How to keep cool at a festival

Just add water. The relief is almost immediate, and will last for up to one hour or more.

• Drink water frequently. Your body will feel cooler if you are hydrated. Try drinking eight ounces of water at least every hour. Adding mint leaves, or orange, lemon or cucumber slices to your water makes it more refreshing.
• Keep the back of your neck in shade (wear a cap backwards, or raise your collar) or put a wet handkerchief on the back of the neck. The sensor for our body temperature control system is in this area, and so with this method you can make the rest of your body think that you are "cool".
• Place or tie an ice pack behind your head.
• Wet all your hair, or just all along the hairline in a pinch. The evaporation of the water will cool your head (though it may make your hair a bit frizzy if it's curly!).
• Wear a bandanna with water soaked on it and put it on your head. Or you can relive the 80's and wear a wet terrycloth headband on your forehead.
• Try using a water misting fan. These portable devices are battery operated so you can take them with you wherever you go. As you mist and fan yourself, the water is evaporated on your skin, giving you an instant cooling sensation.
• Soak a t-shirt in the sink, wring it out and put it on. Sit in a lawn chair (or other chair that lets air through to you) in front of a fan. Re-wet as it dries. Use lukewarm water for this so you don't "shock" your system with cold water.
• Wear a short sleeved shirt and put water on the sleeves only. If there is a breeze or fan blowing on you, you can actually get cold! Use a squirt bottle, the sink or hose if outside to keep your sleeves wet. If you are outside and wearing long pants and you put water on your legs, the water will cool your legs. Long skirts are also good for this. Just sprinkle the hemline with water.
• Run cold water over your wrists for 10 seconds on each hand. This will reduce your temperature for roughly an hour.
• Soak your feet in a bucket of cold water. The body radiates heat from the hands, feet, face and ears, so cooling any of these will efficiently cool the body. Kids wading pools are great for adults feet too.
• Fill your bathtub with cool water and get in. Once you are used to the temperature, let some water out and refill with cold water. Keep doing this until you are sufficiently cold. Your body will stay cool for a long time after you get out. For a fast cool-down, add ice!

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Musicians wanted for a play

Hello! I’m looking for a fiddle player and a steel guitar player for a limited engagement of “A Closer Walk With Patsy Cline”. This IS a paying gig – I don’t know how much it pays but could probably get that information for you. If you have some names you can give me, that would be great! 

Please feel free as well to pass along both my E-mail address and / or my phone number to anyone who might be interested. Please contact me if you have any questions!

Thanks!

Jay A. Heare
Director Of Music
St. John Lutheran Church (Fort Wayne, IN)
260.249.8229

Jackie Ester - RIP

Just received a sad call, Jackie Ester passed away this AM. She was a strong supporter of the club. She and Walt ran the sound for many festivals. In the last few years she has been in poor health and in the last few months in a nursing home.

RIP Jackie

Board minutes from the Memorial 2012 festival

The May 20, 2012 meeting of the Northern Indiana Bluegrass Association was held at the Noble County Fairgrounds, Kendallville, IN.

The meeting was called to order by President Jim Winger at 2:00p.m.

Officers Present:                                         Board Directors:

 President – Jim Winger                               T.J. Collins

 V. President – Joe Steiner                           Pam Keiper

 Secretary – Barbara Collins                        Paul Saurborn

 Treasurer – Linda Winger

Others present were: Chris Cooperrider – Special Events, Patty (gate) & George Page, Julie Goldsmith – Kids Craft Chair, Jeanette Young – Vendor Chair, Sandy Carnes, Dave Keiper, Jan Mead – Gate Co-captain, Richard & Carolyn Bacon – Band Hospitality, Tonia Bacon – Band Scramble Chair, Jade Bacon, Jenna Bacon, Leslie Ellis – Gate Co-Captain.

• Secretary Report: April 15, 2012 minutes were e-mailed to each officer in April by Sect. Barbara Collins. The motion was made by Paul Saurborn to accept. Joe Steiner second. All approve. Motion carried.
• Treasurer’s report: April Financial report was e-mailed to all officers by Tres. Linda Winger in early May. Paul Saurborn motioned to accept. T.J. Collins second. All approve. Motion carried.

 INFORMATION ITEMS

• The streets in the fairgrounds will be swept Wednesday or Thursday.
• 501C3 application has been sent. Check cashed. No new information on progress.

OLD BUSINESS

• Pres. Jim Winger passed out Emergency Procedures to all officers. It was reviewed and advised to read and keep. Spend time reviewing all procedures.
• Honey Wagon Schedule: Wed. PM RV only.   Friday PM RV and Port-a-jons.  Saturday PM RV and Port-a-jons. Monday 7 AM RV only.    Fee for servicing RVs remains at $10.
• Hosting program update. All bands that desire a host have been matched.  Bacons have two bands.
• Joe Steiner:  Review band vehicle requirements. Parking space is reserved. All set.
• NEW BUSINESS
• Festival attendance report: As of Saturday PM. Down from previous dates at this time of the week. Linda Winger
• Kids Korner Chair:  Need 28 chairs. Parkview Noble donated Shirts that say, “Don’t Text and Drive”. All set for Sat morning. -Julie Goldsmith
• Vendor Chair: Many vendors scheduled to arrive. Some are – Ice Cream, Cotton Candy & etc, Pulled pork and variety of Hot Dogs, Lions opening early and also Moose. Haden’s Honda with custom gold carts, Elliot’s Golf Carts, Rhonda’s leather goods, Man who makes metal arts, Variety Stand, Wood for fires (2.00 per bundle) - Jeanette Young
• Gate: Several volunteers have signed up to work the gate but need more. Still early yet but expect plenty to volunteer. Pam Keiper & Paul Saurborn:
• Water leaks: Need to check the water in the Pony Barns and Rest Room. - T.J. Collins & Dave Keiper:
• Hospitality room for Bands: Bacon’s will take charge.
• Merchandise & flowers for stage - Barbara Collins:
• Port-a-jons: Coming in on Monday
• The glare from the stage logo will be taken care of says Dave Keiper.
• New keys for the Merchants building.  No key for the Maintenance Shed.
• Golf Carts: Some golf carts will need to be shared between Thursday on to Saturday.         Associate Gate Captains will share. Hospitality needs one.
• Suzuki Fiddlers: Will arrive on Saturday afternoon. They do not need tickets.
• Attention Gate: No Radio free tickets were given. News Sun was given 50 passes. If a Pass is presented, stamp and sticker the car.
• Entertainment permit: New enforcement but NCCFC has a blanket permit for 2012.
• Portable stage rules review: no problem this festival but review possible changes for Labor Day.
• NCCFC issues – Kids tables, water leaks, electrical (make list of ones that need fixed), garbage, move dumpsters, trash pickup, track, CBs in front of Paul, bad 30a by Jim, picnic tables.  Dave Keiper fixing water leaks, Scouts will put out bags for empty metal cans, Not sure if track opening will be cleaned. Picnic tables will be placed where needed.
• Summer Newsletter Mailing Schedule:  June – Pam Keiper; July – Jeanette Young; August – Barbara Collins; September – Leslie Ellis.
• Nurshing home: Pickin’ Up Speed Band will be going to Sacred Heart Nursing Home Friday 5/25/12 @ 2:00p.m. Paul will escort the band. 
• Notice gate; Two tickets per band member at the gate. Need to sign for tickets.
• Sheriff Schedule; Thursday & Friday PM. All day Saturday.
• Single point of contact is NIBGA NCCFC Jim Winger.

Short meeting at Wingers  campsite on Thursday 5/24/12 @ 1:00 p.m..

All officers and chairs on stage at 1:30 p.m. Saturday for introduction.

Approval of expenses

Barbara Collins motioned to adjourn. Paul Saurborn second. President Jim Winger adjourned the meeting at 3:00 p.m..

Secretary – Barbara Collins

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Thursday May 24, 2012 Northern Indiana Bluegrass Association meeting at Noble County Fairgrounds, Kendallville, IN

Meeting called to order by Pres. Jim Winger at 1:00 p.m.

Officers present:                             Board Directors:

 President Jim Winger                        T.J. Collins

 V. President Joe Steiner                   Pam Keiper

 Secretary Barbara Collins                 Paul Saurborn

 Treasurer Linda Winger

Others present: Chris Cooperrider – Special events chair; Jeanette Young – Vendor chair; Dave Keiper, Leslie Ellis, Dave Vogie, Jan Mead, Dave Smith, Carolyn Bacon, Tonia Bacon.

George Page went home earlier in the week feeling ill. Feeling normal now. Came back later. Sandy Tedford coming Saturday.

• Attendance: 1709 units.
• Plenty of parking and camping space left.  There is a 50 amp left.
• Gate: Have enough volunteer help today and for Friday.
• Taxi: All right for Thursday. Need more for later.
• Stage Manager: All fine
• Grounds: T.J. & Dave say:  Water and electric all right. Lost a little power.
• Merchandise: Jeanette Young and family will be doing.  Barb and Leslie inventoried all new merchandise on Tuesday 5/22.
• Band Scramble: Tonia reports that only one band is signed up so far.  (Ended up with 4 good bands)
• Hospitality Room: Carolyn Bacon reports all is ready.
• Wood: Jeanette Young reports that there is plenty and more will be coming later.
• Vendors: Jeanette Young reports that all vendors that she is expecting are here except two.
• Friday Guitar Workshop:  4 signed up.
• Saturday a.m. workshops - D. Vogie
• Nursing home: Paul will be going to the nursing home with the band at 2:00 tomorrow.

Linda and Jim remind the board and all to Hydrate and use sun screen. The weather is to be HOT.

Motion to adjourn. Paul Saurborn. Second Joe Steiner.  Meeting adjourned at 2:00 p.m.

Next meeting of the Northern Indiana Bluegrass Association board will be August 26 at the Labor Day festival.

Secretary – Barbara Collins

Memorial Day Festival Extended Guitar Workshop

Don’t forget about the special 2 hour extended guitar workshop being held at the Memorial Day festival. It will be conducted by Dan Miller, the editor and publisher of Flatpicking Guitar Magazine (FGM), a bi-monthly periodical dedicated to presenting all aspects of the art of flatpicking the acoustic guitar. FGM has been published non-stop since September 1996. Each issue contains interviews with top performers (which include tablature of their favorite licks and breaks ) as well as a wide variety of columns written by an impressive group of contributors. Since September 1999, a 68-minute companion audio CD has been available with each issue. Dan has authored or co-authored many publications, including the  popular eight volume Flatpicking Essentials guitar course and the book, The Guitar Player's Guide to Developing Speed, Accuracy, and Tone. Through FGM, Dan has published many of his own instructional materials as well as many written by other notable performers and instructors. Through the related FGM Records, he has also released many recordings from such notable performers as Brad Davis, Tim Stafford, Jim Nunally, Robert Bowlin, and John Carlini.

The workshop will focus on how to use efficient left and right hand technique and mechanics to increase speed, improve note clarity and fluidity, and develop good tone and volume. Dan said, "After interviewing over 200 professional guitar players for Flatpicking Guitar Magazine I took all of the information that I had gathered about developing speed, accuracy, and tone and worked with my good friends Brad Davis and Tim May to develop a book, DVD, and workshop presentation that would help players of all levels break through playing barriers and improve their tone, volume, speed, fluidity, and note accuracy." 

The workshop will be held at 2 PM on Friday afternoon and is well worth the $25 registration fee, but registration is limited so sign up early. You can register by calling 419 721 8016, or emailing bands@nibga.com.

Jammers wanted 8/18-19

I am the site naturalist at Gene Stratton-Porter State Historic Site in Rome City. I am in the process of planning our annual Chautauqua Days festival Saturday August 18^th & Sunday August 19^th from Noon to 4pm both days. We are looking for musicians willing to come to the site and play for our visitors. We have had the Fike Brothers out here in the past but due to budget restraints this year, we are unable to use them. Any musician or group who wants to come out and play is more than welcome to. There is no cost to them to participate and they can bring out any product they might have to sell. I picked up a flyer for the bluegrass festivals in Kendallville and found this email on the bottom of it. If you could share this information with the rest of the association that would be extremely helpful. Thank you in advance for your help.

Tiffany Conrad

Interpretive Naturalist

Gene Stratton-Porter SHS

tconrad@indianamuseum.org

260.854.3790

Ralph Bondy, very ill

May 2, 2012
Lorraine called to say Ralph is in the University hospital, London, ONT after a triple bypass operation 2 weeks ago. Ralph has been a fixture at the festival and can be seen driving the taxi's around the fair grounds.

Lorraine was hopeful that Ralph would be transferred to a hospital closer to home in Windsor, Ont. soon.

She wanted the Kendallville festival folks to know that they might not make it down this spring.

Ralph Bondy

10588 CR 42 RRH 3

Maidstone, ONT   N0R 1K0

Canada