Farewell Faye

We were sad to hear that after such a long time with the chorus,

Faye Stilwell has decided to resign.

An excerpt from Faye’s letter of resignation:

I am sorry to say I am submitting my resignation as a member 

of Wollongong Harmony Chorus.

I have had a wonderful time in the past 15 years. My understanding of Barbershop 

knowledge from four Chorus Directors plus experiencing the commitment Jan has for 

the chorus has been very uplifting and enjoyable. 

I have benefited in countless ways from my membership of the Chorus

My decision to resign has been very difficult, I have been trying to find the 

answer for weeks; nevertheless, I also know I want to write to you with my 

resignation so that you know my position now.

Additionally I have met the most wonderful “closet show-offs” um people

 (like me) over my years with WHC and I will miss singing with everyone.

I wish you all the very best now and for your future endeavours. 

Thank you so much! Yours sincerely,

Faye Stilwell

We decided while it was a sad time to loose her from the risers, it was
a great excuse to go out to lunch.
You will recognise some 'old' faces - here is Anne Hsu

And Noni Gleeson, Jann McNeal and Betty Nic.

Helen up to her usual tricks ....

We shouldn't need an excuse to catch up should we?

Membership Update ...

Beth and Faye are celebrating a SA Anniversary - number 15

Arrangers Certificate for Katrina

Margaret and Wendi are now 'official' too.

A very significant birthday for Pamela!

Birthdays for the month - Linda, Wendy, Jan, Isla and Ilona

Thank you to the Volunteers ....

Wollongong did a great job at Convention, co-ordinating the buses and traffic 

pattern, manning doors and RMT stall - where ever VOLUNTEERS 

were needed, we were there. A great job was done by all and we 

were appreciated by the organisers.

We were very apparent in our 'Hi-Vis' lanyards - well done everyone.

It was worth all the hard work.

Thank you certificates from Region 34.

 Thank you for our thank you flowers!

Congratulations to Endeavour Chorus and our two dual members

Well done Sue and Colleen another blue medal!

 Celebration cupcakes

What a great Showcase of Champions!

Bazinga

Once again Sam, Jessica, Elyse and Karen did us proud.

 They came 9th out of 23 with a score of 495

Well done - go girls

More Convention Snippets ...

Not all the fun and friendship of a SA convention is at the venue.

We stayed at the same apartments as members of the new WA chorus 'Indian Blue'.

And we traveled to Olympic Park with them on the bus.

Each chorus had a spot to display some of their History 

in the Hall of Champions. Here's how ours looked ....

As well as the history section and Harmony Bazaar 

this was a great meeting place.

It's time for the 25th Anniversary SA Convention in Sydney

As we were not competing this year, we volunteered to help 'run the show!'

The volunteers were resplendent in their 'Hi Vis' orange bandannas

 - we stood out from the crowd - a great success

There was lots of behind the scenes organizing by a hard working committee 

of Terri, Lorraine and Sugi who put their lives on hold to coordinate the 

volunteers for the traffic, pattern, buses and the door ushers.

Then the rest of us chipped in and co-ordinated the various required roles.

Barb Scott - manned the RMT Information desk ably assisted by 

WHC members and volunteers from other choruses.

Here we are having brekkie in Parramatta before we 

checked into our accommodation and the volunteer roles began!

Robyn B looked after the traffic pattern vols while Nerryl and Karen 

assisted back stage. I cant mention everyone here but just to say that a big 

thanks goes to all our chorus workers!

Everyone chipped in and made the hours of organisation all worth while

 as the whole 'show' went off like clockwork.

The event began with a cocktail Harbour cruise and here's a group 

of us ready to party.  Click on the collage to get the picture up larger to see ...

ANZ Stadium looks a bit different when not filled with footy fans!

Recognise anyone at the MASS SING?

It was all happening at Harmony Bazaar including our 

Chorus History Display and our stall where we sold our 

'Voice Part Bracelets'. Popular they were too - did you get one?

We have plenty left.