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Dinner Show Meeting 6/18/26
7 pm–Home of G. Sammons
Things to consider tonight:
a. Poster–QR Code It was determined the QR code works but maybe be modified to direct people to a place to buy tickets. The quartets were updated to include Harmonic Convergence . Greg will forward the revised poster to JAD and to Mike or Jon to be posted on our local website.
b. Preferred format for digital ads: JPEG, PNG, SVG or GIF will all be acceptable.
c. Progress on ads for placemat We’ve sold more than half of the spaces on the placemat and (maybe) 2 digital ads.
d. Baskets--each section has two basket themes and is expected to make two baskets. The leads will have “game night” and “foodies/gourmet”; bass (“wine lovers/cocktail hour” and “Sports/tailgate”/ tenors (“date night” and “movie night” and baritones (“self care/wellness” and “chocolate lovers”) I believe Doug has volunteered to store things. Angela will talk to Jackie about how she got baskets last year.
e. Other: Kristin reported that her mother in law donated 20 lbs. of past and she is storing it at her house.
f. Brainstorm check list: placemat ad arrangement and printing; uploading of digital ads and organizing slide show; print tickets and set up ticket sales; signage for the night of the show; posters and publicity; complete basket inventory; form work committees for dinner–i.e., set up, serving and clean up; clarify who will be responsible for table decorations; complete show script (Mike and Greg) “American tapestry”; purchase, cook and serve food; mail out fliers
Greg will call Kristin to see if she will be doing table decorations. Update: no, last year, vases were provided by church and Carol H. provided flowers. Vickie and Angela helped with this. (as per Jackie on 6/19/26
Greg will call Jackie–can you copy the QR off the poster and put it on the ticket so they match.
Co-chairs will remind people weekly to: compile their baskets and give updates on show.
Next meeting: July 9 at 7 p.m. at Doug’s house
Respectfully submitted,
Greg Sammons
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JUNE 22ND REHEARSAL
WARM UPS (JON)
FIRST HALF OF SHOW
IT’S A GOOD DAY
WINK AND A SMILE
SHENANDOAH
FROM THE FIRST HELLO
THAT’S LIFE
THAT OLD QUARTET OF MINE
KOKOMO
BREAK
SECOND HALF OF SHOW
ALEXANDERS RAGTIME BAND
BRIGHT WAS THE NIGHT
OVER THE RAINBOW
ROCK AND ROLL MEDLEY
AMERICA
GOD BLESS AMERICA
STAR-SPANGLED BANNER
KTWWS
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JUNE 15TH REHEARSAL
WARM UPS (JACKIE)
FROM THE FIRST HELLO
THAT OLD QUARTET OF MINE
OVER THE RAINBOW
BRIGHT WAS THE NIGHT
ALEXANDERS RAGTIME BAND
BREAK
IT’S A GOOD DAY
THAT’S LIFE
ROCK AND ROLL MEDLEY
KOKOMO
STAR-SPANGLED BANNER
KTWWS
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JUNE 8TH REHEARSAL
WARM UPS (DAVE)
IT’S A GOOD DAY
THAT’S LIFE
SHENANDOAH
ALEXANDERS RAGTIME BAND
BRIGHT WAS THE NIGHT
BREAK
WINK AND A SMILE
KOKOMO
ROCK AND ROLL MEDLEY
AMERICA
GOD BLESS AMERICA
STAR SPANGLED BANNER
KTWWS
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Dayton Metro Chapter, Board Minutes–June 1, 2026
Present: Mike Hazlett, President; Doug Whitehead, Treasurer; Greg Sammons, Secretary; Steve Betts
Called to order at 6:03 p.m.
Minutes accepted as presented.
Treasurer’s Report: Keith Tarnovich completed the financial review for 2025 and Doug Whitehead posted compliance on the BHS website. Income: chapter dues from BHS arrived; Expenses: Mike recommended a new account category for the website costs. D & O insurance runs through July 17 so we should get a new bill for about $350 soon. Next donation to St. Paul’s will be in early July. Nothing else of note. Treasurer’s report was accepted unanimously.
Marketing–no report
Music—no report
Membership–no report
Old Business: The latest developments in dinner/show planning were reported to board. Mike Hazlett procured a $500 gift certificate from James Free and is working on a donated massage.
Xenia Corn Roast Request for help: help with cooking the corn, sausage, helping put up tents ahead of time, help with registration; help with firewood; the event is on August 1. Mike will ask the chapter, and if there is enough interest, we could have Jon send out an invitation to get signups. In a discussion, the board feels that we should help for the following reasons: it’s a sister chapter that has asked for help; they came to our event last year; we share members with them. Mike will bring it up at the break.
Evaluation of 2026 goals: 1. We have already increased our membership by 10%. 2. more outside gigs—we are trying to set up a 5th Monday sing out at Fairfield Commons and we have sing outs most every month until November. 3. Sponsorship program; we have some business support already and there is room for more.
We probably need a method to track corporate donations.
New Business:
Steve consented to set up a “workshop” demo during rehearsal next week to get people involved with the web site.
Mike H. son works for a firm that handles all things musical, risers, sound systems, etc. We ought to set up an account with this firm (Mike will supply name).
Greg will make another pitch for people to sell ads for the show.
Next meeting will be July 6
Adjourned at 6:45 pm.
Submitted,
Greg Sammons
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Dinner Show Committee Minutes–May 14, 2026
Dinner Show Minutes
May 14, 2026
Present: Doug and Greg, Co-Chairs: Patrik, Kris, Angela, Doug and Steve
Meeting: started at 7:08
Baskets: Angela circulated options for gift baskets and will bring to chorus in ballot form. Each section will decide on two basket ideas and return to Angela.
Letter of determination/donation letter: Kris asked for a letter of determination/donation to send or give to businesses after they make a donation.
Patrik brought up chorus members a box of pasta (thin spaghetti) to contribute. Kris said we would like us to designate a couple of people to collect/hold the food for the dinner and lock it up in our closet. Greg volunteered to recruit another person or two to collect and store the food.
The website: the flier is ready and waiting for the correct QR code. Steve is searching for the right QR code to give to Patrik for putting it on the flier. A long discussion ensued on whether there would be a QR directly to ticket sales or to the website where they would find a place to buy tickets.
Questions on food: Greg asked Jackie via text if she or mom are willing to bake cupcakes for the supper/show this year.
We need to get poster to the JAD website. When poster is completed, Patrik will forward to Greg who will post it to JAD.
We will aim to sell 230 tickets (total), 200 for pr. Maybe we should say, “the show starts at 7 p.m, the doors will close at 6:30 p.m. (for a count of seats) and latecomers will be admitted accordingly. This would allow us to re-sell tickets of the no-shows. We should discuss this further.
Kris plans to box up and donate food that was not eaten!
At the April 23 meeting, the committee discussed the ticket layout, and made some amendments. Line 2, delete quotation marks; line 3, correct dates; line 7, delete “doors open at 5 p.m.,
Adults $25 children $15 Child under 5–free
We want the tickets numbered on the ticket on the stub and we want 250. The stub will be on the side and want it to ask for name, address, phone and email. We are planning to sell on line but we’ll only have physical tickets.
When people sign up to purchase the ticket, do we collect name and contact information, can this information be put on a spread sheet? Answer is probably yes, but we’ll wait to see what Steve determines.
Next meeting will be on May 28 at 7 p.m. (unless Doug changes it June 4)
Greg Sammons
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Guest Night
Come one, Come all!!
May 4th 2026 DMBC will be hosting our fun filled guest night! A night of food, song, and new friendships await you! So come join us from 7:00p-9:30p and let us get to know you!33 W Dixon Ave. Dayton, Oh. 45419
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FEBRUARY 9TH REHEARSAL
WARM UPS (JON)
STAR SPANGLED BANNER
VIDEO TAPE STAR SPANGLED BANNER
(RED SHIRTS AND BLACK PANTS)
SECTIONAL: LOVE ME AND THE WORLD IS MINE (THROUGH MEASURE 24)
(35 MINUTES)
LOVE ME AND THE WORLD IS MINE
BREAK
(VALENTINE QUARTETS)
THAT OLD QUARTET OF MINE
YOU RAISE ME UP
WINK AND A SMILE
WHAT A WONDERFUL WORLD
AMERICA
KTWWS
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REHEARSAL FEBRUARY 2ND
WARM UPS (DAVE)
STAR SPANGLED BANNER ( BE OFF MUSIC)
LISTEN TO: ALEXANDERS RAGTIME BAND
LOVE ME AND THE WORLD IS MINE
PLEASE PRINT OFF MUSIC
THAT’S LIFE
BREAK (VALENTINE QUARTETS)
IF YOU ARE PLANNING ON SINGING AS A VALENTINE’S QUARTET
YOU NEED TO SING BOTH SONGS FOR THE DIRECTORS.
AMAZING GRACE
LET THERE BE PEACE ON EARTH
LOST IN THE STARS
GOD BLESS AMERICA
KTWWS
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Valentine’s Day
It’s that time of year again! Let that special someone know how much you care. DMBC is once again offering an unforgettable Valentine’s Day experience with our Sweetheart Serenades. Order yours today!
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Repertoire 2026
A Wink And A Smile
A Wonderful Day Like Today
Alexander’s Ragtime Band (set up tracks, pdf)
Amazing Grace
America The Beautiful
Caroline (Polecat II)
Dayton, Ohio, 1903
Friends
From the First Hello To The Last Goodbye (Polecat II)
Fun In Just One Lifetime
God Bless America
Goodbye, My Coney Island Baby (Polecat II)
Hi Neighbor
Irish Blessing
It’s a Good Day
Keep The Whole World Singing
Kokomo
Let There Be Peace on Earth
Lost in the Stars
Love Me And The World Is Mine (set up tracks, pdf)
Over the Rainbow (Polecat II)
Rock And Roll Medley
Shenandoah
That’s Life
What a Wonderful World
You Raise Me Up -
REHEARSAL JANUARY 5TH
WARM UPS (DAVE)
LISTEN TO NEW VERSION OF STAR SPANGLED BANNER
PRINT OFF COPY ON LEARNING TRACKS
WE WILL TAKE TO SECTIONALS NEXT WEEKA WONDERFUL DAY LIKE TODAY
DAYTON OHIO
CAROLINE
IT’S A GOOD DAY
SHENANDOAH
BREAK
WINK AND A SMILE
RAINBOW
YOU RAISE ME UP
FRIENDS
ROCK AND ROLL MEDLEY
KTWWS
