CLUBS & ORGANIZATIONS
Posted on Wednesday, May 14, 2008
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ArkAppella Show Chorus
ArkAppella Show Chorus, after completing all steps in the chartering process and being approved by the international board of directors, received their official charter as a Sweet Adelines International Chapter at the Eisemann Center in Richardson, Texas, April 25. Peggy Gramm, president of Sweet Adelines International, and Sarah Montgomery, region 25 membership coordinator, presented the official charter to Brenda Fleming, director, and Marilyn Annen, team coordinator of the ArkAppella Show Chorus of Springdale.
The charter assures membership in an organization that not only teaches and performs music in the barbershop style, but also nurtures friendships, love and harmony that reach far beyond the individual chapter, its rehearsals and performances. Sweet Adelines International offers a variety of educational experiences, such as annual summer music camps for all members, additional classes in directing, arranging, judging and leadership. These programs continually expand members ’ knowledge about the organization and the art form.
Region 25 consists Arkansas, Missouri, Louisiana, Texas and Oklahoma. It held its annual meeting and chorus competition April 24-27 in Richardson. ArkAppella Show Chorus members Wilma Forbes and Bridget Martin presented the chorus flag during the annual March of Flags; Billye Martin was selected as the representative for all Arkansas choruses, participating in and winning a special preshow contest. Friday Duplicate Bridge Club
The Friday Duplicate Bridge Club met May 2 with five tables at play and the following results:
N / S — Dorothy Edwardson and Ves Childs, first; and Jeannette Johnson and Marion Thornton, second.
E / W — Shirley Johanson and Shirley Galloway, first; and Margaret Rodman and Jean Rosso, second.
This group meets at 10: 30 a. m. Fridays at Peace Lutheran Church. Call 631-0217 for pairing information. Call 636-7887 for more information. Northwest Arkansas Genealogical Society
The Northwest Arkansas Genealogical Society will meet at 6 p. m. May 19 at the Bentonville Public Library, 405 S. Main. The program will be a presentation on the resources available in the four county area of northwest Arkansas. Anyone interested in family research is welcome. American Legion Post 100
The American Legion Post 100 in Rogers recently elected officers for the 2008-09 year. Officers include: Tom Easley, commander; Bob Reid, first vice commander; Barb Aguirre, second vice commander; Allan Moots, chaplain; Mark Maddox, adjutant; Jerry Parks, finance; Fred Israel, JAG; Vaughn Dablemont, SAA; Jessie Coker, historian; Otto Keller, service officer; and Doug Carr, Jerry Armstrong, Lou Erickson and Wilbur Sauerbry, trustees.
Auxiliary officers include: Emily Olson, president; Janie Berry, first vice president; Evy Reid, second vice president; Delores Jay, secretary; Dolores Bartizal, treasurer; Julie Warren, chaplain; Evy Reid, membership chair; Ann Linkous, education; and Emily Olson, girls state.
Events for May include a fish fry from 11 a. m. to 7 p. m. May 16 at the post home, 711 W. Persimmon St. The menu will include catfish filets, French fries, hush puppies, cole slaw, beans, onion and drink for $ 7. Delivery is available with orders of five or more.
For more information, call the post at 631-1298. Masonic Lodge plans dinner
The Rogers Masonic Lodge, 320 E. New Hope Road, will hold a spaghetti and chili dinner from 4 to 8 p. m. May 17.
The cost for the meal is $ 5 for adults and $ 3 for children 12 and under.
There will be live entertainment. Vessel safety checks
The Beaver Lake Sail and Power Squadron will be offering free vessel safety checks from 10 a. m. to 2 p. m. May 17 at the Arkansas Highway 12 bridge launching area in an effort to kick off National Safe Boating Week.
As an inducement to spending 15 minutes on boating safety, free hot dogs and coke are being offered to the captain and crew of each boat that is checked by certified United States Power Squadron inspectors.
The U. S. Coast Guard approved VSC is being offered as a public service by the Beaver Lake Sail and Power Squadron. Boats may already be in the water or on trailers.
Before taking to the waterways, boats should be properly equipped. This includes correct display of hull registration numbers, registration certificate on board, PFDs, ignition safety switch, backfire flame arrestor for inboards or stern drives, ventilation system, type B fire extinguisher, a sound producing device such as a horn, whistle or bell, visual distress signals such as a flashlight and navigation lights. The overall condition of the boat is checked for safety.
A handbook of Arkansas Boating Laws and Responsibilities will also be available upon request, which details registration, education requirements for those born after Jan. 1, 1986, hull identification numbers, weather emergencies, navigation rules and other information.
Those boats which pass inspection will be issued an attractive 2008 sticker to be displayed. No appointment is necessary. There will be numerous squadron members available to assist. For more information, contact squadron safety officer Len Oswald at 925-1193.