Area 5 Election Results, 2023

Jun 1, 2023 | News

Results are in! The following members will join or continue on the Area 5 Board on October 1, 2023: Chair-Elect – Shannon HardiekShannon will become our new Chair-Elect as Jarod Ogier moves from Chair-Elect to Chair. Secretary – Jane SnowJane will replace Mary Lou...

Inspiring Young Ringers in Area 5

Feb 21, 2023 | Events, News

In January 2023, Area 5 launched a new initiative for college students and young professionals called Inspiring College Event. Held at First Presbyterian Theater in Fort Wayne, Indiana, twenty-four ringers came together for rehearsals, social engagement, meals, and...

Area 5 Election Results, 2022

Jun 2, 2022 | News

Thank you to everyone who took the time to vote in the Area 5 Election. And a special thank you to all those who ran for office. Chair-Elect – Jarod OgierJarod will become our new Chair-Elect as Connie Nicholson moves from Chair-Elect to Chair. Secretary – Mary Lou...

Happy New Year!

Jan 17, 2022 | Events, News

I read a quote somewhere during the past two weeks that said this: “What the New Year brings to you will depend a great deal on what you bring to the New Year.” Ooh…let that one sink in for a moment. What will you bring to 2022? The Area 5 board had its annual winter...

Updates About the Coming Year in Area 5

Feb 23, 2021 | News

The Area 5 Board had their winter board meeting via Zoom on Saturday, January 23rd, 2021. The board is excited about the possibilities 2022 brings for ringing but is also concerned about COVID-19 and the toll it has taken on our membership. The Nominating Committee...

Update on 2021 Events

Oct 22, 2020 | Events, News

Members of Handbell Musicians of America – we regret to inform you that our festival/conferences scheduled for 2021 have been cancelled or postponed. The Area 5 board feels that the health and safety of our membership should be our first priority in times of COVID-19....