Inspiring Young Ringers in Area 5
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...
Letter from the Chair, October 2022
With the cooler air and colorful leaves arriving, it’s wonderful to see that this fall most of us are once again playing for Sunday worship, planning concerts and festivals. October 1 is when changes occur on the Area 5 board. Most of the board has served an extra...
Area 5 Chimes Provide Beneficial Music Therapy
The Chime Grant Program was established by Area 5 to promote handbell and handchime ringing. In 2018, the board voted to expand the program beyond school settings to include churches, music therapy efforts, elder care recreation, and more. Norton Hospital in...
Area 5 Election Results, 2022
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!
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...