leadership academy
2027 leadership academy
SAVE THE DATE:
Saturday, January 16, 2027 | 8:30am-4pm
Shawnee Presbyterian Church, Shawnee, KS
$45 per registrants (includes Food, Fellowship, & Fun!)
TAKE YOUR CHAPTER TO THE NEXT LEVEL!
Training, mentoring and peer support for Chapter leaders
including President, Treasurer, Membership, Marketing and Music
Team as well as aspiring leaders.
Schedule of events to come soon
Office-Specific Courses & Descriptions
Facilitator:
David Wright
What Makes a Successful Arrangement
We will discuss the planning, construction, and development that goes into creating an arrangement that maximizes the performer's potential for a great performance. We will discuss several specific examples.
Race and Gender in Barbershop History
We will examine the racial and gender makeup of the barbershop demographic before barbershop organizations existed, the early exclusion of Blacks, how the tradition of gender separation began, and the events that have led to today’s environment.
Facilitator:
Jim Bagby
Tags and Woodshedding -- Under Your Leadership!
Reap even more joy from two of the most enjoyable harmony activities in all barbershopping
Ponder what happens at virtually every chapter meeting break, and certainly at the afterglow. Or in the hallways and side rooms of every convention, large or small? What do we ALWAYS do?? I hope your answer was "sing tags!" And/or...woodshed!
Jim believes we are hearing less and less of that latter creative, joyful brand of singing. I hope we'll never lack for members who will help other barbershoppers experience these two rewarding acivities! And if we lose either of these delightful pursuits, it could be argued that our Society will continue to shrink. Both tag teaching and woodshedding prosper more with some guidance. So if you've ever been the one wishing on the fringes that you could lead the song being woodshedded: you can! And you can learn tags (simple/short ones first) and teach the parts. Jim has met many a sunrise doing just those two things! And he will be sharing his knowledge, along with some helpful tips for both tagging and woodshedding.
Facilitator:
Brett Randolph
President
This class will provide you with information and resources you need to organize and lead your chapter. More importantly, we will work together as a team to address all your questions and ideas for discussion. Some will come in as first-time leaders and others will have several years of experience in leading their chapter and we will work to cover all your needs. Come prepared with your questions so we can get started quickly. If you already have knowledge make sure you become a part of this class so we can benefit from your experience.
Facilitator:
Larry Hlavacek
Secretary
Acquaint new and veteran chapter leaders, particularly chapter secretaries, with the dynamic BHS Member Center web site for chapter and chorus information and a source for Society operational information. Review role of the chapter secretary regarding membership, incorporation requirements, show clearance procedure, communication along with suggested monthly duties. Use of additional resources viz., Chapter Secretary Manual. Attendees are encouraged to bring a laptop to class.
Facilitator:
Jeff Arians
Treasurer
In-depth look at chapter accounting as suggested by BHS. A detailed presentation of Quicken using the Society’s accounting process and an overview of Quickbooks. Responsibilities of the treasurer to the chapter are discussed in great detail.
Facilitators:
Don Fuson
Tim Link
Building a Culture of Leadership
- Breaking the waves out-front, or Pushing from behind?
- Surveying member views on the health of their local chapter
- Determining the support for future community engagement for quartets and chorus performances
- Utilizing past member experiences
- Meeting current member expectations
- Developing future leaders for the chapter
- Engaging and involving every member in support of the non-singing/planning/communication side of things
- Measuring Risk vs. Reward in setting chapter goals
Facilitator:
Jon Kready
Creating a Performance Culture
This class will cover strategies for creating a fun culture that promotes togetherness, and develops a safe environment to perform in. We will also discuss methods to introduce songs to the chorus with a performance mindset and character development in place from the start.
Facilitator:
Corbin Donavan
Membership
In this class, participants will round table discuss running a guest night, as well as three topics for best practices in membership.
- Designing a Welcoming Onboarding Experience
- Building Belonging: Social & Emotional Connection
- Clear Pathways: Moving from Chorus newbie, to Core Chorus member
Come spend an hour helping your fellow barbershoppers understand/grow the membership in their chapters! It is going to be an awesome time!
Facilitator:
Roger Menard
Leading Your Chapter into a New and Powerful Future (60-minutes)
Students will be introduced to a simple tool kit to help them clearly define Chapter priorities & values. Then participants will learn how to align the group’s leadership and activities for maximum results. Together we will learn to create an environment of member satisfaction and steady growth.
Building a Thriving District-wide Youth Movement One Neighborhood at a Time (60 minutes)
Learn how to move from a single annual District youth in harmony event or a few small chapter events, to a rapidly expanding youth movement that involves hundreds of young singers and brings key parties together. Create a robust program that will build youth participation NOW and in the future across the CSD.
Facilitator:
Matt Webber
TOPIC : TBD
For more information about Leadership Academy, contact Tim Link at cslt@singcsd.com.
