Event | Time | Place |
---|---|---|
Check in | 3-5 pm | Front desk |
Dinner | 5-6:30 pm | On your own |
Rehearsal | 6:30-9:30 pm | Whatcom |
Game night | 10 pm-12 am | Terrace |
Karaoke | 10 pm-12 am | Cascade |
Event | Time | Place |
---|---|---|
Breakfast | 7:30-9:30 am | San Juan |
Rehearsal | 9:30 am-12:30 pm | Whatcom |
Lunch | 12:30-2 pm | On your own |
Rehearsal | 2-4:30 pm | Whatcom |
Karaoke | 4:30 pm-12 am | Cascade |
Banquet | 7-8:15 pm | Whatcom |
No-Talent Show | 8:30 pm | Whatcom |
Event | Time | Place |
---|---|---|
Breakfast | 7:30-9:30 am | San Juan |
Check out | By Noon | Front desk |
Rehearsal | 9:30 am-Noon | Whatcom |
Go home | Noon | Head south |
Four Points by Sheraton
714 Lakeway Drive
Bellingham, WA 98229
Our highest honor, the Rainbow Award, was created in 1985 by Bob Brumfield and Dan McDevitt. Traditionally, the Rainbow Award is presented to a Seattle Men's Chorus member for "Meritorious Service Beyond All Reason" at our annual retreat.
Fun fact: The community of past Rainbow recipients is called the Spectrum.
The Joel C. Davis Legacy Award was established in 2024 to recognize outstanding lifetime achievement in building community. During his 40 years with Seattle Men's Chorus, Joel helped to create our Member Assistance Program and served as both archivist and ambassador to the broader GALA Choruses community.
The Spotlight Award recognizes a Seattle Men's Chorus member who shines in the spotlight, on or off the stage. (Frequently both.)
The Membership Council selects up to five UnSung Heroes each year in recognition of their continuous, consistent, positive contributions to our chorus community. Many of their most valuable contributions are the type of small actions and kindnesses that might otherwise go unnoticed and overlooked.
Seattle Men's Chorus singers nominate and vote on this award, typically based on an individual's community contributions over the past season.
The Rookie of the Year recognizes outstanding community contributions during a member's first three seasons.
Diva in Waiting
Favorite Solo
Section Favorite
Best Smile
Best Hugger
Best Basket
The Ruby Award is for "Outstanding Volunteerism to Seattle Men's Chorus." The chorus staff present a Ruby in recognition of those chorus members who contribute more time and energy than most.
2024: René Salinas
The Emerald Award is for "Outstanding Ongoing Support of Seattle Men's Chorus." The chorus staff present an Emerald for continual contributions of time and energy to accomplishing the mission of the Chorus.
2024: Daniel Nguyen-Fleming
The Diamond Award is for "Lifetime Achievement to Seattle Men's Chorus." The chorus staff select recipients who've made exceptional contributions of time and energy over a period lasting longer than five years.
2024: Michael Montanez
The Lollipop Guild Award recognizes the people who make high-quality professional contributions to Seattle Men's Chorus that exceed what their stipend could ever repay.
2024: Jerbarco Arnold-Barger
Ruby Slipper recipients are recognized for "Giving 'Til It Hurts." This is the highest honor from the chorus staff.
Fun fact: Once a Seattle Men's Chorus member has a Ruby Slipper, they're no longer eligible for the Ruby, Emerald, or Diamond awards.
Show up and make an effort. That’s what this weekend is for.
Keep it classy. Don’t engage in or enable underage drinking.
Take all recreational exhaling outside, at least 25' away from entryways. Don’t litter.
Love is beautiful and your body is beautiful, but be appropriate in public spaces. Cool? Cool.
On-duty service animals are welcome. Pets aren’t.
Post all the selfies you want, but get permission from anyone else in your pics before you share them on social media.
During retreat, contact your section leader. After retreat, contact the hotel directly.
Stuff comes up. Go to your section leader if you need help.