The STEP News

TIME CHANGE! Avalon Mall Concert 1:00 pm this Saturday!

noreply@blogger.com (Heather Patey) — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 22:10:00 +0000

Hi everyone!
We have our annual Avalon Mall concert this weekend.
We've changed the time to a 1pm start (come at 12:30-12:45 to get tuned and organized) in hopes of a bigger audience :-)
We will perform downstairs, in the open space by the Gap where Santa sets up shop at Christmas.
This is a STEP tradition which helps get us out in the public eye!
The more performers the better!
I even played at the mall when I was a kid! ;-p
We'll fill the mall with beautiful music :-)

Please come around 12:30 - 12:45 so we can start at promptly at 1pm.

See you there!
Evelyn

PS: in anticipation of a bigger audience we'll need parents to stick around not only to support their little performers but also to help keep an eye on coats, cases etc. Please don't bring extra items with you because it could get crowded.

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Suzuki Talent Education Program
P.O. Box 23182
Churchill Sq. P.O.
St. John's, NL
A1B 4J9
Phone: 738-2277
Web Site: http://suzukinl.ca -- -- -- NEW ADDRESS

STEP Group Class in Rose Bowl!

noreply@blogger.com (Heather Patey) — Thu, 04 Mar 2010 21:58:00 +0000

Come and cheer for STEP's senior group class, the Young Virtuosi, as they perform in the Instrumental Group Rose Bowl tonight at 7:30 at the Arts and Culture Centre!

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Suzuki Talent Education Program
P.O. Box 23182
Churchill Sq. P.O.
St. John's, NL
A1B 4J9
Phone: 738-2277
Web Site: http://suzukinl.ca -- -- -- NEW ADDRESS

CONCERTS: Music at Memorial

noreply@blogger.com (Heather Patey) — Thu, 04 Mar 2010 21:57:00 +0000

Hello Suzuki families!

This is a list of upcoming concerts at the Memorial's School of Music. The concert on March the fifth will be especially interesting to you all, as the violin, viola, and cello will be featured, as well as two of our own teachers! Concerts such as these are so inspiring to young musicians, so you are all encouraged to attend.

March 02, 2010

Thursday 04 March at 8pm in the D.F. Cook Recital Hall Debut Atlantic The haunting, lyric combination of voice, horn and piano are featured in this riveting recital by Marianne Fiset, Louis-Philippe Marsolais and Michael McMahon. Presented in collaboration with Debut Atlantic and the St. John's Arts and Culture Centre.

Tickets: $18 Gen $15 St/Sr Availalbe at the Arts & Culture Centre 729-3900
D.F. Cook Recital Hall, 8 pm

Friday 05 March at 8pm in the D.F. Cook Recital Hall 100 Years of Romance Romantic anniversaries in honour of the 100th and 200th birthdays of Samuel Barber and Robert Schumann. Cellist Nathan Cook is joined by pianist Krista Vincent, violinists Nancy Dahn and Heather Kao and violist Scott Chancey.

Tickets: $12 Gen $7 St/Sr
D.F. Cook Recital Hall, 8 pm

Saturday 06 March at 8pm in the D.F. Cook Recital Hall Home Concert Come celebrate with Darryl Cremesco as he conducts his graduating recital with the MUN Chamber Choir. The music he leads (along with a few other works that evening) is certain to be enjoyable fare for choral lovers.

Tickets: $12 Gen $7 St/Sr
D.F. Cook Recital Hall, 8 pm

Friday 12 March at 8pm in the D.F. Cook Recital Hall The Trumpet Sings In the orchestra, the trumpet often shouts but rarely sings. Aaron Hodgson explores the lyrical side of this brassy instrument with this program of vocal music written and arranged for the trumpet.

Tickets: $12 Gen $7 St/Sr
D.F. Cook Recital Hall, 8 pm

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Suzuki Talent Education Program
P.O. Box 23182
Churchill Sq. P.O.
St. John's, NL
A1B 4J9
Phone: 738-2277
Web Site: http://suzukinl.ca -- -- -- NEW ADDRESS

URGENT! chaperones needed for Guelph trip, March 26 to April 1

noreply@blogger.com (Heather Patey) — Thu, 18 Feb 2010 04:11:00 +0000

Dear Parents,
We are well underway planning our exciting trip to Guelph Ontario with our book 4 and 5 class and the Young Virtuosi group. The travel is being subsidized by the federal program SEVEC (www.sevec.ca) but we've hit one MAJOR problem is that we are short on chaperones who can stay the whole time and travel both ways with us. Our dates are March 26 to April 1st. There are two subsidized spots for chaperones and you would be billeted in Guelph. It seems that all of the parents from the travelling group are unable to go, stay for the entire trip or return with us.

If there are any parents who can volunteer to be a chaperone it would be a trip saver!!

Itll be an exciting trip, besides wonderful music we'll be going in to Toronto to the science centre, seeing the Met Opera at the Odeon, and of course shopping! We'll also go to McMaster to see an institute on how music affects the brain and to an industrial farm and then to a Mennonite farm. All extremely interesting!!

The deadline is this week so if you can come please get in touch with me ASAP. My home number is 726 7258 and my email is evelyn_osborne@yahoo.com

Sincerely
Evelyn

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Suzuki Talent Education Program
P.O. Box 23182
Churchill Sq. P.O.
St. John's, NL
A1B 4J9
Phone: 738-2277
Web Site: http://suzukinl.ca -- -- -- NEW ADDRESS

GROUP CLASSES CANCELLED

noreply@blogger.com (Heather Patey) — Sat, 06 Feb 2010 11:19:00 +0000

Our group classes are cancelled today (February 6th) due to nasty weather. Classes will resume (weather permitting!) on Feb. 20th. Enjoy your break, everyone!

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Suzuki Talent Education Program
P.O. Box 23182
Churchill Sq. P.O.
St. John's, NL
A1B 4J9
Phone: 738-2277
Web Site: http://suzukinl.ca -- -- -- NEW ADDRESS

Weather Forecast

noreply@blogger.com (Heather Patey) — Fri, 05 Feb 2010 02:08:00 +0000

Hello everyone,

Just in case the storm continues to Saturday, tune into CBC Radio 1 or VOCM by 7:30 am for the announcement of cancellation of group classes due to weather. The notice will also be posted on the website, http://suzukinl.ca .

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Suzuki Talent Education Program
P.O. Box 23182
Churchill Sq. P.O.
St. John's, NL
A1B 4J9
Phone: 738-2277
Web Site: http://suzukinl.ca -- -- -- NEW ADDRESS

Atlantic Canada Suzuki Institute information now available

noreply@blogger.com (Heather Patey) — Fri, 05 Feb 2010 02:02:00 +0000

Hello STEP Families;

The ACSI brochures and application forms are now available online at http://www.suzukinl.ca/acsi.htm . They will also be available at the Februrary 20th group class in pre-addressed return envelopes if you prefer the old-fashioned method!

The deadline for returning the completed forms is May 8. Helen Brunner will be coming back this year so be sure to get your applications in!

Jennifer Johnson, ACSI Artistic Director

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Suzuki Talent Education Program
P.O. Box 23182
Churchill Sq. P.O.
St. John's, NL
A1B 4J9
Phone: 738-2277
Web Site: http://suzukinl.ca -- -- -- NEW ADDRESS

Guelph exchange fundraiser

noreply@blogger.com (Heather Patey) — Fri, 05 Feb 2010 01:38:00 +0000

Suzuki parents,

As a fundraiser for the Guelph exchange, a program for some of the older students, the exchange parents have been selling tickets on a Valentine's Day dinner at Portobello's. The last chance for general members to buy tickets is this Saturday morning group class. Your participation would be greatly appreciated.

Tickets are $10 each or 3 for $20. A reservation has been made for 2 at Portobello's Saturday,Feb. 13, 8:00pm.

Thank you,

Finance committee for Guelph exchange

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Suzuki Talent Education Program
P.O. Box 23182
Churchill Sq. P.O.
St. John's, NL
A1B 4J9
Phone: 738-2277
Web Site: http://suzukinl.ca -- -- -- NEW ADDRESS

Found - one violin blanket

noreply@blogger.com (Heather Patey) — Wed, 27 Jan 2010 02:22:00 +0000

Found in the Choral Room last Saturday -

One royal blue shaped violin blanket lined with white - looks to be 3/4 size - with a few stains on it.

Christina has it - csmith@nf.sympatico.ca

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Suzuki Talent Education Program
P.O. Box 23182
Churchill Sq. P.O.
St. John's, NL
A1B 4J9
Phone: 738-2277
Web Site: http://suzukinl.ca -- -- -- NEW ADDRESS

Kiwanis volunteers needed

noreply@blogger.com (Heather Patey) — Thu, 21 Jan 2010 14:40:00 +0000

Kiwanis is in grave need of volunteers for the Festival - they need ticket sellers, ticket takers, platform marshals, and secretaries. The Festival runs from Feb. 21 until Thurs. March 4. If anyone in STEP can help out by volunteering for the odd morning, afternoon or evening, please email kiwanismusicfest@nf.aibn.com

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Suzuki Talent Education Program
P.O. Box 23182
Churchill Sq. P.O.
St. John's, NL
A1B 4J9
Phone: 738-2277
Web Site: http://suzukinl.ca -- -- -- NEW ADDRESS

It's winter, so come and dance! Traditional Newfoundland dance series starts Jan 10

noreply@blogger.com (Heather Patey) — Wed, 06 Jan 2010 02:17:00 +0000

On behalf of Christina Smith:

Traditional Newfoundland dancing in Quidi Vidi Village

Starting Sunday January 10th from 3:30 to 5 p.m., please join us in the bar at the Quidi Vidi Brewing Company for an afternoon of traditional set dancing.   We have a great space with dance-friendly wooden floors and a wonderful view overlooking Quidi Vidi Gut.    Dances will be the 2nd and 4th weekend each month until Easter - usually on a Saturday, but the first dance is on a Sunday. We plan to have various traditional dance callers and musicians and feature dances from across Newfoundland and Labrador. We'll Run the Goat, do the Lancers, the Cotillion, the Swinging Eight, the Tucker, the Square Set, the Handkerchief Dance, and more! Come early if you don't have dance experience and we'll show you the basics starting at 3:20 p.m. and plan to get dancing as a group for 3:30.   This is an all ages, 'scent-free' event.

Dance callers on Sunday January 10th are Jane Rutherford and Ford Elms with Stan Pickett on accordion.
Cost:  $8.00 at the door ($5.00 for Seniors 60+ and young folk under 22)

When: Sunday January 10, 2010. The door opens at 3:00 p.m. and there'll be a short dance orientation for new dancers at 3:20 p.m. The first dance will start at 3:30 p.m.

Location: Quidi Vidi Brewing Company, 55 Barrows Road, Quidi Vidi Village, St. John's (parking available on site)

For more information, please conact Jane Rutherford at janerutherford@gmail.com

Are you a dance caller or dance musician? Let Jane Rutherford know if you're interested in getting involved. The schedule of callers and musicians for the series is being developed now.

It's winter, so come and dance!

Please forward this message to people you think might be interested. Please emailjanerutherford@gmail.com if you'd like your name added to the dance email list. Likewise, please get in touch if you want your name removed from this list.

Thanks to the Quidi Vidi Brewing Company for being a partner in this traditional dance series.

Christina Smith

csmith@nf.sympatico.ca

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Suzuki Talent Education Program
P.O. Box 23182
Churchill Sq. P.O.
St. John's, NL
A1B 4J9
Phone: 738-2277
Web Site: http://suzukinl.ca -- -- -- NEW ADDRESS

Invitation to Jennifer Johnson's book launch

noreply@blogger.com (Heather Patey) — Thu, 17 Dec 2009 04:02:00 +0000

On behalf of Jennifer Johnson:

Dear STEP Members;

I am happy to announce that my book What Every Violinist Needs to Know about the Body has just been released. Please note that the official book launch will be on Sunday, January 10 from 2:00-4:00 at the MmAP Gallery in the Arts and Culture Centre. You are all invited! (Even if you're not a violinist, but you live in a body, the book's information is relevant!) And thanks again to those who already purchased one at the pre-launch-launch at our Christmas Play-In on Saturday!

For more information about the book or to view it, please scroll down through the new release announcement below from GIA Publications to find What Every Violinist.

Happy Holidays to All!

Jennifer Johnson

violinist, Certified Andover Educator

author, What Every Violinist Needs to Know about the Body

jennifer@bodymap.org

--- On Fri, 12/11/09, GIA Publications, Inc. wrote:

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To: jennifer@bodymap.org
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Suzuki Talent Education Program
P.O. Box 23182
Churchill Sq. P.O.
St. John's, NL
A1B 4J9
Phone: 738-2277
Web Site: http://suzukinl.ca -- -- -- NEW ADDRESS

STEP charity

noreply@blogger.com (Heather Patey) — Thu, 17 Dec 2009 04:00:00 +0000

On behalf of Marie Wadden:

STEP collected 3 boxes for the food bank on Saturday at our Christmas Play-in and enough money to buy 3 turkeys for needy families. Thank-you everyone.

Santa Claus

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Suzuki Talent Education Program
P.O. Box 23182
Churchill Sq. P.O.
St. John's, NL
A1B 4J9
Phone: 738-2277
Web Site: http://suzukinl.ca -- -- -- NEW ADDRESS

Holiday Play-In Dec 12

noreply@blogger.com (Heather Patey) — Fri, 11 Dec 2009 03:10:00 +0000

Happy Holidays everyone!
I hope you're all enjoying the snow ball fights and the shoveling :-p

It's time for our Holiday Play-In at St. Mark's Church (Logy Bay Road and Newfoundland Drive).

Saturday Dec 12
St. Mark's Church
9:30 tune up for 10am play

If you practice all week Santa might show up! Remember he loves Twinkles!

This is our annual potluck so please bring a hot item if your last name starts A-M and a dessert if it's N-Z. Also, we're always in need of juices!

ALSO, Santa has asked that we think of the poor. After consulting the food bank, we decided that if everyone brings a can of cranberry sauce or tin fruit, that will brighten many Christmas dinners on the eastern Avalon.

FINALLY, a note from David and Kristy Vokey-Sing, who make all of our activities with food run so smoothly: they're looking for a few volunteers to help set up the church the night before. They'll be at St. Mark's for 7:00 pm - it only takes an hour and a half to set up. All are welcome to help. Thanks from David and Krista.

THANK YOU.

See you Saturday! Wear something festive with red or green!
Happy Holidays
Evelyn Osborne

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Suzuki Talent Education Program
P.O. Box 23182
Churchill Sq. P.O.
St. John's, NL
A1B 4J9
Phone: 738-2277
Web Site: http://suzukinl.ca -- -- -- NEW ADDRESS

Host families needed! urgent!

noreply@blogger.com (Heather Patey) — Fri, 11 Dec 2009 03:00:00 +0000

Hello everyone!
As you probably know we are doing an exchange trip with Guelph Suzuki in March and May. Their group is a bit bigger than ours and we are in urgent need of a few more families to host Guelph students (ages 12-17) when they come here in May. They will be here from May 12-18.
Your responsibilities would include providing a separate sleeping space, meals and perhaps some driving. If your family is not involved in some of the activities we will do our best to co-ordinate some driving.

Of course I'm sure any STEP family has the very best hospitality!

The process for becoming a host family is easy, please just email me to indicate your interest, and fill out the first page of the attached form and forward it to me (Evelyn, see address below) as soon as possible.

We are in need of almost another 10 spaces. If we cannot provide these spaces (in short order) then the trip is at risk of being canceled.

Thank you in advance
Sincerely
Evelyn Osborne
726 7258
evelyn_osborne@yahoo.com

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Suzuki Talent Education Program
P.O. Box 23182
Churchill Sq. P.O.
St. John's, NL
A1B 4J9
Phone: 738-2277
Web Site: http://suzukinl.ca -- -- -- NEW ADDRESS

Dec 5th STEP Group class changes

noreply@blogger.com (Heather Patey) — Fri, 04 Dec 2009 01:59:00 +0000

Hi everyone,
Just a note to say that all classes in the Choral room from 9-11 this Saturday will be in the fancy Petro-Canada Hall.
Also Julia's fiddle class will be joining with Dominic's class this week (also in Petro-Canada Hall) to prepare for the concert.

A reminder that our Holiday Play In will be next weekend December 12th at St. Mark's Church (Llogy Bay Rd @ Nfld Dr)
Its a 9:30 tune up for a 10am play.
We also have a pot luck so don't forget!
This is one of the best concerts of the year and so nice to have time to socialize afterwards.
If your last name is between A-M please bring something hot, and if you're N-Z please bring a dessert.

Cheers
Evelyn

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Suzuki Talent Education Program
P.O. Box 23182
Churchill Sq. P.O.
St. John's, NL
A1B 4J9
Phone: 738-2277
Web Site: http://suzukinl.ca -- -- -- NEW ADDRESS

STEP Fiddle classes 1 and 2 combining on Saturday

noreply@blogger.com (Heather Patey) — Wed, 02 Dec 2009 00:51:00 +0000

Hello STEP families,

Those of you with children in Fiddle 1 (Val Ryan) and Fiddle 2 (Walter McIsaac) classes, please note: Julia will not be teaching Saturday morning (Dec. 5) so Dominic will take both Fiddle 1 and Fiddle 2, meeting in the Choral Room downstairs at the usual time of 11:00. Sorry for the inconvenience!

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Suzuki Talent Education Program
P.O. Box 23182
Churchill Sq. P.O.
St. John's, NL
A1B 4J9
Phone: 738-2277
Web Site: http://suzukinl.ca -- -- -- NEW ADDRESS

SEVEC trip to Guelph for STEP students

noreply@blogger.com (Heather Patey) — Fri, 27 Nov 2009 12:20:00 +0000

All STEP families please read:

Parents of those students who are involved in the SEVEC/Guelph exchange are invited to attend
meetings which will occur during the planning and implementation of this exchange trip. The parents
of the larger STEP organization are invited to donate and volunteer their time to help fund raise for this
STEP activity.
To date three parent meetings(Oct. 17/09 & Oct 24/09 and Nov 21/09) have been completed. The next
meeting will be held during group lessons at 10:30 am on Nov 28/09 in the lobby area of the Donald
Cook auditorium. All parents are encouraged to attend at this time to update and seek your views and
suggestions regarding fund raising.

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Suzuki Talent Education Program
P.O. Box 23182
Churchill Sq. P.O.
St. John's, NL
A1B 4J9
Phone: 738-2277
Web Site: http://suzukinl.ca -- -- -- NEW ADDRESS

Rehearsal Schedule Nov. 7th for Solo Concert Nov. 8th

noreply@blogger.com (Heather Patey) — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 04:10:00 +0000

If your child is performing in the Solo Concert on Sunday, Nov. 8th, please take note of his/her rehearsal time on Saturday, Nov. 7th: 9:00 Megan 9:10 Erin 9:20 Ella 9:30 Leslie 9:50 Anna R. 10:00 Serena 10:10 Clara/Iona 10:30 Emily 10:40 Andrew 10:50 Lili 11:00 Sarah D. 11:10 Jean 11:25 Eleanor 11:35 Colin Please be on time, since the allotted time is so short! If you cannot come to either the rehearsal or the concert, please inform your private teacher - their email addresses are on your Group Class Schedule. Rehearsals and the concert will be at St. David's Church. On Sunday, please arrive by 1:00 for tune-up for a 1:30 start. Best wishes to all soloists - looking forward to an afternoon of GREAT music!

Graduation Concert Nov. 1 - Student List and Rehearsal Schedule

noreply@blogger.com (Heather Patey) — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 20:17:00 +0000

Hello STEP families,

The yearly Graduation Concert is this Sunday, Nov.1, at St. David's Church! Grads, come at 1:00 to get tuned up; everyone else, come in time for the 1:30 concert. The list of graduates is in the email you received Thursday - if you think your child might be on it and you didn't get the email or have other confusion going on, please send an email to step@suzukinl.ca and we'll sort you out!

The rehearsals take place at St. David's, Saturday morning Oct. 31 as follows:

9:00am - Twinkle graduates
9:15am - Book One graduates
9:30am - Book Two graduates
9:50am - Book Three graduates
10:20am - Book Five graduates

Congratulations to all graduates! Hope to see everyone there on Sunday to support your friends and classmates.

The Folk Arts Society presents The 9th annual "Young Folk at The Hall"

noreply@blogger.com (Heather Patey) — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 01:05:00 +0000

On behalf of Christina Smith:

The Folk Arts Society presents

The 9^th annual "Young Folk at The Hall"

Do you play a traditional musical instrument or sing folk songs???

Hi Folks,
Well another year has rolled around and we are getting set to produce the Young Folk at the Hall event again in 2010. As you may know, the LSPU hall is still closed for renovations so this year the Concert will take place on Sunday, January 24^th at Holy Heart Theatre at 2 pm. The Saturday afternoon workshops will be held onSaturday, January 16^th and Saturday, January 23^rd from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM. at a location to be determined.

The purpose of the workshops is to give the young musicians an opportunity to share their talents with other young musicians in an informal setting; to develop musical relationships among the young musicians; and primarily, to foster the idea that playing and sharing music is an enjoyable and fulfilling activity. The content of the Sunday afternoon concert will emanate from these two workshops.

We would encourage young folk, especially those familiar with the format of the workshops, to think about bringing some new repertoire to the mix, so to speak. Perhaps choose a piece of music or a song that is not commonly performed. If you need advice about this, get in touch with me.

Once again several of our seasoned members will facilitate these workshops sessions. The workshops will give the young musicians and singers an opportunity to talk to and play with these musicians, learn more about their instrument of choice (voice included) and explore the possibility of musical liaisons with their peers and have FUN!!!!!.

The workshops will be free of charge, sponsored by the Folk Arts Society, and any proceeds from the concert will help produce the Neil Murray Stage at the annual Newfoundland & Labrador Folk Festival in August. If you are interested please reply/register by filling out the details below and mail (or email) it to the return address as soon as possible. If you know of any interested young musical friends please ask them to get in touch with me. Unfortunately space is limited so please register early.

Yours truly,

Fergus O'Byrne

email: fobyrne@nl.rogers.com

(709) 576-4759

http://www.nlfolk.com/

Session Workshops & Concert Registration Form

For The 9^th annual "Young Folk at The Hall"

CONCERT DATE:                 SUNDAY January 24^th @ 2pm @ Holy Heart Theatre

WORKSHOP DATES:          SATURDAYS, January 16^th & 23^rd

TIME:                        2:00 - 5:00 P.M.

PLACE:                        TBA

COST:                           Free, but registration (by e-mail or mail) is required (see below):

TO REGISTER, PLEASE FILL OUT THE FOLLOWING FORM:

Name: ________________________________

Age: ___________

Instrument and/or voice: __________________

Please email this form to: fobyrne@nl.rogers.com

Or send it by mail to

Fergus O'Byrne

St. John's Folk Arts Society,

155 Water St.,

Box 6283 St. John's, NL

A1C 6J9

(Space is limited so please register early)

New STEP Board

noreply@blogger.com (Heather Patey) — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 00:33:00 +0000

On behalf of Marie Wadden, outgoing Chair:

I'm pleased to announce that STEP has a new board. The elections took place at our potluck/AGM on Saturday, October 17. Your new Board of Directors are as follows:

Chair – Percy Delaney pjd@nf.sympatico.ca

Vice Chair – (to be selected from members at large)

Secretary – Jon Waterhouse jon.waterhouse@goganinc.ca

Treasurer – Anna Trela (see below)

Members at Large:    Katie Lawton - Catherine.Lawton@mi.mun.ca

                               Krista Vokey-Sing - krista_vokeysing@hotmail.com

                               David Sing (same as Krista's)

                               Terri Green - green.terri@hotmail.com

                               Cathy Rowe - cathyarowe@hotmail.com

                               Shelley Andrews - shandrews@canada.com

A financial report was presented at the AGM. Thanks to Anna Trela for preparing it. I am pleased to say STEP is in an excellent financial position. Copies of the financial report are available on request. E-mail anna.trela.step@gmail.com

I would like to thank all of the volunteers, teachers and students who supported my tenure on the board.

Best wishes,

Marie Wadden

STEP Potluck and AGM: Free Parking

noreply@blogger.com (Heather Patey) — Fri, 16 Oct 2009 00:39:00 +0000

Coming to the Potluck on Saturday? Don't worry about where to put your car. Parking will be free for our families on the first, third and fourth levels of the parking garage at City Hall. It's also free at the meters across the street from City Hall.

See you all in the Foran Room at 7:00, with children, instruments, and food!

Reminder: STEP Potluck and AGM Saturday night

noreply@blogger.com (Heather Patey) — Thu, 15 Oct 2009 00:58:00 +0000

Hello STEP families,

STEP's Annual General Meeting will take place Saturday night, October 17, at 7:00 pm in the E.B.Foran Room at City Hall. It's a potluck and your children are welcome. (Any family with a surname A-M please bring a main course, and families with surnames N-Z, please bring a dessert.) Children are invited to bring their instruments for an informal play-in.

We're hoping for a large attendance. This is an important event in our calendar as it's one of the few times we will all get together to socialize all season. You'll have an opportunity to vote for the new STEP board, and hear highlights of the coming season from our Artistic Director, Evelyn Osborne. Your input and concerns will also be heard at this meeting.

STEP Potluck and Annual General Meeting

noreply@blogger.com (Heather Patey) — Thu, 01 Oct 2009 03:41:00 +0000

Hello STEP families (last message for now!),

We're all getting together at the E.B.Foran room in City Hall on Saturday night, October 17, 7-10 pm. It's a chance to socialize and meet STEP's teachers and the Board of Directors in an informal setting.

If your surname begins with the letters A-K, please bring a main course, salad, bread or suitable accompaniment. Families L-Z may bring dessert. Children are welcome.

We're looking for a new Chair. If you'd like the job, or would like to serve on the board in another capacity, please contact our returning officer: Ann Martin annmartin@nf.sympatico.ca before the AGM.

Duties of the Chair:

Organizes and chairs monthly meetings of the board

Drafts an agenda for these meetings in consultation with board members and STEP's artistic director

Keeps an eye on the program's well-being, delegating responsibilities for the smooth running of the program

Signs cheques!

We hope to see everyone there!

Marie Wadden, Chair of the Board

The STEP News

TIME CHANGE! Avalon Mall Concert 1:00 pm this Saturday!

STEP Group Class in Rose Bowl!

CONCERTS: Music at Memorial

URGENT! chaperones needed for Guelph trip, March 26 to April 1

GROUP CLASSES CANCELLED

Weather Forecast

Atlantic Canada Suzuki Institute information now available

Guelph exchange fundraiser

Found - one violin blanket

Kiwanis volunteers needed

It's winter, so come and dance! Traditional Newfoundland dance series starts Jan 10

Invitation to Jennifer Johnson's book launch

STEP charity

Holiday Play-In Dec 12

Host families needed! urgent!

Dec 5th STEP Group class changes

STEP Fiddle classes 1 and 2 combining on Saturday

SEVEC trip to Guelph for STEP students

Rehearsal Schedule Nov. 7th for Solo Concert Nov. 8th

Graduation Concert Nov. 1 - Student List and Rehearsal Schedule

The Folk Arts Society presents The 9th annual "Young Folk at The Hall"

The Folk Arts Society presents

The 9th annual "Young Folk at The Hall"

Session Workshops & Concert Registration Form

For The 9th annual "Young Folk at The Hall"

WORKSHOP DATES: SATURDAYS, January 16th & 23rd

New STEP Board

STEP Potluck and AGM: Free Parking

Reminder: STEP Potluck and AGM Saturday night

STEP Potluck and Annual General Meeting

The 9^th annual "Young Folk at The Hall"

For The 9^th annual "Young Folk at The Hall"

WORKSHOP DATES: SATURDAYS, January 16^th & 23^rd