1. Welcome | 4 |
2. Who We Are | 5 |
A. Brief History | 5 |
3. What We Do | 7 |
A. Typical Concert Schedule | 7 |
B. Outreach Performances | 7 |
C. Sign Language Interpreters | 8 |
D. Chorus Fundraisers | 8 |
E. Media | 8 |
F. GALA Choruses | 9 |
G. GALA Festivals | 10 |
4. How We Govern Ourselves | 10 |
A. Board Structure | 11 |
B. Board Service | 11 |
C. Board Meetings | 12 |
5. What We Offer to You | 12 |
A. Qualifications for Membership | 12 |
B. Welcoming Committee | 13 |
C. Artistic Director & Accompanist | 13 |
D. Section Leaders | 14 |
E. Regular Rehearsals | 14 |
F. Music | 15 |
G. Merry Committee | 15 |
H. eBlast | 16 |
I. Crescendo | 16 |
J. Polo Shirts | 17 |
K. Concert CDs | 17 |
L. Website: buffalogaymenschorus.org | 17 |
6. What We Expect of You | 18 |
A. Attendance Policy | 18 |
B. Dues Policy | 20 |
C. Tuxedos | 21 |
D. Ensemble Responsibilities | 21 |
E. Rehearsal Conduct | 23 |
F. Use of Chorus Name | 27 |
G. Publicity | 27 |
H. Confidentiality | 28 |
I. Substance Abuse Policy | 28 |
7. How You Can Help | 28 |
A. Money | 28 |
B. Time | 29 |
C. Word of Mouth | 29 |
D. Audience-Building | 29 |
E. Friends of the Buffalo Gay Men’s Chorus (FOBGMC) | 30 |
F. Adopt-a-Highway Cleanup | 30 |
G. Archives | 31 |
8. The End | 31 |
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