History of The Orange Chapter Logo
Back in 1968, when Paul Kelley and Rich Lewis were working together
on the Annual Novice Quartet Chapter, they asked for some "promotional"
help from a technical director, Walt Wedlock, whom Rich worked with at
a computer company in Orange County. And the barberpole with the quartet
wrapped around it was born. Rich asked Walt if he could continue to use
it, and Walt said, "It's yours, Rich." In honor of his artistry and his
love of the barbershoppers and the music they generated, Walt Wedlock's
name always appears at the bottom of the pole. It has been the moniker
of the "Plaza City Serenaders" Chapter since its inception in 1991.
So what's so special about this pole? Those fellas wrapped around that
pole appear to be really having fun, ringing a barbershop chord--a symbol
of our enjoyment while singing in a barbershop quartet. And notice, there
are only four guys around that pole! The next time you and three other guys
are attempting to ring a chord, show us that you are having fun--and smile!
Yours in Harmony,
Rich Lewis
