Sherry Berkley's blog

After a year-long nationwide search, Grand Rapids Chorus of Sweet Adelines (GRSA) is proud and excited to name Lansing resident Holli Houtz as its new director.

“I am just elated and excited to learn this great news,” Houtz enthused.  “It was a long time coming as GRSA’ s search was very thorough and intensive. I didn’t want to get my hopes up.  It is just so amazing to get this position.”

Holli grew up with a passion for barbershop surrounding her as numerous relatives, including her parents and grandparents, have been involved for decades.

Battle Creek Chorus welcomed their new director, Mary Su, on December 4th. She has been a Sweet Adeline for over twenty years and currently sings with Motor City Blend Chorus in Region 2, the 8th place International Finalists in 2022. She also sings tenor in Sparx Quartet, a registered quartet in BHS and SAI. Mary became a certified director in 2013, while an assistant director of the Voices in Harmony Chorus.

Communications Coordinator: Sherry Berkley
Directors Coordinator: Diane Porsch
Education Coordinator: Lynne Peirce
Events Coordinator: Vicki VanGorder
Finance Coordinator: Marilyn VanFossan
Marketing Coordinator: Madeline Anderson-Balmer
Membership Coordinator: Allison Hengelsburg
Team Coordinator: Sandy Blamowski
Associate Member/Secretary: Liz Stewart

Recently the RMT - sadly and with great reluctance -  accepted the resignation of our wonderfully talented Marketing Coordinator, Stephanie Doerner. We thank her for all the work she has done for us and wish her all the best in her future endeavors.

We have been working diligently behind the scenes and are pleased to announce that Madeline Anderson-Balmer, a member of the Buffalo Gateway Chorus, has accepted the position and is joining the RMT immediately.

Chorus Tabulation Sheet