TODAY/TOMORROW - Intent to Compete deadlines!
- Today is the last day for Quartets to register for our contest.
- Tomorrow is the last day for Choruses to register for our contest.
The Draw for Order of Appearance is one week from today — February 10.
Debbie Curtis Region 11 Convention Events Coordinator
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Noteworthy Nominations due by 2/24/2025
***?Attention?Region 11?members*** Do you know someone who goes above and beyond in service to Region 11? Someone who inspires you with their dedication, leadership, and hard work? Then nominate them for the prestigious Noteworthy Award! The Noteworthy Award is presented “in appreciation and gratitude for distinguished, dedicated service that made a difference to the advancement and excellence of Region 11." This award isn't just a pat on the back, it's a spotlight on the incredible individuals who truly?make a difference in our Region. Imagine their face lighting up as they receive this once-in-a-lifetime recognition at our annual contest weekend! Who can nominate??You! Whether you're a chapter or an individual member, if you know someone who deserves a standing ovation for their contributions to the Region, share their story! (Just make sure they haven't won before – see the list of past honorees below.) Nominations close on February 24th, so don't wait! Tell us about their impact on Region 11. The RMT will carefully consider each nomination. The award is not necessarily presented annually and may be presented to more than one person at the discretion of the RMT. Remember, this award is about celebrating what makes our Region thrive.?So think outside the box! Nominate the quiet leader, the creative problem-solver, or the tireless volunteer who has made Region 11 a better place for everyone. Ready to shine a light on a Regional hero? Nominate them today! Link to the form:? Previous Recipients include: Dorothy Jones 1968
Jennifer Zucker 2021 Kim Alley 2022 Pat Vincent 2023
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Hello Region 11 -
Due to an unforeseen number of people arriving?on Thursday night, both hotels sold out of our contracted hotel rooms - just for Thursday night.
There are still rooms available for Friday and Saturday nights. Just adjust the dates when you do the search to include just those 2 days. There are only King rooms left in the Marriott block, but the Residence Inn has both King and Double/Double rooms.?
We still have a booking quota to meet for Friday and Saturday at the Residence Inn. If you really need Thursday as well, an option is to reserve Friday and Saturday through our link to get the discounted rate, and then add another night at their standard rates.
If you have accessibility needs that the Residence Inn cannot accommodate,?you have the option to book a room at nearby hotels (no additional fee for booking outside of our hotel blocks).?
The following hotels are located near the Torrance Marriott: - Courtyard by Marriott LA/Torrance/Palos Verdes - approx. 1 mile
- Best Western Plus Avita Suites — approx. 1/2 mile
- Doubletree Torrance/South Bay — approx. 1/2 mile
Also, if you are local to the Torrance area and have a room booked for?Thursday night, why not sleep in your own comfy bed that night and release the room on Thursday for people who are coming from out of town?! No pressure, just a suggestion!
Debbie Curtis Region 11 Convention Events Coordinator Region 11 Contest Communications/Program Chair
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Quartet Intent to Compete Form and Portal
Attached is the form to submit to International Headquarters to register for the upcoming?Region 11 Quartet Contest.?Deadline is February 3, so don’t delay!
NOTE:?Only your quartet’s contact can register a quartet for competition.
- Email?(CC only):?competition@....?If emailing, please do?not?include payment information. Please call Sweet Adelines Headquarters with credit card information:?1-800-992-7464
- Fax (CC only):?918-388-8083?ATTENTION: Competition Department.?If faxing, please email?competition@...?to let us know that a fax has been sent. Please do?not?include payment information. Please call Sweet Adelines Headquarters with credit card information:?1-800-992-7464
- Snail Mail:?9110 South Toledo Ave, Tulsa, OK 74137?ATTENTION: Competition Department
Once entry forms and payment have been received, the Competition Department staff will enter your quartet for contest. Competitors will receive a confirmation email once their entry form has been processed.
Before registering for contest, please read the following documents thoroughly:
The following competitor portal contains other important information (you must be logged into the Sweet Adelines International database to view the portal).
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PLEASE READ! Contest Bulletin #1
Hello Region 11!
Welcome to Contest "season!" Attached is a PDF of the first Bulletin, giving you a ton of information about our upcoming combined Convention with Region 21.
Included are active links for registration and for the hotels.
Please read carefully, and let me know if you have any questions!
Debbie Curtis
Region 11 Events Coordinator (Convention)
Region 11 Convention Communications & Program
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How you can help your Region 11 friends affected by the wildfires
Hello Region 11,? As the Southern California fires continue to impact many of our members, please know that Region 11 is thinking of you.?We hope this message finds you well, safe, and together with your loved ones.?
Many of us have heard from members from almost every?chorus who have been evacuated. Some members have already returned home; others still cannot or even worse, have lost their homes. Still others are living under evacuation warnings, or are without power. Lastly, there are members who have not lost their?homes but are impacted by the loss of community, a church, a business or a landmark that they cherish.
The danger is not over; the winds will be intense again this week. There will be ongoing disruption for many beyond the extinguishing of the flames.??
I want to share some information about how you can support your Region 11 members.? ??
If you would like to donate money, goods or your time, please choose reputable organizations.? I'm sure many of you have seen lists of places to? donate.? I'm sharing this one from NBC News, which includes a vetted list of charities who are working directly with victims, but also some useful advice: - Consider long term giving
- Be specific with your donation of goods
- Beware of scammers
Please be careful of misinformation and disinformation regarding the cause and management of the fire. Do not share information from social media that you have not vetted yourself.?
If you would like to make a general?offer of housing, donate goods or otherwise reach out to Region 11 members, I suggest that you do so via our Region 11 Facebook page.
If you know people who have lost their homes or suffered other losses, don't ask them for specific details of their loss. It's best to let them know you are there for them, grateful that they are safe and you are ready to help with whatever they need.?
Stay strong, Region 11.
Sincerely, Lora Goodpasture Region 11 Communications Coordinator
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Questions for competing quartets
Hello Region 11 competing quartets:
Please let me know by tomorrow or Wednesday if someone in your competing quartet will NOT be able to navigate 2 steps up to and down from the stage during the Quartet Contest.
If it’s not an issue for anyone in your quartet, no need to contact me.
Thanks,
Debbie Curtis
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Region #11 Contest Entry - Now Open!
Glitch has apparently been fixed. Please ignore the R11NG email that just went out.
Debbie
Begin forwarded message:
From: Jordan Beeghly <jordan@...>
Subject: Region #11 Contest Entry - Now Open!
Date: January 6, 2025 at 10:19:39 AM PST
To: "ltanzy.roberts@..." <ltanzy.roberts@...>, "tinaahhr11@..." <tinaahhr11@...>, "curtisnotes2@..." <curtisnotes2@...>, "lynnhansen321@..." <lynnhansen321@...>
Cc: Emily Mock <emily@...>, Valerie Renz <valerie@...>
Greetings Region #11 choruses and quartets! Contest entry is now open for Region #11. Your chorus presidents, directors, or treasurers and quartet prime contacts may now register for your region's contest! The following competitor portals have been created specifically for regional choruses and quartets. These links contain the Regional Dates and Deadlines for all contests, eligibility requirements for all contests, entry forms, and much more,?so please bookmark them!?(**Note: you must be logged into the Sweet Adelines International database to view the portals.) Before registering for contest, please read the following documents thoroughly:
***Please note:?the regional online entry form is currently?down.?Unfortunately, this means that regional choruses and quartets?cannot?register for regional contest through their chapter/quartet portals for the time being.? To register for regional contest, please take the following steps:? - Fill out the Regional Contest Entry Form PDF
- Email, fax, or snail mail the PDF to the Competition Department
- If emailing, please do?not?include payment information. Please call Sweet Adelines Headquarters with credit card information:?1-800-992-7464
- Fax (credit card only): 918-388-8083?ATTENTION: Competition Department
- If faxing, please email?competition@...?to let us know that a fax has been sent.
9110 South Toledo Ave, Tulsa, OK 74137?ATTENTION: Competition Department
*Once entry forms have been received, Competition Department staff will enter the chorus/quartet for contest. Competitors will receive a confirmation email once their entry form has been processed. **Please note that the entry deadline for your region is?60 days prior to the contest date. - If you register for competition?after?the entry (60 day) deadline, you will have an additional?$100 fee?added onto your registration.
- As well as the late fee, your chorus/quartet will not be entered into the initial draw for order of appearance, drawn 55 days prior to competition, but rather in a secondary draw two weeks later (after the late entry deadline).
No entries will be accepted after the late entry (45 day) deadline - no exceptions! Remember: Only chorus presidents/team coordinators, directors, or treasurers can register a chorus (or prospective chorus)?for competition, and only the quartet contact can register a quartet. Please contact your Regional Convention Chair (Leah Tanzy-Roberts - ?ltanzy.roberts@...) if you have questions.
Chordially, ? Jordan Beeghly (she/her) Competition Coordinator Competition Department Sweet Adelines International 9110 South Toledo Tulsa, OK 74137 918-388-8022?(Direct Line) |?918-388-8083?(Fax) ? This email (and attachments, if any) is intended only for the use of the individual or entity to which it is addressed, and may contain information that is privileged, confidential and exempt from disclosure under applicable law.? It may not be republished without the consent of the sender.? If the reader of this email is not the intended recipient, or the employee or agent responsible for delivering this message to the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any dissemination, distribution or copying of this communication is strictly prohibited.? If you have received this communication in error, please notify the sender immediately by return email and destroy all copies of the email (and attachments, if any).
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Region 11 Quartet Contest - Intent to Compete
Hi all —
Apparently there has been some miscommunication at International Headquarters — some thought this mailing went out as scheduled on December 20, but it never did. We just got the information today, and there’s a technical glitch … meaning we have to do things "the old-fashion" way this year.
Attached is the 5-page Quartet Intent to Compete Form (fillable PDF). Please submit this to International with payment no later than February 3.
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Instructions for submitting the form and payments:
Email, fax, or snail mail the PDF to the Competition Department
- Email (CC only):?competition@....?If emailing, please do?not?include payment information. Please call Sweet Adelines Headquarters with credit card information:?1-800-992-7464
- Fax (CC only): 918-388-8083?ATTENTION: Competition Department.?If faxing, please email?competition@...?to let us know that a fax has been sent. Please do?not?include payment information. Please call Sweet Adelines Headquarters with credit card information:?1-800-992-7464
- Snail Mail:?9110 South Toledo Ave, Tulsa, OK 74137?ATTENTION: Competition Department
Once entry forms and payment have been received, the Competition Department staff will enter your?quartet?for contest. Competitors will receive a confirmation email once their entry form has been processed.
Debbie Curtis Region 11 Convention Events Coordinator Convention Communications and Program Chair
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Exciting Announcements from Your Regional Management Team
Hello Region 11.??
All of the roles played by members of the RMT are crucial to the success of Region 11 but the one that is vital to making our annual convention and seminars a reality is the Events Coordinator. This is a very big job for one person!? To ease the burden, your RMT is launching a two-year pilot program during which we are testing the feasibility of having two people in this role as Co-Event Coordinators. One coordinator will handle the responsibilities?of the job for our annual convention and the other will handle the same responsibilities for seminars. Officially, the pilot will be in place for the two-year term beginning in May 2025. At the end of the two-year term, we will evaluate the effectiveness of having co-coordinators and decide how to proceed going forward.? I am also happy to announce that Debbie Curtis is joining the RMT in the?role of Events?Coordinator - Convention, effective immediately.? Debbie will be completing the current term, which has been vacant since the resignation of Colleen McCormick. The current term ends on April 30, 2025. She will then begin a two-year term, beginning May 1.?
Debbie has a long history of participation in regional activities and brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to her new role.? She has previously served on the RMT as Education Coordinator, Communications Coordinator and Marketing Coordinator, as well as Administrative Coordinator (aka Team Coordinator) during the SAI’s 2-year governance pilot program. Currently, as Communications Chair on the Convention Committee, she is working tirelessly along with the rest of the committee and with her counterpart in Region 21 to help bring our joint convention to fruition.?
If you would like to send congratulations to Debbie, you may contact her at? curtisnotes2@....
The RMT would also like to formally thank Colleen for her dedicated service to the region. If you would like to personally thank Colleen, you may contact her at? cjsings@....
The success of our region depends on people like Debbie and Colleen and the other members of the RMT.? We're looking for someone to join Debbie in the Co-Events Coordinator position. In addition, all the coordinators are looking for members to join our team in committee roles. We can get so much more accomplished with the help of a volunteer army! I would be thrilled to announce your name in a future email!
If you have questions or comments about this announcement or would like to volunteer to support your region in any capacity big or small, please reach out directly to me at? sairegion11communications@....?
Best regards, Lora Goodpasture Communications Coordinator
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Save the Date: ZOOM Competitor Briefing
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A message from the Golden Sands Chorus.....
Hello Region 11,? Our
wonderful dear director, Lou Schroff, has decided to retire?as the director of Golden Sands Chorus
next year after our 2025 Spring Regional Contest. This contest will be a
memorable one for us as well as for Lou.
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Lou has been a member of our chorus for 17 years? and has served as our director for the last 5
years.? We truly appreciate all the hard
work? and unwavering dedication Lou has
given to our chorus.? She has touched
many lives, both in Golden Sands and within the Sweet Adelines community.? She will be sorely missed, and we wish her
the best in her retirement.??
Our chorus,
based in Long Beach, California is starting our director search and we invite
all interested candidates to contact our president, Darice Hawkins, at agfox@....?
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SAVE THE DATE Sizzler 2025!
While travel is on the brain and our region sends out our champs with love as they journey to International. . .start thinking Summer Sizzler?plans!
Voices United Chorus is proud to welcome and host in?fabulous Fresno! Gateway to Harmony will be July 24-27 at DoubleTree by Hilton Fresno Convention Center
Details about faculty, classes, registration, and all things Fresno will be coming soon but for now, mark your calendars because you will NOT want to miss the opportunity to savor a DoubleTree chocolate chip cookie in the?Raisin Capital of the world. We exceeded
our attendance goals in 2024 so let's support our region by maintaining this winning streak.
Voices United is putting together a travel guide with all the must-see Central California sights so you may want to make Sizzler the icing on the cake of a vacay to Yosemite, Kings Canyon National Forest, or even the local wineries, state of the art Fresno
Zoo, Forestiere Underground Gardens, and more!?
Walk through the Gateway to Harmony and be an earwitness to how the chords ring in Central California!
Sue Walker
Seminar Communications
Convention Awards
Tenor, Kick it Up Quartet
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To all International Convention Attendees: Join the Region 11 Rah-Rah Rally in Kansas City!
Hey Region 11, IT'S HAPPENING!!? Join your Region 11 Rah Rah Coordinator, Monica Tautkus, for these opportunities to show your love and support for our Region 11 competitors:
? Troubadour ~ 2024 Quartet Champs! ? Shenanigans ~ Wildcard Quartet! ? Santa Monica Chorus ~ Our Champion Chorus! ??R#11 Dual Members competing this week!
The 2024 Region #11 Rah-Rah Rally Date and Time: TUESDAY October 29 at?7:30pm? Where: Santa Monica Chorus Rehearsal at the Kansas City Convention Center (KCCC), Room 2504 A & B (SAI Riser Room)
Monica says "Don't be late as we're gonna get in, rally, and then get out of the way and allow SMC to get on with their rehearsal!"
This is an open rehearsal so you are welcome to stay and watch and applaud!
The "Tunnel of?Luv"? Following each competitor's performance (semi-finals and finals!), join the Region 11 Tunnel of Luv?as they come from the backstage area.?ALL MEMBERS are needed and welcome to form the Region 11 Tunnel.? Help make this tradition a wonderful memory for our competing friends :-)?
Here are the on-stage times for the quartet semi-finals on Wednesday: Troubadour, contestant # 28, 4:50PM Shenanigans, contest #36, 6:53PM
Santa Monica Chorus will be on stage at 4:32PM on Thursday.
Join the Tunnel directly following each performance!? And should it come to pass that Region 11 is represented in the Finals, then the Tunnel is definitely on!
** SMC has 2 other Open Rehearsals scheduled if you want to attend: Wed, 10/30. 11am-1pm. KCCC Room 2501 C.? (Skylines Room) Wed, 10/30.? 8-10pm.? Marriott Hotel, 1st Floor, Royal Hall.? (City of Lakes Room)
See you there, Your Regional Management Team
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The Vote for the International Board of Directors is Coming Soon to Your Chorus!
Hello Region 11, It is time for the membership of Sweet Adelines International to cast their ballots for three members who will serve on the International Board of Directors, beginning May 1, 2025.?
? What is your vision for the future of Sweet Adelines International?? What should the priorities of the organization be in the next few years???Click on the?following link?–??to review the biographical statements of each of the five candidates running for the IBOD and choose the three that?most closely align with your answers to these important questions.?
The vote will be conducted by your President/Team Coordinator during an upcoming Chapter meeting.? Each member will vote for their top three choices. Your President/Team Coordinator will then submit the names of the three candidates who won the most votes in your Chapter to International Headquarters to count towards the election of officers.??
Your responsibility as a member of Sweet Adelines is be prepared to make an informed choice when the votes are cast in your Chapter.? Do your homework now!
Best regards, Lora G Your Region 11 Communications Coordinator
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This historic contest will be the first ever jointly held by two Sweet Adelines Regions; 11 and 21. Preparations for the contest are well under way as teams from both regions work together to plan schedules, infrastructures and celebration of shared traditions.?
There will be one panel of judges and two panel secretaries to adjudicate a full schedule of quartets and choruses in the Marriott Redondo Beach ballroom. Region 21 held the 2024 contest in this CA location. The combined effort will save each region a considerable amount of money and will replenish funds impacted by rising costs and diminished revenue through the pandemic.
The logo contest was open to all members of each region, including CAL and MAL members, and was judged by a joint panel from both competition teams. There were nine entries; 4 from Region 11 and 5 from Region 21, which were judged by the blind panel. We all know what talent there is in members from both regions and the entries to the contest illustrate that. Voting was close. The winning entry was designed by Debbie Curtis. Debbie will receive VIP seating during the contest and will also receive a SWAG package of all merchandise created with the logo. This merchandise will go on sale to all members and friends around the first of the year.? We want to thank all the designers for the outstanding participation in this contest. Well done!
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Hello Region 11 —
In order to start planning for the Quartet Contest in April, I’ve been asked to poll our region to determine how many quartets are planning to compete, either in the International Division or Open Division.
Please let me know if your quartet is planning to compete in the Quartet Contest next year, and which division you’re planning for. And if you are considering putting a quartet together to compete, let me know that, too!
P.S. — This is not an official commitment — we’re just trying to get a preliminary count.
Thanks, Debbie Curtis Region 11 Convention Communications Chair
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Region 11 Parade of Quartets over the years (curated by Debbie Curtis)
Region 11 has a rich history of fabulous quartets who go on to compete at the international. And while there can only be one quartet champion per year, there are so many other wonderful quartets who have graced our regional competition stage over the years. Please enjoy this fabulous parade of quartets curated by Debbie Curtis.
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Kim Vaughn's "The Art Of Your Part" webinar November 16-17
Hello, singers everywhere!
Open your calendar app-- you won't want to miss this weekend of education with Kim Vaughn! Specialized coaching for all four voice parts, inspired by her "Lead School" following the 2015 International competition. That event sold out in a day!?
If you're in a quartet, what better place to learn how to improve your vocal skills than with a three-time International Quartet Champion? And if you're not yet in a quartet, but want to improve your singing chops before 2025 competitions, step right up!?
Get all the details and buy your tickets at?
Join us to see how Kim can help you to elevate your vocal skills!?
Barb Schultz TC, Agoura Hills Harmony
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You're Invited! Santa Monica Chorus Friends & Family Night Send Off to Kansas City Show
Hi Region 11 Friends, Family, and Fans!!
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Please join Santa Monica Chorus on Tuesday, October 8th, 8:00 pm in Culver City at the Veterans Memorial Auditorium, Rotunda Room, to share in our excitement preparing for our upcoming International performance in October in Kansas City!
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Please see flyer for details! Lots of holiday shopping opportunities! See’s and Greenery orders, Silent Auction, and our famous Second Hand Rose table of Treasures!
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Hope to see you there! ??? Santa Monica Chorus
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