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Vol. 9, No. 11                                                     September 2018 - Special Edition

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Board of Directors

Chair - Diane Hould
   142  3rd St S
   Shelby, MT  59474
   406-434-5317
  
Chair Elect - Glen Hascall
   5 Westridge Dr
   Lake Oswego, OR  97034
   503-351-8765
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Secretary - Wendy Goodheart
   1422 Lynn Avenue #8
   Billings, MT 59102
   406-670-5471
  
Treasurer - Brian Parrott
   PO Box 80933
   Portland, OR  97280
   503-277-8784
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Past Chair -Brian Tervo
   15504 NE 52nd St
   Redmond, WA  98052
   206-713-6103
 
Alaska Chair - Sheri Roach
   403 Henderson Rd S
   Fairbanks, AK  99709
   907-458-7501
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Idaho Chair - Shelly Siemer
   12 N 3167 E
   Idaho Falls, ID  83402
   208-521-1288
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Montana Chair -Tomi Kent
   6120 Skyview Dr
   Missoula, MT  59803
   406-251-4482
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Oregon Chair - Cyndy Patterson
   4080 Carlton Ave
  Central Point, OR  97502
   541-944-6841
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   479 Drager
   Ashland, OR  97520
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   Ellie Hodder
  
Communications Chair -
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   3301 Seminole Dr
   Nampa, ID  83686
   208-989-2811
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   Rainier, OR 97048
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Deadline for articles and events to be included in the October issue of the Campanologist is
September 22. Information can be sent to Phyllis Tincher, 
or
3301 Seminole Dr
Nampa, ID  83686.
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The Northwest Campanologist

Area 10 vert logo This is a special edition of the Campanologist to encourage you to attend one of the Area-wide Read 'n Rings happening later this month on September 22 and 29. There is also a note from our Chair regarding elections. The regular October issue will be out the beginning of the month. 

Please forward this newsletter to your choir members encouraging them to sign up for one of the Read 'n Rings. Also urge them to subscribe to the newsletter. Click "Join our mailing list" at the bottom of the left column or click the newsletter link on our website, area10.handbellmusicians.org . With permission, I can also add names and addresses. 
 Phyllis Tincher, Communications Chair
Area 10 Fall Kick-Offs READ and RINGS
   
Enjoy ringing through some new music and a few gems from the past.  
No rehearsing ... just RING!

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 22nd and 29th

  • ENJOY a 15% discount on any music you decide to take home from the workshop.
  • Jeffers Handbell Supply will be providing the workshop music.
  • ENJOY ringing for FUN! Enjoy CONNECTING with others!
  • This is not just for directors. Any ringer can come, too.
  • $10 cost per person. 
Share this email with your choir, and mark your calendars, now.  The more the merrier! 

Click https://goo.gl/forms/nKPVt01dV5w3O30T2 to Register Online.  Registration deadline is Friday, September 14.

The registration fee is to cover the cost to the Area for shipping the music and light snacks at the ringing venues.

For more information contact Diane Barnes at [email protected].

Request for Board Candidates

Are you interested in expanding your network of handbell friends, stretching your leadership skills, and implementing new ideas within Area 10? Do you like to travel and know all that is going on behind the scenes at events? If so, Area 10 may just have the perfect opportunity for you.

Vacancies are open on our board for the following elected and appointed positions:
  • Chair Elect
  • Treasurer
  • Washington and Montana state chairs
If you think one of these positions might be a great fit for you, contact your state chair or Diane Hould at   [email protected]   for more information.
Area 10 Facebook Page

 

     Did you know Area 10 has a Facebook page?  Please search for "Handbell Musicians of America - Area 10" and like the page. If you want an event added, please send the information to Phyllis Tincher at [email protected]. A picture for the event can also be added.

National Office contact information
 
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The national office is a virtual operation!
 
To contact by phone: 937-438-0085. Please note the 1-800 number is no longer in service.
 
All check payments for membership renewal and other services should be sent to:
HANDBELL MUSICIANS OF AMERICA
PO BOX 221047
LOUISVILLE, KY 40252
 
All other correspondence should be sent to:
Handbell Musicians of America
201 E. 5th Street, Suite 1900-1025,
Cincinnati, OH 45202
 
Staff emails are in Overtones and at http://handbellmusicians.org. 
Alaska Events 
 
Saturday, September 29 - 9:30 am - 12:00, Area Read 'n Ring, First Congregational Church, 2610 East Northern Lights Blvd, Anchorage. Contact Caroline Valentine at [email protected].

Sunday, December 2 - 4:00 pm, Gerald A. Wilson Auditorium, Kodiak. 8th Annual Holiday Bells. Produced by Isle Bells, Alaska's community handbell choir. Tickets available at the door. 

Idaho Events 

Saturday, September 29 - 1:00 - 4:30 pm, Area Read 'n Ring, First Presbyterian Church, 325 Elm Street, Idaho Falls. Contact Shelly Siemer at   [email protected].

Friday & Saturday, February 1 & 2 - 5th Annual Snake River Handbell Conference. Central Elementary Gym, 1415 6th Street South, Nampa. Clinician - Cathy Moklebust. Repertoire, Information, Registration.

Saturday, February 2 - 6:30 pm. Closing Concert for the Snake River Handbell Conference, Central Elementary Gym, 1415 6th Street S, Nampa. Donations accepted.
Montana Events 

Saturday, September 22 - 9:30 am - 12:00, Area Read 'n Ring, St. Luke's Lutheran Church, 222 2nd Avenue, Shelby. Contact Diane Hould at [email protected].

Saturday, September 22 - 9:30 am - 12:00, Area Read 'n Ring, First Lutheran Church, 2808 South Avenue W, Missoula. Contact Tomi Kent at [email protected].

Friday & Saturday, April 26 & 27 - Big Sky Handbell Festival, Billings. Repertoire.
Oregon Events 

Saturday, September 22 - 9:00 am - 12:00 - Area Read 'n Ring, Eugene First United Methodist Church, 2367 Olive at, Eugene. Contact Linda Massey at [email protected] .

Saturday, September 22 - 9:30 am - 12:00 - Aread Reead'n Ring, Congregational Church of Lincoln City, 1760 NW 25th St, Lincoln City. Contact Georgia Roelof at [email protected].

Saturday, September 22 - 1:00 - 3:00 pm, Area Read'n Ring, First Evangelical Presbyterian Church, 1321 Linn Ave, Oregon City. Contact Candy Schade at [email protected].

Saturday, September 29 - 9:30 am - 12:00, Area Read 'n Ring, Bend United Methodist Church, 680 NW Bond, Bend. Contact Michelee Giaier at [email protected].

Saturday, September 29 - 1:30 - 3:00 pm, Area Read 'n Ring, First Presbyterian Church, 85 S. Holly, Medford. Contact Cyndy Patterson at [email protected].

Friday - Sunday, October 12-14 - Coppers Classic, Portland. See article above; coppersclassic.com.

Friday & Saturday, May 3 & 4 - Siskiyou Summit Handbell Conference, Ashland Middle School, Ashland. Clinician: Barbara Meinke with Ellie Hodder directing the BCC. Repertoire
Washington Events 

Sunday, September 16 - 2:30 - 5:00 pm. Emerald City Ringers Open House. Emerald City Ringers is a non-auditioned community handbell ensemble which rehearses weekly in Bellevue, WA. Interested in learning more about our ensemble and the upcoming fall season? Visit our interested ringer open house on September 16 at Cross of Christ Lutheran Church - 411 156th Ave NE, Bellevue. New members should be comfortable ringing level 3 and higher music. Contact us at [email protected] for more information.
 
Saturday, September 22 - 1:00 - 4:00 pm, Area Read 'n Ring, Audubon Park United Methodist Church, 3908 N Driscoll Blvd, Spokane. Contact Cathy Fink at [email protected] .

Saturday, September 22 - 9:30 am - 12:00, Area Read 'n Ring, Cross of Christ Lutheran Church, 411 156th Ave NE, Bellevue. Contact Colin Walker at [email protected].

Saturday, September 29 - 1:00 - 4:00 pm, Area Read 'n Ring, Yakima Covenant Church, 6015 Summit View Ave, Yakima. Contact Julie Hunziker at [email protected].

Saturday, September 29 - 1:00 - 4:00 pm, Area Read 'n Ring, First Christian Church, Koinonia Hall, 701 Franklin St, Olympia. Contact Leah Wilson at [email protected].

Friday, November 2 - Bells of the Cascades concert, 7:30 pm. Join us for our fall concert! Featuring new selections from Bells of the Cascades. $10 admission, no one turned away for lack of funds. Vancouver. 
 
Saturday, November 3 - Fall handbell festival, 7:00 am to 9:00 pm, including public concert. Join us for this fun and educational event! Challenge your ringers and yourself, learn new skills, and meet musicians from around the region. Registration deadline is Oct. 15, but register before Sep. 15 for early-bird rates! Vancouver. Learn more and view the repertoire:
www.bellsofthecascades.org/events/2018/festival-salmon-creek-united-methodist-church-bells-cascades-handbell-festival

Friday & Saturday, March 22 & 23 - Inland Northwest Handbell Workshop, Simpson United Methodist Church, 325 NE Maple St, Pullman. Clinician: Matthew Compton. Information, Repertoire, Registration, Lodging.

Saturday, May 18 - Greater Puget Sound Handbell Conference, Westminster Presbyterian Church, Olympia. Clinician: Shirley Lindberg. Repertoire  See article above for additional information.

Friday - Sunday, June 28-30, 2019 - Area 10 Conference, Everett Community College, Everett, with Sondra Tucker and Matthew Compton. See article above.
Canada Events 
 
Your event or concert could be listed here!
     Please remember to send information for the October issue to me by September 22.
Happy Ringing,
Phyllis Tincher
Area 10, Handbell Musicians of America