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OUR MISSION Great Lakes Harmony Region 17 is committed to advancing the joy of singing a cappella music in the...

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Welcome to Great Lakes Harmony Region 17 Sweet Adelines

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Featured Events

Jun 10 2023 - 1:00pm to 4:00pm

"Lessons from the Cheshire Cat" Chorus Leadership Workshop with Leslie Galbreath

Audience: ALL CHORUS MEMBERS WHO SERVE IN ANY LEADERSHIP CAPACITY: including music and... more

Jul 22 2023 - 10:00am to 12:00pm

Music Theory

Sep 15 2023 - 1:00pm to Sep 17 2023 - 12:00pm

Fall Harmony Weekend with Deanna Kastler

Recent news

May 17, 2023 - 7:53am

Lake Ridge Legacy Director David Smotzer Passes

Great Lakes Harmony Region 17 offers our deepest condolences to the family of David Smotzer and the members... more

May 15, 2023 - 12:29pm

Announcing the 2023-24 Region 17 Management Team

Communications Coordinator: Sherry Berkley Directors Coordinator: Diane Porsch Education Coordinator: Lynne... more

March 1, 2023 - 10:16am

Region 17 COVID Protocols Lifted March 1, 2023

Great Lakes Harmony Region #17 - COVID PROTOCOLS LIFTED The well-being of Sweet Adelines members and... more

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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

Embrace the Harmony

Time to Join Our Team!

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 for a two-year term beginning May 1, 2024, and ending April 30, 2026.

Education Coordinator (International Appointee)
Management Team Coordinator (RMT Appointee)
Communications Coordinator (RMT Appointee)
Membership Coordinator (Regionally elected)
Associate RMT member (RMT appointee) - this is a one-year term, from May 1, 2024 to April 30, 2025

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). Note: there is one form for the Education Coordinator and one combined form for the other three positions and Associate positions.

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 Communications, Education, Membership and Associate positions
RMT Education Coordinator Application
RMT Job Descriptions

2023 Convention Quick Links

WEBCAST - replay available June 11, 2023

Buzz

Apr 10 2023 - 4:47pm

PRIDE OF TOLEDO PHOTO ALBUMS AVAILABLE

Buzz for Pride of Toledo - 2019 Region 17 5th Place & 3rd AA

Hello Great Lakes Harmony Region 17,

Pride of Toledo Chorus continues... more

Jan 12 2023 - 11:08am

DREAM Quartet Continues Quest for Sneakers!

Buzz for DREAM - 2023 Region 17 Region 17 3rd Place & Most Improved Quartet

DREAM Quartet is happy to announce that they reached their goal of... more

Dec 12 2022 - 12:09pm

Invitation to Join Buffalo Gateway in Louisville in 2023!

Buzz for Buffalo Gateway - 2022 Region 17 Champion Chorus

Hello Fellow Sweet Adeline!

Buffalo Gateway... more

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Upcoming events

Jun 10 2023 - 1:00pm to 4:00pm

"Lessons from the Cheshire Cat" Chorus Leadership Workshop with Leslie Galbreath

Audience: ALL CHORUS MEMBERS WHO SERVE IN ANY LEADERSHIP CAPACITY: including music and... more

Jul 22 2023 - 10:00am to 12:00pm

Music Theory

Sep 15 2023 - 1:00pm to Sep 17 2023 - 12:00pm

Fall Harmony Weekend with Deanna Kastler

Region 17 is Social!

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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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