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Thanks to the technical expertise and equipment provided by President Adam Shake and Secretary Tony Meizelis, and the Zoom expertise of our directors, all members had the opportunity to stay involved whether the meeting was outside or inside. | Thanks to the technical expertise and equipment provided by President Adam Shake and Secretary Tony Meizelis, and the Zoom expertise of our directors, all members had the opportunity to stay involved whether the meeting was outside or inside. | ||
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At Reality on Monroe, the chorus began working on a virtual Christmas Show. Final preparations returned to virtual-only because of a return to pandemic mitigation limits. The show was a combination of cuts from SOI's Christmas CD and new tracks recorded at Zoom meetings. The music video included pictures of members and their families and was offered on Facebook Dec. 18, 2020. The show drew 350 viewers, equating to about 1,000 people watching. | At Reality on Monroe, the chorus began working on a virtual Christmas Show. Final preparations returned to virtual-only because of a return to pandemic mitigation limits. The show was a combination of cuts from SOI's Christmas CD and new tracks recorded at Zoom meetings. The music video included pictures of members and their families and was offered on Facebook Dec. 18, 2020. The show drew 350 viewers, equating to about 1,000 people watching. | ||
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In mid-February 2021, Tim sent emails to 28 members that had not been active much or at all since the interruption. He received 16 responses, most very positive and looking forward to coming back. Four or five said they would come back in March after receiving the vaccine. Several others said they were very busy, but wanted to return in the near future. Tim promised to follow up with these men so they know the chapter has not forgotten them. | In mid-February 2021, Tim sent emails to 28 members that had not been active much or at all since the interruption. He received 16 responses, most very positive and looking forward to coming back. Four or five said they would come back in March after receiving the vaccine. Several others said they were very busy, but wanted to return in the near future. Tim promised to follow up with these men so they know the chapter has not forgotten them. | ||
Second Presbyterian Church in Bloomington, our regular rehearsal venue, reopened for in-person meetings in March 2021, requiring attendees to wear masks and remain socially-distanced. That allowed in-person rehearsals to return to the church. Co-Directors Tim Beutel and Terry Ludwig received awards from the chapter to recognize their extra efforts | Second Presbyterian Church in Bloomington, our regular rehearsal venue, reopened for in-person meetings in March 2021, requiring attendees to wear masks and remain socially-distanced. That allowed in-person rehearsals to return to the church. Co-Directors Tim Beutel (left) and Terry Ludwig received awards from the chapter to recognize their extra efforts to keep the chorus together during the pandemic. | ||
During the remainder of 2021, the directors continued Zoom broadcast of our rehearsals for members unwilling or unable to return to in-person gatherings. Early attendance was around 30 and closed the year with more than 40 attending regularly. Prior to COVID, attendance ran between 60 and 70 men each week. | During the remainder of 2021, the directors continued Zoom broadcast of our rehearsals for members unwilling or unable to return to in-person gatherings. Early attendance was around 30 and closed the year with more than 40 attending regularly. Prior to COVID, attendance ran between 60 and 70 men each week. | ||