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Welcome to Great Lakes Harmony Region 17 Sweet Adelines

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Featured Events

Jan 24 2025 - 12:00pm to Jan 26 2025 - 12:00pm

Winter Harmony Weekend - Rob Mance

May 8 2025 - 12:00am to May 11 2025 - 12:00am

Regional Convention & Competition 2025

Jun 20 2025 - 3:00pm to Jun 21 2025 - 11:00pm

Quartet Extravaganza with Karen Breidert

Buzz

Oct 19 2024 - 4:52pm

The First of the Season

Buzz for Battle Creek - 2024 Region 17 3rd Place Div A

Let the Holidays Begin!

What better way to share the spirit &... more

Aug 9 2024 - 10:05am

50th Anniversary Show

Buzz for Sounds of Pittsburgh

See and hear... more

Mar 25 2024 - 11:35pm

Spring Fling 2024

Buzz for Pride of Toledo - 2024 Region 17 1st Place Division A

SPRING FLING – A pre-contest experience!
Your chorus... more

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Around the Region

September 5, 2024 - 9:45am

Grand Rapids Chorus Names New Director

After a year-long nationwide search, Grand Rapids Chorus of Sweet Adelines (GRSA) is proud and excited to... more

February 19, 2024 - 9:29am

Lake Ridge Legacy Chorus Announces New Director!

Lake Ridge Legacy Chorus is thrilled to announce our director search is over. Beth Miller has agreed to step... more

December 13, 2023 - 7:58am

New Directors for Battle Creek and River Raisin Choruses!

Battle Creek Chorus welcomed their new director, Mary Su, on December 4th. She has been a Sweet Adeline for... more

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Time to Join Our Team!

APPLY TO THE RMT!

It’s that time of year again, Region 17! This is your opportunity to participate in the selection of nominees for appointment/election to the regional management team by either applying for a position or encouraging others to apply. Nominees will be selected to fill the following positions:
Two-year terms (May 1, 2025-April 30, 2027)
Directors Coordinator
Events Coordinator
Finance Coordinator
Marketing Coordinator

One-year term May 1, 2025-April 30, 2024)
Associate Member
RMT Secretary (which is also an Associate position)

Do you have all, or most of the qualifications listed below, and are interested in serving on the regional management team or as a committee member or appointee? Do you think you may be interested in a position, but are instead, a candidate for an Associate position, which will allow you to learn a bit more about how the role operates, as well as develop skills in the specific area? If so, please complete and submit the appropriate application (see below). Applications are accepted year-round for Associate positions - its' a great way to dip your toes in!

The IDEAL potential nominee should work well on her own and as a team member to define and pursue goals, and to carry out the aims of the region and Sweet Adelines International. Her qualifications should also include the following:

Positive, objective attitude
Good listening skills
Critical, analytical, imaginative, and creative thinking
Effective verbal and written communication skills
Knowledge and ability to use available resources
Ability to adapt easily to different environments and situations
Ability to relate to a variety of personality types and styles
Training and experience in a field which could be of value to the regional management team
Experience in Sweet Adelines International as a chapter, regional, or international officer, committee chair, or member.

RMT application (for all Coordinators and Associate positions)
RMT Job Descriptions

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2024 WEBCAST RECORDINGS

Regional Coaches & Faculty
Regional Management Team Members
Regional Master Events Calendar
Sweet Adelines International
Quartet Openings

Region 17 Mission and Vision

OUR MISSION

Great Lakes Harmony Region 17 is committed to advancing the joy of singing a cappella music in the barbershop style through education, competition, and performance.

OUR VISION

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Our Region

SAI Region 17, contains parts of Indiana, Michigan, New York, Ohio and Pennsylvania. We currently have over 700 members in 22 choruses and over 30 quartets.
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