February 4, 2007
In the
absence of Dennis Harley (VAC President) and Patty Forman (VAC Vice President),
Ron Sera chaired the meeting. Ron
welcomed all guests and reminded the group that the theme for February was
ÒLove SongsÓ.
Band
Report:
In PattyÕs
absence, Ron reported that the band has no performances booked to date. There is a potential performance, which
is a fund-raiser for the Rotarians, scheduled for the May long weekend.
**April 28th
Ð John Fear advised that the Edelweiss Club is planning an Òanniversary ballÓ
(dance). The band may wish to play
for 1/2 hour. If so, band members
please indicate if you are available.
Schnitzel
Night (first
Thursday of every month)
Stan
Czemerynski performed for FebruaryÕs event. We still need a volunteer for the March 1st
date.
Edelweiss
Club Membership Fees
These were
due Jan 31, 2007.
$40
membership fee; out-of-town members pay $15.
VAC
Annual Elections
These were
going to be held at the February, however due to the absence of several
members, the elections will be delayed until March.
Accordions-by-the-Sea
VAC is
hosting an accordion festival in August 10-12, 2007 in Victoria. The organizing committee has received
positive responses from a number of performers who will participate, both local
and out-of-town performers.
Volunteers: Club members will be needed to handle a
number of volunteer positions to ensure a successful festival.
Schlachfest
John asked
for volunteer accordion players for this event which will take place on
Saturday, March 17.
Group
Photo
A club
group photo with all members wearing accordions will be taken in March.
World
Cup Accordion Championships
These will
be held in Washington DC in August 2007.
A number of members are planning to attend.
Feb
Performers Ð Love Songs
Martin Hergt
entertained us with the lovely melodies Sweet Gypsy Rose and La Vie en
Rose. Ron joined him for a lively
duet of ThatÕs Amore!
Ron Sera then
played a number of love songs: Dream, Dream, Dream; the Anniversary Waltz; and
Amour. He also took requests and
performed Life in the Finland Woods; LaraÕs Theme from Doctor Zhivago and Beer
Barrel Polka.
Reis Vink
concluded the performance with Besame mucho, JanetÕs Waltz and Volare. Reis also kindly gave us his
background. He received an
accordion as a Christmas present at age 12; he had in fact wanted a
basketball! He took lessons with
Bob Dressler for 3 years and also took lessons with Irv. Reis has been performing and
entertaining everyone with his beautiful accordion playing ever since!
Next
Meeting Ð March 4, 2007
Music Theme
- Irish tunes (St.
PatrickÕs Day in March)