February New Members
February was a busy month for membership. We are happy to welcome Brian Loshbough, Marlin Oldaker, and Erich Nischan as new members. In addition, we were visited by several men who have had considerable experience singing Barbershop Harmony. We hope that these new members and all of our visitors catch the spirit of the ThunderTones that makes our chorus so unique.
Singing Valentines
The Singing Valentine Committee reported that 54 Singing Valentines were delivered this year. Everyone had lots of fun!
New Member Welcomed
Jack Deakin has been singing Barbershop for 29 years and is a member of the Kanawha Kordsmen. He has recently moved to Wyngate, in our area and couldn't wait to become a member of our chorus and add his voice to our great bass section. Welcome Jack!!'
New Officers Named
Our new officers are: Bob Mauk, President; Jeep Dille, VP
Music; Drew Price, VP Membership; Terry Edgell, VP Marketing and PR;
Ken Stevens, VP of Progams; Jim Reiter, Board Member at Large; Dick
King, Treasurer, and Dick Worner, Secretary. Our Director, Steve Patrick, will be
continuing for another year, and Jim Smith is our lmmediate Past
President. Other members who have volunteered to serve the chapter are Ken Gainer,
Deputy Treasurer; Gene Stewart, Uniform Committee; Dwayne Russell,
Youth in Harmony and Randall Adkins, Deputy Secretary/Librarian."Barbershopper of the Year" Award Re-Named
Our "Barbershopper of the Year" award is given annually to the member who exemplifies the highest
attributes of a barbershop singer. It is based on attendance, dedication and contributions to the Chapter. This year the chorus voted to re-name the award for one of our charter members who has served as President and Secretary. He was also the first ever recipient of the "Barbershopper of the Year" award. From here on, the award will be known as the "Rick Jackson Barbershoppor of the Year Award". This year's recipient is Bob Mauk. Thanks to Rick for his outstanding and lasting contributions to the ThunderTones and congratulations to Bob on his well-deserved award.