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Hello Members of Region 11 and Region 21, We are about to embark on a new era of regional competition.? In 2025, Regions 11 and 21 are coming together for the first ever joint regional contest. Why we are doing it and how it will work Everyone probably knows that choruses have been struggling to return to our pre-COVID vigor.? Throughout the organization, regions have seen membership drop and thus a substantial amount of revenue that supports our regional competitions also has been severely diminished.? So first and foremost, this concept was proposed as a way for two regions to come together and share the expenses of a regional contest, thus reducing the burden on us all.? We will share a venue, a judging panel, and a weekend together singing with our neighbors. Although we will all be competing on the same stage on the same day, each chorus will compete only against the other choruses in their respective regions.? This also applies to the quartet contest. This is not a merger of Region 11 and Region 21; it is a cooperative endeavor to provide a financial break for all. Competitors from each region will be interspersed throughout the event. Besides the financial advantages, there are other benefits including the opportunity to get to know our fellow Sweet Adelines across the regions and to watch some amazing performances we would otherwise miss! When and Where – Mark your calendars! This event will take place at the Torrance Marriott, Redondo Beach on April 3-6, 2025.? Consider this the cutting edge of Sweet Adelines competitions.? It is an opportunity to show off our amazing regions to the entire Sweet Adelines organization.?All eyes will be on us! Stay tuned for further details! Best regards, Lora Goodpasture, Communications Coordinator? ? ? ? ? ? Lee Ann Reichow, Communications Coordinator Region 11? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? Region 21 SAIregion11communications@...? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? communications@... |
