September 19, 2013  
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BOOK NOW
Housing now online for Las Vegas
The 2014 convention in Las Vegas will be a breakthrough in convenience for our guests. All events -- shows, contests, meetings, rehearsals, everything -- will be under one roof at the spacious MGM Grand.
That means no shuttle buses, no weather nor construction to fight. It means an easy ramble from your lodging to your seat.
Best of all, you can lock in an unbelievable price -- a Grand Queen starts at just $129 per night! These same rooms would cost much more over the weekend, but our convention rate will save you hundreds of dollars. Book online now -- http://bit.ly/bhsvegasrooms
All attendees that book within our block of rooms at MGM receive:
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Free in-room Internet
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No extra person fees! Up to 4 in a room at no extra charge
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Daily newspaper
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$15 food & beverage credit at any MGM bar or restaurant
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Complimentary fitness center admission
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2 for 1 entrees at MGM fine dining restaurants (1 per person)
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Grand Buffet Specials
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2 for 1 Barbershop Harmony Society signature drinks all week long!
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10% off salon/spa treatments
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LOVE THAT PRICE!
Get FREE songs and learning tracks
Everyone loves the Free 'n' Easy Library, because all the songs on there are... well, free and easy. Download them, print them, record them, share them, do all those things you should NOT do with copyrighted works.
Since the last time you checked, we've added a song or two, Our most recent title, "You'll Never Know The Good Fellow I've Been," is a classic old-time text and musical style you're sure to love. Use it as a warm up piece, throwback piece, or standard repertoire.
BONUS: we piloted this group with the Johnny Appleseed District, and enterprising track-maker and music judge Dave Rubin made a learning track that's FREE to download. Notice how he swings the eighth notes. Try it both ways!
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Hit the road for fun at a District Convention
You'll always want to attend your own District's gathering, because that's where you'll see so many of your long-time barbershop pals. Consider, too, that quirks of geography and scheduling sometimes make your neighboring district an easy drive as well. Look around; there are many new offerings at district conventions.
Mid-Atlantic District introduces full coverage
Ocean City, Maryland | October 4-6
New and cool: Full coverage audio and video for competitors. "Once the recording is posted on the Mid-Atlantic District website, everybody in your quartet or chorus will be able to download it and watch it on his own computer. Nobody else in the District will be allowed to download your performance recording. The cost for your media is $35, which includes the Hi-Def Video files, audio CD, and on-line action-shot photos. "
Dixie District offers Ice Cream Bar
Ch
attanooga, Tennessee | October 4-6
New and cool : This year's Dixie Association of Quartet Champions (DAQC) show has a special added bonus - an all you can eat ice cream bar! Tickets for the DAQC show and ice cream bar are only $10 and can be purchased with your online registration or at the door. Come and enjoy some sweet, sweet sounds. There will be great entertainment by several Dixie Quartet Champions, featuring the zany 1988 Champions A Class Apart celebrating the 25th anniversary of their championship.
Fort Wayne, Indiana | October 4-6
Take some time for learning along with your shows and contests!
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WHY WE BARBERSHOP
Everyone has a story to tell -- on video
"It's because I have a bunch of dads," says another. "Free pizza? I'm in," reports another. "There's always room for one more Pookie in the Society," concludes Pookie Dingle, Jr. In our 75th Anniversary year, we each have a story to tell: how we got started, why we keep doing it Catch up on a few recent additions to this ongoing video series, and add your own story. We'll compile a "best of" feature sometime in the future, to continue to share this story.
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SONG OF THE WEEK
Christmas classics
This week, we go from the sublime to the ridiculous.
"Let All Mortal Flesh Keep Silence" is a brooding, powerful piece in minor key. This setting by Dr. Jeff Taylor has been sung by The Masters of Harmony, Nightlife, and many others.
"Do You Hear What I Hear?" is a call -and-response classic arranged by Joe Liles, who doesn't know we stole his cat for this promotional shot.
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DEPT. OF "I DIDN'T KNOW THAT!"
See it all on the Society calendars
There's barbershop everywhere, folks, and if you're only seeing what's in front of you on a Tuesday nights, you're missing oodles of chances to have fun singing.
Sure, you might know about your own District convention this fall -- but what about the next district over, a mere 150 miles? You could be singing and tagging through the night, with no rehearsals in the morning! Skedaddle!
You may be working hard to establish Youth in Harmony activities in your chapter, but did you know there was an HX Camp in your own district this very month?
Get up to date: check out the many calendars of events at www.barbershop.org/calendar, including Chapter Shows, Music Education, Harmony Explosion Camps, District Conventions, Youth Harmony Workshops, and more.
Bonus for Google users: click the Google Calendar button to make these visible in your own calendar feed. Changes and additions will be updated automagically, so you'll always be up to date.
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DEPT. OF GAGS & MEMES
Coming soon to Barbershop
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Nominations open for Society Board --
apply by October 12, 2013
Candidates for this Society Board Member position are asked to complete an application form, which can be found on the Society's blog at www.barbershophq.com/?p=2174
While the committee is always looking for capable men, here are some specific skill sets at least one of which is important in a successful candidate:
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Capable and experienced to work at the strategic level as a CEO/CFO
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Experience in the area of global finance at the CFO level of a medium or large organization
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Global strategic marketing experience with recent experience in social media and technology integration experience
Anyone agreeing to be a candidate must be willing to attend regular meetings as detailed in the application package.
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