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Tags and Swipes, Spring 2020

From Our Regional Membership Coordinator

Thank you…. 2 small yet important words.

It is amazing how the years fly by! Over the last 30 years I have enjoyed being Region One’s MDR
(Membership Development and Retention); M&M ( Membership and Marketing coordinator;
Regional Membership Chair; Membership Director and lastly Membership coordinator ! Phew.

Now I have the pleasure of turning over the Membership coordinator responsibilities to Sally
Jeffrey’s very capable hands. Many of you have already experienced her compassion and humor.
You will find her enthusiasm and energy refreshing. I am so excited to have her on our Regional
Team.

I have chartered 5 chorus and helped others with difficult and challenging decisions to dissolve or
forge onward. Working and learning from some pretty amazing women; directors, membership
chairs, members of the RMT has been rewarding. Thank you for giving me this wonderful
opportunity.

As we find ourselves in extraordinary circumstances, we have seen how music can supports us thru
these difficult times. I want to take this time to thank each and every one of you. I know and
appreciate that we all have lives that keep us busy with home family and careers. Yet here we
are…we all seem to be such a small part of a much larger organization… Sweet Adelines
International.

Thank you all for being so incredible. The love of ringing those 4 part barbershop chords brought
us together and the harmony and support of our friendships will help to keep us connected on this
journey.

May you and your families be safe and healthy!

In Peace, Love and Harmony,

Deb Richard
DebRichard@maine.rr.com
Regional Membership Coordinator

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North Atlantic Region 1 Sweet Adelines