Order Of Appearance for Sizzler!
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Announcing the Order of Appearance for Friday's contest at Summer Sizzler! Enjoy your journey on stage everyone!
Sue Walker
Seminar Committee, Communications
Convention Committee, Awards
Tenor, Kick it Up Quartet
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Summer Sizzler excitement!
Friends,
I’m so excited about our coming Summer Sizzler. I had a hopeful goal of getting 200 folks registered for this event.
We have exceeded this! We are currently at 209 and we have had a couple more sending emails asking to get in.
Laura La Borde has re-opened the registration until tomorrow night at 8pm. That’s Sunday, July 7 at 8pm.
Hooray! There’s still time. Thank you all for ur support. This Region is amazing.
Here is the link to register:
I look forward to seeing so many of you in a few weeks.
Tammy
Tammy Ragsdale
Education Coordinator, Sequoia Pacifica Region 11
Master Director, Verdugo Hills Chorus
Tenor, Eclectic Mix Quartet
(805)218-7268
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Registration EXTENSION! Sunday deadline.
End of the holiday weekend EXTENSION!
You can still help reach attendance goals and register for the most interactive Sizzler yet!
Dinner tickets and registration are open at the site until 8PM Sunday.
NO further registration OR dinner tix will be available after that.
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Sue Walker
Seminar, Communications?
Convention,? Awards?
Tenor,? Kick it Up Quartet
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Chorduroy! Quartet is going to the Rising Star Contest!
Hello Region 11.? Do you
remember all the times you dropped your dollars, fives and sometimes even
twenties into those bags being passed around at regional events in support of
our Young Women in Harmony fund?? Today
you will be pleased to learn that your dollars are going to work.
At this time, your
Regional Management Team would like to introduce you to Chorduroy! Quartet:
Sarah Katz,
Tenor
Grace Nulsen,
lead
Emma Lopez,
Bass
Olivia White,
Baritone
Sarah, Oliva and Emma are Youth members of Region 11 and
sing with the Santa Monica Chorus.
The RMT is thrilled to announce that due to your generous
contributions to the YWIH fund, Region 11 is able to provide financial support
for Chorduroy!, who will be participating in the Rising Star Quartet Contest on
July 26 in Tulsa, Oklahoma as Contestant #2.?
Rising Star is an educational tool and performance
opportunity open to singers under 26 years of age. The competition is held by
Sweet Adelines International for the purpose of recognizing superior
participation by young women in the barbershop art form.
Let’s all support Chorduroy! by cheering them on via the
Rising Star livestream. Go to
for more information on how to watch.
And if you would like to continue your support of young
singers in Region 11, please consider donating today by clicking on the donate
button at .? You can
specify that your donation is for the Region 11 YWIH fund.? And of course, pack your dollars because you
will see those bags again soon at Summer Sizzler!
Best regards,
Lora Goodpasture
Communications
Coordinator, Region 11
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Membership & Finance Zoom recording is now available, plus more
Hello Region 11, If you missed the informative and lively discussion this past Saturday on the topic of raising money and growing membership, you can catch up now! The recording is available in LEARNING RESOURCES on your Members Only database at .?
Take note that Summer Sizzler is just a month away! This is going to be a weekend of singing so if you haven't started learning the Color Chorus songs, go now to STAR SONGS in the Members Only database to download the learning tracks and sheet music for "A Wind and a Smile" and "Let's Sing Again."?
Will this be your first visit to the Members Only section at ?? You will need a username and password to log in.? Most everyone in the Region (you will know if you are an exception) was assigned credentials as follows:?? username -- your email address password -- the first three letters of your last name in all caps, followed by your SAI membership number and an exclamation point, like this:? DAL12345! If this username and password combo doesn't work for you, please contact me at webmaster@....? Be sure and let me know what email address you want to use and what chorus you are in.??
Best regards, Lora Goodpasture Communications Coordinator
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Many of you will remember Marie McArtor, long-time Sweet Adeline and past regional leader.
She quietly passed away at home on June 30th at 9 AM. Her son posted information about the viewing and service to her Facebook page.
Kim Alley
Team Coordinator, Region 11
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Reminder!! Membership & Finances Strategy Session on Zoom this Saturday
Hello Region 11, You are all invited to Join your RMT hosts Monica and Laura on Saturday, June 29 at 10am via Zoom for a discussion that is important to all of us.?
Meeting ID: 837 5103 1212 Passcode: 731133 --- One tap mobile +16694449171,,83751031212#,,,,*731133# US +16699006833,,83751031212#,,,,*731133# US (San Jose) ---Dial by your location ? +1 669 444 9171 US ? +1 669 900 6833 US (San Jose)
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Vocal Health for Summer Sizzler
Hi All,
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I put together a brief guide for vocal health for this upcoming summer sizzler.?
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Laura Pallas Singer
Master Director, Santa Monica Chorus
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Friends,
I am writing to share some sad news. Many of you may remember Susan Brink Minsker, Bass of Queen of Harmony Quartet “Four for the Show”. Susan passed away on May 27th while on a Bucketlist trip in Ireland.?
After nearly a month of paperwork and work with customs the family has finally been able to bring her home.
If you would like to send cards or make contact otherwise with her husband John, her son Paul or her Sister Marjorie, their information is listed below.
John Minsker 4801 Cheryl Ave. La Crescenta, CA 91214 (818)314-5053 JMinsker@...
Paul Brink 25830 North De Quincy Place Stevenson Ranch, CA 91381
Marjorie Gantz 730 E. Fairmount Rd Burbank, CA 91501 (818)307-4435
Tammy Ragsdale Education Coordinator, Sequoia Pacifica Region 11 Master Director, Verdugo Hills Chorus Tenor, Eclectic Mix Quartet (805)218-7268
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Summer Sizzler is almost here!
Hello Regional Heaven!
I’m Tammy. I am your Education Coordinator. I had a vision when I took this job during the pandemic. Actually, I didn’t take it during the pandemic. I took it before but we got locked down before my first event. I wanted us to come together as a Region, but more importantly as human beings who love what we do.
Covid changed everything! Well, it didn’t change everything. It just changed how we do everything. I still want us to come together as a Region, and as human beings who love what we do.
If you’ve been a Sweet Adeline for more than five minutes, you have heard the same information repeatedly. My vision for our Summer Sizzler this year was that we could take all of the information that we have heard repeatedly and put it to use. It is vitally important that we attend this seminar with the understanding that our directors are the keepers of this knowledge. Nearly all of YOUR directors are participating in this weekend. Each of them wish to share with you their pearls of wisdom and the things that they have learned over the years from our “Famous Faculty”.
My hopeful goal was to have no less than 200 people at our Summer Sizzler this year. We currently have just over 130. That’s about 65 members per Seminar Chorus. I would love us to experience what it feels like to be part of a large Chorus. If you’re on the fence about coming this weekend, please find a way to make it happen. Regional Heaven really is the best place to be. Together we can show everyone how it’s done.
Registration remains open until July 1st. There’s still time to sign up. And as of today you still have six weeks to get a good handle on the two really fun songs we’ll be using for the weekend. I hope to see you there!
Tammy
Tammy Ragsdale
Master Director, Verdugo Hills Chorus
Education Coordinator, Sequoia Pacifica Region 11
Tenor, Eclectic Mix Quartet
(805)218-7268
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You're Invited: Membership & Finance Strategy Session June 29 on Zoom
Join your RMT hosts Monica and Laura on June 29 at 10am via Zoom.
Meeting ID: 837 5103 1212
Passcode: 731133
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Thank you all who are registering early and getting your music organized for the weekend!!
Here are some FAQ that may answer some of your questions.
Looking forward to singing with lots of different folks Thursday night!
Sue Walker
Seminar, Communications
Convention, Awards
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Hello Region 11!
The seminar team met this evening to put the cherries on top of all the delicious events to come. Included is a preview of the schedule so far.
Also, check out the full Winners' Circle Dinner Show flyer. This is going to be another fabulous show so let's show our support of all our Champs and Circle members who work so hard in dedication to our region and celebrate with some tasty pasta and of course
drinks!
More info and updates will be coming here, on our fabulous website, and on Facebook. Get your chorus registered so you can get your music and tickets.?
Get the most for your money;?your dues cover the education, and the fun is priceless. Don't be the one at home in August looking at all the great pictures on social media and the chorus text threads,?wishing you'd gone. #fomo?
And for my fellow small chorus people, we'll finally get that big chorus feeling. Inspiration to grow your chorus family! Tenors don't let me down; I have been the only one in my section for years so I for one am looking forward to taking an extra breath or
two. And when you get there to sign in at the registration table, make sure to than someone from ChannelAire, our hosts are working hard to make this a fabulous weekend.
Let's make this a record breaking year for attendance, total notes sung, and memories to last a lifetime.
Sue Walker
Seminar Communications
Convention Awards
Kick it Up Quartet
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Winners' Circle Afterglow 2024 - Ruby Super Slipper Contest!
Dear Citizens of the Region 11 Lands of OZ,
As part of our fabulous upcoming Winners' Circle Show Afterglow, we'd like to invite every chorus to submit an entry into our Ruby Super Slipper Contest!?
The instructions are simple. Each participating chorus will submit a “ruby shoe” in the spirit of OZ, that reflects your chorus image, personality, attitude, etc. Shoes will be displayed, not intended for wear!
All Slippers to be judged will be displayed on the Yellow Brick Road in the Grand Ballroom during the evening festivities.
For those of you who were at last year’s show, you may remember the fun and creative majesty our choruses displayed in the Louisville Team Spirit Hat Contest! ??
Well, this year it’s all about the SHOE! The Ruby Super Slipper Contest will be judged at the Winners' Circle Afterglow.? Prizes for the Slipper design displaying the most “Heart”, the most “Brains”, or the most “Courage” will be awarded!
Check these out to get in the spirit…below, below, below, below…
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See you in Oxnard, My Pretties!
The Winner Circle Show Squad 2024
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Hi Region 11!
Here are the links to the songs we're using at Summer Sizzler for the Color Choruses, in case you missed it on the information page:
COLOR CHORUS SONGS - JUST SO YOU DON'T MISS THEM- Additional?song?coming soon!
Laura La BordeFinance Coordinator
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Sent on behalf of Colleen McCormick, Events Coordinator.?
Here's your hotel reservation link: ? |
? You will find the information for your online reservation link below. If you have questions or need help with the link, please do not hesitate to ask. We appreciate your business and look forward to a successful event. ? | Event Summary: ? | Sequioa Pacifica Region 11 Sweet Adeline, Summer Sizzler ? | Start Date:?Wednesday, July 31, 2024 ? | End Date:?Sunday, August 4, 2024 ? | Last Day to Book:?Wednesday, July 10, 2024 ? | Hotel(s) offering your special group rate: ? |
- Courtyard Oxnard Ventura for 229 USD - 239 USD per night
? Let me know if you have any issues. ? Love You!? Colleen Colleen McCormick? ? Region 11 - Events Coordinator Region 11 - Housing Coordinator Lady Luck Showtime Chorus Take Note Quartet & Lucky Charm Quartet 702-596-1706
Tammy Ragsdale Master Director, Verdugo Hills Chorus Education Coordinator, Sequoia Pacifica Region 11 Tenor, Eclectic Mix Quartet (805)218-7268
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Summer Sizzler Registration - open
Hi Region 11!
Sue Walker's computer is in the shop, so she authorized me to send this message out to let you know:
SS 2024 Registration is now open.?
Things to know: - Registration is similar to how we did it for Contest this year - you add the Region 11 AET to your Cart in order to "register" and then answer the questions about your name, your chorus, etc. that will go on your AET badge. You MUST do this step, otherwise you won't be officially registered and assigned to one of the color choruses!
- If you just purchased the WC Show ticket and didn't add the AET, we don't need to void that transaction; just go back in and "purchase" your free AET.?
- The Hotel reservation link will be sent out on Monday, June 3.
- The links to the Novice Quartet and Double Quartet information and registration forms can be found on the information page - registration for those contests will be cut off when we have SIX entries for each, or July 1, whichever comes first.
- Links to the two new songs that will be used by the color choruses are also on the information page. There will also be links to two additional songs - STAY TUNED!
- Don't forget to support our fabulous Winners' Circle by purchasing a dinner/show/afterglow ticket, and read all about the Winners' Circle on the information page! NOTE: Tickets for the WC Show WILL NOT be available on-site - you must purchase during registration!
Watch this space for more information about the weekend as it becomes available, including the official schedule, the Sourcebook, and MORE!
On behalf of the Summer Sizzler Registration and Communications teams,
Laura La BordeFinance Coordinator
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Link to Book Hotel Rooms @ Courtyard Marriott
Hi All,
We should have the link to book your rooms for Summer Sizzler by June 3rd, 2024.
Thanks ~ Colleen
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Region 11 State of the Union — meeting recording now available
Hello Region 11,? What an interesting and inspiring meeting we had on Saturday! If you missed it and would like to get caught up on all the news and stories shared by those in attendance, I encourage you to log into the Members Only section of the Region 11 website to view the recording.
Once you are at the main screen for the Members Only section, click on the Documents icon. This is where you will find the recording and the 2023 Strategic Plan.?
If you haven’t logged into the Members Only section yet, please refer to my email to the R11ng dated May 12 for the details on how to do this.?
Best regards, Lora Goodpasture? Region 11 Communications Coordinator
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Join in tomorrow for the State of the Region Report
Hi Region 11,
Please join your Regional Management Team on Zoom TOMORROW SATURDAY at
10am.??
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Region 11 begins its new
fiscal year on May 1 -- It's time for a new?year, new ideas and
growth!??During
this meeting the RMT will update you on our Region's progress in the past year
and progress yet to be made. There will be discussion of?the Region's
financial health, goals for membership growth and plans for education. We will
also present the plans for a joint Regional Contest in 2025 with our neighbors
to the south, Region 21.??
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There’s a lot going on
in Region 11! Please join the discussion.?
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Meeting details are
below.
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Best regards,
Lora Goodpasture,
Communications Coordinator
Region 11 Regional
Management Team
? ? RMT Region 11 is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting. Topic: SOR? Time: May 18, 2024 10:00 AM Pacific Time (US and Canada) Join Zoom Meeting Meeting ID: 821 2610 6205 Passcode: 412328 --- One tap mobile +16699006833,,82126106205#,,,,*412328# US (San Jose) +16694449171,,82126106205#,,,,*412328# US ? ---Dial by your location ? +1 669 900 6833 US (San Jose) ? +1 669 444 9171 US ? Meeting ID: 821 2610 6205 Passcode: 412328
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Laura Pallas
