Cecilian Club
SHAMOKIN - The Cecilian Club held its April meeting at St. John's United Church of Christ.
The evening's concert theme was "Sports and Recreation." The program opened with a chorus of all the men present singing "Take Me Out to the Ball Game." They then asked the women to join in on a repeat of the chorus. This number by Tilzer was accompanied by President Nan Weller on piano. Carol Ellis, Marily Stasney and Linda Latsha, accompanied by Grethel Vinup, then sang "The Sleigh" by Kountz-Baldwin.
Tom Christ entertained the group with "The Baseball Game" from "You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown" by Gesner. Margaret Morris accompanied him. Next was a piano solo as Bonny Klinger played her own arrangement of "College Fight Songs." The audience was asked to pay attention and then identify each of them.
Carolyn Weaver followed with a piano solo as she played "Skater's Waltz" by Waldtuefel. Grace Stank, Kathi Christ, Merle Kashner and Rob Ensinger, accompanied by Bonny Klinger then sang "Skatin' with My Baby" by Naish, Alexander and Hatch.
Ensinger played a trombone rendition of "Sweet Georgia Brown" by Pinkard and Bernie. He was accompanied by Klinger. The concert portion of the meeting concluded as Chris Wetzel, accompanied by Klinger, sang "Enjoy Yourself" by Sigman.
Members and guests joined in singing "Fairest Lord Jesus" before refreshments. The business meeting followed. Members were asked to remember several colleagues who are sick or recuperating from injuries.
So far, only one scholarship application has been received. Students have until the end of the month to submit their applications. This year's scholarship will be for $500. Any area high school senior who will be attending college next year with a major in music is eligible to apply. Instructions are with the application forms which are available from music teachers at area schools.
The nominating committee reported a proposed slate of officers for the next two years: president, Kathi Christ; first vice president, Weller; second vice president, Mary Anne Miller; secretary, Carolyn Weaver; treasurer, Noriene Ladd and librarians, Martha Lynch and Carolyn Weaver. With no other nominations, the president cast the ballot. Officers will be inducted at the June banquet.
The spring dinner for members and adult guests will be held June 10 at Harry's. Those attending will order from the menu and should plan on arriving between 6 and 6:30 p.m. Printed invitations with the details were distributed.
Proposed revisions to the club's constitution and by-laws were presented. These will be voted on in May.
There was a lengthy discussion about additional things we might be able to do to encourage and support music education in our area. It was agreed to provide a scholarship for one student to attend the music camp at Pocono Plateau and two scholarships for the children and youth involved with the summer theater productions at the career and arts center.
At 7 p.m. Monday, the club will present a concert of highlights of the season's programs at Mount Zion Welsh Congregational United Church of Christ. This is a free concert and the public is invited.