InCider Press, May 2004, page 7

March 8, 2004

Officers present: Sam Kvasnica, Bob Ridley, Ken Brooks, Harvey Kiser, Bill Bunyan, Rodney Stanfield, Bob Swenson, Ken Lyle, Tom Miles, Rich VanNevel, Mike Sexton

Officers absent: none

Others present: Don Thomson, Bart Bartholomew

President Sam Kvasnica commented that it was a great show in Junction City, however some members were not capable of standing for the long period of time required. We did "fill the room with noise" and all enjoyed the performance. The chorus does need to be reminded from time to time of our "performance etiquette".

Mike Sexton, VP for music and performance, reported that his doctor had recommended that he resign from this responsibility. Ken Brooks moved and Rich VanNevel seconded that Mike's resignation be accepted with regret and gratitude. Motion carried. President Kvasnica appointed a committee chaired by Ken Brooks to nominate a replacement for Mike.

Harvey Kiser, VP for public relations, reported that he had met with Jana Fallin about KSU students singing with the chapter for university credit. Harvey also explained that Wal*Mart had requested a quartet to perform as part of their grand opening ceremonies; The Charades have agreed to fill that engagement.

Associate Director Don Thomson reported that he is reviewing music to be sung with band accompaniment during the city park band shell dedication in early June. Don is meeting with the technical crew at McCain auditorium to preparations for our annual show and has secured uniform assistants to work with the chapter on our show's costumes. He also requested that the chapter develop a sesquicentennial committee to handle arrangements for Manhattan's celebration in 2005.

Singing Valentine chairman Bob Swenson reported that all but $130 of our valentine revenue was collected and that he expects that amount to be received in the next few days. Expenses appear to be normal which should result in a very profitable singing valentine venture for 2004.

Under old business:

With regard to support for the Harmony Explosion

camp to be held in St. Joseph, Missouri, this summer, it was decided that we would seek to support the high school quartet working in Council Grove as a first option. Harold Brown would be the contact there to determine their interest in attending. Should nothing develop there, we have a request for two students from Valley Heights High School to attend the camp.

With respect to Harmony College, it appears that Bill Bunyan will be going from our chapter. Myron Calhoun is on the list of possible scholarship candidates since he is a chorus director. Richard Jackson has expressed an interest in attending so there are still two openings available before we reach the number approved to be supported by chapter funds.

President Sam Kvasnica reminded us that the band shell dedication would be held on Friday, June 4, and the chapter has been invited to be a part of that dedication.

Under new business:

Bob Ridley moved and Tom Miles seconded that the chapter donate $100 to the Po' Boys collegiate quartet and in addition pass the hat at the next two chapter meeting to help support this quartet of KSU students as they enter the Central States District collegiate quartet contest in April. Motion carried.

Under the sesquicentennial committee, several suggestions for chapter members to serve on that committee were made by the board.

An added agenda item of new business regarding the audit committee was dealt with the agreement that President Sam Kvasnica should appoint the audit committee to review our 2003 operations and report to the board.

April 12, 2004

Officers present: Sam Kvasnica, Bob Ridley, Ken Brooks, Harvey Kiser, Bill Bunyan, Rodney Stanfield, Bob Swenson, Ken Lyle

Officers absent: Tom Miles, Rich VanNevel

Others present: Preston Chapel

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