Updates from the Chair, June 2024

Jun 19, 2024 | News

Hello friends, What an exciting time for handbell ringing and for Area 5! In the weeks and months ahead, there are numerous opportunities for you to brush up on your skills, meet and socialize with other ringers and directors, and just generally spend time building...

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...