Handbell Geeks: Be Proud and Offend!

by P.L. GroveNow before you get all defensive over the use of the word “geek,” let’s define it, shall we? And I choose to use THIS definition: A knowledgeable and obsessive enthusiast. Or when used as a verb: Be or become extremely excited or enthusiastic about a...

Why Handbells?

In April, a member of a Facebook group posted about her church handbells. She said that, while her church used to have three different bell choirs in the 1990s, they now have one group that has recently dwindled to a quartet. As a result, the pastor posed the question...

A Serious Fortune of Events

Last issue, executive director Jenny Cauhorn mentioned the member survey that’s coming your way soon. In preparation for this survey, the board of directors reviewed the data from our last member survey. One fact that surprised me is that when asked to rank the most...

The Best and Worst of Times

Remember that famous Charles Dickens opening line? Okay, I know most of you sort of remember it (and some of you can probably quote it), but let me refresh your memory: “It was the best of times, it was the worst of times; it was the age of wisdom, it was the age of...

Value Added

As i embark on my first year as president of this organization, I am mindful of the fact that we’ve just increased our membership dues. This has not occurred without quite a bit of discussion and thought, especially given the financial hard times that may be around...