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Gold Notes for the September 6th
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Tomorrow is a holiday!! What have you got planned? I'm going out to
dinner with friends and then to a movie; but earlier in the day I think I'm
ready to start hanging my new cabinets in my renovated kitchen. I'm so
tired of not having a stove and having to go out to the patio to find
something in my fridge! A microwave sitting on a table in the living room
doesn't quite get it. Everything but the dishwasher is here and I can
assemble pretty much everything without the washer. Oh, two new
windows also are still on order, but they won't interfere. Wish me luck.
First off, I have an odd gift for anyone who might want some. Some what,
you say? Buffalo baby back ribs. Jim Rathbun has purchased some buffalo
meat and would like to share some of the ribs. Never tried buffalo? It
actually is very good. I make sure to stop at a restaurant along I90 when
traveling back to my home country in eastern South Dakota, that serves
buffalo. So, let me know in the next couple of days if you'd like some. I'm
hoping to be able to run down to Hanford on Wednesday to have lunch
with Jim, check to see if the folks that bought my rental property there
have destroyed it and bring back some items for Jim. I'd be glad to bring
the meat back for you. I've already got a couple of takers! Are you next?
Have you ordered your new polo shirt yet? If not, why not??? See Clint
Cole for details and to get yours coming. These are to be the new "class
B" outfits for wearing at contest venues and some local performances.
Also, I understand there are a few guys who have not been fitted for the
new suits, our formal contest and performance garb. You must get this
done in the next couple of days. Oh, I'm sure the suit outlet is closed
tomorrow, but why not be there first thing Tuesday morning? Hopefully
you've all paid for yours - see Clint to make sure. The address of the
company that will be fitting the suits is: Fresno Suit Outlet, 5110 N.
Blackstone. Phone 225-7848. (Hours are 10 - 8, Monday through Friday and
10 - 5 Saturday and Sunday.
Planning on competing with the chorus in Bakersfield on October 9th?
Better yet, planning on being there on Friday night to root for the local
heroes? Silver & Gold will be singing no. 12 (we were 13 but somebody
above us scratched, so we have no reason to be superstitious now!) Let's
hear you in the audience. Where was I??? Oh yeah, if you're planning on
singing on that stage on Saturday, you must have purchased an all events
ticket. I'll attach the registration form one more time so that you can print
it, fill it out and mail it to the address listed on the form. No room yet?
There is still (for a couple more days) room at the Best Western Crystal
Palace Inn & Suites. The headquarters has been full for some time. If you
go to this site: https://www.mmxreservations.
com/BAKERSFIELD/reservations/Step1.asp?EventID=5
The Batastic Cabaret is right after the contest. We need to fill the house
this year - we came close last year, but had quite a few seats empty. You
may have heard Terry Starr and I talking about wanting to sell enough
tickets that we'd have to move out the rolling wall at the back of the room
and expand to the windows. That would mean something in the order of
500 tickets. If you can pull that off, we'll figure out how to put more
speakers in the place so all can hear! We'll have a flyer for you very soon;
in the meantime be talking it up and also figuring out your costume.
Remind your friends that we'll have prizes for the best costume, cash for
the winners of the 50/50 raffle, and lots of things to bid on in the silent
auction. Which reminds me, what do you have to contribute for the
auction? David Reitzel has forms for you to fill out for your donation -
whether it be a service or some item of value. See Dave if you have
questions!
This coming Saturday, September 11th. we are to be coached by Alan
Gordon, one of the best in the business! We've brought him in before and
those that still have some memory working will remember Alan as positive
and full of options and advice for bringing the best we can to the stage on
October 9th. We'll be at the Mennonite Community Church (same place we
practice) from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Be sure to bring your water bottle and
comfy shoes.
Saturday September 25th. is set for a family picnic at the home of David
and Rosa Reitzel. The meal is to be a potluck - we'll get more details on
what's expected from David soon. Oh wait - David already provided it:
4:00 p.m. to ??? Potluck. Reitzels will provide tableware, soft drinks, and
an entree (Rosa’s wonderful lasagna). BYOB if you prefer an adult
beverage. And a chair if you can (we have only 12). Fresno State v.
Mississippi (away game) will be televised. Barbershop singing will not be
discouraged. And there you have it! Plan now to be there!! You might think
about what you plan to bring (food) and run it by David to make sure it fits!
And this week... Wednesday evening, the 8th. Board meeting at the home
of Bill Holden. 7:00 PM. Always lots to talk about, so if you are an elected
member of the board of directors of GNC A Cappella, you need to be there.
Address is: 2727 Norwich , Clovis , CA 93611
And lastly, before I get into the rehearsal schedule, don't forget to invite
anyone you run across (heck go out and find 'em) to come sing with us on
our Christmas Show. We are now rehearsing during the first hour of our
regular rehearsals on Thursdays. Love to have a ton of guests join us. Jim
Irvine has written and is tweaking a script for the show and Adam and Wes
are making sure we have a good mix of music. We're working on securing
dates for several performances and have committed to one on November
27th at Northwest Church, 7:00 PM. There could possibly be 4 more...
watch for details!
Schedule for rehearsal, Thursday September 9th.
6:45 - 7:00
Arrive early to help set up the room. See Keith Sharwood for any
questions dealing with uniforms and Wes Jackson for music or learning
CDs.
7:00 - 7:30
Warm ups with Adam "hat" Kitt.
7:30 - 7:35
Introduction of guests by Clint "Cake Man" Cole. Bryan Lewis will direct
us in "You're As Welcome As The Flowers Is May".
7:35 - 7:50
Work on Christmas music, beginning with "Lo, How a Rose E're
Blooming" - page 25.
7:50 - 8:05
"O Holy Night" also slated for our Christmas Show.
8:05 - 8:25
Work on contest and Cabaret song, "Basin St. Blues".
8:25 - 840
"Smile Medley" is next on the agenda.
8:40 - 8:50
Break - don't wander away - there's lots more good stuff to come.
8:50 - 9:15
On to our other contest song, "Where the Southern Roses Grow"
9:15 - 9:30
Show song - "Who Will Buy" - I think we're finally getting this one down!
Doug Yarrow will be the watcher for this one.
9:30 - 9:50
Time to perform the contest package - "Where the Southern Roses
Grow" and "Basin St. Blues". These two songs have made great strides
with the new choreography and commitment! This is the last time we'll
sing them before performing the package for Alan Gordon on Saturday.
Need to look at your music? Do it now... Friday will be too late.
9:50 - 9:55
Announcements. See Terry Starr if you have anything to bring to the
good of the chapter.
9:55 - 10:00
"Keep the Whole World Singing" with Jim Weyenberg doing the arm
waving.
That's it for this week - see you all a bit early on Saturday morning!!!
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