Because of a recent Board vacancy, the term of office for the next Chair-Elect will begin immediately upon election and will go through summer of 2020, making it a 6-1/2 instead of the normal 6-year term (approximately).

Candidates must be voting members of the Handbell Musicians of America, must reside within Area 12, and must consent to their nomination. More information on the position can be found in the Area 12 Bylaws and Rules of Procedure, which are posted on the Area 12 website.

Nominations will be taken through December 15th or until at least two qualified candidates have been found. The Board hopes to complete the special election early next year, so if you know of someone you think would be great in this position (or if you, yourself have considered running), please let us know right away.

(Don't forget that the regular election for secretary and treasurer - both of which are two-year terms - will be held next year, so if the chair-elect position is not for you, there are still other ways to serve Area 12.)

The nominating committee for this special election is Rima Greer, Barbara Meinke and P.L. Grove. Note that your Past Chair, Rima Greer, has appointed P.L. to preside over the committee for this special election, so please send inquiries and nomination suggestions to P.L. at webmaster.area12@handbellmusicians.org.

Spread the word that we need volunteers to help Area 12 continue its history of great handbell education and events!

Dear Members of Area 12,

My name is Ellie Hodder, and I LOVE handbells! I am delighted to serve as the Regional Membership Coordinator West covering Areas 9, 10, 11 and 12. This is a new position for the National office designed to help us be more responsive and get connected to you, our valued members.

My role is to work with your area membership chair. Together, we want to be available to you so that you know about happenings near you, throughout Area 12, and also at the national level. We are here to answer your membership questions and help you more easily keep your membership up to date.

Here is some more important information:

* Area 12 is seeking a membership chairperson! If serving in this way interests you, contact your chairperson, Michèle Sharik, for more information.

* And, the all important Area 12 website is www.areaxii.org (for now).

You may reach me at ehodder@handbellmusicians.org. Please do feel free to contact me any time. I look forward to getting to you know you better.

Happy music making!

Ellie

December Greetings,

 LAMetro Ringers and Directors!

Well, the Holiday Season is here! I'm sure you're as busy as everyone else, plus you have HANDBELL PERFORMANCES too! I know everyone is asking for your precious time, so I'm going to get in there while I can. I need your help. I have had several inquiries about where to hear handbell music this holiday season. I'd like to be able to send these potential audience members your way! Please send me your concert dates so I can share them with those interested. This is not just for "bells only" performances, but also for anytime your handbell choir will play more than one piece, even as part of a larger concert, or worship service. 

LA Metro SPRING RING 2014

We're back and ready to go!

March 29, 2014   11:30am-8:30pm

at Azusa Pacific University

with clinician Dr. Donavon Gray

Registration Deadline:  March 1, 2014

Our teachers will be Barbara Meinke teaching "Beyond the Basics," Michele Sharik offering "The Body Bellistic," and Alex Guebert with "Just Hit It?" an exploration of the auxiliary percussion instruments. As one of our repertoire pieces has roots in the shape-note tradition, we will have a shape-note singing mini-class specifically using that tune.

Click here for our flyer and registration forms.

Check it out now so you don't miss your chance!

Contact Michele Sharik to learn more about

how you can serve our Southern California Region! 

Could Be You! 

SoCal Regional Coordinator

socal.area12@handbellmusicians.org