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Potluck Picnic With The Nashville Singers This Saturday

YOU'RE INVITED!

WHEN: Saturday, June 7at 4:30pm

WHERE: Edwin Warner Park, (Shelter 5) 7311 Hwy 100, Nashville, TN 37221

WHAT: Summer picnic for Nashville Singers members, family, advisory board, and friends.

We will gather rain or shine. Bring your favorite dish and beverage!
For questions, contact Nashville Singers Advisory Board Chair Sarah Beatty

Pencil Partner's Bravo Luncheon Honors Volunteers

On May 30, hundreds gathered at Belmont University's Curb Event Center to honor and celebrate the thousands of volunteer hours contributed by our PENCIL Partners and volunteers in Metro Nashville Public Schools in 2013-2014. Mayor Karl Dean presented awards to Outstanding Partners and System-wide Partners. There were several other guest speakers, including MNPS Superintendent of Schools Dr. Jesse Register. Pencil also honored volunteers who went above and beyond during the 2013-2014 school year to support student success.

Todd Wilson and Lenny Farmer were invited to represent the Nashville Singers as a PENCIL Partner organization.

Mayor Dean honoring Pencil Foundation extraordinary volunteers

Another Big Check Presentation

(L to R) Paul Waters, Amanda Funderburk,
Dr. Jeremy Lewis, Ric Domenico

On May 22nd, Ric Domenico represented the Nashville Singers at the Bellevue Middle School Band Awards Banquet to present the "big check" for their $750.00 Music Makes a Difference music education grant.

Other grant recipients for 2014 include the Music City Youth Orchestra and VSA of Tennessee.

Venue for 2014 Season of Harmony Concert Announced

SAVE THE DATE!

On November 22, 2014 the Nashville Singers will host their 5th Season of Harmony concert. Ticket information and the announcement about our guest artist will be announced shortly.

We Get Mail

We just arrived back in town 5 hours ago and trying to catch up with Emails. Nashville Singers has completed my Memorial Day with this beautiful rendition I just listened to...as I look down at my shirt with the picture of our flag and the word "America" I wore today...to know how grateful I am to those who sacrificed their lives for our freedom. Thanks to all! Hugs - Kathy Ware

Quote of the Week

"The only way that we can live, is if we grow. The only way that we can grow is if we change. The only way that we can change is if we learn. The only way we can learn is if we are exposed. And the only way that we can become exposed is if we throw ourselves out into the open. Do it. Throw yourself." - C. JoyBell C.

This Day In Music

June 2, 1973 - Paul McCartney had both the No.1 positions on the US charts when "Red Rose Speedway" went to the top of the album chart and "My Love" started a four week run as the No.1 single.

Video of the Week

Jim Henry and David Wright Coach Vocal Majority

Jim Henry and David Wright Coach the Vocal Majority

Meeting Agenda for June 5
Join us at Whitworth Memorial Baptist Church
at 7:00pm on June 5!

SECTION I (7:00pm)
Unveiling of new music for

Season of Harmony 2014

and Spring Spectacular 2015

Warmup (Sloan)

Star Spangled Banner (Sloan)

An American Trilogy (NEW MUSIC) (Todd)

Kay Thompson's Jingle Bells (Sloan)

SECTION II (8:30pm)

Break
Sign Thank you cards (Todd)

Business (Lenny)

SECTION III (9:10pm)

I Wonder What You're Doing for Christmas (Todd)

Believe (Todd)

Birthday of a King (Todd)

The Secret of Christmas (Todd)

Silent Night (Todd)

SECTION IV (9:40pm)

Let It Snow (Sloan)

It's the Most Wonderful Time of the Year (Sloan)

Santa Claus Is Comin' To Town (Sloan)

closing song

HELP US REACH OUR GOAL OF HAVING 100 KIDS PARTICIPATE IN THIS EVENT

YOU CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE!

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Nashville Singers is recognized by the IRS as a tax-exempt 501(c)3 non-profit organization registered in the state of Tennessee. Donations are tax-deductible to the fullest extent allowed by law. All solicitations are intended for Tennessee residents and help us impact the lives of other by perpetuating mission-critical outreach and music education programs. If you reside outside of Tennessee, please contact us BEFORE making a donation.

Upcoming Schedule

2014

June 5

Next meeting at Whitworth Memorial Baptist Church

(7:00pm to 10:00pm)

June 7

Summer picnic for Nashville Singers members, family, and advisory board

4:30 PM-6:30 PM at Edwin Warner Park, Picnic Shelter 5

June 21
(Sat - 9:00am to 5:00pm) Board of Directors Annual Planning Retreat (Treetop Adventure Park Visitor's Center or Lifepoint Church. Venue will be finalized soon.)

July 14
(Mon) Advisory Board/Governing Board Teleconference

August 16

Annual photo session (location TBA)

August 24 (NEW!)

Performance at Walter Hill First Baptist Church Homecoming Celebration in Murfreesboro. The Nashville Singers will perform a 15-minute set of sacred music during the morning service and another 15 minute set during their luncheon. This will be our 4th performance at WHFBC.

September 20

(Sat) Master Class with Dr. Kirby Shaw for Middle and High School Students (Location TBA)

followed by a panel discussion with a cappella thought leaders
including Dr. Kirby Shaw and Dr. Cedric Dent

September 25
(Thu) Advisory Board/Governing Board Dinner (Location TBA)

November 22 and 23rd
(Saturday and Sunday) Season of Harmony Concerts (Locations TBA)

Affiliated Organizations

2014 Governing Board

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Todd Wilson

Executive Director, Ex Officio

Dr. Lenny Farmer

President/Board Chair

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Larry Bain

Vice-Chair

Michael Thornton
Secretary

Tim Mullican

Treasurer

Taylor Wilson
Board Member At Large

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Michael Schwalbe
Board Member At Large

(photos by John Jackson)

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2014 Advisory Board

Nathan Bailey

Attorney
Waddey & Patterson

Sarah Beatty

Director of Events and Communications

Big Brothers Big Sisters
of Middle Tennessee

Dawn Davenport

Sports Anchor/Reporter

WKRN, News 2

Cheryl B. Davis

Director of Development

Adventure Science Center

Dr. Robert L. Elliott

Professor of Music and Department Head

Tennessee State University

Shane Fortner

Sales Manager

Hilton Worldwide

Amanda Foster

VP of Development

Hendersonville Chamber of Commerce

Jason G. Franke

Vice-President of Corporate Partnerships &
Marketing

Nashville Sounds Baseball

Carrie Hobbs Guiden

Executive Director

The Arc of Tennessee

Don Hart

Professional music arranger,
composer, orchestrator

Don Hart Music

Margaret Campbelle-Holman
Executive Director
Choral Arts Link

Kelly Hoskins

Travel Manager
Soles4Souls

Lindsey Inman

Fan Relations Coordinator

The Nashville Predators

Lynn D. McGill, CLU, ChFC

Financial Advisor

The McGill Financial Ensemble

Choir Director

Trinity United Methodist Church

Dr. Jeffrey T. Phillips

Director of Fine Arts

Hendersonville High School

President-Elect

Tennessee Music Education Association

Amy Strange

Technology Coordinator
CBIZ Benefits & Insurance Services
of Tennessee

Tom Ventress

President

Ventress Design Works

Roger White

Trainer / Outside Sales

Equipment Finders, Inc.

Dr. Gary Wilson

Director of Choral Activities

Lipscomb University

David Winters

Attorney
Winters Patent Law

Ruth Woodall

Associate Vice-President
of Education and Workforce Development

Tennessee Chamber of Commerce
& Industry

We Are Grateful To Our Donors & Funders

Donors

Bruce and Kellye Cokeroft

Bryan Patrick

Larry and Joan Bain
Nikki Baker

Sarah and Gary Beatty
Delek Fund for Hope
Jane and Richard Eskind & Family Foundation
Dr. Lenny and Elaine Farmer
Carrie Hobbs Guiden
Jerry and Nancy Jennings

Janet Koch

Colonel Samuel Liburdi

Ed and Tracey Luke

Doug and Trish Morrison

Tim and Amy Mullican
Anne Paine

Jonathan (Jay) Ress

Lisa Black Schlossberg
Michael Schwalbe

Brett and Brandrea Sweeney

Gary Sinagra
Michael and Saundra Thornton

Dr. Jane Warren
Roger White
Steve and Terri Williams

Darlene Williamson

Harlan and Sandy Wilson
Taylor Wilson

Todd and Jennifer Wilson
Winters Patent Law
Ruth Woodall

Sloan Yarborough
Lawrence Bain
Sloan Yarborough
Todd and Jennifer Wilson

We Are Grateful to Our In-Kind Sponsors

ALSCO
Textile Services

www.alsco.com

Ambassador Formalwear

Gilda York

1714 North Gallatin Road
Madison, TN 37115
(Rivergate)
615.865.4640

ACOUSTIX Productions

www.acoustix.com

Trade Show Exhibit Booth

John Jackson Photography
www.jjacksonphotos.com

Southwest Airlines
www.southwest.com

Playground Recording Studios
www.playgroundrecording.com

Town Planner Community Calendar
www.townplanner.com

(advertising/promotional assistance)

Nelson Coates
Graphic Design
www.nelsoncoates.com

Tom Ventress

President

Ventress Design Works

Ric Domenico

Second Mile Music

Whitworth Memorial Baptist Church
http://whitworthbaptist.org/

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The Nashville Singers, Inc.

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615-669-TODD (8633) cell
615-523-TODD (8633) fax

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