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Mission Statement: NANM promotes, preserves, and supports all genres of music createdor performed by African Americans.
APublication of the Georgia Laster Branch of NANM, Inc.,
(A non-profit organization)
Editor, Patti E. Anderson February, 2010Issue
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GLB/NANM, Inc.
Board of Directors
President –Mamie Henry
Vice President – Sandra Wheeler
Financial Secretary – Henrietta Fortson
Treasurer – Nathaniel Riddick
Corresponding Secretary – Patti Anderson
Recording Secretary –
Chaplain – John E. Mayes
Membership Chairperson – Danellen Joseph
Scholarship Chairperson – Dorothy Hayes
Historian – Don Lee White
Parliamentarian –Barbara Cole
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*BOARD MEMBERS!
SAVE THE DATE!*
Board meeting Tuesday, February 9, 2010, 4:00pm at Crenshaw United Methodist Church –3740 Don Felipe Dr., L.A.
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From the Editor
If you have information you wish to include in an issue of THE CARILLON, please submit, via email, no later than the 15th of each month to Patti E. Anderson ().
The next Branch meeting will be our Spiritual Concert, Sunday, February 21, 2010, 3:00pm at Church of Christian Fellowship – 2085 So. Hobart Blvd., Los Angeles, CA. We look forward to seeing you there.
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If you have not yet paid your dues please be advised that time is running out to do so. We ask that you give this matter serious consideration and send your check in the amount of $75.00 to our Financial Secretary – Henrietta Fortson, 3309 W. 82nd St., Inglewood, CA90305
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NOTICE: If you are a performer and would like an opportunity to entertain the Branch by presenting a “short concert” (about 30 minutes to an hour) at one of our Branch meetings, please contact the Vice President (aka: program chairperson) so that she can put you on program. We look forward to hearing from you.
Patti Anderson (323) 296-1771.
HEALTH CORNER
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Spice it Up – Thailand: Spicy foods raise your metabolism, but the real benefit is that itslows your eating. Service a side or Rice & Beans – Brazil: This lowers the risk of becoming overweight by 14 % because it’s lower in fat and higher in fiber. Turn up the Turmeric – Malaysia: One of this spices chief components, curcumin, may turn out to be a potent fat fighter. Researchers think it suppresses the growth of fat tissue & increases fat-burning.
Reader’s DigestFebruary 2010
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Birthdays of the Month
Estella Creighton
2/7
Gloria Dean
2/17
Yvonne Farrow
2/14
Vennie Johnson
2/29
Dr. Albert McNeil
2/14
Gwendolyn Moten
2/2
Mary Anne O’Neal
2/5
Evelyn Roberts
2/13
James Sterrett-Bryant
2/23
If your name does not appear on this list it is because we do not have your information on file. Please contact Patti E. Anderson (323) 296-1771.
NOTES OF CONCERN:
Please keep the following members in prayer: Henry Charles Johnson, the mother of Yolanda West and Yolanda West.Each of these persons is experiencing some difficult challenges so, if possible, please reach out to one or all.
If you know of anyone who is ailing or has lost a loved one please let this editor know. This is one way we can keep apprised of what is going on with our membership.
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CONDOLENCES TO: The family of National Board Member, Public Relations Director, and editor of the National Newsletter “Reverberations”, Marilyn Thompson, who went home to be with her maker this month. Please pray for her family.
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Word Power
Eupeptic (yoo-‘pep-tick): Promoting good digestion. Dad claims that watching the Super Bowl after a big meal is eupeptic.
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A History Lesson
In pre-Christian times the lottery technique was employed at the feast of Juno Februaria, February 15. On that day it was thought that the birds chose their mates for the season. By a form of sympathetic magic boys and girls would draw lots for one another…When Christianity took over…the date was shifted to February 14, and the honor given to Valentinus, a priest who was condemned by Emperor Claudius II to be beaten, stoned, and then beheaded. While awaiting execution he is said to have formed a friendship with the blind daughter of his jailor, to whom he wrote a note on the eve of his death, signed, “From your Valentine.” The date was February 14, A.D. 270.
-----Arthur Calder-Marshall
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Laughter, the Best Medicine
Having grown up in a small Alabama town, my friend James couldn’t wait to tell us all about life in California, where he was stationed. “The malls are massive, and the restaurants are great,” he said. The he grinned. “I even went to a topless bar.” “Really?” said his mother, surprised. “What do they do if it starts to rain?”
Reader’s Digest February 2010
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A Letter from our President
“TIME”
O, call back yesterday, bid time return.
Shakespeare
Dost thou love life? Then do not squander time, for that is the stuff life is made of.
Franklin
No harm can make the clock strike for me the hours that are passed.
Byron
Greetings, GLB members:
….And along with the above sayings by notable men of wisdom I say “thanks” to those of you for taking the “time” to support the GLB events of 2009 including the “Spotlight on Youth” concert on December 27, 2009.
Sincere gratitude to Dorothy Jackson Hayes and her committee members; Gloria Lindsay, Fred Johnson, and Dera Tatum, Henrietta Fortson, Mr. Nathaniel Riddick, Robert Ball, Barbara Cole, John Mayes, Jr., and Harry Berthelot. Special thanks to Dera Tatum for the beautiful program cover and Henrietta Fortson for program printing and finishing. Also, thanks to Lilla Wesley, refreshment chairperson and to our vice president, Sandra Wheeler and Dorothy J. Hayes for their “special” financial donations and, most of all, to the young people who performed. I would be remiss if I did not say thank you to Rev. Dr. Hilly Hicks for continuing to support our efforts and allowing us the use of the church for our meetings and special programs.
Speaking of time! There are six Branch five Branch meetings remaining in this fiscal year and three important events: the up and coming Spiritual concert, Feb. 21; the Scholarship competition, May 8 and the annual fund raiser in July. Members please note: The planning of all events begins with the members of the program committee which in turn presents the plans to the Board members who then bring the recommendations to YOU, the Branch members for YOUR input and approval. It is important, then, that you attend the meetings. Also, the financial secretary and treasurer are there to see that you receive monthly reports of financial transactions and actual copies of bank statements. These are your benefits when you attend the meetings!
May God bless you and please have a very happy New Year.
Mamie C. Henry
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WE WOULD LIKE YOUR INPUT!
Recent events have lead us to ask the question “How important is the Carillon?” Point in case: there were no attendees at the January, 2010 Board meeting nor the January 10, 2010 Branch meeting. Is this because you did not receive a Carillon and forgot that our monthly Branch meeting is always the second Sunday in each month, unless otherwise stated, or was it that you just had other engagements? If the date and time are not good do you have any suggestions that would be better suited for the majority? We would appreciate your input. Please contact our president, Mamie Henry with your recommendations. She can be reached at (213) 749-5892. Or you can email our corresponding secretary, Patti Anderson at .
Calendar of Events (Save the Dates):
Saturday, February 13, 2010, 7:00 pm. – The Bellflower Symphony will present a program showcasing Barbara Morrison, vocalist, and Everett Turner, trumpeter. The location is the Bellflower Civic Auditorium.
Sunday, February 14, 2010, 5:00pm – The Southeast Symphony Orchestra and Chorus presents their annual Black History Month Benefit Concert. The location is WilshireUnitedMethodistChurch – 4350 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles, CA. Donation $30.00 in advance; $35.00 at the door.
Sunday, February 14, 2010 – The Albert McNeil Jubilee Singers will be featured with a 1500 voice choir at Cathedral of the Angels in downtown Los Angeles.
Sunday, March 21, 2010– The Albert McNeil Jubilee Singers will be at Avery Fisher Hall in New York in a festival of American Music. This is the home of the New York Philharmonic.
Saturday, May 8, 2010, 1:30 pm – Scholarship Competition – Church of Christian Fellowship, 2085 So. Hobart Blvd., Los Angeles. The concert will take place after our Branch Meeting which will be at 11:30am
Friday and Saturday, May 28 & 29, 2010 – SAVE THE DATE for NANM, Inc. Western Region Conference hosted by George Robert Garner. Details about time and location at a later date.
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Spotlight on Youth Concert
Sunday, December 27, 2009
If you were not in attendance at the Spotlight on Youth program on December 27, you missed a special treat. Our young people were in rare form as they presented their selections. Beginning with Marvin Brown-King, decked out in white tie and tails, we were mesmerized by his Chopin and Bach selections on piano. He was followed by Helia Daigeau, classical tuba player, rendered two selections beautifully, accompanied by her father, Mike Daigeau, on piano. Our little “miss Ella”,
Alexandra Isley, jazz vocalist, did herself proud with “Don’t Go to Strangers” and “How Long Has This Been Going On.” Her scatting just seems to come so naturally. Sarah Johnson, jazz flautist, played unaccompanied, two of her own compositions. Princeton Parker, jazz pianist (the only high school participant) gave his special renditions of “All the Things you Are” by Kern & Hammerstein II and “Moanin” by Bobby Timmons. Next was a mini jam session with Marcus Paul, jazz trumpeter in the spotlight, accompanied by Jonathan Richards on bass and Victor Gould on piano. Then Jonathan Richards played two jazz numbers on his bass, a Kenny Burrell number, accompanied by Victor Gould on piano and “Sunny Side of the Street” unaccompanied. Victor Gould, who flew in especially for this program, treated us to his jazz renditions on piano of “Body & Soul” and “Giant Steps”. We had the pleasure of hearing from Mahesh Balasooriya, a renowned jazz and classical pianist and former GLB scholarship participant. He played “Sweet Georgia Brown”, a favorite of Dorothy Hayes’ and “I Hear a Rhapsody”. The final performance of the evening was special guest artist Ashley Faatoalia, a fantastic tenor and also a former GLB scholarship participant. He was accompanied by Dr. Louise Thomas on piano as he sang “Pourquoi Me Reveiller?” from Werther by Jules Massenet and “Der Muller under Bach” by Franz Schubert. We remember these young people as they were must starting out several years ago and they have grown into fine musicians. We wish them all of the success as they continue their education and musical endeavors.
The Editor
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We are looking to have all members work on a committee. Following are established committees and the list of persons on them. IF YOU DO NOT SEE YOUR NAME PLEASE LET US KNOW ON WHICH COMMITTEE YOU WISH TO SERVE!!!!!
GEORGIA LASTER BRANCH COMMITTEES
(The Hands of NANM-Holding Us Together)
Theme by Danellen Joseph
SCHOLARSHIP: Dorothy Hayes, Chair. Members: Robert Ball, Betty A. Harbison, Frank Harris, Gloria Lindsay, Dera Tatum, Nathaniel Riddick, Harry Berthelot
PROGRAM: Vice-president, chairperson
MEMBERSHIP/CONTACT: Danellen Joseph, Chair. Members: Patti Anderson, Barbara Cole, Corinne Ball, Alma Burch, Gloria Thompson, Estella Creighton
USHERS: Fred Johnson, Chair. Members: Henry C. Johnson, Nate Riddick, Wardell Howard, Joel Graham, Stan McWilliams.**
FLYERS: Fred Johnson, Don Lee White, Henrietta Fortson, Estella Creighton, Rosemarie Glover, Joel Graham.
BY-LAWS: Fred Johnson, Harry Berthelot, John Mayes, Nathaniel Riddick, Gloria Thompson
SUNSHINE: Vennie Johnson, Geraldine Jones, Alva Harper, Merle Hinkle
BIOGRAPHY: Mamie Henry, Chair. Members: Patti Anderson, Fred Johnson, John Mayes.
RESOLUTIONS: Don Lee White, Chair. Members: Danellen Joseph, Gloria Lindsay, Sandra Wheeler
CURRENT EVENTS: Dr. Hansonia Caldwell, Wardell Howard, Yolanda West, Sandra Wheeler,
*NOMINATION COMMITTEE: To be determined each year.
*REGIONAL MEETING: Location & Host to be determined each year.
NEWS MEDIA: Fred Johnson, Henrietta Fortson, John Earl,
YOUTH: Dorothy Hayes, Frank Harris
GRANT WRITERS: Dr. Hansonia Caldwell, Judith Baity, Henrietta Fortson, Maryanne O’Neal, Fred Johnson, Gwendolyn Moten, Frank Harris, Sandra Wheeler, Don Lee White
PERSONAL ADVISORS to our President: Henry C. Johnson; Stan McWilliams; Yolanda M. West
**WE NEED VOLUNTEERS TO WORK AS USHERS. Please contact Fred Johnson at (323) 962-2784 if you are interested in working in this capacity.**
TheGeorgia Laster Branch of
The National Association of Negro Musicians, Inc.
(A non-profit organization)
Patti Anderson
3781 Somerset Dr.
Los Angeles, CA90016
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GLB CONTRIBUTORS – 2006-2008
Half Note: Mrs. Elizabeth Lewis (in memory of Rev. & Mrs. Lloyd E. Galloway); Supporters: Dr. Timothy V. Scott; Donald Childs; Mildred Knox; Patrons: Olivia Griffith; Elizabeth White; Dora V. Ballard; Alma Fowlkes; Wayne Behlendorf; Rev. Earl Green, Hazel F. Lee; Friends: Theodora Wright; Mrs. Myrlee Chandler; Peter J. McGrath; Dr. Flora Cordett; Myra & Edgar Hayes; Robert & Madelyn Maine (Pathlight Ministries); Annie Mae Butler; Barbara Smith; Madelyn Black; Martha Anna Wallick; Beverly Hester; Beverly P. Morgan; Dolores Hambrick, Susie Williams. An Eighth Note: Henrietta Fortson; A Sixteenth Note: Elizabeth White,William E. Laster; Other: James West, Olivia Griffith, Karatol Small, Barbara Smith, Sandra Abram, Myra Hayes, Annie Mae Butler, James R. Pruitt, Pamela V. Brown, Thomas A. Adkins, Jr., Clara Cheltenham, John E. Washington, Kathryn Jones, Mary E. Lewis, Opal M. Carter, Mrs. Wendell H. Scott, Kelly Beavers, Connie Wesson, June Doty, Elliott Marbury, Grace E. Ferguson, Charlene Edson, Mac & Carolyn Billups, Julia Simmons, Martha Hall, Sybil Coker, Eloise King, Leona Davis, Earl H. Jones, Jr., Stephen & Jennifer Puhl, Thelma Sherman, John & Sophie Thorne, Laraine Stivers & Ray Madden, Lynn Arkin
MEMBERSHIP DUES INFORMATION
GLB/NANM, Inc.
IT’S THAT TIME OF THE YEAR AGAIN!!! MEMBERSHIP DUES ARE DUE NOW!!!!!
Our fiscal year beginsJuly 1, 2009 and will go thru June 30, 2010. Our President requests that all members make an effort to pay their dues in a timely manner. We would like to remind you that the rate has been increased to $75.00 for regular membership and $35.00 for Life members. The National President asks that we get our dues into the National office no later than October 31 of each year. If you have any questions regarding anything pertaining to membership pleasecontact the membership chairperson, Danellen Joseph, (323) 737-0137. Remember, you may pay in installments if necessary! Just let the Financial Secretary know and make arrangements with her. Thank you for your continued support.