Strings and Things

The Official Newsletter of the Great Plains Dulcimer Alliance

Volume XXIV Number Three

March 2006

FROM OUR PRESIDENT:

Hello to everyone-
    Wow, it's March already.  We have a lot of things going on.  Join us Sat., March 11th, for the monthly club meeting at Immanuel Baptist Church. Happy 1/2 hour starts at 9 a.m. (coffee, juice & donuts).  Business meeting starts at 9:30 a.m..

   Our annual "fun raiser" will be Sat. evening, March 11th at Hillside Baptist Church, 147 S. Hillside. Dinner starts at 6 p.m., concert at 7 p.m..  Invite all of your friends and family - we need a good turnout.  You are the best advertisement that we have.

  If anyone has suggestions about future events, we would love to here from you. This is your club, let us know what you want.   Hope to see everyone Saturday.

Prez Joe

VICE PRESIDENTIAL CORNER:

Vice Presidential Message:
Greetings to all!

Just a short ramble this month...

First I want to thank everyone that helped with and attended the workshops last month.  I know the workshops I attended were very informative.  I was also pleased to see some new faces participating.  The concert at the end was a very pleasant wrap-up to the day.

Workshops this month will be rather open.  Jan has offered to lead the Mountain Dulcimers with a new tune.  Jan has requested you bring your Capo.

I invite anyone else that wants to lead a song to bring a few of extra copies and join in.

Speaking of workshops... I need to know what you, as Club members want to learn.  Please bring your ideas to the meeting this Saturday morning.  It is important that you let your wishes be known and that you participate in the planning.

I also look forward to seeing everyone at the annual concert Saturday evening.  Bring your friends and enjoy a good time.

Peace to all.
Chuck

 

SECRETARY'S NOTES FROM January MEETING:

Minutes from February Meeting:
• Club Dues due by end of February
• Donation of $200 for '05 to Immanuel Baptist Church
• Donation of $100 for Delancy Workshops to IBC
• Play for Cub Scouts Blue & Gold Banquet
• Club Sweat Shirts?
Barbara Barr, Secretary

 

SPRING CONCERT DETAILS:
    Regarding the Spring Concert (formerly  known as the Iron Horse Concert/Fund Raiser), this is our club's only fund raising event each year.  Everybody pitches in, bringing food and performing for their friends, family and all music afficionados.  Admission is $10 per person, whether you bring food and/or perform.  Family members under 12 are admitted FREE.  We are trying a new location for the event this year:  Hillside Baptist at 147 S. Hillside in Wichita.  We're starting with Food (including desserts for Joe) at 6 P.M..  Performances by GPDA members and friends will begin at 7 P.M. and go to 9 or 9:30 P.M..  The funds raised will help pay for some of the FREE concerts and workshops for ‘06, including the Warm-Up Picnic.  So spread the word - bring a crowd - it's all for a great cause - GPDA!
     As of March 4th, this is what we have so far for those signing up to bring  food:

Bobbie Mays ......Cheeseburger Soup
Jacquie Stewart...Vegetable Soy Soup
Pat Harrington......Chili
David Colucci.......Bean Soup
Joy Pulver.............Sausage/Potato Soup
Dwight Harrington....Salad
Matthew Naas.......Artichoke Dip (yummy)
Janet Kruske........Cheese tray, bread, & Dessert
Marie Anderson....Summer Sausage/Cheese Tray
Rose Havely..........Dessert
Lois Liggett.........Dessert
Glen Murphy..........Dessert

Those who have signed up to play:

Glenn Murphy & Ken Stidham
Pat Harrington & Glenn Murphy
"Newbie" Hammered Dulcimer Group
Pat & Dwight Harrington
Troy Pulver & Steve Madorin
Acoustic Treasures (Troy, Joy, Steve, & Barbara)
Joe, Marie, & Bobbie Mays

    If you are bringing food to the Spring Concert or wish to perform on stage....please let Joe Anderson know ASAP, if you have not already done so.  Looking forward to seeing each and every smiling face. :o)


HEAR YE!  HEAR YE!
If you have not paid them yet, your GPDA membership fees are past due.  If you want to be in the GPDA Handbook and/or be included in the e-newsletter/hard copy or events notifications, it's time to pay.  The deadline is this Saturday, Mar 11th.  Make sure you're paid up so you'll keep receiving these splendid sources of info.  Where else could you find such a great deal for only $12 a year?!?   ******************* Prayers are requested for Gary Hughes and his family.    Gary has brain cancer that has spread through out his body.   

 

 

Mondays: 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at Java Nation, 804 East Douglas in Oldtown. Irish/Celtic/whatever Jam. Intermediate to Advanced level players. Coffees, drinks and yummy snacks available. Come and see the Corry Academy of Irish Dancers perform. This is a great place to play!

Tuesday: 7:00 p.m to 9:00 p.m. at Derby Woodlawn United Methodist Church, 431 S. Woodlawn. Mountain Dulcimer Jam with accompaniment welcomed (guitars, etc.) All levels.

Thursday: 7:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m at Java Villa, 7812 E. Harry. Irish Jam. Intermediate to Advanced level. See above for food commercial.

 

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