Wednesday, August 7, 2019

Msg #17 (Only 6 weeks to go) Stuff You Gotta Know, Now

Welcome to our seventeenth preparedness update.All previous updates can be found at https://nehbprepare.blogspot.com 
Useful info and links at the bottom of this update..

This week's update - important facts and details - this is a good newsletter to read thoroughly.

Seven Important Things

Item 1: Summary: don't panic
At this point, people are usually in one of two extreme moods about preparedness: either you feel fine (because you started early) or you feel worried.  In the former case, there's probably a word or note you can fix.  But in the second case - don't feel alone.  Many people, at this stage, lack confidence.  Talk to your sponsor (if you have one) or talk to me - experienced attendees can help you accurately assess your situation, and can help you finish the task.  We want you to attend and enjoy, and we will work to help you achieve that goal.
We truly want to help, and stand ready to do whatever it takes to help you feel ready and confident. 

Item 2: Final date to withdraw 08/18/2019 midnight 
Your final bills should be sent to you shortly. If you have not paid (or are not on scholarship) they will be due soon.  The last date to withdraw without fee is August 18, 2019 midnight Eastern time.  After that, we will book your hotel room, and you will be obligated to pay for it. The withdrawal form is here.

 Item 3: Rooming form soon
The rooming form will be released soon - this form is how you request a roommate, or a private room, extra meals for spouses, etc.  If you request a roommate, that roommate must also request you.  The rooming form is also where you can request meal accommodations for medical diets, etc.

 Item 4: NEHB Membership perquisites
The members of NEHB are the real bosses of the organization - they get a number of privileges, including voting on motions which control the organization's future, early guaranteed admission to future brigades, fancier name badges.  Once you become a member, your only requirements to maintain that membership are to continue to be a member of the Barbershop Harmony Society, and attend NEHB at least every other year - basically, stuff you wanted to do anyway.

 Item 5: Becoming an NEHB Member
Now, of course, you are excited about becoming a member - because it's awesome and basically free.  How?  At your second CONSECUTIVE rally, let us know you want to become a member.  Membership requires a simple singing audition - record yourself AT THE RALLY singing two songs we will assign you.  Submit the recordings via email during the rally, and pass the audition.  And that's it.  It could hardly be easier.

 Item 6: Current NEHB members
You should have received a reminder, earlier this week, that there is a member meeting at the rally which you should attend, and an invitation to submit motions for the agenda of that meeting by August 29, 2019 midnight, Eastern time. Send them to me, directly - and I will confirm receipt.  (If you didn't get that email let's check that we have your most current address.)
Non-members may not submit motions, nor may they attend the members meeting at the rally. Sorry.

 Item Last: Rides for people to the rally
You can still register for Rides To The Rally, Rides Home From The Rally.
Coming soon - the web site to sell and order show tickets.  As participants your admission is included (besides, you are performing on it as a chorus). But friends, spouses and others will need tickets.

 If you are an NEHB veteran, now is a good time to brush the cobwebs off of songs you love from previous years - bring the old books if you have them.  We may also have a good turnout on Saturday night from women who attended MHBNE.  They know our core 8, and their rally-four songs were former NEHB songs:

  • South Rampart Street Parade (A)
  • All I Do Is Dream Of You (C)
  • I Will Go Sailing No More (G)
  • Your First Day In Heaven (C)

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