17 March 2011
Brumbies
Your committee discussed the challenges of recent times and a proposal has been put to Brumbies General Manager, Michael Thomson, for consideration for trailing at the next game v Waratahs on 26th March. You will be informed as soon as the Brumbies respond.
Eddy Stevens and I had lunch with Michael and our Patron Ian McLean on Tuesday. All suggestions were keenly taken up by both Michael and Ian and both have responded already with suggestions, advice and referrals on such matters as alternate practice venues, suppliers for the new blazer and performance arrangements at Canberra Stadium.
Michael is pursuing a possibility which if he can arrange it will be dear to many ARC hearts. No, we will not be back performing on the ground.
Blazer Voting
The blazer sub-committee headed by Vice President Eddy Stevens held its first meeting last Tuesday and is underway in its work.
Wollongong Regional Tour
Please notify Max Brennan of your intention to participate in the Wollongong regional visit with the Arcadian Lamplighters on the weekend of 21-22 May. 30 + starters at this stage is a great response.
Max will have more information soon about accommodation options but it would appear that insufficient members wish to travel by coach so you are advised to consider car pooling etc for that weekend.
Annual Fundraising Concert
Bookings have been made at the Hughes Baptist Church Hall for Thursday afternoon, 13th October and Saturday afternoon, 15th October for our Annual Fundraising Concerts. The Thursday afternoon will target the Aged Care market and the Saturday afternoon will target the normal market.
Please consider your work and diary commitments and endeavour to be available for BOTH concerts that week to assist in our own fundraising.
Annual Retreat
Your committee has tried to provide a significant lead time to enable you to plan your commitments accordingly. Our Retreat weekend has been booked once again at Goulburn Conservatorium for 17-18 September.
Choir Promotion
Remember to access the promotional e-flyers for display wherever you note an opportunity. This was a major element of last year's Forum to enhance promotion and recruitment so use the resources now made available please. An order is being currently processed for 300 hard copies as well.
Wagga Wagga City Rugby Club Mens Choir
The Wagga Wagga City Rugby Club Mens Choir will be joining with us again this year on Saturday 26th March for the Brumbies v Waratahs match. However, due to the unavailability of both their MD and accompanist, those who come will join with us in our repertoire. Mick Rice will be advising them of repertoire to help familiarise them for the day. I know we will make them welcome. More details later.
Canberra Services Club Membership Renewal
Still hold off (unless you particularly wish to renew anyway of course) renewing your membership of Canberra Services Club because your committee is currently exhausting the POSSIBILITY of taking up an alternative practice venue. Eddy, Rick and I were hopeful of announcing an outcome tonight but could not quite manage it. A couple of formalities need attention and we now hope to provide clearer information next Tuesday.
UNIFORM
NB: it is NOT acceptable for members to wear "close resemblances" of our stipulated uniform. You are expected to purchase the designated items so that the integrity of our uniform is assured.
Workin Gear
Paragon Mall
Gladstone Street (between Wollongong Street & Maryborough Street)
FYSHWICK ph: 6280 5885
Costs:
Blue chambray shirt with ARC logo $57.45
Blue polo shirt with ARC logo $26.95
Gabardine taupe (fawn) trousers $42.50
Other uniform items are available through our Uniforms Officer, Peter Scott:
ARC tie $20.00
Blue spray jacket with logo $32.00
Camel colour broad brimmed hat $26.00
Black shoes, black socks, black belt to be supplied by you.
Antarctica Conference
Sib files have been distributed for the proposed songs. Check them out before next practice please.
From the London Gig 2012 Sub Committee
The 2012 London Concert music books are available for $5. Revised indexes, including details about London repertoire early next week for you to refresh your folders.
Male Choir Association of Australia
Please complete the expression of interest sheet to indicate if you believe you will attend the next MCAA Concert in Melbourne in October or November 2012. This is purely a planning exercise and binds nobody. Also indicate if you think your partner will accompany you. This task must be completed next Tuesday night and the results sent to MCAA.
I hope you all had a great St Patrick's Day. To be sure.
Regards
Neil
Hall Village Brass Band – Just A Song At Twilight
Sunday 20th March at 5.00pm
Hall Primary School grounds, Victoria Street, Hall. Free entry, Gold coin to the Band and Hall School Museum. Museum opens at 3.00pm
Bring a rug or a chair, a chicken sandwich and a drink and the neighbours. Relax and enjoy the music – the Waltz, martial style, popular songs and music from the theatre.
Choir Attendance
The paid attendance last week was 38, there were 4 "others".
Many Parts in Tune
Paul
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