• In 2006, Curves (a U.S.-based exercise franchise) and Sweet Adelines teamed up to offer members an “amazing fitness program and contest.” International President Diane Huber “burns” another mortgage — this one for our new building. • Hawaii’s first chapter, Na Leo Lani Chorus, chartered in the Worldwide Satellite Area in 1975, and in 2006 became a member of Region #12, Pacific Shores. • The Audience Choice Award for chorus and quartet finals began at the Las Vegas (Nevada, USA) Convention. Random audience members were chosen to vote.
Why I Sing To send a message to people, singing allows me to portray a part that I would normally not do. Whether it’s being seductive singing a sexy song to being vulnerable singing a love song. Connecting with others through song provides an escape and gives me the strength to live through every day challenges. —SueAnn Myers, Region #19, member since 2006 I sing because it makes my heart happy. I’m an arts educator by trade and I love bringing music to kids and families. It’s my creative outlet and allows me to perform, to sing with women I love, to showcase my administrative talents and to know that I’m in a place, at least once a week, that’s just for me. —Shoshana Davidowitz, Region #9, member since 2006
A Cappella Gold, 2001 International Champion Quartet (Kim Vaughn, Elizabeth Gorton, Tomi McEvoy, and Susan Kegley), won $10,000 USD in an "Oreo & Milk" jingle contest in 2006. They also recorded an Oreo cookie commercial and met Grammy Award-winning producer and American Idol judge Randy Jackson.
2003 First YWIH Festival added to the international convention with 170 participants.
2004 Young Singers Foundation (now Young Singers Fund) turns its administration back to SA.
2004 "Recognizing, Welcoming & Embracing Diversity" article runs in October issue of The Pitch Pipe.
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