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A monthly publication of the Tampa Chapter, Barbershop Harmony Society
Happy New Year!
It has already been an eventful year and we
are just getting started!
The first rehearsal back from the holidays
was filled with activity! A visit from Ryan
Killeen from the Harmony
Foundation, a special gift
presentation from Bill “Billy
Bob” Weatherford to Tony,
and a few guys turned
back time a bit and came
back appearing a little younger! hThe Installation of Officers Banquet held Monday, January 14th was
a great event. The entertainment was out of sight!! Lemon Squeezy,
Live Out Loud, and chapter quartets 75 South and B4 it’s 2L8 sang
for those in attendance. See pages 3-7 for more. hAre you ready? It is Singing Valentines time again!
In this issue:
HoH Calendar of Events ............................ 2Installation and Awards Banquet ..........3-7Bucs Bucks/RJS News ............................... 8Getting To Know A Herald ........................ 9Tony-ism .................................................. 9Footbal Foolery ...................................... 10Pun of the Month ................................... 10Jim Walker, In Rememberance ............... 11History Corner ........................................ 11From the Groupanizer Guy ..................... 12Photo Caption Contest ............................ 12Attendance Report ................................. 13HoH Gear & Harmony Marketplace ......... 13Singing Valentine Info ............................ 14Chapter Quartets .................................... 15Upcoming Birthdays .............................. 15
BACK PAGE2013 Chapter Leadership Directory
HoH Contact Info • Helpful LinksNewsletter Subscription Info
Monthly E-NewsletterJanuary 2013
www.HeraldsofHarmony.org
Rehearsals at 7pm: January 16, 21, 28
February 4, 13, 18, 25The Scottish Rite Auditorium 5500 Memorial Hwy., Tampa
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CONGRATULATIONS DAVE ROBERTS2012 BARBERSHOPPER OF THE YEAR!
The Tampa HERALD Page 2 January 2013
2013HoH CALENDAR OF EVENTS
january19 Performance for ALLEGRO, Lecanto21 Rehearsal (MONDAY)28 Rehearsal (MONDAY)
FEBruary 20134 Rehearsal (MONDAY)9 Performance for Zephyrhills Elks Lodge 2 p.m.11 HoH Board Meeting (MONDAY)13 Rehearsal (WEDNESDAY)14 Singing Valentines 18 Rehearsal (MONDAY)25 Rehearsal (MONDAY)
march 20134 Rehearsal (MONDAY)11 HoH Board Meeting (MONDAY)13 Rehearsal (WEDNESDAY)18 Rehearsal (MONDAY)25 Rehearsal (MONDAY)
april 201327 Spring Convention - OrlandojunE 2013TBA Annual Show at USF Concert Hall, Tampajuly 20132-7 International Convention - TorontooctoBEr 201312 Fall Convention in Orlando20 Performance in HawthornedEcEmBEr 2013TBA Christmas Show at USF Concert Hall, Tampa
We’re going back to Orlando! ORLANDO AIRPORT mARRIOTT
2013Spring
Convention
April 26-28, 2013
June 30 - July 7, 2013
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The Tampa HERALD Page 3 January 2013
Installation & Awards BanquetJanuary 14, 2013
HOW TO BECOME A BOTY....FOLLOW DAVE’S LEAD
LEADERSHIP • sectionleader • boardmember • groupanizer • advocatedconcepttoBoard • developmentandimplementation • continuestodevelopcontentandappearance • developedpublicpage • chapterhistorian • organizedvolumesofhistoricalcontent • convertedtodigitalformatforonlineaccess • DistrictLDAC • assistancewithupcomingguestnight
PERFORMANCE/COMPETITION • currentchapterquartetmember • formerDistrictSeniorchampionships(3) • formerDistrictSeniorInt’Lrep • Satellitechorus • competedwithJaxatInt’l
CHAPTER ACTIVITIES • riser/equipmentmovingandsetup • performancevenuesetupandteardown • footballgameconcessions-everygamebut1 • familyinvolvement • 4timeBOTMoverthelastseveralyears
FINANCIAL DEVELOPMENT • performancemarketing • venuesandclients
MUSIC AND PERFORMANCE • voiceplacementforprospectivenewmembers • instrumentalingettingTonybackasDirector
The Tampa HERALD Page 4 January 2013
2012David Roberts
Installation & Awards Banquet • January 14, 2013
Past BOTY Members Tony De Rosa, Bill Wunderlin, Steve Matheson, Bryan Hevel and Ralph Brown present the
2012 BOTY to Dave Roberts
2012 BOTY Dave Roberts with 2011 BOTY Ralph Brown
Dave Roberts accepting award from Ralph Brown
Tiffany Coburn with 2012 BOTY Dave Roberts
2012 BOTY Dave Roberts
The Tampa HERALD Page 5 January 2013
Installation & Awards BanquetJanuary 14, 2013
Awards & Installation
President’s AwardDave Roberts
For the President’s Award: Unfortunately, President Larry Clapp was unable to attend the banquet because he was home with the flu. Chuck Steiner presented the President’s Award on his behalf. Since Larry was unable to attend, here’s how he planned to pres-ent the award himself.....
“For the Bob Morrissey Memorial President’s Award, one guy kept coming to mind.He’s booked us in thousands of dollars worth of shows.He chaired the Nominations Committee again.He’s worked most of the RJS games.With John Pennington, he helped bring Tony on board, and has beenoneofTony’sadvisorssincethen(totheextentthatTonyneeds advisors!)He’s been a motivating factor -- that’s the clean version; I could also say shit kicker -- at many of our Board Meetings, encouraging us -- sometimes nicely, sometimes not so much! -- to act instead of talk. And last but certainly not least, he’s been my mentor from the first time I joined the Heralds, and throughout my Presidency.
This guy has always put the Heralds first, and I’ve always done my besttoliveuptohisexampleandmakehimproud.
I very much regret not being present to give this award to Dave Roberts in person!”
music VP AwardTony De Rosa
Dave Roberts accepts President’s Award from Chuck Steiner filling in for
President Larry Clapp
John Pennington bestowed the Music VP Award to Director Tony De Rosa. .
The Tampa HERALD Page 6 January 2013
Photos provided by Dianne and Dave Roberts, and John Santamaria.
“While there were so many people that have done amazing things for the chorus and me in 2012, Ralph Brown was the obvious choice for this year’s director’s award. His amazing consistency and preparedness whether having days of notice or five minutes notice has been invaluable to me. When it comes to working the overall product of our performance, what Ralph brings to the chorus is extremelyimportant.Beingthefinalwordinhowwelookandwhenwe do what we do along with having ‘follow up’ reference materials available to the members makes his contribution second to none. Beyond that, his demeanor in front of the chorus is always positive and encouraging. He challenges them, but does it with humility and care for the members as well as the performance. He epitomizes the kind of leadership we are looking for by practicing what he preaches. Thank you Ralph for all you do and continue to do for the betterment of the Heralds of Harmony. I look forward to your continued contribution in the years to come.”
Installation & Awards BanquetJanuary 14, 2013
Awards & InstallationDirector’s AwardRalph Brownpresented by Director Tony De Rosa
2013 Board of Directors Installed by Society President Shannon ElswickSteve Cragg, Dick Sipple, Al Kelly, Brian Wunderlin, Matt Sullivan, Mark Tuttle, Bill Weatherford, Steve Stenzler, Shaun Reynolds, and Chuck Steiner being installed by Society President Shannon Elswick. Larry Clapp and Joe McCarthy not pictured.
Tony De Rosa presents the Director’s Award to Ralph Borwn
Ralph Brown
The Tampa HERALD Page 7 January 2013
Installation & Awards BanquetJanuary 14, 2013
EntertainmentLemonSqueezy•LiveOutLoud•75South•B4it’s2L8
Certainly there was more entertainment than pictured here - ‘cause that’s just how our group is.
Hope you enjoy the photos. They were provided by Dianne and Dave Roberts, and John Santamaria. 75 South
B4 it’s 2L8 Lemon Squeezy
Lemon Squeezy & Live Out Loud
Lemon Squeezy Live Out LoudMy favorite dessert
The Tampa HERALD Page 8 January 2013
As y’all know, Steve Matheson has been tireless in his drive to help the Heralds succeed at Raymond James. He signs people up, he organizes the booth, he works the booth, and on top of that he
coordinates with the Levy Restaurants staff. It’s no small task, and he’s done it without complaint — at least, none to me! His wife Sheri might tell a different tale! I don’t remember now how he got the job, if he volunteered or if the Board pushed it on him, but regardless, he’s done a great job. - —Larry Clapp, President
Marty Vandenberghe got hold of what we hope is a fitting tribute to the work Steve has done for the Tampa Chapter. That
tribute, a referee shirt from Levy Restaurants, was presented to Steve at the Annual Installation and Awards Banquet on Monday, January 14, 2013.
AlexanderBoltenko-6xBobBuhlmann-2xLarryClapp-4xJayGettig-3x
BryanHevel-3xGregg Hunsberger
AlKelly-8xBillKendig-4x
SteveMatheson-9xEdMcKenzie-8xArtMcNeil-5xJJMeyer-4x
JohnPennington-4xRuss Powell
ShaunReynolds-6xDaveRoberts-9xRayScalise-2xDickSipple-7xChuck Steiner
SteveStenzler-2xBurtSullivan-8xMattSullivan-10xMarkTuttle-6x
BillWeatherford-3xBrianWunderlin-10xDannyWunderlin-8x
and special thanks to our guests and future members (hopefully):
Andy Padell & Bill Kendig (now a member!) and to Angels: Carol Gettig, Liz Sipple &
Paula Hevelfor also participating!
Participating Heralds
2012 RJS Bucs Bucks Brings in $11,000Steve Matheson Receives Much Deserved Recognition at Installation & Awards Banquet
The Tampa HERALD Page 9 January 2013
Bill Kendig is originally from Philly. He remembers singing do-wop on the corner in the 1950’s! A Marine for 4 years and a Vietnam veteran, Bill has a daughter, Tracy, who is 28 years old, and he feels is the sweetest young woman a father could hope for. In the 70’s, Bill played guitar/harmonica to songs he himself had written, and sang with some rock bands. He settled down in the 80’s and worked for Ford Electronics for 20 years. As far as Barbershop goes, Bill’s father-in-law sang with the North Pennsmen Chorus (director, Chuck Lower), and when they announced guest night he thought he would give it a try. He was at rehearsal for 10 minutes and couldn’t wait to get started. Bill quickly became a board member, and over the next15 years: served on the board for 4 years, was chapter president, a Mid-Atlantic District Area counselor for 3 years, Membership VP for 5 years (11 Men of Note), and BOTY 1992 & 1997. When asked about his most memorable events, Harmony University stands out (I get that a lot!), singing tags with Moe Rector and hanging out with Joe Connelly one afternoon. Bill was brought to his knees when he learned a tag: “My
Father, My Friend, My Dad”. He left the auditorium and cried for a half hour. Bill’s dad died when he was only 6 years old, and that was the first time he let it all hang out. His most humorous moment was when his quartet was singing “Wait til the Sun Shines Nellie” at the chapter show. Second time thru ,they sang in Pennsylvania Dutch, (that’s his heritage) it was very funny, but on the line “the boy drew near, kissed away each tear” he gave the Bass a big kiss, unrehearsed, and he swatted Bill sending his glasses flying across the stage. Hilarious. Bill’s hobbies now are playing Folk/Blues with friends, singing with a gospel barbershop group, and lots of golf. He is looking forward to catching up and knowing the whole repertoire in Baritone (after 25 years as a lead). His advice to new Heralds... “Be 100% committed!” h
Getting to Know a HeraldBill Kendig
As Seen On TVAGAIN!by Roxanne Clapp, Editor
The folks over at Good Day Tampa Bay must have really enjoyed their visit from the Heralds in De-cember. They aired them again on December 24th and Christmas morning! They sang Winter Wonder-land on one of those days, and sadly I missed the other day, so I’m not sure which song it was but I know it was awesome! :) h
Tony-ism“Love ya, mean it”
He really does love ya, but you just did something that really ticked him off, so
don’t do it again!
The Tampa HERALD Page 10 January 2013
Recognize these Guys?!Me either!!
Some of the fellas from the chorus heard Tony say he wanted more dark haired members on the risers. So when they came back from Christmas break that’s just what they gave him!!
“HERALDS” appears on the side of Tony’s new blue bonnet!
It seems Tony reminds Billy Bob of some football coaches he’s had in the past; in his manner & style. So, for a “FUNNY” he presented him with an Official “HOH Football Helmet” for rehearsals, maybe some performances, and especially for his Fantasy Foot-ball!
In case some of you are unaware, “Billy Bob” is Bill Weatherford.
Tony looked real good with That Blue Bonnet on ! ! !
Football Foolery
Psst... I think Tony meant younger fellas, not really old guys with dark hair!
Pictured here left to right: Marty Vandenberghe, Tom Williams, Steve Matheson, Dick Sipple, Dave Roberts and Joe McCarthy show us their new ‘dos!
Steve Matheson
Dick Sipple
PUN OF THE mONTH:I changed my iPod’s name to
Titanic. It’s syncing now.
The Tampa HERALD Page 11 January 2013
Heralds of Harmony
History
CO
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FROm THE HISTORIAN
From our files, on May 17, 1945, forty-four men were invited to an organizational meeting at the Tampa Terrace Mezzanine. The stationery letterhead was ‘General Auto Supply Co., Inc., Marion Street at Tyler, Tampa 1, Florida.’ The actual letterhead is very interesting in that what does an auto supply businessreallydoin1945?And,itexplainsit.On May 29, 1945, the Tampa 1 Chapter was chartered with forty-five men. The ‘history’ says that these men were invited to sing in the first Florida Chapter of the Society for the Preservation and Encouragement of Barber Shop Quartet Singing in America.
They were invited. What they found at this meeting was “fun.” And, forty-five joined the organization. At our January 7 rehearsal, Ryan Killeen, who was visiting from the Harmony Foundation, said during his talk, the silver bullet to membership growth is to “just share our hobby.” We can thank our lucky stars that Bob Aldrich, way back in 1945, decided to ‘just share his hobby’ and now each of us in the Tampa Chapter can appreciate his gift. It is strange how a message in our history resonates in today’s world.
Just share our hobby.
Chapter Historian, Dave Roberts with Harmony Foundation’s Ryan Killeen.
In RemembranceJim Walker
Former Heralds of Harmony member Jim Walker, passed away on Christmas Day.
Jim sang with the Heralds for many years, although he wasn’t active at the time of
his passing. He was the choral director at Florida College for over 40 years.
In lieu of flowers, the family is requesting that donations be made to the
James “Dudy” Walker Scholarship Fund at Florida College.
HEADS UP to new members, REmINDER to old members: if you don’t subscribe to Sunshinenet, you’re missing out!
There are over 500 Users now, but the goal is to have all barbershoppers in Florida connect with each other through this medium. This is a quick and efficient way to get your chapter information out, ask questions, share issues and concerns, and sim-ply communicate with your brothers in harmony. Sunshinenet is for group discussions, not private mail. Replies go to the entire list by default. Please keep it G-Rated, Civil, and Barbershop.Sign up at http://launch.groups.yahoo.com/group/Sunshinenet/
The Tampa HERALD Page 12 January 2013
Send in a caption for this photo totheeditor,RoxanneClapp
The best caption received will be posted in the nexteditionofThe Tampa HERALD.
Photo Caption Contest
Last month’s Winning Caption
This past month, when teaching the chapter presidents at the Leadership Academy in Ocala, I asked them what were their objectives for 2013? Your president, Mr. Clapp, quickly spoke up with 1. To sing better 2. Increase members 3. Increase revenueHis fellow chapter presidents were impressed and so was I. What does this have to do with the Groupanizer Guy? Last month, this article described the importance of the web site in chapter communication and our web site will help Larry in attaining his objectives. To sing better – this is Tony’s bailiwick; but the site can quickly make new music and learning files available for instant access to our members. Our “Finale Expert” and Librarian can quicklymake changes for Tony and get them quickly posted. Rehearsal videos are available for review andour“ChorusChoreoExpert”canpostchoreoscripts and videos to web site. Yes, to sing better, go to the web site for the latest.To increase members – Visitors to the site can find our rehearsal site, chorus contact numbers, rehearsal schedules, show performances, information on our director, our association with other arts organizations, and many other positive attractions. The web site contains lists of prospective members which are used for recruiting purposes. The web site IS supporting the objective to increase members.To increase revenue – The web site contains a special section for ‘Our Sponsors’ or those who have provided us with revenue. The site provides recognition for those sponsors as a way of ‘thanking’ them for their support. The ‘changing banners’ recognizes these show sponsors for supporting our revenue objective. The site provides advertisements for our Annual
From The Groupanizer Guy
“Squirrel!” - Shaun Reynolds
and Christmas Shows and for our Valentine’s Day Program.Asyoucansee,thewebsite isprovidingexcellentcommunication functions to help meet our 2013 objectives. ~Dave Roberts
The Tampa HERALD Page 13 January 2013
Deadline for the next Herald is
February 10th. Submit photos, stories, updates and ideas to the editor, roxanne clapp
Attendance ReportThe following individuals had perfect attendance for rehearsals and performances in the month of
December:
Al Kelly*
AlexanderBoltenkoAndrew SchraderArt McNeilBill KendigBill Weatherford*
Brian Wunderlin*
Bryan HevelCharlie BarbarisiChris RodgersDan McFarlaneDave LarsonDavid RobertsDick Sipple*
Doug McDonaldEd McKenzieFrank BovinoJay GettigJerry TobinJoe McCarthy*
John Pennington
John SantamariaKeith StarksKent JenkinsLarry Clapp*
Lee SobaniaLynn HinemanMarty PortMarty VandenbergheMatt Sullivan*
Pat BauerRalph BrownRay ScaliseRod RodriguesRuss PowellShaun Reynolds*
Steve CraggSteve MathesonSteve Stenzler*
Tom WilliamsTony De Rosa* = Including Board Meetings
Awesome!I had to expand the space this list takes up. Woo hoo!
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Al KellySteve MathesonDavid RobertsMatt Sullivan
Bill Weatherford
Happy New Year!
The Tampa HERALD Page 14 January 2013
The Tampa HERALD Page 15 January 2013
B4 it’s 2L8Contact: Frank [email protected]
Compound InterestContact: Russ Powell
813-340-5675 [email protected]://barbershopquartet.us
FlashbackContact: Mark Schlinkert
(321) 229-0571http://www.flashbackqt.com
The Flexible FourContact: Steve Matheson
(813) 963-3517 (H)(813) 254-9115 (W)
http://flexiblefour.com
main StreetContact:
http://www.mainstreetqt.com/
Special ArrangementContact: Marty Port
(813) 748-4554http://www.wix.com/special_arrangement/
quartet
75 SouthContact: Kent Jenkins
(813) 382-5174
CHAPTER QUARTETS(listed alphabetically)
Upcoming BirthdaysJay Gettig ........................... 1/22Brett Cleveland ................ 1/29Bruce Yeager ........................2/1Wayne Brozovich ...............2/3Marty Vandenberghe .......2/5Robert Mitchell ...................2/7Art McNeil ......................... 2/13Ron Sadofsky .................... 2/14Shaun Reynolds .............. 2/16
The Heralds of Harmony is a non-profit 501 (c)(3) corporation
and receives regular public funding through grants from The Florida Division of Cultural Affairs,
The Arts Council of Hillsborough County, the Pagliara Charitable Foundation, and Walmart;
as well as employee matching programs at Verizon and Honeywell.
The Tampa HERALD Page 16 January 2013
To SUBSCRIBE or UNSUBSCRIBE to the Heralds of Harmony email list send your email request to:
PRESIDENT Larry Clapp [email protected]
PAST PRESIDENT Mark Tuttle [email protected]
TREASURER Al Kelly [email protected]
SECRETARY Brian Wunderlin [email protected]
VICE PRESIDENT - mUSIC & PERFORmANCE Chuck Steiner [email protected]
VICE PRESIDENT - EVENTSBill [email protected]
VICE PRESIDENT - CHAPTER DEVELOPmENT Shaun Reynolds [email protected]
VICE PRESIDENT - mARKETING & PR Matt [email protected]
VICE PRESIDENT - FINANCIAL DEVELOPmENT Steve [email protected]
VICE PRESIDENT - PERFORmANCE mARKETING Dave Roberts [email protected]
BOARD mEmBER AT LARGE (‘15)Steve [email protected]
BOARD mEmBER AT LARGE (‘14) Joe McCarthy [email protected]
BOARD mEmBER AT LARGE (‘13)Dick Sipple [email protected]
mUSIC DIRECTOR Tony De Rosa [email protected]
ASSISTANT mUSIC DIRECTORS BrianWeber•[email protected]•[email protected]•[email protected]•[email protected]
DIRECTORS EmERITUS BillBillings•[email protected]•[email protected]
SO... “WHO YA GONNA CALL?!”Need HoH information or assistance re:“FINALE” Music Software: EdMcKenzie [email protected] 727-505-2095HoH Rehearsal Videos: GreggHunsberger [email protected] 727-953-6484HoH Music Librarian: EdMcKenzie [email protected] 727-505-2095HoH Learning Tapes/CDs: BrianWeber [email protected] 352-638-0683Chorus Membership Issues: ShaunReynolds [email protected] 813-739-9960“New Herald” Program & Info: BrianWeber [email protected] 352-638-0683HoH Uniform Coordinator: DickSipple [email protected] 727-734-8731HoH E-Newsletter Content: RoxanneClapp [email protected] 813-994-4380HoH Website Content: DaveRoberts [email protected] 813-546-8953
Tampa Chapter 2013 Officers and Board of Directors
HeraldsofHarmony(HoH)•www.heraldsofharmony.org
SunshineDistrict(&Sunburst)•www.sunshinedistrict.org
BarbershopHarmonySociety(BHS)or(SPEBSQSA)•www.barbershop.org
HarmonetLite•http://groups.yahoo.com/group/HarmonetLite
TheoriginalHarmonet•http://groups.yahoo.com/group/bbshop
FinaleReaderSoftware•www.finalemusic.com/reader/
HELPFUL LINKS...
Have a Happy Groundhog
Day!