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Total Documents: 72

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General Documents


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Last Published: 2/23/2007

Board Documents


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Board members use this to evaluate and report on district conventions.
Last Published: 3/6/2008


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Download a searchable index of past issues, sorted by authors.
Last Published: 2/19/2007


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Download a searchable index of past issues, sorted by subject matter.
Last Published: 2/19/2007


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This document describes the planning process of the Society Board, its relationship to the Chief Executive officer, and performance standards for both.
Last Published: 3/13/2007

Chapter business Documents


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2007 Exempt Org Business Income Tax Return 990-T
Last Published: 4/3/2008


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2007 Org Exempt Under Section 501-c-3 Schedule A
Last Published: 4/2/2008


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2007 Return of Org Exempt from Income Tax 990
Last Published: 4/2/2008


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2007 Schedule of Contributors Schedule B
Last Published: 4/2/2008


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2007 Short Form- Return of Org Exempt from Income Tax 990-EZ
Last Published: 5/13/2008


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Everything you need to help you serve your chapter well as secretary. The Secretary Exhibits can be found in Run Your Chapter > Chapter Leadership. Link to all exhibits from one list!
Last Published: 2/5/2008


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Everything you need to help you serve your chapter well as secretary. The Secretary Exhibits can be found in Run Your Chapter > Chapter Leadership. Link to all exhibits from one list!
Last Published: 2/5/2008


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Last Published: 2/11/2008


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Protect your chapter members from accidental medical expenses plus AD and D coverage.
Last Published: 1/10/2008


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Fill out this form to simplify membership payments!
Last Published: 5/14/2004


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Application for Show Clearance with BMI and SESAC (US Chapters)
Last Published: 5/2/2005


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Print out the Certificate of Liability Insurance and Certificate Request Form for your records.
Last Published: 1/10/2008


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Chapter and District Insurance Program Coverage information outlines liability coverages
Last Published: 1/10/2008


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A handy way to keep track of who attends Chapter meetings
Last Published: 10/29/2003


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The magnum opus on all facets of chapter operations.
Last Published: 11/11/2003


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For fastest service, do it online at http://www.spebsqsa.org/members... otherwise, use this hardcopy form to report your new chapter officers to the headquarters office.
Last Published: 9/26/2002


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Everything you need to help you serve your chapter well as secretary. The Secretary Exhibits can be found in Run Your Chapter > Chapter Leadership. Link to all exhibits from one list!
Last Published: 11/4/2006


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This companion to the Chapter Treasurer Manual provides examples of materials and forms.
Last Published: 10/28/2003


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Everything you need to know as chapter treasurer to help your chapter run smoothly.
Last Published: 1/23/2004


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Use Microsoft Excel to manage your chapter chart of accounts with these templates.
Last Published: 1/2/2007


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Use Quicken to manage your chapter chart of accounts with these templates. These files for Macintosh.
Last Published: 1/26/2004


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Use Quicken to manage your chapter chart of accounts with these templates.
Last Published: 1/2/2007


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Last Published: 2/24/2004


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Protect your chapter from Unexpected Losses with insurance coverage for Chapter-Owned Property {98kb].
Last Published: 1/10/2008


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This document from the US Internal Revenue Service (IRS) confirms your chapter's status as a non-profit entity under section 501(c)(3). Updated 2007 to reflect new HQ location.
Last Published: 10/19/2007


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The complete duties of the marketing veep, a position now required in chapters of more than 25 members.
Last Published: 10/8/2004


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If a member presents an unexpired membership card from another chapter and requests transfer to your chapter, fill out this form as indicated below and send to SPEBSQSA.
Last Published: 4/2/2008


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Here's a typical contract for quartets appearing on a chapter show. Modify to suit your needs.
Last Published: 10/29/2003


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Download a template for the Chapter Financial Report , required annually from all chapters.
Last Published: 9/25/2002


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Here's the editable version of the Standard Chapter Bylaws. Before ANY amendments to the Standard Chapter Bylaws can become final and effective, they must be approved by the Society Governance and Bylaws Committee.
Last Published: 4/6/2006


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Use this consent form when young people wish to join a chapter.
Last Published: 10/30/2002


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Use this consent form when young people participate in Chapter/District activities.
Last Published: 10/30/2002

Collegiate Quartet Contest Documents


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Ready to put your quartet to the test? Here's the official entry form for the Bank of America Collegiate Barbershop Quartet Contest
Last Published: 2/12/2008

Contest and Judging System Documents


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Complete rules and procedures for all aspects of BHS sanctioned quartet and choruses contests, plus position papers, interpretative material, and all official forms and documents.
Last Published: 4/9/2008


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Official rules for BHS sanctioned quartet and choruses contests. Excerpted from the Contest and Judging Handbook -- www.barbershop.org/CJHandbook -- which also contains position papers, interpretative material, and all official forms and documents.
Last Published: 4/9/2008


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Last Published: 8/31/2007


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Download views of various lighting configurations that choruses and quartets may choose for their stage appearances at the international contest.
Last Published: 6/2/2007


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Help the video crew show you to your best advantage.
Last Published: 6/2/2007

Direct and Teach Documents


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The Director Certification Program is designed for Society members and non-members who are currently directing a Society chapter.
Last Published: 2/13/2008


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Use this form to apply for free tuition at Directors College!
Last Published: 2/12/2008


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It's not enough to know it -- you need to be able to pass it on. Charlie Metzger explains how in this resource guide for teaching others.
Last Published: 11/8/2005


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A guide to planning your work for the year, including schools, staff visits and more.
Last Published: 4/24/2008


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Every chorus director deserves a contract describing expectations and responsibilities. This sample contract is taken from the Music Team Leadership Manual, published by the Barbershop Harmony Society.
Last Published: 9/27/2007

Docs Documents


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Last Published: 10/29/2003


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Society Officers use these templates to develop their reports.
Last Published: 1/23/2002


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Use this Excel spreadsheet template for requesting reimbursement for official Society business.
Last Published: 1/4/2007


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Last Published: 3/6/2008


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SPEBSQSA Official Rules and Regulations Handbook -- International, District and Chapter Bylaws
Last Published: 3/2/2007


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Complete listing of job titles and functions at chapter, district and Society level. Adobe Acrobat Reader required.
Last Published: 10/17/2006

Get Famous Documents


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Invaluable suggestions for your chapter's Public Relation efforts.
Last Published: 12/13/2005


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Five great articles on generating local awareness and membership, from the May/June 2002 Harmonizer. Formatted for classroom use.
Last Published: 2/13/2004

Get Music Documents


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Keep it legal by using this form!
Last Published: 2/4/2008


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A great tool! The purpose of this manual is to provide direction to barbershoppers who are engaged in notating and editing arrangements either for publication by the Society or for inclusion in the list of Legal Unpublished Arrangements.
Last Published: 8/17/2006


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Learn a bit about the ancient and manly art of singing by ear without benefit of printed arrangements -- then order the full volume of woodshed melodies.
Last Published: 3/14/2008

Lead the Chapter Documents


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This manual serves as a guide for recording your chapter's history.
Last Published: 9/25/2002

Membership Documents


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Download the material you need to become a member of the Barbershop Harmony Society--membership application, dues calculation, and multi-year dues forms.
Last Published: 4/24/2008


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Last Published: 5/9/2006

Nashville Documents


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Volunteer Online at www.nashville2008.org or download form and fax to 615-665-1748
Last Published: 4/7/2008

Performance Skills Documents


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Everything you need to know about the special vocabulary of the theatre!
Last Published: 8/26/2002

Press Kit Documents


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Sample ad you can run in your show program celebrating your chapter anniversary.
Last Published: 1/21/2003

Quartet Singing Documents


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All the answers to your quartet questions.
Last Published: 1/10/2008


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Complete and mail or fax this form to Society HQ to register or renew your quartet.
Last Published: 11/12/2007

Schools Documents


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Harmony University forms and course catalog now available for 2008.
Last Published: 3/5/2008

Singing Skills Documents


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Last Published: 12/2/2002

Valentines Documents


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Here's a sample gift card developed by Jim Cowin of Kennewick, Washington.
Last Published: 1/20/2006


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Download the complete guide to making money, satisfying audiences and encouraging quartets through Singing Valentines.
Last Published: 8/18/2003

Youth Documents


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Everything you'll need to know about running a successful Youth In Harmony program in your chapter.
Last Published: 9/17/2007