New Member Orientation

Session Two

The Pioneer District

New Member Orientation • On June 8, 1940 The

Michigan District was formed, the FIRST organized district in the Society. In 1968, the Michigan District was renamed the Pioneer District reflecting its’ importance in early barbershopping.

• Learn more about the Pioneer District leading the way in barbershopping, visit:

• http://www.Pioneerdistrict.org/history/firsts.htm

New Member Orientation

The Pioneer district is comprised of 27 chapters and approximately 1,200 members

New Member Orientation The District Leadership Team is led by a Board of

Directors. These elected volunteers are responsible for the successful operation of the district.

They are assisted by an Operations Team. These appointed volunteers assist in carrying out district

functions in their area of assignment

You may locate the Board and Operations Team at: http://www.pioneerdistrict.org/directory/dirframe.htm

The contact information for all District Officers is published in each issue of the Troubadour, the Pioneer District Publication.

New Member Orientation

The Pioneer District Leadership Team District Board

District President ~Treasurer ~ Secretary ~ Executive Vice President~ Past President

District Operations Team Director of Membership~ Director of Music & Performance~ Director of Contest and Judging

Director of Marketing and Public Relations~ Director of Youth in Harmony Director of Financial Development~ Director of Events

New Member Orientation Pioneer District Activities

Spring ConventionThe District Chorus Champion is crowned

along with the District Collegiate Quartet, and District Quartet Representative. The

quartet(s) that qualify, go on to compete at the BHS International Convention in July.

Fall ConventionThe District Quartet Champion is named

along with the District Chorus Representative. This chorus goes on to compete at the BHS International Convention in July.

New Member Orientation

District Educational Offerings

COTS- Chapter Operations Training Seminar-

a weekend of in depth study into the operations of a chapter improving their events, as well as how to be a better barbershopper.Harmony Roundup Quartet Coaching Chorus Coaching CDWI

New Member Orientation District Awards and Recognition

District Champions- Chorus and QuartetMost Improved Chorus- chorus showing the most improvement in their score from the previous contestPlateau Champions- choruses compete against other choruses of similar ability Hall of Fame- This award honors individuals for outstanding leadership or contributions to the Pioneer District.

New Member Orientation

District Communication Tools

“The Troubadour”- this publication is published five times per year and

highlights district events, chapter news and other events in our barbershop world.

Pioneer website ~ www.pioneerdistrict.org

New Member Orientation

2007 Pioneer District Chorus Champions

Lansing, MI Capitol City Chordsmen

New Member Orientation 2007 Pioneer District Quartet Champions

and International Quartet Representatives

Fermata Nowhere

New Member Orientation

2007 Pioneer District College Quartet Champions

Harmonious Shenanigans Central

Michigan University

New Member Orientation 2007 Pioneer District Senior

Quartet International Representative

Antiques Roadshow

New Member Orientation 2007 Pioneer District Senior Quartet

Champions

Weekend Agenda