This section contains a number of materials to aid the new (and in some cases the experienced) chapter bulletin editor to better do his/her job. This is the fastest growing / quickest changing page on the whole site, so remember to check back!
Need help getting started? New bulletin editors and webmasters may want to take advantage of PROBE's mentoring programs. Check out the Direct Assistance page or use the resources below.
The Society's Style Guide for Writers
[This is a link to the Style guide in PDF format on the Society's pages at http://www.barbershop.org. Useful information, particularly for the new editor.]
Articles, filler, jokes and just generally stuff you may want to use.
[This section is intended as a resource area for editors looking for that last little article needed to fill out an issue.]
Barbershop Clipart
It's a modest beginning, but the long awaited clipart is finally here.
Contest Preparation -- A Year Long Commitment These tips are not limited to contest preparation! This could be a feature article, or divided into several reminders for publication in different bulletins.
Continually Improving Our Performance - Series of 6 articles (5 craft, plus an introductory piece) by Chris Wethered of the Boise Valley Chordsmen. These should definitely be spread out over 5 or 6 bulletins for most impact! (NOTE: By request of the author, we have removed the articles from this site, and linked directly to his. This will help to ensure that anyone planning to use this series will get the latest information, as some of them are being revised.) Topics of the articles include Continually Improving, Increase Lung Volume, Breathe Silently, Control Your Sound, Convey the Message of the Song and Enrich Your Sound
Five Steps to Quality Tone - Series of articles by Bud Miller of Cherry Hills, NJ
Singing In Tune - Special series of articles by Freddie King - conveniently separated into nine sections for easy inclusion in your bulletin by Tom Wheatley, editor of the Dundalk, MD Charivari.
The Chapter Service Chairman Manual, currently available only in PDF format, so you will need an Acrobat Reader to view it, but we're working on making it easier for you. If you have questions about this manual, or any material in it, please contact Gary Stamm of Harmony Foundation at 1-800-876-SING.
For your convenience... the Harmonet Reporter pages are now linked from this page. Tune in here to get the latest contest results, coverage of favorite events, and more. (Remember, you will be leaving our site, so use your browser's "Back" button to return here.)
