New York Trip Report from Molly Siefert:
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"Amber-Time" in NYC
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New York! New York! Well, the best news I have heard today is that the NYC weather is predicted to be changing from the frigid ice, snow, sleet and cancelled air flights of last week to a more moderate temperature of mid 40's to mid 50's and warming!. However, one still has to go prepared (to layer that is), because it could drop back down next week. I spoke with MONC President, Joe Barnett, yesterday -- and he related his saga of last week! Joe attended a board meeting in New York last week and ran into the weather and air travel issues as he was trying to return to his home in Florida. After changing flights and changing airports (with hours at each), he wisely decided to take a train to Washington, D.C. (lucky to get the last seat!) and caught a flight from D.C.to Florida. |
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Western Region Bonanza! I'm so glad so many of you are going to New York. What terrific representation! MONC Semi-Finals - Sunday, March 25 Vicki McCuish (WR), Ann Mosser (LA), Dee Moorhead (WR), Rusty Rolland (SF) and mws (WR) . MONC Grand Finals - Sunday, April 1 -- Administrators: Carol Bierhorst (LA), Arlyn Brewster (AZ), Joan Henkelmann (SD), Vicki McCuish (WR), Ann Mosser (LA), Linda Ratcliffe (AZ), Rusty Rolland (SF), Carolyn Russo (AZ) and mws (WR) National Council Executive Committee - Kathryn Fauble (member at large) Opera Showcase of the Desert - President Brian Webb, Jean Carrus and George Klauss Also attending: Joy Tevis (a new Patron and friend of Arlyn), Kathleen Leonard (Met Comm./L.A.), Khori Dastoor (2006 Western Regional Finalist) Amber's Contingent -- Her parents - Mr. and Mrs. Wagner, her teacher - Dr. Sheila Corley and various Amber relatives depending on the 03/25 decision. |
Events -- ****Western Regional Breakfact -- Friday, March 30 **** Time -- 9:00 a.m. (probably works prior to 11:00 rehearsal) . Location: Sara Beth's Kitchen - Amsterdam at 81st SaraBeth's is delicious and convenient!! (easy walk from Hotel Beacon)! Important - "How to respond" Please leave me a message on my cell phone - 626.437.5944, if you are planning on joining us. (ideally by Thursday evening or by 8:00 a.m. Friday morning, so I know how many seats we will need at S.B.'s. Thank you. ****Western Regional Dinner - Sunday, April 1 **** "following the Grand National Finals" (location tbd) We try to have the dinner in a convenient location and at a reasonable price per person to encourage guests. The size of the dinner and location will be decided after the National Semi-Finals. Subject - Western Regional and District Singers -- As you know, we always are enthusiastic about inviting singers from our Region and Districts to join us for the Regional Dinner.. So, if any of you know singers who are in New York, who you would like to include in our dinner, please bring their telephone contact information and we will look forward to inviting and welcoming them. |