Northshoremen
Weekly
Bulletin
November 15, 2000
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Al Poole Jamboree & Installation Banquet Smash Sucesses!
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EMPTY SOUNDS TAKES THE GOLD The Annual Al Poole Jamboree was a resounding success as more than a dozen quartets, formed from the ranks of the Northshoremen, trod the boards in quest of the honor of winning a prize. Each quartet prepared one song for the performance, some adding special staging. The result was a very entertaining evening that provided most of the members present with an opportunity to compete in a quartet. One guest, Brian McNulty, used the occasion to pass his audition so that he could become a member of the Northshoremen! It was a special evening indeed! Members of the Judging panel provided insightful comments about each quartet, some of which were erroneously construed as constructive criticism, much to the merriment of the masses. When the smoke cleared and the last chord faded into oblivion, the three top contenders were announced” 1st: Empty Sounds Dave Casavant, Joe Ferraro Leon Pelletier, George Meehan 2nd: Flat Image Ken Smith, Earl Parker Pete McSwiggin, Jim Scarlett 3rd: The Last Resort Dick LeBlanc, Earl Parker Bob Guiggey, Nino Mondi This was the twentieth Al Poole Jamboree and was, by anyone’s standard, the best one ever. We owe Ernie Johansen, Charlie Crawford and Bob Dunning a heap of thanks for judging this event. We also are deeply indebted to Ernie Viens for taking the chairmanship at the eleventh hour and creating a great Al Poole Jamboree! I looked up to the heavens on the way out the door when the event ended. I know that what I saw were clouds, but it sure looked like Al was smiling down on us!!
HANK’S NIGHT Eighty-one Northshoremen and wives, guests and special others attended our Annual Installation Banquet and Ladies’ Night at the Hilltop Steak House. And what a night it was! The DJ was superb, the food was absolutely outstanding and the drinks were just right. Everyone had a great time and most found that the evening was too short. In a very real sense, “they could have danced all night…..”!! Brian O’Leary installed the 2001 Chapter Officers with due pomp and circumstance. Dan Washington said a few well-chosen words to the assembly about the Music Team and presented each member with a token of his appreciation. Bob Kelly. Chairman of the Barbershopper of the Year Committee took the mike and proceeded to roast several members of the Chapter in his own inimitable style. He then presented the Northshoremen’s Barbershopper of the Year award to: Hank Perry It was truly a joy to see this award presented to Hank. Here is a man who volunteers for lots of jobs that he knows no one else really wants to do. And when there is a job that no one, including Hank, really wants to do, Hank does it when asked. He shuns the limelight, works quietly and never looks for any sort of reward other than the satisfaction of doing something for the Chapter. We very often tend to take members like Hank for granted and it’s truly nice to see someone like Hank, an unsung hero, become a “sung hero”, recognized and applauded. Congratulation, Hank!! Your award is well and richly deserved!! And, thank you, Nino Mondi, for making this evening a reality! Thoughts……. Neither teenagers nor cats turn their heads when you call them by name. If every Al Poole Jamboree Quartet became a Singing Valentine Quartet, think of all the money we could make. Cats have nine lives. Teenagers carry on as if they did. If everyone really worked as hard as he needs to know his words, notes and breathing places, think of how much new music we could learn. Cats and teenagers do not improve anyone’s furniture. When was the last time you helped with the risers? Smile. It’s the best thing that you can do with your lips.
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You all may recall that the call has gone out to find someone who will take on the responsibility for publishing the Northshoremen. To date, no one has come forward. This is unfortunate because, as announced in a preceding issue, the present editor will be unable to continue publishing the Northshoremen due to time constraints coincident with the Holidays and other commitments. The present editor would rather not publish than put out substandard copy. We think that you will agree. There will, perhaps, be a time in the future when the editor might be able to resume the task of producing a weekly bulletin. But, at this point in time, this is not an option. If there is anyone who wants to give it a try, please contact incoming Chapter President Ed Moscovitch. Thank you
IT’S WORKING!! Several weeks ago, Tony D’Ianni announced a membership drive for the Fall in line with the Society’s suggested 123 Membership Program. Tony’s plan, quickly approved by the Chapter Board, was to pay the 2001 annual membership dues for any Chapter Member who brought in a new member. To date, four members have brought in new members and one is in the works. They are:
Additionally, John Moore, former Chapter Member, Chapter President, Barbershopper of the Year and all round super Northshoreman has taken out a dual membership in our Chapter. All told, since Tony has been working on Membership, we have brought in 15 new members with, at least, two more in process. Atta boy, Tony!!!! Now, as much as Tony loves to hear praise and thanks, he will be more touched, feel more loved and be eminently more successful if we all pitch in and bring new blood into our Chapter. Yes, “IT’S WORKING”, guys, but we need to make it successful. How about you? When was the last time you helped out with a guest….or brought one….or did something…anything? Moments to Remember Saturday, December 9, 2000 Quartet Super Bowl Monday, December 11, 2000 Changeover Board Meeting Saturday, January 27, 2001 Singout in Gloucester Wednesday, February 14, 2001 Singing Valentines Wrong Number…. If you have already received a new Telephone Tree sheet, please correct Charlie Leo’s telephone number. It should be, (781) 665-9473. The person residing at the wrong number is not Charlie Leo, did not know Charlie Leo before but would now like to meet Charlie Leo for some purpose as yet unexplained. Charlie does not want this to happen. The errant author shall remain nameless!
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