Dec 2008 Harmonizer (page 15). This data is used by your leadership to help our Society meet its Aims and help you to better enjoy your barbershop experience! Thank you for your valuable input in this process. Weekly rehearsals: Tues, 7PM at Scottish Rite Auditorium, 5500 Memorial Hwy Tampa Map link:

15 Page 2 Calendar of HoH Events: Mr. Ed Snell, of the very manly Heralds of Harmony bass section, has just received his annual membership renewal certificate from the Barbershop Harmony Society. And, wouldn t you know it he wins this week s HoH LONGTIMER recognition. He s been at this singing thing for 29 years! Wow.Awesome, Ed. Hope to have you on the HoH risers for another 29! March (rehearsal 31 ) April (rehearsal 7, 14, 21, 28) Spring Contest/Convention in 14 - HoH Board Meeting 28 - Coaching Night with Steve Jamison May (rehearsal 5, 12, 19, 26) 9 - HoH Retreat/Clinic Day: Tampa 20 - HoH Board Meeting June (rehearsal 2, 9, 16, 23, 30) 8 - Flag Day Celebration: Scottish Rite 9 - Coaching Night with Steve Jamison 13 - Benefit Show at The Villages 16 - HoH Board Meeting SIZZLE and HX Camp at UCF 28-July 5 - BHS International Convention Anaheim, California (HoH rehearsals on July 1 & 2) HoH BOARD MEETINGS: 7/14, 8/19, 9/15, 10/21, 11/17, 12/16 Sept Labor Day Jamboree Crystal River Oct Fall Contest/Convention in Dec 12 - Heralds Christmas Shows at TBPAC 2010 January BHS Midwinter Convention...in TAMPA! April Spring Contest/Convention in That s an excellent question. Do you have to wait all the way till DE- CEMBER 12 for the spectacular annual HoH Christmas show at the Tampa Bay Performing Arts Center? NO of course not! You can see them this summer! And who wouldn t want to? ON JUNE 8 the guys will be performing at the Flag Day celebration at the Tampa Scottish Rite Masonic Temple. 7PM (FREE performance) And ON JUNE 13 they ll be part of the great Heart of Florida chapter s benefit show in the Villages. Click for more info:

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17 Page 4 THE BACK PAGE Just goes to show you when it comes to professional photography, COMPOSITION is EVERYTHING! Be sure to visit the SHARED RESOURCES page in the Members area of the HoH site each week. You never know what you might find there! Helpful links... Heralds of Harmony (HoH) HoH Online Photo Galleries- Sunshine District (& Sunburst) - Barbershop Harmony Society (SPEBSQSA) HarmonetLite - The original Harmonet - Finale NOTEPAD Software - Tampa Chapter 2009 Officers and Board of Directors President Bob Morrissey president@heraldsofharmony.org Immediate Past President / VP-Events Nick Schwob nickschwob@tampabay.rr..com Treasurer Al Kelly treasurer@heraldsofharmony.org Secretary Larry Clapp secretary@heraldsofharmony.org Vice President - Music and Performance John Pennington jppennington@comcast.net Vice President - Membership Bryan Hevel membership@heraldsofharmony.org Vice President - Public Relations Steve Matheson contact@heraldsofharmony.org Vice President - Financial Development Bill Phipps development@heraldsofharmony.org Vice President - Performance Marketing Dave Roberts Daver1103@aol.com Board Member At Large Joe Kane ('09) bbshop@tampabay.rr.com Board Member At Large Lee Lawrence ( 10) llawrenc@vha.com Board Member At Large Brian Bovino ( 11) bovino2000@aol.com Music Director Bill Billings chorusdirector@heraldsofharmony.org Assistant Music Director Byron Poore byronpoore@yahoo.com Assistant Music Director & Vocal Coach David Mills proclamation56@gmail.com Assistant Music Director Jeff Lathom jlathom@tampabay.rr.com SO who you gonna call? Need HOH information/assistance re: FINALE music and software: Ed McKenzie serendipity91@gmail.com ( ) HoH rehearsal videos: HoH music librarian: Jim Colvin jc1646@aol.com ( ) HoH learning tapes/cds: Chorus membership issues: Bryan Hevel bryan.hevel@verizon.net ( ) HoH Rookie program and information: Mark Tuttle mtuttle3@tampabay.rr.com ( ) HoH E-Newsletter content & website: Brad Grabill bradgrabill@yahoo.com ( ) HoH uniform coordinator: Dick Sipple wsipple372@aol.com ( )