HARMONY HEADLINES - This Week's Notable News

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Posted By:	Teri Allred
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Date Posted:	Fri, Dec 20 2024

Harmony Headlines – December 20, 2024
With so much happening in Harmony, Inc here’s a recap of this week’s news highlights:

Convention Corner – Thank You Volunteers!

Thank you to the over 77 dedicated volunteers who collectively contributed over 500 hours of service during IC&C! A special shout-out to Patricia Cassidy, Linda Muise, Nancy Arkin, Marlene Snook, and Gidget Kaert who dedicated over 19 hours each!

Be sure to check out Video and Photo Links for IC&C!

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

Two 1(New Volunteer Positions!

1) 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.

2) Harmony, Inc. is seeking a Marketing Team Manager. This volunteer position reports to the Executive Director and oversees the operations of the Marketing & Communications Team.

The ideal candidate has experience in project management and is capable of creating and executing marketing plans from start to finish. This individual will work closely with the Marketing & Communications Team, coordinating efforts among team members to create and present compelling, informative campaigns highlighting Harmony and its members and programs. The role will likely require an average of 5-10 hours of work per week.

If you’re interested in learning more, please contact Executive Director Kelly Peterson.

World Singing Day – HI Choruses Highlights!

We are happy to share performance clips with you: World Singing Day with Harmony Heritage and Silk'n Sounds - We Are The World.

Not only did our HI choruses represent our organization beautifully on WSD, but we are also delighted to see Harmony Heritage and Montreal City Voices included in the 2024 Official WSD Video posted to social media! Click here to view on YouTube.

Read more about WSD in the December 20^th HI Note. We have in depth interviews with Gail Chartier (Montreal City Voices), Kate Stoddard (Silk’n Sounds) and Shelly Pray (Harmony Heritgage).

Reminder – Report Performance Activity!

With so many choruses and quartets performing during this holiday season here’s a gentle reminder to submit your performance activities!

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.

For more information, visit the Member’s Only section of the website (under Corporate Manual, Section 14.5), then fill out the nomination form HAR-058.

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.

The deadline for nominations to be considered for the 2025 award year is January 31, 2025!

Wishing Happy Holidays to our Harmony, Inc. Community!