Congratulations - Area III

Area 3Board of DirectorsChairLynn Bogovich (2013)914 Heatherfield LaneMillersville, MD 21108410-923-6520lbogovich@comcast.netChair-ElectLaura Shelton (2015)113 S. Dickenson Ave.Sterling, VA 20164703-675-1947handbellhog@gmail.comTreasurerNancy Ritter (2013)8916 Wellsley WayRaleigh, NC 27613919-523-7252nlritter@nc.rr.comKyler Brengle (2015)685 Geneva DriveWestminster, MD 21157443-789-9754kbrengle@comcast.netMarilyn B. Converse (2015)14 Eton OverlookRockville, MD 20850301-340-2545ringermc@aol.comDavid Engle (2013)7 Hay Barn RoadStafford, VA 22556540-752-1612dengle912@comcast.netJason A. Harwood (2015)1191 Bird Dog TrailRockwell, NC 28138704-640-2202jasonaharwood@gmail.comFran Underwood (2013)9411 William Kirk LaneBurke, VA 22015703-216-2998funderwood@messiahumc.orgOn the WebNational Websitewww.handbellmusicians.orgArea 3 Websitearea3.handbellmusicians.orgArea 3 WebmasterLawrence Stewartwebmaster@areaiii.orgAppointedAdministratorsDelaware (DelMarVa) ChairLinda Simmskeys2ring@aol.comMaryland ChairKaren Allenbassringer@yahoo.comMetro DC ChairJerry Hilljdeanhill@aol.comNorth Carolina ChairMarilyn Reesemlrncbells@nc.rr.comVirginia ChairPaul Brillpaul@oxhillbaptist.orgChime Loan LiaisonKath Wissingerlongwalk3@aol.comEducational LiaisonLinda Simmskeys2ring@aol.comEvent CoordinatorDebbie Henningdebbiehen@gmail.comEvent RegistrarDebbie Henningdebbiehen@gmail.comHistorianMelissa Nobilestillhouse@hughes.netLayout Design ChairGregg Bogovichgreggbog@comcast.netMedia LibrarianAndy Siegelandy@capitalringers.orgMentor CoordinatorRuella M. Barnesruebarn1@gmail.comMembership ChairLaura Blauchlablauch@gmail.comSecretary to the BoardPeggy Brenglepkbreng@yahoo.comScholarship ChairLinda Lambkenlamb1944@msn.comNow Is the Time For...by Lynn Bogovich, Area Chairlbogovich@comcast.netAs I write this article, it’s mid-March and68 degrees. I’m watching the tomato,eggplant, cabbage, collards, cauliflower,kale, broccoli plants that were plantedindoors grow like crazy. The lettuce and spinach plantsare growing on their own in the cold frames. The garlic isalready sprouting. People are preparing their gardens fortransplanting, getting their gardening tools in shape andhaving maintenance done on the shears, hedge trimmersand lawnmowers.As directors and ringers, what are you doing to plan forsummer and fall? (Or, what are you going to do?)EvaluationHow successful were your fall, Thanksgiving, Advent,Christmas, Epiphany, Lent, Easter and/or spring programs?Was the music too hard, too easy, or just right? Are theringers’ abilities improving? Are your directing skillsbecoming tighter and more precise? What has been thereaction of the congregation or concert audiences? Havethe ringers touched someone with their playing?PlanningDo you have more than one musical group in yourorganization? What about coordinating musical piecesbetween vocal choirs (children and adult), handbells, andinstrumentalists? Is there new music published aroundsecular holidays that needs exploring? What “crowdpleasers” have worked well in the past and deserve arevisit? Are you planning on attending a festival next year?When do you start rehearsals for the fall? Can you form anew group to play the easier music in your library?SharpeningAre there a few close churches that would benefit froma handbell workshop or just getting together to ring andshare and observe? Are you going to attend the NationalSeminar this Summer? Do you have ringers who wouldbe interested in starting a duet, trio or quartet ensemble?How about a Read-and-Ring Session on a Saturday?Should you plan a handbell retreat?MaintenanceDo you send your bells off to the manufacturers forcleaning and refurbishment? Do you rehearse throughoutthe summer to keep up the skills everyone learned thispast year? Do the handbells play for church services and/or concerts during the summer? Have you looked into thenursing homes and independent/assisted-living institutionsfor providing entertainment to the residents? Does thegroup need new uniforms or shirts or robes?Wow! I’d better get busy. Summer is just around thecorner!