HARMONY HEADLINES - This week's notable news
| Type of post: | Special Announcements |
| Sub-type: | No sub-type |
| Posted By: | Teri Allred |
| Status: | Current |
| Date Posted: | Fri, Dec 6 2024 |
Harmony Headlines – December 6, 2024
With so much happening in Harmony, Inc here’s a recap of this week’s news highlights:
With so much happening in Harmony, Inc here’s a recap of this week’s news highlights:
Convention Corner – Highlights from IC&C!
Congratulations to our 2024 Harmony Queens Roulette, International Gold Medal Chorus Northern Blend and our first ever International MBHA Quartet Arranged Marriage! What a thrill to see and hear these amazing performances in Louisville!
Honorary Award Winners!
Harmony Distinction Award: Steve Tramack, in recognition of his long time, active support of Harmony, Inc., not only through connection through his wife and daughters, but also his generosity and involvement in Harmony working with quartet and choruses in all areas, service as a Music Judge, a Coach, An Arranger, and a caring and passionate Barbershopper who symbolizes the very culture that Harmony, Incorporated stands for.
Youth Member of the Year: Sam O’Neill, a member of A Cappella Showcase, in recognition of her countless volunteer hours in support of Harmony, Inc.
Sandy White Membership Award: presented to Karen Atkinson, President of The Over Tones, Inc. for their 50% growth as of October 15, 2024, with 26 members.
Past President’s Plaque: Linda Muise, Assistant International Contest & Judging Chair and Administrative Judge Category Specialist. Linda was instrumental in the successful transition of our contest judging program over the past year.
Check out Contest Videos on our Harmony, Inc YouTube Channel here! Be sure to subscribe to our channel and click the bell to be notified when new videos go up!
Check out the links below for ICC Photos
2024 Candid Photos
2024 Posed Photos
#GivingTuesday – Together We Give. Together We Grow.
Thank you to all those who donated as part of our #GivingTuesday campaign. Your donations support Growing Harmony programs that benefit our Harmony, Inc community. We appreciate your generosity!
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International Volunteer Day – December 5, 2024
On Thursday, December 5, Harmony, Inc. joined the world-wide celebration for volunteers.
If you are a volunteer at the chapter, Area, or corporate level, we want to THANK YOU for all you do to make Harmony a stronger organization! If you’re not a volunteer, please consider sharing your talents and expertise with us. Volunteering is a great way to give back to Harmony!
For more information about volunteering for Harmony, Inc., contact Debbie Glenn, Volunteer Resource Coordinator
New Volunteer Position!
Harmony, Inc is seeking a Facilitator Program Coordinator! We’ve identified the need for a Facilitator Program Coordinator. The Facilitator Program Coordinator will be responsible for recruiting and managing a team of facilitators. The individual works to recruit HI members with previous facilitation skills and experience and/or individuals who are interested in developing these skills. Our Strategic Advisor will support the coordinator as they recruit and match facilitators with program needs. The plan is to start slowly and incrementally building the program, meeting priority needs as they arise.
For more information about this exciting opportunity contact Linda McMaster, Strategic Advisor.
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Reminder – Report Performance Activity!
First: You must submit form HAR-122 report by January 20, 2025 to the Corporate Office
As we kick off the holiday season, my of our Chapters have community performances. If your chapter had a performance or show that was attended by the public, regardless of whether or not you sold tickets, accepted donations in lieu of tickets or performed for free, you can fulfill your requirement by submitting form HAR-122, unless you have your own accounts in place with ASCAP, BMI, & SESAC. Canadian Chapters/Area report to SOCAN.
Honorary Award Nominations!
Harmony Distinction Award Nominations are now being accepted for the 2025 International Convention and Contest year. Any Harmony, Inc. Chapter and Associate Member in good standing can nominate an individual who is suitable to serve as a Harmony, Inc. ambassador as the Harmony Distinction Awardee.
To meet the criteria for this honor, the Honoree:
- Would agree to attend and receive the Harmony Distinction Award at the Membership Meeting during that year’s Opening Ceremony of the International Convention.
- Would agree to take part in publicity and media coverage surrounding the presentation of the award.
- Work with Harmony, Inc.’s Public Relations Coordinator to represent and serve as a spokesperson for the organization.
The deadline for nominations to be considered for the 2025 award year is January 31, 2025!
Sue Trenchard Award
The Sue Trenchard Award is given each year to a registered Harmony quartet that demonstrates service to Harmony, Inc., the chapter, and the community in remembrance of Sue who was a remarkably compassionate and giving person. This award is for the unselfish giving of time and energies of the quartet members and their quartet as a group who are, through actions rather than words, living Harmony's “Blend with Friendship”.
Please think about all the deserving quartets out there that give their time and dedication to Harmony, Inc. and their communities and consider submitting your nomination for this award. To nominate please submit FORM HAR-136 no later than June 30, 2025. If you have any questions, please contact the Quartet Development Coordinator.
