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VOL. XXVll 1967 No.4
International Board of Directors 11IIematiollai Officers P(~sidtnl, James Stt'tdman, 616 Dt-Iaware Rood, Ken. more, New YOlk 14223 Immediafe PolSe Presidenl, Rewie Wright Ardeo Farms THE HARMONIZER is lhe official publicarion of lhc Socicty for rhe PrelCnltion I11d Co., 1900 W. Slauson, Los Angelfl. California Encouragemenl of Dlrber Shop Quutel Singing in America.. Inc. h is published in 1he 900017 mOQlhs of J~nuHX, March, May, July, September and Nov~mber a[ 6315. 3rd Avenuc, In Vice Pftsident, Frro C. St-egcm, Jr., 135 West Kenosha, WISConSIn, 53141, and enrered lIS s«ond·class mauer a! lhe pOH offiec a! Wells SUW. Milwauk~. Wisconsin H203 Kcnosha, Wi!consin, under the ACI of March 3. 1879. Edirorial and Advcuising offices Vice Prtlidenr, Roben ~1I, 12106 Mar·Jk< Trail, In are al Imemuional Headquarters. Notice of cha.ngc of address should be submitted to the dependence, MiHoufi 601052 editorial offices of THE HARMONIZER.'G3I5 THlIlD AVE., KENOSHA, WISCONSIN, Vice PresidentI Wesly R. Meier, P.O. Dox 9671, San 53141, at leu! !hiny da)'s before thc nut publication due. Subscription price is $2.00 Diego, Cali omia 92109 reatly Ind $.50 an issue. Vice President, 81m Slahl, 304 Prosptcl Street, Berea, Kentucky 40403 Treasurer, Harold Schultz, }10 Crown View D,i,'c. Alexandria, Virginia 22}14 Ex«uli,'c Dir('clor. B:mie Ikst, 6315 Third A,"cnue. Kc:nosha, Wisconsin 53141 FEATURES Board Members Cardinal, William Ttrry. P.O. Box \03. Lo,prnpolt. ETHICS-Two Champs Have Their Say . 2 Indiana 46947 ~[fal State!, C. V. "Pm~" Pctcrson, 6112 Lamll, Mama's Geuillg 11110 Ihe Act _ . 4 Minion Kanm 66222 Dixic, Mc{vin J. Hanis, 3901 Ashton Dlh·c. Charlottc, Nonh Carolina 28210 ETV Tells Siory for Richmol/d, Virgil/ia . 5 E,'ergrffn, William Tobiusen, 5005 Drookside Drive, Milwaukie, Orcgon 97206 Fat Westcrn. John Curdn, 21815 Plovidcncia. Wood DEPARTMENTS hnd Hills, ulirornia 91364 Illinois, R. H. "Scv" Sc\·crancc. 714 CarlclOn, Whe.1· ton, JIlinois 60187 Share Tbe lIVeallh . 6 Johnny Apple~, Charles A. kmkuhl, )1., 300 - 27th Strfft, S.E., Charleston, West Virgima 25304 1 See Prom The BlIlIeliIlL . 24 Land O'Lakes, Prilnk Hcrmscn, Jt" 527 Clevcland Avenuc, Little Chute, WiiConsin Hl40 Michigan, /1.1 Burgus, 535 Robbins Road, Grand Moil Call p,.om HarmollY Hall . 28 lhven, Michigan 49417 Mid-Arlantic, ken Avakian, 700 Mallison Avcnue, P.O, Dol' 254/ Asbury Park, New Jersey 07713 MISCELLANEOUS NotlheUlern, Richard Hawes, 120 Pairview Road, Nffdham, MuuchuseltS 02192 Ontario, Sidney Pyper, 470 Elwood Road, Burlington, LogopediCJ COlIll'ibllliom 25 Ontatio Scneca Land, Harold urhon. 207 Monroe Sucet, War· Financial StatcmentJ ~ _. __ . ._ _._~ .. 26 ten, Pennsylvania 16365 Southwestern, (hules Abernethy, 300 EaSt Grand. Ponca City, Oklahoma 74601 Ce1/11IY1' Club 27 Sunshinc, Roben Dollison, H8Yl Viroria A\·cnue. Wintel Park, Florida 32789 Our New Chaplers 27 Al1d Past International PreJidentJ Coming Events .. ~~~_._. .. .__ .. ._._ .. ~ . 27 BarberJlJopperi Bargain BaJemellt...... 27 Executive Director BARRlB BEST Admil1istrative AssiS/dnt LOS ANGELES CONVENTION D. \'qJLLIAM FITZGBRALD MOl/day 8 Direclor of PlIblic Rela/iom HUGH A. INGRAHAM TUeJday 9 Director of Mwical Activities lIVedtleJda1' . 10 RODDRT D. JOHNSON Administrative Field ReprCJC1IlalivcJ Thl/I'sdoy . . 12 eH ElSTER N. Fox Priday . 17 LLOYD B. STEINKAMP Mal/agel' of MemberJbip Record! Salll,.day 20 RODERT J. MOYER ODice Mallager FRED SORDAHL Change your address In advance and Manager of Special EventJ make sure you receive every issue of the CHARLHS A. SNYDBR ARE YOU MOVING? HARMONIZER. Edilor Please send us the address label from LEO \VI. POBART this issue before you move.
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TH13 HARMONIZER-JULY·AuGUST, 1967 1 ETHICS Two Champs Have Their Say
TWO SIDES TO ETHICS COIN remember that they project the image of the Society, or better By Warren "Buzz" Haeger, "Four Renegades" yet, they dre the Society in the eyes of the general public! Everyone has his own ethical standards. Though we all agree \Vhat. on the other hand, should quartets expect of us as on the basic meaning of the word, each of us has his own idea members? of how it applies co him. Ethics in this case is truly a [Wo-sided 1. Chapters should conraer quartets in plenty of time for coin, for it covers the way quartets, chapters and individual their services. Barbershoppers act coward each orher in the course of barber 2. Don't keep quartets waiting weeks for answers to their shopping events. Let's consider each side of the coin. show bids. What should chapters and individual members expect of 3. If you hire them. keep a,complete and continuous liaison quarters (uide from good clean entertainment (as was so ably with them, so that they are not in the dark as to what covered by Ethics Committee Co-Chairmen "Sev" Severance is expected of them, and what they can expect of you. and Leon Avakian in their article dtled "Are You Squirming" in the September-October, 1966 HARMONIZER)? Here are 4. Don't ask quartets to learn special numbers, or give a few hems as we see them. them long lines and involved staging to learn, unless they're pan of your chapter. 1. Prompt answers to all correspondence. S. Assign guest quartets a host who has plenty of time to 2. Arrival in plenty of time for the function. see to their needs-they won't be unreasonable. A good 3. The quartet should be good barbershop salesmen. Sell host is invaluable. and can leave an excellent impression our wonderful Society, but don't overdo it. of your chapter on the quartets. 5. Sing BARBERSHOP songs and arrangements for the 6. It might seem silly to mention this, bm it's necessary. most part Let non-barbershop groups sell other types Make sure your host has a car large enough to carry the of music. quartet and their luggage. Did you ever try to fit a quartet, luggage and host in a Corvair? 6. Quanet men should conduct themselves as gentlemen at aU times. 7. Make your guest quartets feel that they are very much wanted and appreciated regardless of their rank or status. 7. Quartet men (and for that matter, alt Barbershoppers) Give your chapter quartet(s) the same treatment (and should knew enough abour the Society to be able to watch them give their all for you!) discuss it intelligently with non-Barbershoppers. 8. Check with your guest quartets in plenty of time as to 8. It's obvious that praper conduct concerning the use of any special needs they might have. alcoholic bever ages by quartet 9. Don't make unreasonable requests of their time and members should energy withom consulting them in advance. and clearing be considered with them, so it's no surprise. mandatOl·y. 10. Don't hire too many quarters for your show, and then 9. Be ready to help cur their normal show presentation in half to keep the other quartets show fraln being tOO long. Most quartets have a normal and individual show format that shows them off to their beSt ability. Let members with them do their beSt format-get your money's worth. their singing, if asked. 11. Organize your afterglow so that the last quartet has a 10. SuPPOrt your chance to sing before half the afterglow audience has chapter, district already gone home. and Society to 12. ]f you are going to have a party after the afterglow, it's the best of your fine to invite the guest quartets to come along, bm don't ability within insist on it. Don't forget-they've worked all week tOO, the limits of and have given their best on the show and afterglow. Four Renegades time available to They may be quite fatigued. 1965 International Champions do so. \Vhen you boil it all down, so much of this subject of ethics 11. Quartet fees should be as fair and equitable as possible. pertaining to quartet-membership relations can be covered by Quartets sometimes need to be reminded that although five very important words: common sense. good judgment and they may spend many hours perfecting their ptoduct, courtesy. Yet how often they are forgotten-by both sides of thereby enabling them to gain higher rank and status, the coin. their fees need not go our of sight because this is, after •• • all, a hobby. PUBLIC NEEDS "SHOWS WITHOUT SHAME" 12. Quartets should do charitable work whenever possible. By Thayer "Turk" Evans, "Evans Quartet" Above all, because quartets are exposed to the general public The moment a quartet registers its name with International far more often than any other Society group, they should or in any way identifies itself with the Society, it assumes the
2 THE HARMONIZBR-jULY·AUGUST, 1967 responsibility of representing the Society in an ethical and Dr. Robert F. Brooks musical capacity. Dr. Robert F. Brooks, 51, died In Columbia, Mo. on May 2nd after a short illness. Dr. Brooks had spent all his vacations since 1962 doing It has always been a source of amazement when four great volunteer work on the Society's Old Songs Library (a total of 217 days~ individuals decide co organize a quartet-solid chapter members, many of which were ten and twelve hours long). He was solely responsible interested in their fellow members-suddenly buy like socks. for cross·indexing the 50,OCO-t1tle collection both by ;i1le and composer, and making repairs to music, in various stages of deterioration, before acquire a name and then the great transformation begins. They it WllS filed alphabetically. no longer have time for the chapter and "Joe Barbershop" is A former member of the Seneca Land District, Brooks migrllted to no longer in their class. Their membership changes from. acJive Columbia, Mo. in 1949, where he became associate professor in the co associate. They soon start using meeting nights for rehearsal Botany Department at the University of Missouri, a position he held at the time of death. and the chapter becomes a captive audience while the quartet Survivors Include his wHe, four daughters, a grllnd·daughter, his favors them with their newest number. Sure! This is why we mother lind two sisters. we're organized, co encourage quartet development. The more the merrier, but why should quartet members forget their Gordon L. Grant Death claImed another velerllll Michigan songster, Gordon L. Grant, "ethical obligation" to the chapter and its members? \'VIe feel on April 26th. Grant was a former Michigan District President (1944-'46) "Quartet Ethics" can be divided into three categories: Pre and International Board Member (1952·'53). He was 87 years old at the Show, Show and Afterglow. time of death. Besides his many barbershop actlvities, Grant held numerous administra Quartets should answer correspondence promptly and com tive posts in many local civic organizations. He is survived by his widow, pletely, leaving no room for misunderstanding. The host chapter who resides in Saginaw, Michigan; two sons; a granddaughter and a great should receive arrival and departure dates and times so they grandson. can adjust accordingly. Learn your host's name; treat him with Jimes Mirtin respect. He doesn't have to pick you up. This is a courteous The man who was responsible for discovering the location for our service. Make your time flexible to fit his needs. If he has to International Headquarters in Kenosha, Jim Martin, died on June 3rd, be at the theatre by 7:30 go with him; meet the chapter about two weeks after he WllS stricken by several strokes. Jim, a member of "Q" Suburban (La Grange, III.) Chapter, was 66 yellrs old membership. It's better than sitting in a hotel room and making at death. him miss part of the show to pick you up later. Appearing on A staunch promoter of interchapter activity, Martin was instrumental a show is a reciprocal venture. The host chapter honors you In creating the first organized Area-a model subsequently used as a with an invitation, and you honor them by appearing and giving guide for additional Area development throughout the Society. He organized the Society's first chorus contest using certified judges and offidal quartet a superior perforn.1 rules. ance. Jim served two terms as District PresIdent (1951·'52), was a member of the International Board (1953·'56) and, as Co·chalrman of the 1959 This brings us Chicago Convention, was prlvlleged to burn the Harmony Hall mortgage into the second during the convention. Martin Is survived by his wife, Ruth. "ethical area, the show itself. Your Thurlo G. "Red" Masters appearance repre Thurlo G. "Red" Masters, former International Board Member (Michigan District, 1944·'45) and a veteran Detroit, Michigan member, passed away sents a sizeable in on May 7th at the age of 65. vestment when one "Red," the victim of an unfortunate accident which left him almost considers air fare, Evans Quartet completely paralyzed for the past 40 years, traveled to many International etc. You owe them 1960 International Champions Conventions In a specially constructed automobile in which his bed and chair could be easily handled. A former DECREPIT officer, Masters seldom a "sizeable performance" on every show. The quesr for great mIssed a chapter meeting and often had his numerous barbershop friends ness should always prevail. They invited you co sing, nor talk. as house guests. A barber's chair and a rack of shaving mugs, part of his rumpus room collection, were doneted to the Sociely and lire now at There are far tOO many quarrets who "second rate" them Harmony Hall. selves and their perfOlmance by being "good singets but lousy His wife, Nellie, survives at 14861 Ferguson Avenue, Detroit, Michigan. comedians." They take 20 to 30 minutes of show time and sing just four songs. The rest is insipid prattle. We feel con· John W, Salin vcrsation on stage is a crmch to assist those who feel rheir "Uncle John" Salin, as he was affectionately called by hundreds of his fellow Barbershoppers, died on May 20th after a prolonged Illness. He vocal renditions incapable of standing on their own merit-a would have been 70 on November 20th. fill in for failure. Don't get the impression that conversation A pioneer Manhattan, N. Y. member, John served as chapter president should be eliminated completely! Not eliminated-just limited. in 1952. He was president of the Mid·Atlantle District for two years It should be limited in length and content. If it will offend one (1953·1954), became International Vice-President in 1956 and Inter n~tional Treasurer in 1957. He was currently president of DELASUS person, leave ir Out. Use the time to sing another song. Some QUEHUDMAC (Mid-Atlantic District's Annual "Fun" Meetrng). of our quartet spokesmen have misinterpreted our Logopedics John, who had been retired since 1960, had no close survivors. motto-"We sing that tbey (not we) shall speak." Now to "afterglow ethics." To most quartets afterglows \Vle must never forget the public attends and even more im rank third aftcr cancer and heart disease. However, we feel a portant, our members and their wives are present. Ncw quartets quartet owes an outstanding afterglow performance-but why are watching what the "old Pros" do and get away with. Then force the audience to listen to every make-up quartet and Sweet they emulate and the vicious circle cominues. Adeline group in the vicinity of 200 miles. An addition [Q the \Vle appreciate the facr that morals and ethics can't be Society "Code of Ethics" could be established concerning this. legislatcd. It's a matter of individual choice; but we can stan \Ve have appeared on shows where no afterglow was held and to discriminate against foursomes who insist on "borderline could see no ill effects. Over the years we, as a Society, have ethics." \Vle must take a stand now, and we challange PROBE trained the public to accept this "show aftcr the show." The to a clean-up campaign to stress this in their bulletins and to afterglow is often used by quarrelS to display their repertoire have the cDtuagc to chastise those who violate the "Code of of double-meaning songs and a laxity of ethics in their stories. Ethics." It must be a Society effort. Only then will we succeed This forces some foursomes with a limited repcnoire to dig in giving the public "Shows withom Shame"-"Parades of deep and in so doing sometimes they rupture the "sewer pipe." Pride"-"Quaners of Qllality"-with no apologies needed.
THE Hi\RMON.'ZER-jULY·AuGUST, 1967 3 Mllmlls Getting Into the A,t! From I to r, Society Executive Director Barrie Best, wife Mary Ann, Mrs. Dick Law and Harmony Hall CU5todian Bill Cole Ire shown loading house· hold hems collecled by the Kenosha Chapter Ladies Auxiliary for .shlpmant to the I",tituto at Wichita, Kansas. Mrs. Law and Mrs. Be51 are Pru51dant and Logopedics Service Chairman of the Kenosha Auxlllary.
A new dimension is being added to our UNIFIED SERVICE while one, two) and never over three children, occupy the PROJECT from COast to COast. While WE SING ... THAT other. These apartments are furnished with four three-quarter THEY SHALL SPEAK, Mama is getting into the act in another beds, and by doing a little mental gymnastics you come up with way-she's om collecting household items for our project. 640 pillow slips and 1,340 sheelS just to make up these beds, The first Barbershopper to become aware of this new move without a change! By doing a little more mental arithmetic ment was Society Executive Director Barrie Best who discovered you can come up with astronomical figures such as 600 wash· some unfamiliar household items collecting in his basement, cloths and 600 bathtowels per week as a bare minimum. Then, The srock of items grew and grew until he could no longer by using your imagination a little, you begin listing all of the ignore them and upon inquiry of his better half as to what household items you need in your home such as dishes, pots was going on underground, was informed that this was the and pans, tablecloths, napkins, silverware-ad infinatum-then project of the wives of Kenosha Barbershoppers. They were multiply by 160 and you begin to get the picture of the urgency gathering gifts of clothing, household items and school supplies of FRIENDSHIP or non·cash giflS. to send to the ]nstinuc for use in the residential and special Every gift of good, useable, clean household items and education departments. clothing releases money which would have to be spent from The movement spread rapidly to the home ground of Don the Institute operating budget; money which can then be applied Tobey, Cardinal District President, who found the women at on cost-of-training of children who otherwise could not have his district convention organizing to fill a semi·uailer truck with their opponunity to learn to speak. FRIENDSHIP GIFTS. Mrs. John A. WhilSett of Muncie, A few other interesting statistics-last year the housemothers Indiana) was elected to spear-head) organize and co-ordinate this served 159,000 meals to the children in their care. How would Cudinal District drive. you like to pay THAT grocery bill! It amounts to almost At the same time in the Illinois District, Ken Haack, District $10,000 per month. The children consume 14 to 16 thousand President; Les Peterson, District Secretary and Service Chairman; half-pints of milk alone per month! and Charlie Wilcox, editor of the Illinois District Publication, The Institute does nOt have the personnel to repair furniture "Attacks and Releases," teamed up and printed not only the or mend clothing, draperies or linens, but the good used items story, but the entire list of FRIENDSHIP items needed by the which you or your friends have lying around the house ate Institute. Barbershoppers Society-wide are saying, "\Vhy didn't gratefully teceived. Most chapters have the FRIENDSHIP LIST WE think of it?" But they're all happy to have the ladies getting and the Institute will gladly advise which items for the res i into the act in this worthwhile way. dcmial department catry the highest priority. The Institute maintains 160 two-bedroom apartments in the \Vle think the ladies have come up with a most wonhwhile largest residential center for the communicatively handicapped project to help OUt UNIFIED SERVICE PROJECT which will in the world. It's like running a 300-bed hotel without the keep them occupied and busy as \'(IE SING ... THAT THEY income. Housemothers or houseparents occupy one bedroom SHALL SPEAK! NEW COLORED FILM PACKAGE • "KEEP AMERICA SINGING" • "OLD CONVENTION FILM" Universal Film's shorl subject of Ihe 1964 Foolage from the 1942, '43, '44, '45 and '46 San Antonio Convention. Runs about 12 minules. Convenlions. Runs aboul 15 minutes, Rental-$20.00 Package Rental Price--$40.00 Rental-$25.00 Write: Film Package, P.R. Dept., 5.P.E.B.5.Q.5.A., P.O. Box 575, Kenosha, Wis. 53141
4 THE HARMONIZER-JULY-AuGUST, 1967 ------.@ ETV Tells Story lor Rithmontl, VII.
By Ray Schulte, Mid·Atlantic District and Richmond, Va, Public Relations Officer
You're looking at scenes from fouI (yes, that's 4) Educational TV shows on barbetshopping, developed and produced by our Richmond, Virginia Chapter dur ing the past 12 months. In the July. August, 1966 HARMONIZER we reo ported on our first venture into "public service" television. bener known as Edu cational TV. What led us to ETV? Curio osity mainly, a characteristic that every Public Relations officer has, and a char acteristic which each of you uses when Tho "Nova Chords," Alexandria, Va. (I to r), Chorus Dlroctor Byriln Whitehead watches to you try something different. are: John Adams, lenor; Scott Werner, lead; catch Program Director's cue while everybody You may say that you don't have a Brian Rodda, baritone; and Dick Whitehouse, tries to look relaxed. chorus or quarter good enough to per bass. form on TV. This must be carefully con· sidered, especially if the Society is to be mentioned. If you have a musical problem why not try a panel show with two or rhree capable chapter members, such as your chours direcror, president, public re·
lations officerJ show producerJ Logopedics chairman, or perhaps some chapter Inem ber who is an oursranding local citizen. You might consider inviting a division or disrricr officer as we did. If, on the orher hand, you do have a The "Tobaccol.nd" Cnorus opens the show right good chorus and quartet, along with a WRGM Radio Announcer Pat Whitley moderated on cue. capable spokesman, there's no limir co e panel discussion with Wilbur Sparks, M·AD what you can do. Coreal a friendly radio President; "Fritz" Dietsch, Richmond Chapler or TV personality to host your show; President and the author, Ray Schulte. write your own scripts as we did and proceed to reap the benefits from this kind of exposure. If you ate lucky to have in your locality one of the 125 ETV stations, call or visit the program director. \"(Iirh more money coming from grams and funds for locally produced progtams, you'll more than likely find them anxiolls to talk seriollsly about your ideas. Isn't it at least worth a try? Director Whitehead lets chorus know they're Announcer Pal Whitley caught off·camera "dig. sounding great. glng" the "Tobaccoland" chorus.
"Nova Chords" bass Dick Whitehouse (far right) Charlie Robortson gets spotlight for his "Cllmb "Nova Chords" (right) stand by while Pal does a smooth lob of telling Society story. Ev'rv Mountain" solo. Whitley fills In sOllie historical notes.
THB HARMONizeR-juLy-AUGUST, 1967 By George Dohn Send your ideas and pictures to: 3520 Domich Way, Sacramento, California 95821
DID YOU KNOW that woodshedding is NOT a lost art? Dyed borough, Onto has formed an Acrion Commircee to get things in-the-wool-Barbcrshoppecs are doing it all of the time ... and done. Among many of the Committee's plans is one which Bob Collins of the Topeka, Kansas Chaptet is making it a requires that tWO members of the chapter Board visit every regular part of their activities-in both the chorus and quartets. member personally to discuss their Chapter's future.... It They, as does anyone who gives it a real try, love it! was just a regular meeting, but Riverside, California instt\lcted TEN RULES FOR GOOD HUMAN RELATIONS. (Ye ed. plans their members to: "Bring a tie-a good tie, but one everyone on adding anorhet at the end.) The TOlOnto "Key-Note" listS is rited of seeiug. We'lI bid 'em up and come home proud. The them and they ARE worth living by, so ... 1) Speak to people. big winner will be Logopedics:' ... Yes, youngStets do brighten There's nothing nicer than a cheerful word of greeting. 2) Smile up a horne. \'\Iho evel heard of one turning off the lights? at people. It takes only 14 muscles to smile, but it takes 72 PROTENTION has been clearly explained to all of us, but the to flOwn. 3) Call people by name. The sound of his own name greatest successes from it will come from those chapters who is music to anyone's ears. 4) Be cordial. Act as though every· do something extra-like maybe using some gimmicks to help thing you do is a teal pleasute. 5) Be ftiendly and helpful. If Out. Ventura County, California sends each of their members you want to have friends, you must offer friendship. 6) Be a special anniversary greeting, JUSt to remind them that they tnlly interested in people. If you try. you can like most of them. have been a member for almost another year-and that their 7) Be generous with praisc, but stingy with criticism. 8) De dues will soon be due. Many chapters have made the Pay-As considerate of the feelings of othets. Remember the orhet fellow You-Go plan available to their members, but very few really has rights, too. 9) Be quick to give service. \Xthat we do for push it. \'\Iith a strong man heading up the plan it can guarantee others is important. 10) Add to this a sense of hUffior. a lot the highest rate of retention that your chapter has ever had. of patience, a liule humility. You will be generously rewarded One chapter is putting on a three-week membership drive with ... and when you have done these things it will be the most norhing but special guest nights ANQ with plugs on the radio natural thing in world to ... 11) Tell yOUl friends about our and in the papers every day. What are you doing about PRO Society and how you'd like to ger them in on all the fun and TENTlON? fellowship and hatmony and that you'lI be by to pick them up DID YOU KNOW that Yuma, Atiz. believes in passing atound and take them to your next meeting ... and you'll find that the better things of life, so they are giving each member a they'll be anxiotls to meet MORE of these wondetful men who chance to be "guest editor" of their bulletin for one of their live by these eleven rules of human relations. weekly issues. \'Vho knows, maybe so many will like it that they SURE YOU'D LIKE TO SING WITH THE RENEGADES, and will have them fighting to get the job on a permanent basis.. ,. lntetoarional has a recotd (Nice 'N Easy Batbetshop) that Many chapters have learned barbershop arrangements of some makes it easy for you to do so. The "Chorus of the Lehigh of the grand old hymns and are now better equipped to sell Valley" (Allemown-Bethlehem, Pa.) thinks that singing with our hobby to religious organizations.... One of the BIG your own chorus and doing a better job of it is even more fun, attractions at the Aloha Chapter show was the matinee that and more important, they're using much the same technique advertised, "Bring the kids, the entire show will be kept on with tapes of the chot\ls and the individual parts emphasized the family level." so that any member, by llsing a tape recorder, can practice and "IT IS DIFFICULT to Cteate good fellowship if that is one's perfect his part at home. sale objective." \'\Iin \"'Vhitman of Seattle continues: "Genuine ONLY NINETY·EIGHT (98) MEMBERS AT REHEARSALS fellowship between persons usually comes as a by-product of would seem like heaven on earth to many (most) chapters, but working together at some task in which the efforts of one aren't Dundalk, Md. President "Bud" Welzenbach is a wee bit un worth much without the efforrs of all. This is especially true happy about it. We tepolt this to temind you that in ANY if the task is to create something fine and beautiful, such as chapter the average attendance is less than 50%, and that is good music," about the beSt argument we can give for increasing your mem WOULD YOU BELIEVE that right now is just a wee bit late bership. Dundalk's average may be higher, but then they work to be making your plans to sell Out your fall show? But it isn't at it. They always have something going to stimulate member tOO late to get going if you haven't already starred. The Rock enthusiasm-and even get the ladies working for them. Besides land County, New York Chapter says that selling tickets can be giving them a palt in a tecent show (they loved it), they easy and, believe it or not, really rewatding. How is it possible? found that many women were superb ticket sellers. Promote the idea of giving senior citizens and orphans a chance DID YOU KNOW that the highly successful chaptets always to enjoy your show through the purchase of tickets by some seem to have something going that we wish we could get in on? one else. This means anyone can be a prospective ticket buyer Reseda, Califotoia had a Cowboy Night complete with SpUts, whether they are interested in attending or not. If your CUStome,r guns and 10-gallon Stetsons. They don't have a special night at says he can't attend your show, sell him on the idea of pur every meeting, but they remember that, ''TIle name of the game, chasing tickets to be donated to the senior citizens, or to gents, is Still SPEBSQUARTETSA, temembet?" ... Scat- orphans.
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Backstage laughIng at ono of Me Dan Henr 's one-linors are: "Confedorate" "Buz" Busb llll I SHARPLIFTERS (Detroit # 1 & Wayne, Mich.-Michigan District) Bill Wickstrom, tenor; Joe Coburn, lead; Mike Mudgell. bass; and John Seemann, barltOIlO. Contact: John Seemann, 6980 Crestwood Or./ Dearborn Heights, Mich. THERMAl·AIRES (Bakersfield, Callf.-Far Western District) Joe Roslca, lead; Dan Hall, baritone; Willard Winn, bass; and Don Poole, tenor. Contact: Joe Roslca, 2905 Marlene Place, Bakersfield, Calif. 93304. FOUR ENCORES (Elyria, Ohio-Johnny Appleseed District) Glenn Gibson, tellor; Ray Neikirk, lead; Ray Dever, baritone; and Roger Blodgett, bass, Conlact: Ray Dover, R. D. #3, Box 96, Ashland, Ohio 44805. SOUTHERN ARISTOCRATS (Greensboro, N.C.-Dixie District) AI Connell, tenor; Don Moore, bass; Baxter Westllloreland, lead; and Gil Sechrest, baritone. Contact: Baxter Westmoreland, 1205 Weslrldge Rd., Greensboro, N.C. 27410. Picture position does not designate contest rank. CLOSE CHORDERS (Oakland Co.; Delrolt; Redford; and Milford, Mlch. Mlthigan Olstrlct) Tony Scoor05, baritone; Norm Thompson, bass; Ron DuMollth!er, lead; and Gene Bulka, tellor. Conlacl; Gene Bulka, 1895 Harvard, Berkeley, Mich. 48072. 12 THB HARMONIZBR-JULY·AuGUST, 196' Quarter Finalists GEMINI CRICKETS (Rochesler, Minn.-Land O'Lakes DIstrict) Chuck Guthrie, baritone; Don Werthman, Ie nor; Rod Johnson, lead; and Myron Sncsrud, bass. Contact: Rod Johnson, 2327· 261h 51, N.W., Rochester, MInn. 55901. GOOD NEIGHBORS (Buffalo, N.Y.-Seneca Land District) James Barlow, lenor; James R. McDonnell, lead; Kenneth Egan, bau; and Dennis Johnson, baritone. Contact: James R, McDonnell, 281 MI. Vernoll Rd., Snyder, N.Y. 14:226. BOARDWAlKERS (Atlantic Clty, N,J. & Philadelphia, Pa.-Mld·Atlantic District) Harry Gedicke, tenor; Ray Rauenzahn, Jr., lead; Nell Plum, baritone; and luke Heath, bass. Conlacl: Ray Rauonzahll, Jr., 1933 Ashley Rd., Philadelphia, Pa. 19138. BAY SHORE FOUR (Coos Bay, Oregon-Evergreen District) Jerry Harrison, lead; Gary Larson, tenor; Ray Greaves, bass; and John Anderson, baritone. Contact: John Anderson, 625 S. 91h St., Coos Bay, Oregon 974:20. See scoring summary, next issue. CHORD· CRACKERS (Atlanta, Georgia-Dixie District) Bob McDaniel, baritone; Jim McGraw, lead; Gus Ghirardlnl, bass; and Howard Moore, tenor. Contacl: Howard Moore, 2182 Capohan Circle N,E., Atlanta, Ga. 30329. (Continued on next page) THE HARMONIZBR-JULY·AUGUST•. 1967 13 1967 Quarter Finalists (Continued from page 13) MODEL T FOUR (North Vancouver & Burnaby, B.C.-Evergreen Dlstrjct) Bob Wall, tenor; Wayne Halstrom, lead; Gordon Cousins, bass; and Abie Klassen, baritone, Contact: Gordon Cousins, 769 Foster Ave" Coquitlam, New Westminster, B.C. PERSUADERS (Danbury & Bridgeport, Conn.-Northeastern District) Chuck Fisk, baritone; Clark Coughlin, bass; Jack Williams, tenor; and Joe Millett, lead. Conlact: Clark Coughlin, 108 Flint Ridge Rd., Monroe, COIlI1. 06468. INTERSTATE FOUR (Orlando & Polk County, Fla.-Sunshine District) Djck Bame, tenor; Ed Garreau, lead; Cline Clary, baritone; and Irv Wells, bass. Contact: Cline Clary, 1024 Biltmore Cr. N.W., Winter Haven, Fla. 33880. SQUIRES FOUR (Portland, Oregon-Evergreen District) Jim Mlesel1, bass; Call Tangarolle, baritone; Cave Wagoner, lead; and Cick McCorlllic, tenor. COlllact: Dick McCorlllic, 3623 N.E. 20th Ave., Portland, Oregon 97212. FOREMEN (Fori Dodge, Iowa-Central States District) John Nielsen, baritone; Garland Westerman, bass; Curtis Kerns, lead; and Perry Will. Johnson, tenor. Contact: Perry Will. Johnson, Box 263, Rolfe, Iowa 50581. 14 THE HARMONIZER-jULy-AUGUST. 1967 VARIETIES ("0" Suburban & Klshwaukee Valley, 1I1.-lIlinols District) Dick Johnson, baritone; Bob Menler, lead; 0110 Karbus!cky, ban; and Clair DeFrew, tellor. Contact: Clair J. DeFrew, 14556 S. KeatIng Avo., MIdlothian, III. 60445. ELLEFSON BROTHERS (St. Croix; Barron; Appleton; Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin-Land O'Lakes District) Dave Ellefson, tenor; Nyles Ellefson, lead; Larry Ellefson, ban; and Jerry Ellefson, baritone. Contact: Nyles Ellefsoll, 136 South Mill, Barron, Wis. 54812. NEPTUNERS (Taunton, Man. & Providonce, R.I.-Northeastern District) Roberl Brennan, tenor; Georgo H. Nowell, baritone; Dave Procknlk, lead; and AI Maino, bass. Contact: George H. Nowell, 72 Rounds Ave., Providence, R.I. 02907. HI·LANDERS (Denver, Co[orado--Conlral Stales District) Karl H. Pellnor, tellor; Wayne Hood, lead; Hugh Hohnstein, baritono; and Russell Thompson, bass. Contact: Karl H. Penner, 6128 Nelson St., Arvada, Colo. 80002. Picture position does not designate contest rank. See scoring summary, next issue. NOTICE I All pictures appearing In this Issue can VELVETONES (RIpon & Madison, Wis.-Land O'Lakos District) be obtailied by contacting Marshall Studio, John Grosnick, baritone; Iver Leatherberry, lead; Ron Skare, bass; and 6625·27th Ave., Kenosha, Wis. 53140. Mike Rehberg, tenor. Contact: Ron Skare, 113 Cameo Lane, Madison, Wis. 53714. (Continued on next page) THB HARMONIZBR-JULy·AUGUST, 1967 15 1967 Quarter Finalists (Continued from page 15) POTOMACHORDS (Fairfax, Va. & Montgomery Co., Md.-Mld·Atlanlic District) William Minty, tenor; lee Simonson, bus; Gilbert Anthony, baritone; and Dwight Dinsmore (suted), lead. Contact: Gilbert C. Anthony, 10530 S. Glen Road, Potomac, Md. 20854. NOVA CHORDS (Alexandria, Va.-Mld·Atlantlc District) Brian Rodda, baritone; John D. Adams, tenor; Scott Werner, lead; and Richard Whitehouse, bus. Contact: John D. Adams, 8201 Oxbow Ct., Alexandria, Va. 22308. CHALKDUSTERS (Stark County, Ohlo--Johnny Appleseed District) Darryl Flinn, baritone; Charles Reinnn, ban; Robert Burrell, lead: and R. David Johnson, tenor. Contact: R. David Johnsol1, Box 931, Canlon, Ohio 44701. REBELS (Miami, Florida-Sunshine District) George House, lead; Bob Robar, tenor; Jesse Dean, bultone; and Mike Prouty, bass. Contact: Mike Prouty, 19131 NW 5th Place, Miami, Fla. 33169. MARKSMEN (Montreal, Que.-Northeastern District) AI Owen, tenor; Pat Slavin, bass; Mac lucas, lead; and Don Gillespie, baritone. Contact: AI Owen, 882 Bellerivo, Clty of Jacques Cartier, Que. THB HARMONIZBR-jULY·AUGUST, 1967 I' I 1 ,I 1 , HUT FOUR (Minneapolis, Minn.-land O'lakes District) HOMETOWNERS (Scarborough & East York, Ont.-Ontario District) John Hamen, bass; Dan Howard, baritone; Bob Dykstra, lead; and Bob Ed Russell, tenor; Jim McCowan, lead; Ron Crapper, baritone; anti Bob Spong, tenor. Wlffen, bass. Contact: Bob Spong, 1202 Pike lake Dr., New Brighton, Minn. 55112. Contact: Ed Russell, 88 Stansbury Crescent, Scarborough, Ontario. CITATIONS (Louisville, Ky.-Cardinal District) Bob Netherton, tenor; Jim Miller, lead; Ken Buckner, baritone; and Bob Burnell, bass. Conlact: Bob Netherton, 103 Staebler Ave., Louisville, Ky. 40207. 1967 International ROARING 20'S (Cincinnati "Western Hills", Ohio--Johnt1y Appleseed District) Don Gray, tenor; Ron Riegler, baritone; Mike Connelly, lead; anti Tom Schlinkert, bass. Contact: Mike Connelly, 9180 West Rd., RR1, Box 187H, Cleves, Ohio 45002. FUN·TONICS (Muncie, Ind.-Cardinal District l Dob Weiss, tenor; Dave Ball, lead; Jack Whitsett, baritone; and Wally Lawrence, bass. Contact: Wally Lawrence, P.O. Box 612, Muncie, Ind. 47305. THIJ HARMONIZBR-JULY·AUGUST, 1967 TRAVELERS (Pittsburgh, Pa.-JohI1IlY Appleseed DIstrict 1 VIGORTONES (Cedar Rapids, Iowa-Central States DIstrict 1 Chet Lallgford, tenor; Larry Autenreilh, lead; Don Scheetz, barltono; and Len BJella, baritone; Bob Nance, bass; Kell Vogel, lead; and Dick Leighton, AI Kolesar, bass. teltor. COlltact: Larry Autenreith, 215 Richland Lane, Pittsburgh, Pa. 15208. Contact: Len B)ella, 1555 Park Ave. 5.E., Cedar Rapids, Iowa 52403. INSTIGATORS (Warren, Pennsylvania-Seneca Land DIstrict) Paul Mahan, tellor; David Reynolds, lead; Bill Crozier, bass; and Steve Cruickshank, baritone. Contact: David Reynolds, 110 Pioneer St., Warren, Pa. 16365. Semi- Finalists YANKEES (Paramus, N.J.-Mid·Atlantic District) Tom Magarro, baritone; Pat DeNegri, bus; 0011 MacFarlane, tenori and Joe D'Errlco, lead. Contact: TOIl1 Magarro, 464 Vict:!r St., Saddle Brook, N.J. 07662. ROCKET TONES (Livingston, N.J.-Mid·Atlantlc District) Don Woods, bass; Don IlItveld, baritone; Frank SUllte, lead; and Burt Lumley, tenor. Contact: Frank Szente, 346 Florence Ave., Hillside, N,J. 07205. THI! HARMONIZBR-jULY·AUGUST. 1967 1lE'i:=-1Il1_BJIilI..'; HOllored guest speaker at the Mon's Hollywood Star Brunch was TV and film star Lloyd Nolall {wearing glanes }. \ ...=JI!"""!'~'-- International President ..,;;--~:"""~•• accepts 011 behalf of tho Society tho Marlin F. Palmer Memorial Humanitarian Award from Institute of logopedics Board Chairman Jim Vickers. ~",-,,----,------_... A big moment for "Dappor Dans" Chorus Director Dave Mittelstadt and Livingston, N. J. President Joe 0' arion as they accept the ASCAP Irophy from Jim R'ule. SIXTH PLACE NIGHTHAWKS (London, Ontarlo---Ontarlo District) Greg Backwell, tellor; Jim Turner, lead; John Sutton, barltono; alld 8ert Ellis, bass. Contact: John Sulton, R,R. #1, London, Onto SEVENTH PLACE ORIOLE FOUR (Dundalk, Maryland-Mid·Atlantic District) Bob Welzenbach, tenor: Jim Grant, lead; Don Stratton, bass; and Fred King, baritone. Contact: Jim Grant, 501 Luther Rd., Glell Burnie, Md. 21061. EIGHTH PLACE AVANT GARDE (Arlfngton Heights; County Line; Skokie Valley; Rockford, III.-Illinois District) Dick Reed, tenor; Joe Sullivan, baritone: Bob Meredith, bass; and Joe Warren, lead. COlltact: Joe Sullivan, P.O. Box 182, Lake Bluff, III. 60044. 1967 Finalists NINTH PLACE FAR WESTERNERS (Downey, CaUf.-Far Western District) Jim Asolas, tellor: Bill Merry, bass; Earl MOOII, baritone: and Jim Meehan, lead. Contact: Jim Meehan, 14621 Wakefield, Westminster, Calif. 92683. TENTH PLACE DOO·DADS (Dallas, Texas-Southwestern District) John Piercy, bilritono: Dick Johnson, bass: Phil Winston, lead: and John Wiggs, tenor. Contact: Or. John Piercy, 4414 Lemmon Ave., Dallas, Texas 75219, 21 SECOND PLACE WESTERN CONTINENTALS (Phoenix, Arizona-Far Weslern District) Ted Bradshaw, lead; Paul Graham, baritone; Phil Foote, bass; and AI Mau, tenor. Conlacl: T. P. Bradshaw, 115 W. Fairmont Dr., Tempe, Arizona 85281. THIRD PLACE MARK IV (San Antonio, Texas-SouthwllSlern DIstrict) Dale Delser, baritone; C. O. Crawford, bau; Allan Koberstein, lead; and Franklin Spears, tenor. Contact: Dale Delser, 8206 Windlake, San Antonio, Texas 78230. 1967 International Medalists FOURTH PLACE SUNDOWNERS (South Cook, 1II.-lIl1Jlois District) Doug Miller, baritone; Larrv Wright, lead; Dave Bradv, bass; and Greg Wright, tenor. Contact: Douglas A. Miller, 441 Indlallwood, Park Forest, III. 60466. FifTH PLACE GOLDEN STATERS (Arcadia, Callf.-far Western District) Gary Harding, tenor; Ken Ludwick, lead; Jack Harding, baritone; and Mike Senler, bass. Contact: Jack Harding, 1234 Greenfield Ave., Arcadia, Calif. 91006. 22 ~lQJe~i1!1f i!m ~.u; PR~Sii«~1'~IQJ~~~~ E~eIQJWAaJ~M~~lJ efJ!l'~iJi~SKIQJ~ QTa!lt\~1~1J 5Jm@j~N@ mAMu~eA ASSOCIATION LIFE INSURANCE ..• FOR MEMBERS AND THEIR DEPENDENTS 1 Unit 2 Units Members .....••.•..•..•...•..•..•..•....$4,000 $8,000 Spouse $1,000 $2,000 Children $ 500 $1,000 Semi-Annual Premium Per Unit Premium Based on Age at Entry and At Allained Age Age Last Member and Member, Spouse Birlhday Member Only Spouse and Children Under 30 S 6.05 S 7.00 S 8.39 30 to 34 7.00 8.15 9.54 Number of Units Desired 3510 39 9.15 W.OO 11.07 DOne o Two 4010 44 13.00 16.00 17.19 45 10 49 19.50 13.00 15.66 Desire to Pay My Premium 50 to 54 30.00 37.00 38.98 Annually 0 55 to 60 47.00 58.00 59.95 Semi-Annually 0 *60 to 64 71.00 88.00 89.40 *65 to 70 111.00 133.00 135.30 *These age brackets are included only to inform members what their future premiums will be. Only members 10 age 59 are eligible to apply. Coverage, however, is continued to age 70. APPLICATION FOR ASSOCIATION LIFE INSURANCE SOCIETY FOR THE PRESERVATION AND ENCOURAGEMENT OF BARBER SHOP QUARTET SINGING IN AMERICA Member's Age Dale of Birth II~. Day Vr. Height Fl. __ln. __ Weight Lbs. __ l. Print Full Name Firsl Middle Last _ 1. Home Address Street City State ~_~ _ 3. Full Name of Beneficiary First Middle Last Relationship ~ _ 4. Check only one of Ihe following plans. Please insure me for: o Member Only 0 Member and Spouse 0 Member, Spouse and Children 0 Member and Children Only 5. If applying for dependents coverage: Spouse heighl weight The beneficiary for spouse and dependents shall be the Insured Member in all cases. Ves No 6. Have you (or your dependents, if applying for dependents coverage) consulted aphysician, undergone surgery, or been advised to undergo surgery within the lasl three years? 0 0 7. 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Dale Signature DO NOT SEND MONEY-A STATEMENT OF PREMIUM WILL BE MAILED TO YOU WITH CERTIFICATE Mail Completed Enrollment Application to: Group Insuranco Administration Office--Joseph K. Dennis Company, Incorporated Suite 1027-lnsurance Exchange Bldg., 175 W. Jackson Ellvd." Chicago, 111. 60604 I see from the bulletins... By Leo Fob.rt, Editor tributed $50.00 in suppOrt of the project. Incidentally, the "Avanr Garde" (Joe The Wlnon., Minn. Chap Warren, Joe Sullivan, Dick Reed and Bob ter presented Miss H. Alberta Seh:, librarian of Meredith). Chicagoland's newest contri the Winona Public LI· bution to the quartet world. also yolun· brary. with two copies teered their services. The joint effort of Ihe Society's 25·year produced $2,500. history, "Melodies for MlIIions," as a dOllallon • • • 10 the lIbrary III observ We read ir in the "Whaler," fine bulle ance of Barbershop Har mOllY Week. Shown mak tin of the Hamptons Chapter (Sag ing the presentatioll are Harbor, N. Y.). Member Jim Grady, nn the "Drift Chords" of a london vacation for a few months, the Winona Chapter. wrote that he visited a Sussex, England They are, from the left, Charles Silsbee, Chapter meeting. He had a fine time singing but President Waller Gilbert was thrown for a compJete Joss when son. Dick Darby and they took a mid-rehearsal break for tea Harold Kine. and crumpets! • • • Before we get to the bulletins we want bershopping came in. Fraser Muir, Rose We believe "Sharp Flats" Editor Burt to take space to extend an invitation to mere, Quebec Chapter member, quickly Moyer may have established some SOrt of you vacation travelers ro include a stop suggested the prize be donated to the a record. He's provided members of the at Harmony Hall on your itinerary. Om Institute of Logopedics, the Society's Serv SOurhtoWll, III. Chapter with two bulle specially trained tour guides hope to sec ice Project. He fmther explained how the tins per month since 1950! A fine record many visitors during the summer months. money would be used and had little diffi and we wonder if anyone can top it. \Vle know yOll, like others. will leave with culty talking the winner into making the Another record for sOlJleone to shoot at a new sense of pride for your Society. donation. \Y/e congratulate member Muir rhe Mark Twain, N. Y. Chapter recently \Xlam co plan an interesting chapter visit? for this bit of fast thinking. A picture and made a $1.000 donation to the Institute \Vhy not bring the entire chapter over Story covering the incident appeared in of logopedics making their total donation for a weekend visit. (Three chapters have "Between Ourselves/' an Air Canada for the years 1965 and '66 $1,599. The made official visits during the past house organ. Our personal thanks to Paul latest contribution. given in the memory month.) However, if you're coming Strickland, Northeastern District Service of Ed Davidson, a member who passed with a large group. we'd appreciate ad Chairman, for providing the information. away on November 27th, will be used to vance notice. \Ve'll be here any time you • • • purchase special recording equipment. want us , .. we'd enjoy having you! Ample proof that chapters arc still con • • • • •• tributing to many worthwhile charities Dr. Matthew \'Q'arpick, editor of the OUf congratulations to the Pontiac, other than our own service project was "Manhatran Skyline" and winner of the Mich. Chapter on their 25th anniversary. demonstrated recently by the Lakewood, Society's highest membership award for "Pontiac Pow Wow" bulletin editor Lyle Ohio Chapter Gold CoaSt Chours, who recruiting 30 members, had an interesting Howard has joined in the spirit of the donated rheir fee of $100 to Blue Coats piece of information in his January issue celebration by producing a special mast Inc.-an organization dedicated to help tirled "All Alone By The Telephone:' We head which they will be using throughout ing the families of policemen and fire quote as follows: "Our secretary, in check their anniyersary year. men killed in rhe line of duty. Lakewood ing on the Society's telephone listing, • • • President Don Sinzinger made the pre noticed the phone book's dizzying diver Whar did barbershopping have to do sentation before an audience of 2,500 sity of listings under 'Society.' \Y/e scanned with the final course in salesmanship and attending the Inscallation of Officers of the onc and a half columns of listings of marketing held by Air Canada in the the Fraternal Order of Police of Cleve fine print with mingled feelings of Montreal Lauremian Mountains? Well, land, Ohio. wonderment and reassurance. One listing, this is the way it happened. At the begin • • • however, intrigued liS. Directly under the ning of the course a sergeant-at-arms was Rockford and Arlington Heighrs, Ill. Society's listing "is the following: "Society appointed to levy "fines" for breaking any can be truly proud of the part they for the Preservation of the Crow." For of a number of arbiuary rules. Naturally, played in supporting a benefit for the the uninitiated, a crow in barbershop by the end of the course the "kitty" is tornado-stricken city of Belvidere, Ill. on parlance is one who is intrigued by bar invariably well-filled. The money is then May 15th. The performance broughr bershopping, bur has no singing voice. presemed to the person who, in the together, in addition to the two barber Our curiosity piqued, we dialed the llllln opinion of the participants, contributed shop choruses, the "Svea Soners" and the ber and reached Miss Lida Feldman, the most to the course. The winner in "Tebala Shrine Chanters," local singing spokesman for the Society. They have this case agreed to donate the money to organizations. Arlington donated their 2700 members, no dues and no chapters. a worthwhile charity. Here's where bar- time, chartered their own bus and con- They believe the common ccow to be 24 THB HARMONIZBR-JULY-AUGUST, 1967 International Service Project (Inslifute ot Logopedics) Muck.Aprll SInce DIstrict Conlribullons July 1, 1964 CARDINAL $ 840.00 $ 8,263.86 CENTRAL STATES .. , .••..... ,. 1,133.74 11 ,758.11 THE SEA TONES DIXIE ...... •••.... 299.73 3,712.14 outfits were custom-designed and custom-made EVERGREEN ...... •..•• , ••••.••.. 402.2S 5,591.72 FAR WESTERN ,, ...... ••.•... 3,037.03 20,434.27 at ILLINOIS . 853.76 19,8S9.30 JOHNNY APPLE SEED , ...••....••.. 306.82 11,120.30 CARL SHAPIRO & CO. LT D. LAND O'LAKES , ....••..•••.. 779.97 13,852.49 We specialize in singles, quartets and choruses. MiCHIGAN . 68S.31 7,658.34 MID·ATLANTIC .....••••••...•.... 2,443.13 23,353.46 We carry a large selection of fabrics both in stock NORTHEASTERN ....•••• , .....•... 1,985.43 11,699.11 or custom-made to your specifications at factory ONTARIO . 451.65 8,873.49 prices. 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Contrary to belief, they greater understanding of oneself, a liness wildly appealed to my ftiend as say the crow is not a destroyer of crops, broader mind, a greater understanding of they had to me. but instead eats grub worms, grasshoppers young people's misfortunes and inborn "But I needn't propound the ideals of and beatles ; Beatles?) . faults and the freeloader who likes coffee the Society to you fellow members; you "We may not approve of the Society and donuts! know better than I the virtues of barber for the Preservation of the Crow, but we "My first visit to a Society meeting shopping. ate glad they feel strongly enough about showed me a fantastic friendliness that "Life within the Society has had ad their cause to hawk their wares. May the gtipped me, suddenly, by a handshake and verse effects on my life, however; 1 find world be full of Crows! May their tele· a smile. That is (he salesmanship which myself more congenial, more helpful, phone never Stop ringing." sold me on bacbetshopping. more likeable,-more conceited, more ••• "Fellowship is an apt description of htunorous! \Vle are always anxious w learn the the spirit within the Society-fellowship impressions of our new members and with a purpose and a direction. It spreads "In place of dislikes of people and picked an article titled "What It Means itself. things, I'm beginning to like them. And To Me" from the "Hamilwn Chit Chat," "I didn't really rea.lize my own enthu especially, I like the coffee and donuts." bulletin of the Mt. Hamilton, Onto Chap siasm for SPEBSQSA until I had talked The foregoing was the contribution of tet, Editot Don Willis, as a good example. with a prospective member who had new member John Kirstein and contains The article follows: "To the timid new- attended one of our meetings, The same a fine lesson for everyone. In July of 1938, the Society's Ihird chapter was organized at the Biltmoro Hotel In Oklahoma City, Okla, Today, nearly 29 years later, the chapter sllll meets every Monday night in tho same hotol, now known as the Sheraton, Okla· homa, In apprecIation for thIs service, tho chapter prosonted an engraved plaque to the hotel commemorating the founding of the chapter. Hank Wright, first chapter prosldent, is third from left in lhe "quartet" serenading Holel Manager Hal Crippen as he admires the plaquo. Others, from left, aro Bobby E. Jones, current president; Granville Sc.anland, pasl presl. dent; and Jac.k Bagby, publicity direc.tor. (Pic.turo copyright 1967, Tho Oklahoma Pub· IIshlng Co. for The Dally Oklahoman, Feb. 2,) THll HARMONIZER-jULY-AUGUST, 1967 In accordance with the by-laws of the Society, our accounts have been audited by DREW & HOUSTON, Certified Public Accountants, 625 - 57th Street, Kenosha, Wisconsin, for the year ended December 31, 1966. The audit report has been presented to the Board of Directors and a copy is on file at International Headquarters. A condensation of the audit report is as follows: SOCIETY FOR THE PRESERVATION AND ENCOURAGEMENT SOCIETY FOR THE PRESERVATION ANO ENCOURAGEMENT OF BARBER SHOP QUARTET SINGING IN AMERICA, INCORPORATED OF BARBER SHOP QUARTET SINGING IN AMERICA, INCORPORATED CONDENSED STATEMENT OF INCOME AND EXPENSE CONDENSED BALANCE SHEET FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1966 DECEMBER 31, 1966 Income: Dues and fces.. _ $229,283.75 Convention income, ASSETS net of deferred portion.. 30,000.00 Subscription and advertising Currcnt Assets: income-The Harmonizer.__ 51,877.71 Cash on hand and in banks... .S102,711.52 Proceeds from sale of music and supplies _.._ 21,314.42 Accounts receivable, less reserve for doubtful accoums . .. ~ 1L7,589.95 Royalties and other income...... 21,465.01 Total income _._. $353,940.89 Inventory of music and supplies, at cost. . 58,876.34 Expense: Payroll expense ------..-.---...-.------$ 189,250.16 Total current assets .. _ $279,177.81 General and administrative expense 50,513.63 Investment in U.S. Government Professional service . 2,504.07 securities __ _ 776.10 Travel expense _. __ .. 22,342.75 Fixed assets, at cost, less Membership promotion expense.... 18,297.57 accumulated depreciation ~_. 64,906.03 Special educational activitieL_____ 13,557.28 Harmonizer expense__._..._._. .__ 24',654.40 Prepaid expense and deferred charges 17.933.76 International Officer and Committee Total assets.. ._.. _ $362.793.70 meetings. forums and related expense ._.._ _._ ..__ .._ 19.982.40 Rent and properry maintenance LIABILITIES, RESERVES AND MEMBERS EQUITY expense ...... 33,629.06 Other expense .. ._ _ __ .. __ .._._. 3,000.00 Current liabilities including accounts Total expcnse _ $377.731.32 payable and accrued liabilities.._..__. $ 16.258.44 Excess of expense over income Reserves and deferred income . for the year ended 136.197.76 Decembc< 31, 1966______$ 23.790.43 Members equity. ..__ .._ _. ._. 210.33750 Total liabilities, reserves and members equity _. $362.793.70 HARMONY FOUNDATION, INC. CONDENSED STATEMENT OF INCOME AND EXPENSE FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1966 Income: Rent recei vcd __ .. .$ 6.000.00 Interest received __ _. 2,109.99 Total income _ .. __ _. $ 8.109.99 Operating expense including real HARMONY FOUNDATION, INC. estate ~ax;es, insurance, CONDENSED BALANCE SHeeT depreciation, ('tc ~_. __ _._ . 9.394.62 DECEMBER 31, 1966 Excess of expense over income for the year ended ASSETS December 31, 1966 _ $ 1,284.63 Current assets including cash, investments and accounts receivable ..------..----.-...------$ 127.511.92 HARMONY FOUNDATION, INC. Fixed assets less accumulated CONDENSED STATEMENT OF CONTRIBUTIONS depreciation 65,560.30 FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1966 Toral assets ._...... $ 193,072.22 Contributions received: Genml .. __ $ 17,679_04 Designated __ _. ._ 15,746.97 LIABILITIES AND NET WORTH Total contributions received_... S 33,426.01 Contributions Disbursed: Current liabilities including accrued General .. .. $ 2,981.84 real estate taxes pa}'ablc and district Designated ..__ _ __ .. .._ 15,746.97 and chapter suspense accounts for Total contribudons disbursed._ $ 18.728.81 the Institute of Logopedics.. .$ 98,530.23 Excess of contribution" Nel Wo«h______94,541.99 received over contributions Total liabilities and net worth $ 193.072.22 disbursed for the year ended December 31, 1966. $ 14,697.20 26 THE HARMONlzBR-jULY·AuGUST, 1967 Nova Scotia, Secretary ... Robert Cor mier, P.O. Box 1136, Pictou, Nova Scotia, President. Century Club GREENVILLE·HARMONY, RHODE (As of Apdl 30, 1%7) tPwu ISLAND ... Northeastern District. 1. Dundalk, Mar}'land 167 NEW Chattered April 24, 1967 Sponsored M;d·Atlalltic CHAPTERS by Providence, Rhode Island 35 memo 2. Skokie Valley, lIIinois 132 bers ... Lawrence McGowan, 30 Cider Illinois Lane, Greenville, Rhode Island 02828, 3. Fairfax, Virginia ...... 119 Secretary ... E. Milton Lacy, 9 Apple. Mid·Atlantic town Road, Greenville, Rhode Island, 4. Minneapolis, Minnesota .. 115 President. Lmd O'Ltkes MAUMEE VALLEY, OHIO ... Johnny CANBY, OREGON ... Evergreen Dis· 5. Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 115 Appleseed District. . Chartered April trict .. Chartered May 2, 1967 }oJmuy Appleseed 12, 1967 ... Sponsored by Toledo, Ohio Sponsored by Cascade, Oregon ... 45 6. Tell City, Indiana. 113 ... 38 members ... Norman Zimmer members ... Allan Rydmark, 1165 North , Cardinal man, 518 S. Wheeling, Oregon, Ohio, Locust, Canby, Oregon 97013, Secretary 7. Alexandria, Virginia __ 112 Secretary .. , Eugene F. Howard, Jr., ... Ralph R. Hulbett, 334 S.E. 1st., Can· Mid-Atlantic 4728 Carskaddon, Toledo, Ohio 46315, by, Oregon 97013, Presidenr. 8. Kansas City, Missouri. ....__ 112 President. TRAVERSE CITY, MICHIGAN ... Cet/trttl States JACKSONVILLE, ILLINOIS ... IlIi· Michigan District ... Chartered May 24, 9. Delco, Pennsylvania 104 nois District. . Charrered April 20, 1967 ... Sponsored by Boyne Ciry, Mich· Mid·Atlalltic 1967 Sponsored by Springfield, IlIi· igan .. 38 rnembers ... Maurice E. 10. Denoir, Michigan .._...103 nois 40 members .. , Roy \\I'ilkerson, Allen, 2012 E. Front Street, Traverse Michigan 1613 Lakeview Terrace, Jacksonville, IlIi· City, Michigan 49684, Secretary ... Allan 11. London, Ontario 102 nois, Secretary . Lowell E. McCulley, Galloway, 2083 Arrowhead Drive; Tra· Outario 985 N. Prairie, Jacksonville, Illinois verse City, Michigan 49684, President. 12. Miami, Florida . 102 62650, Presidenr. Sfl1lJlJine TRURO, NOVA SCOTIA.. North· 13. South Bay, California ....101 eastern District, .. Chartered April 24, Barbershoppers' Bargain Far lIi'estem 1967 ... Sponsored by Kenrville, Nova 14. Manhattan, New York .... 100 Scotia. . 48 members ... Robert Basemenl Mid·Atlantic McEwan, 369 Pleasant Street, Truro, Now you can have the Barbershopper look. We have 55 red and white striped jackets in good condition. Going for a Song-$8.00 each. For further informa· tion write Jack \Vooley, Bunn Hill Road, Vestal, N.Y. This space could have been yours for the low, low rate of $5.00 per column inch Surely, you have SOMETHING AS REPORTED TO THE INTERNATIONAL OPPICE BY DISTRICT SECRETARIES THROUGH WHOM ALL DATES to sell! MUST BE CLEARED (All events RCC concem unless otherwise spe l1·13-Alton, New Hampshire (Alton cifted. Persons planning to attend these events Bay Jamboree) should reconfirm dates with the sponsoring The Books chapter or districr. This list includes only those l1·13-Michigan District (HEP "SONGS FOR MEN" events reported by District Secretaries as of Arrangers' School) as well as the loose leaf June 1st, 1967.) 13-Columbia, South C"'olina (Piedmont arrangements publisheJ by the Societ~', are JULY 16·31 Summer Songfest) etli:C;1ved and printed 21·23-Kankakee, Illinois (HEP 19-Asheville, North Carolina by Arrangers' School) SEPTEMBER I-IS 28·30-Anacortes, Washington (HEP 8·lO-Grand Rapids, Michigan (Chorus 5rh Man Training School) Directors' School) AUGUST 1-31 B·10-Northern C11ifornia (HEP 5th 4·6-Johnny Appleseed District (Chorus Man Training School) Directors' School) 9-Ventura, California 1801 VI. 47TH ST. • CHICAGO 31, ILLINOIS 5-Denver, Colorado (Logopedics Spec· I5·17-Spokane, Washington (HEP tacular) Arrangers' School) THE HARMONIZBR-jULY-AuGUST, 1967 27 MAIL CALL from harmony This departmont of tho HARMONIZER 15 don of technique is an extreme, bur our to always sing the same song, the same reserved for you, our ruden. It contains wrillol1 members as individuals should have a way, LOUDLY. You couldn't miss 'em. At expressions regarding your magazine or any other segment of the Society. perfect right to go to either extreme if times rhey would break this song apart As nearly as possible, letters should be limited they care to, or just sit somewhere in and pracrice chords and tags in public. to 250 words. The HARMONIZER reserves the between the twO and continue enjoying May our barbershop chords hold an right to edit all leiters and will not publish UIl their singing hobby. anraction for new prospects and a thrill signed letters or letlers which may be in poor tasle. Let's keep America singing the old for rhe rcst of us. It's only because I have songs; let's enjoy our Society and dispel a very tough shell that I have been able DOWN WITH EXTREMISM thoughts that we must all be one way or to endure some of rhese sort of tactics March 21, 1967 another. Let's be ourselves and leave room over the past 23 years of membership in Fellow Barbershoppers: for everyone else w do likewise. I'm sure rhe Society. There should be some merhod After reading some of the fhings in the we'll have a better organization. of grading the deporrment of a quarter March-April, 1967 HARMONIZER I Yours in Harmony, OFFSTAGE! knew that I would have co sit right down Dick Hcrringwn This has been a "gripe" of mine for and write a letter. Aurora, Illinois Chapter quite sometime and now that I've aired First, lct me say that for any organiza CHORDS HIT HIGH "C's" it, I believe I feel better. tion to long survive it mllSt have within U.S.S. Bennington CVS-20 SINGcerely yours its structure healthy debate and differing March 20, 1967 Ralph J. Reed viewpoims, and all points should be Dear Mr. Johnson: PENS OBJECTION settled by a free and unencumbered vote. Your letter of 22 March 1967 told of Nahama Avenue Part of my own philosophy agrees with your sending booklets for barbershop It Essex Junction, Vermont Voltaire in that I disagreed with most quartet singing. These have been recelved. that was said bur I shall defend any A quanet was formed headed by Com February 19, 1967 For chapters, quartets, district and In man's right to speak his mind. mander William Bryanr, USN. This rernational to give money ro charity, So, what did I find that broughr me' group has sung in the ship's variety show, "adopr" chariries, and aid charities cer to raking up pen and paper and writing in rhe Music Hall in Sydney, Australia you my own feelings? Most striking was and aboard ship at the C1.rholic and rainly enhances the merir of our singing and adds to rhe stature of barbershopping. what seemed to be an undercurrent Protestant religious services. heart goes our, like everyone else's, bordering on complete dictatorship in the Thanks for your help in getting the My to rhe children we help in Logopedics, letters you printed regarding the degree group srarted. and ] favor continuing to help such a of TECHNIQUE rhat should be sought Sincerely yours, after, I presume) by all members, all R. \VI. Van Landingham worthy program. ] do object to making our Society a Logopedics Service Club, choruses, all directors, all quartets and LCDR, CHC, USNR all ollicers. SUGGESTS GRADING QUARTETS and I do doubly object to being told (and leading others to believe it, roo) that "I \' 28 THB HARMONIZER-JULY-AuGUST, 1967 S ALBUM No.3 I SUnRISE-SUnSET D INCLUDES She's In Love With A Wonderful Guy When It's Nighttime In Dixieland E Chattanooga Shoe Shine Boy Little Captain Of My Heart W Music Maestro, Please Try To Remember All-American Girl I This Is All I Ask Sunrise - Sunset N Yes, Indeed Danny Boy D Because 12 inch Long Play 33-1/3 STILL AVAILABLE E Monaural Only Sidewinders' First Two Albums: $4.25 Post Paid 1. Here's Barbershop and Then Some R ORDER FROM: 2. The Sidewinders Sidewinders Any Two - $8.00 S 751 So. Magnol ia All Three - $11.50 Rialto, California 92376 Post Paid THE EYES HAVE IT! ~\(~ 11.·4~~ BLAZER CARDIGAN ETON SOUDS 20.50 SOUDS 20.50 L SOLIDS 20.S0 PLAIDS 20.50 PLAIDS 20.50 J: ,\ PLAIDS 20.S0 STRIPES 21.00 STRIPES 21.00&'Q .I-, STRIPES 21.00 FLANNELS 20.50 FLANNELS 20.50 FLANNELS 20.50 SOL os . 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