June 2015 - river city theatre organ society (rctos)

The Posthorn
Volume XXVIIII Issue 4
The Next RCTOS Meeting
Will be held at the
Norm & Naomi Emmack Residence
17057 Dora Hamann Parkway
Omaha, NE
Sunday, June 21, 2015
3:00 PM
Election of Officers
Will be held at this meeting
Guest Artist:
Naomi Emmack & Friends
The Emmack Residence is home to Baldwin
and Conn Organs & Kimball Grand Piano,
an entertaining musical program will follow
the monthly meeting and Election of
Officers.
Directions from: 168th and Dodge
Turn north on 168th street.
Continue north to first red light, which is 168th
and Blondo.
Continue north on 168th for two blocks to Dora
Haman Pkwy.
This will be Manchester Park on the left.
Turn left on Dora Hamann and follow around
curve.
The house is on left at corner of Dora Hamann
and 170 Ave.
The House # is 17057 Dora Hamann Parkway
Phone # is 402 333 3875
Visit our Website:
www.rctos.com
June 2015
MAY 17 PROGRAM REPORT
By Bob Markworth
The May 17 meeting was held at the Jerry
Pawlak Residence in Lincoln, NE. Jerry’s
residence is home to a Hammond A-101 1962
Model Organ with Leslie Speaker and Yamaha
keyboard. In the first part of the program
Jerry played the Hammond as if performing for
a program on a theatre pipe organ. The
second half of the program included the
Yamaha keyboard utilized as a rhythm unit
with many instrumental added tracks. I feel
that Jerry was at his best as he transitioned
from theatre, to jazz, to Hammond organ
presentations. All applauded after Jerry’s Jazz
Version of On A Clear Day. Salad, pizza and
desserts were served after the program.
Thanks to Janet Domeier and Joan Richter for
their help and for furnishing the salad and
desserts. Open console followed the formal
program. Editor’s Note: As there were only
10 who travelled from Omaha, it is apparent
that the May Chapter Meeting should be held
at a more convenient location in the future as
Omaha members are either not able or not
willing to travel to Lincoln.
Happy Birthday
May 16 – Gregory Johnson
May 20 – Darrell Fleuhr
June 1 – Thomas Jeffery
June 3 – Margaret Dickmeyer
June 14 - Sara Young
July 1 – Naomi Emmack
July 2 – Janet Domeier
July 3 – Marlene Otte
July 10 – Cheryl Nygren
July 12 – Lois Cernelic
July 17 – Jerry Golmanavich
July 19 – Shirley Kanka
August 3 – Arnie Ott
August 19 – Paul Kanka
August 28 – Tootie Witt
Happy Anniversary
June 2 – Ron & Jan Messman
June 6 – Robert & Margaret Dickmeyer (68)
June 13 – Merl & Nancy Core
June 14 – John & Sara Young
June 15 – Robert & Lois Cernelic
July 19 – Don & Ruth Tucker (57)
August 25 – Ed & Patti Zollman
** Election of Officers will be held at the June
21 meeting for the 2015-2016 term. If you wish
to be nominated for an officer’s Position, please
contact
Bob Markworth (573-9071)
(kimballorgan1@msn.com)
2015 Meeting Schedule (Subject to Change)
JULY 19 – ELMWOOD TOWER – OMAHA
Dedicate Warner Moss Conn Organ
AUGUST 9 – CONCERT AT ROSE - OMAHA
SEPTEMBER 20 – MARKWORTH RESIDENCE
(JUSTIN NIMMO GUEST ARTIST)
OCTOBER ? – ROSE THEATER
DECEMBER 6 – MARKWORTH RESIDENCE
50/50 Raffle – Rozanne Christensen - $18
RCTOS - $18
ATOS SUMMER YOUTH
ADVENTURE
RCTOS will be hosting the ATOS Summer Youth
Adventure – July 19-24, 2015. The home base for the
event is the Markworth Residence. These talented young
organists from all over the United States will be studying
with Jonas Nordwall, Jelani Eddington, Donna Parker and
will utilize the Markworth Kimball, Orpheum and Rose
Theater Wurlitzers. RCTOS volunteers will be needed for
various duties, especially van drivers to transport from
one venue to another.
If you are interested in
volunteering, please call Bob Markworth at 402-5739071.
RCTOS will hold their annual concert at
the Rose Theater on Sunday, August 9,
2015 at 3pm. Returning by popular
demand, noted theatre pipe organist Dave
Wickerham will headline the event with
special guests Omaha Street Percussion.
Member discount packages have been
mailed. This fund raiser guarantees that
member dues of $10
Yearly/Individual/Family membership will
remain the same. Remember, additional
tickets are available upon request. Invite
your family and friends. Information flier
posted on our website. The success of
this event depends on your personal
involvement.
River City Theatre Organ Society
Minutes
The River City Theatre Organ Society Sunday, May 17, 2015 was held at the Jerry Pawlak Residence in
Lincoln, NE. Thanks to Jerry for opening his home for the May chapter meeting and providing pizza,
salads, and desserts to those who attended the meeting. A special thanks to those who travelled from
Omaha to attend this meeting.
Officers present: President Bob Markworth, Secretary/Treasurer Jerry Pawlak, Board Member: Sandy
Rockwood. Absent: Vice-President Jeanne Sabatka, Board Members Frank Sabatka, Gregory Johnson
President Bob Markworth opened the meetings and welcomed members.
The Treasurer Report was read and accepted with a motion by Jim Boston, seconded by Sharon Kay.
Secretary’s minutes were accepted by Rozanne Christensen and seconded by Evelyn Van Horn.
50/50 Raffle: RCTOS Member Rozanne Christensen $18 - RCTOS $18.
The next meeting is on June 21 and will be hosted by Norm and Naomi Emmack at their residence in
Omaha, NE>
Omaha and RCTOS will be hosting the next ATOS SUMMER YOUTH CAMP in July 19-24, 2015. If you
are interested in volunteering to help (probably just one day) contact Bob Markworth. RCTOS may
have to provide some snacks etc. so members may be required to help in this manner. There is a
need for van drivers to transport the attendees, youth from all over the United States interested in
pursuing the TPO.
RCTOS Annual Concert at the Rose Theater will be held on Sunday, August 9, 2015 at 3pm. Dave
Wickerham will be the guest organist along with Omaha Street Percussion. RCTOS Member discount
ticket packages will be mailed early in June.
ATOS Convention will be held in Philadelphia July 1-8, 2015.
Bob Markworth introduced guest artist Jerry Pawlak. Jerry’s residence is home to a 1962 Hammond
with Leslie and Yamaha Keyboard. Jerry played: TODAY, ON A CLEAR DAY, CIELITO LINDO, FUNNY
GIRL MEDLEY, ON THE STREET WHERE YOU LIVE, HAPPY TOGETHER, TEACH ME TONIGHT, MR
LUCKY, A LATIN MEDLEY INCLUDING WHAT A DIFFERENCE A DAY MAKES, BRAZIL AND TICO TICO.
Respectfully submitted,
Secretary, Jerry Pawlak
RCTOS Officers & Board
Bob Markworth - President
402-573-9071 (kimballorgan1@msn.com
Jeanne Sabatka - Vice President
Jerry Pawlak - Secretary/Treasurer
402-421-1356 (gpawlak@neb.rr.com)
Board Members
Greg Johnson – Past President
Frank Sabatka
Sandy Rockwood
Tom Jeffery (Historian)