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Pattern Press Releases to Announce your New Office
Have you recently been elected to an office in your chapter? Here is a great way to announce your new positions and perhaps generate more interest in barbershopping!
Updated: 3/2/2004 10:30:00 AM
In the PR biz, every little bit of press counts. Let's see if we can make some news out of your recent election to your District Board of Directors.
We have included a pro forma news releases for use in your hometown papers. Please modify it to suit your individual needs, and give a copy to your chapter public relations officer. Hopefully, it will serve as a springboard for further inquiry into the existence of barbershop harmony in your community.<br clear=all>
Who gets this?
Your local newspapers, especially community papers — look for "People in Business" column, "Volunteers" or "Community" sections (where you'll also find college honors, military personnel, etc.)
- Your alumni magazine
- Professional associations to which you belong
- Church, social, fraternal organizations to which you belong.
How to write it
Please note the structure of this press release. Use the "inverted pyramid" approach to news writing, with the most important info on the top, and "discardable" information at the bottom. Editors cut from the bottom up; make sure they don't cut the REALLY IMPORTANT part! Your release includes the following:
- Election to office. Use as is.
- Description of duties in office. Use as is.
- Previous offices held. Note: this is NOT a laundry list of everything you've ever done in barbershopping. This is for notable accomplishments of substance and stature. Assistant bulletin editor does not belong on this list. "Temporary assistant vice chairman" might. Alter to suit your situation.
- Musical achievements / activity in barbershop — because we are a musical organization, the audience will expect to read that you're a singer! Alter to suit your situation.
- Community involvement. Alter to suit your situation.
- Education and occupation, professional honors. Alter to suit your situation.
- Boilerplate closer. Use as is.</ol>
Call Reed Sampson at Harmony Hall if you have any questions on how to use this. Be sure to send a clipping on publication!
Here are some sample press releases:
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: date
For further information, contact: Jack Sprat, District VP for Marketing & Public Relations,(612) 555-1212
WAESCHE NAMED TREASURER of BARBERSHOP HARMONY SOCIETY
Oversees finances of the more than 31,000-member society
J. Edward Waesche of Melville, New York, has been elected to a second term as treasurer of the Society for the Preservation and Encouragement of Barber Shop Quartet Singing in America, Inc. (SPEBSQSA), extending his term to December 1997. As treasurer, Waesche chairs a Finance Committee that oversees SPEBSQSA's annual budget of more than $4 million.
A Barbershopper for 39 years, Waesche has served in numerous volunteer positions at all levels of the organization. He has previously served on the SPEBSQSA Board of Directors, and chaired the SPEBSQSA Future II Committee, an influential long-range planning task force. He has also served as chairman of the World Harmony Council, an umbrella working group for the various male and female barbershop organizations around the world.
Waesche is a certified judge of barbershop competitions in the Music category, and was previously International Contest and Judging Chairman, overseeing all barbershop contests.
A barbershop arranger of considerable great reputation and influence, his charts are sung by top quartets and choruses around the world, including 11 world champions. His work also accompanies a production of the American Ballet Theater.
As a singer, Waesche is currently active with the Big Apple Chorus of Manhattan, and the New Yorkers quartet. A 1953 Princeton graduate, Waesche is retired from the aerospace industry, where he worked as Director of Strategic and Market Planning for Grumman Corporation.Ed and his wife, Kate, reside in Melville, New York.
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: date
For further information, contact: Jack Sprat, District VP for Marketing & Public Relations,(612) 555-1212
PLAZEK NAMED TO HARMONY EDUCATION POST
John Plazek of Milwaukee has been elected to a top volunteer position in music education in the Barbershop Harmony Society.
As Vice President for Music and Performance, Plazek will oversee all music education activities for the Society's Land O' Lakes District, which encompasses 2,200 barbershop singers in Wisconsin, Minnesota, and Saskatchewan, Canada.
His responsibilities will include coordinating music schools, developing coaching programs for barbershop quartets and choruses, and outreach to high school and college music programs.
A Barbershopper for 29 years, Plazek has served in numerous positions throughout the barbershop society, particularly in the areas of music education and events planning. He is a past president of the Milwaukee Chapter of SPEBSQSA, and sings lead in the chapter's Festival City Chorus. An accomplished quartet lead singer, he currently sings with Four in Accord.
Barbershop harmony is a family affair in the Plazek household: John's wife, Jodee, is a Sweet Adelines International singer, and her father, Lou, also sings with the Festival City Chorus.Plazek is self-employed in the advertising specialities business, and is the owner and operator of JSP Enterprises. Music education is just one of many activities supported by the Society for the Preservation and Encouragement of Barber Shop Quartet Singing in America, Inc. (SPEBSQSA). With more than 31,000 members in the United States and Canada, SPEBSQSA is the world's largest all-male singing organization. Through public performance, competitions and festivals, music publishing and youth outreach, SPEBSQSA preserves a rich heritage of American music for future generations.
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: date
For further information, contact: Jack Sprat, District VP for Marketing & Public Relations,(612) 555-1212
WASHINGTON NAMED REGIONAL LEADER OF HARMONY SOCIETY
George Washington of Milwaukee has been elected to a top volunteer position in the barbershop harmony society.
As President of the Society's Land O' Lakes District, Washington will be branch manager" of a region encompassing 2,200 barbershop singers in Wisconsin, Minnesota, and Saskatchewan, Canada.
A Barbershopper for 29 years, Washington has served in numerous positions throughout the barbershop society, particularly in the areas of music education and events planning. He is a past president of the Milwaukee Chapter of SPEBSQSA, and sings in the chapter's Festival City Chorus. An accomplished quartet lead singer, he currently sings with Four in Accord.
Barbershop harmony is a family affair in the Washington household: George's wife, Martha, is a Sweet Adelines International singer, and her father, Lou, also sings with the Festival City Chorus.Washington is self-employed in the tobacco business, and is the owner and operator of Woodie's Dental Emporium.
Music education for Barbershoppers is just one of many activities supported by the Society for the Preservation and Encouragement of Barber Shop Quartet Singing in America, Inc. (SPEBSQSA). With more than 31,000 members in the United States and Canada, SPEBSQSA is the world's largest all-male singing organization. Through public performance, competitions and festivals, music publishing and youth outreach, SPEBSQSA preserves a rich heritage of American music for future generations.
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: date
For further information, contact: Jack Sprat, District VP for Marketing & Public Relations,(612) 555-1212
ZIGLAR NAMED TO LEADERSHIP EDUCATION POSITION IN HARMONY SOCIETY
Rob Ziglar of Milwaukee has been selected for a top volunteer position in the barbershop harmony society.
As Vice President for Chapter Support and Leadership Training, Ziglar will oversee activities in the Society's Land O' Lakes District, which encompasses 2,200 barbershop singers in Wisconsin, Minnesota, and Saskatchewan, Canada. His responsibilities will include training volunteer coaches to help barbershop chapters run efficiently, mixing music, performance and fun to satisfy their members.
A Barbershopper for 29 years, Ziglar has served in numerous positions throughout the barbershop society, particularly in the areas of music education and events planning. He is a past president of the Milwaukee Chapter of SPEBSQSA, and sings lead in the chapter's Festival City Chorus. An accomplished quartet lead singer, he currently sings with Four in Accord.
Barbershop harmony is a family affair in the Ziglar household: Zig's wife, Juanita, is a Sweet Adelines International singer, and her father, Lou, also sings with the Festival City Chorus.Ziglar is self-employed in the golf cart maintenance business, and is the owner and operator of Zig's House of Wax.
Music education for Barbershoppers is just one of many activities supported by the Society for the Preservation and Encouragement of Barber Shop Quartet Singing in America, Inc. (SPEBSQSA). With more than 31,000 members in the United States and Canada, SPEBSQSA is the world's largest all-male singing organization. Through public performance, competitions and festivals, music publishing and youth outreach, SPEBSQSA preserves a rich heritage of American music for future generations.
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: date
For further information, contact: Jack Sprat, District VP for Marketing & Public Relations,(612) 555-1212
MILLER NAMED TO LEADERSHIP EDUCATION POSITION
IN HARMONY SOCIETY
Mitch Miller of Milwaukee has been selected for a top volunteer position in the barbershop harmony society. As Vice President for Chorus Director Development, Miller will oversee training for chorus directors in the Society's Land O' Lakes District, which encompasses 2,200 barbershop singers in Wisconsin, Minnesota, and Saskatchewan, Canada.
In this position, Miller will help barbershop chorus directors become more effective as teachers, leaders and musicians. His responsibilities include organizing workshops and seminars, developing faculty, and helping barbershop choruses find directors.
A Barbershopper for 29 years, Miller has served in numerous positions throughout the barbershop society, particularly in the areas of music education and events planning. He is a past president of the Milwaukee Chapter of SPEBSQSA, and sings lead in the chapter's Festival City Chorus. An accomplished quartet lead singer, he currently sings with Four in Accord.
Barbershop harmony is a family affair in the Miller household: Mitch's wife, Jodee, is a Sweet Adelines International singer, and her father, Lou, also sings with the Festival City Chorus. Miller is self-employed in the woodcutting industry, and is the owner and operator of Splinter Concepts.
Music education for Barbershoppers is just one of many activities supported by the Society for the Preservation and Encouragement of Barber Shop Quartet Singing in America, Inc. (SPEBSQSA). With more than 31,000 members in the United States and Canada, SPEBSQSA is the world's largest all-male singing organization. Through public performance, competitions and festivals, music publishing and youth outreach, SPEBSQSA preserves a rich heritage of American music for future generations.
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: date
For further information, contact: Jack Sprat, District VP for Marketing & Public Relations,(612) 555-1212
WOPNER NAMED CHIEF JUDGE IN HARMONY SOCIETY
Cyril Wopner of Milwaukee has been selected as regional chief judge of barbershop harmony contests.
As Vice President for Contest & Judging, Wopner will oversee judging for all quartet and chorus contests in the Society's Land O' Lakes District, which encompasses 2,200 barbershop singers in Wisconsin, Minnesota, and Saskatchewan, Canada. More than 60 choruses and 100 quartets square off in these contests, which provide the fun of competition and an opportunity for education by top Barbershoppers.
A Barbershopper for 29 years, Wopner has served in numerous positions throughout the barbershop society, particularly in the areas of music education and events planning. He is a past president of the Milwaukee Chapter of SPEBSQSA, and sings lead in the chapter's Festival City Chorus. An accomplished quartet lead singer, he currently sings with Four in Accord.
Barbershop harmony is a family affair in the Wopner household: Cyril's wife, Cybil, is a Sweet Adelines International singer, and her father, Lou, also sings with the Festival City Chorus.Miller is an attorney with Dewey Cheatem & Howe and practices in Milwaukee.
Music education and competition for Barbershoppers are only a part of the of many activities supported by the Society for the Preservation and Encouragement of Barber Shop Quartet Singing in America, Inc. (SPEBSQSA). With more than 31,000 members in the United States and Canada, SPEBSQSA is the world's largest all-male singing organization. Through public performance, competitions and festivals, music publishing and youth outreach, SPEBSQSA preserves a rich heritage of American music for future generations.
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: date
For further information, contact: Jack Sprat, District VP for Marketing & Public Relations,(612) 555-1212
STEWART NAMED EVENTS PLANNER FOR HARMONY SOCIETY
Marty Stewart of Milwaukee has been named Vice President for Events for the local region of the barbershop harmony society.
In this post, Stewart will coordinate all major conventions and schools of the Society's Land O' Lakes District, which encompasses 2,200 barbershop singers in Wisconsin, Minnesota, and Saskatchewan, Canada. The district's two major semi-annual conventions draw more than 3,000 attendees for quartet and chorus contests, meetings, and shows. Stewart's responsibilities will include site selection, budgeting and operations of the conventions, as well as other music festivals, schools, and workshops.
A Barbershopper for 29 years, Stewart has served in numerous positions throughout the barbershop society, particularly in the areas of music education and events planning. He is a past president of the Milwaukee Chapter of SPEBSQSA, and sings lead in the chapter's Festival City Chorus. An accomplished quartet lead singer, he currently sings with Four in Accord.
Barbershop harmony is a family affair in the Stewart household: Marty's's wife, Martha, is a Sweet Adelines International singer, and her father, Lou, also sings with the Festival City Chorus. Stewart is a caterer and florist, and is the owner an operator of Not THAT Stewart, Inc.
Conventions and competition are only a part of the of many activities supported by the Society for the Preservation and Encouragement of Barber Shop Quartet Singing in America, Inc. (SPEBSQSA). With more than 31,000 members in the United States and Canada, SPEBSQSA is the world's largest all-male singing organization. Through public performance, music publishing and youth outreach, SPEBSQSA preserves a rich heritage of American music for future generations.
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: date
For further information, contact: Jack Sprat, District VP for Marketing & Public Relations,(612) 555-1212
ARNEBERG NAMED TO MARKETING POST IN HARMONY SOCIETY
Tom Arneberg of Chippewa Falls has been named to a top administrative post in the barbershop harmony society. As Vice President for Marketing and Public Relations, Arneberg will guide the external awareness programs of the Society's Land O' Lakes District, which encompasses 2,200 barbershop singers in Wisconsin, Minnesota, and Saskatchewan, Canada.
His responsibilities will include market research in the region, to determine potential sites for new chapters, public information services for the district, and assisting chapters in developing marketing programs to build audiences and membership in their communities.
A Barbershopper for 16 years, Arneberg has served in numerous positions throughout the barbershop society, particularly in the areas of publishing and electronic communications. He is a past president of the Eau Claire Chapter of SPEBSQSA. An accomplished quartet singer, he currently sings with CHIPS, a popular show quartet in western Wisconsin.
Barbershop harmony is a family affair in the Arneberg household: father of four, he is teaching his boys to sing as a barbershop quartet. Arneberg is a systems engineer at Cray Research in Chippewa Falls.
Music education is just one of many activities supported by the Society for the Preservation and Encouragement of Barber Shop Quartet Singing in America, Inc. (SPEBSQSA). With more than 31,000 members in the United States and Canada, SPEBSQSA is the world's largest all-male singing organization. Through public performance, competitions and festivals, music publishing and youth outreach, SPEBSQSA preserves a rich heritage of American music for future generations.
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: date
For further information, contact: Jack Sprat, District VP for Marketing & Public Relations,(612) 555-1212
LEDGER NAMED TREASURER OF HARMONY SOCIETY
"Red" Ledger of Chippewa Falls has been named treasurer of the barbershop harmony society's Land O' Lakes District, which encompasses 2,200 barbershop singers in Wisconsin, Minnesota, and Saskatchewan, Canada.
He will oversee an annual budget of $92,000 for the district, which generates revenues through member dues, convention registrations, and schools and workshops.
A Barbershopper for 16 years, Ledger has served in numerous positions throughout the barbershop society, particularly in administrative areas and as a teacher. He is a past president of the Eau Claire Chapter of SPEBSQSA, and sings with the chapter's Statesmen Chorus An accomplished quartet singer, he currently sings with Yipes!, a popular show quartet in western Wisconsin.
Barbershop harmony is a family affair in the Ledger household: his wife, Irene, is a Sweet Adelines International singer, and his son, Chip, is also a SPEBSQSA member.Ledger is an accountant and tax advisor, and operates the Seeing Red Consultancy.
Music education is just one of many activities supported by the Society for the Preservation and Encouragement of Barber Shop Quartet Singing in America, Inc. (SPEBSQSA). With more than 31,000 members in the United States and Canada, SPEBSQSA is the world's largest all-male singing organization. Through public performance, competitions and festivals, music publishing and youth outreach, SPEBSQSA preserves a rich heritage of American music for future generations.
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: date
For further information, contact: Jack Sprat, District VP for Marketing & Public Relations,(612) 555-1212
HUNTER NAMED TO RECRUITING POST IN HARMONY SOCIETY
Ed Hunter of Chippewa Falls has been named regional head of recruiting for the barbershop harmony society.
As Vice President for Members Services, Hunter will guide the membership development efforts of the Society's Land O' Lakes District, which encompasses 2,200 barbershop singers in Wisconsin, Minnesota, and Saskatchewan, Canada. His responsibilities will include market research in the region, to determine potential sites for new chapters, training chapters in recruiting techniques, and overseeing target marketing programs for the district.
A Barbershopper for 16 years, Hunter has served in numerous positions throughout the barbershop society, particularly in the area of recruiting. He is a past president of the Eau Claire Chapter of SPEBSQSA. An accomplished quartet singer, he currently sings with Wholly Cow! a popular show quartet in western Wisconsin.
Barbershop harmony is a family affair in the Hunter household: his wife, Grace White Hunter, is a Sweet Adelines International singer, and his son, Bo, sings in a high school barbershop quartet.Hunter is a meat packer at Savannah Meats.
Music education is just one of many activities supported by the Society for the Preservation and Encouragement of Barber Shop Quartet Singing in America, Inc. (SPEBSQSA). With more than 31,000 members in the United States and Canada, SPEBSQSA is the world's largest all-male singing organization. Through public performance, competitions and festivals, music publishing and youth outreach, SPEBSQSA preserves a rich heritage of American music for future generations.
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: date
For further information, contact: Jack Sprat, District VP for Marketing & Public Relations,(612) 555-1212
PARKER NAMED SECRETARY OF HARMONY SOCIETY
Quinn Parker of Chippewa Falls has been named secretary of the barbershop harmony society's Land O' Lakes District, which encompasses 2,200 barbershop singers in Wisconsin, Minnesota, and Saskatchewan, Canada.
Parker will handle the major administrative chores of the district, which has an annual budget of $92,000 generated through member dues, convention registrations, and schools and workshops.
A Barbershopper for 16 years, parker has served in numerous positions throughout the barbershop society, particularly in administrative areas and as a teacher. He is a past president of the Eau Claire Chapter of SPEBSQSA, and sings with the chapter's Statesmen Chorus An accomplished quartet singer, he currently sings with Yipes!, a popular show quartet in western Wisconsin.
Barbershop harmony is a family affair in the parker household: his wife, Dottie, is a Sweet Adelines International singer, and his son, Rick, is also a SPEBSQSA member.Parker runs an office supply company, and is part owner of the Minuteman Press in Chippewa Falls.
Music education is just one of many activities supported by the Society for the Preservation and Encouragement of Barber Shop Quartet Singing in America, Inc. (SPEBSQSA). With more than 31,000 members in the United States and Canada, SPEBSQSA is the world's largest all-male singing organization. Through public performance, competitions and festivals, music publishing and youth outreach, SPEBSQSA preserves a rich heritage of American music for future generations.
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