SUBJECT:      The creation of an additional chapter of SPEBSQSA in the city of London Ont.

It has long been the subject of casual discussion in barbershop circles that the city of London with its multi-faceted cross-section of cultural, economic, educational and social strengths and service area of close to half a million people could easily support additional chapters of this great hobby of barbershopping. There is such a resource to be tapped in this community and there are four young, energetic harmony lovers who wish to make it happen. It is our plan to provide for the community a program of social, performance style barbershop that would interest a wide cross section of vocal and harmony enthusiasts. Emphasis will be placed on interesting meetings and excellent performances.

District President Mac Dallman has asked us for a year now to "PARTICIPATE IN EXCELLENCE". This would be a great standard for a new chapter in the turn of our half century year. We are currently holding weekly planning meetings and will send you all a special invitation to our kick off meeting, Tuesday, February 3, 1998.

We have already selected a service project consistent with the vision of Harmonize for Speech. The Robarts School for the Deaf will benefit from our fund raising efforts. The School is also our meeting hall and has provided us with fine facilities.

Suffice to say that we are looking for the support of the established chapters in the western division and would welcome any positive comments on the launching of this new project in our area. It is our hope that we can double the impact of SPEBSQSA and all its benefits in this dynamic community.

Wishing you all every success in your own plans, we remain

Yours in harmony ( Licensing team ):

Paul Cowley
Eric Hobden
Rob Robertson
Don Pyper