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Society CEO Ed Watson to Retire July 15 On Tuesday, LiveWire published a Special Edition containing a full article regarding the retirement of Society CEO Ed Watson. If you missed it, please click HERE to view the full story. We know that the entire Society membership wishes him well as he goes into this new phase of his life, which will include spending more time with his family AND continuing to help the Society work toward the future. As Ed puts it, "Au revoir, but not goodbye!" | | Last Call April 1 for Society Board Members Nominations! Would you like to serve the Society in a leadership role? Do you know someone else who would be a great leader?
The Society is seeking candidates for two three-year-term positions to begin in January 2012. The deadline for nominations is fast approaching. Please forward any resumes to Joe Berger, Chairman of the 2011 Society Nominating Committee by April 1, 2011. Click JOE BERGER.
Candidates applying or being nominated by their districts should possess both the ability to view issues on a Society-wide basis and an understanding of the board's governance process. Selection is not limited by age, geographic location or the possession of certain skill sets. | | Rockapella, Funny Fellas and AoH!
 Tickets Now Available for Highly Anticipated, Extra-Spectacular "Harmony Foundation Presents" Back by popular demand is Rockapella, joining the stage with the Ambassadors of Harmony and Storm Front on Saturday, July 9, 2011 at 1:30 pm in Kansas City! Get your TICKETS ASAP. All this, plus the convention experience to boot! You won't be able to stand it if you miss this! | 
There's Nothing in the World Like the Barbershop Convention Experience! Register Now! You know what it's like, being part of that huge audience and sharing the excitement of competitions! You know the amazing creativity of our choruses and quartets - what will they do next? You know the fun of singing tags with thousands of other guys in the late night hours. Our new relaxed schedule allows you plenty of time for that! And this year's venue, the state-of-the-art Sprint Center, promises to be among our best ever! Click Register now for convention tickets. To get the best selection of hotels within walking distance of the venue, call 866-660-4946 now to make your reservations. - Father/Son/Grandson chorus back by popular demand, led by Jack and Mike Slamka. Now you can register online and get more details HERE. Deadline is May 15; cost is $20.
- Sing with the Champs! AIC Show! Harmony Foundation Presents!
- Hot competition in every category!
- See stage area below at the all-new $5 billion Power and Light District next to the arena will provide opportunity for public appearances by many of our top quartets, plus over 50 unique restaurants - no cabs or long walks!
 
View restaurants, etc. at Kansas City's new Power and Light District
| | Harmony University Online Registration Problems are OVER! It is Active and Working! Early Registration Deadline Moved to April 18 - Save $50! 
Thank you for your patience as we have worked to get the bugs out of online registration! To celebrate, we've extended the early registration rate of $565 to April 18 - this will be the LAST EXTENSION! Register HERE and experience this great educational opportunity!
Exception: Send Quartet College registrations to Sherry Lewis.
Don't Forget: Full-Tuition Scholarships Scholarships, which include room and board, are still available through the generous donations of Harmony Foundation, Inc.
Hey, Quartets - Still Plenty of "Bring Your Bari Free" Scholarships available for the first 20 applicants! If you register by April 18, you'll save a total of $765! There'll be a great coaching staff on hand to take you to the next level. Get 'em while they last! April 1 Is Still the Deadline for Director's College Scholarships DEADLINE April 1: Directors College - for front line, assistant directors, section leaders and others who stand in front of a chorus, affiliates and up-and-coming directors. DEADLINE May 1: Earl Moon scholarships for those who have never experienced Harmony University.
DEADLINE May 15: Larry Ajer - for top 10 district quartet applicants
Click HERE to learn more about scholarships.
Click HERE for questions.
 | | Opportunities for Competition Stateside and Abroad
WHO: BOF (International Barbershop Meeting Festival) WHAT: Barbershop Festival WHERE: 's Hertogenbosch, Netherlands WHEN: September 23-24, 2011 MORE INFO: EMAIL the secretary with any questions.
WHAT: First ever international MIXED barbershop quartet competition WHERE: Dortmund, Germany WHEN: Sunday, March 4, 2012. MORE INFO: Click HERE. (To translate the site to English, click on the British flag emblem on the far right side.)
WHAT: First time World Choir Games held in the USA WHERE: Cincinnati, Ohio WHEN: Barbershop Competition July 11 - 13, 2012 (the week AFTER our International contest in Portland. | | 
Sing on the International Convention Risers Every Week!
Peery Products Company, Inc. and the Barbershop Harmony Society have partnered to bring you the best risers on the market. Society choruses already receive a 5% discount every day. Peery exclusively provides risers for our International Conventions, and will be selling the same models while in Kansas City. There will be a complete set in the warm-up room as well as the photography room. Peery is pre-selling these risers at a healthy discount, and all risers include a 15-Year Limited Warranty. Please note: shipping and handling is not included in these prices.
| DESCRIPTION | RETAIL | 5% BHS DISC | DISCOUNTED KC RISERS | | 6FT 3-STEP | $760.00 | $722.00 | $622.00 | | 6FT 4TH STEP | $400.00 | $380.00 | $325.00 | | 6FT SAFETY RAIL | $315.00 | $299.25 | $250.00 | | TOTAL PACKAGE | $1475.00 | $1401.25 | $1197.00 | Due to the significant discount, these are being sold as sets only: 3-Step, 4-Step, Back Rail, in a minimum order of three (3) sets. For this offer, a signed estimate and 100% prepayment by check no later than May 20, 2011 is required; credit cards will not be accepted. Offer is valid while supplies last.
If you have any questions or would like an estimate, please call Kat at 800-336-0577 or EMAIL. | | |
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