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Election Results - Secretary, Treasurer

Congratulations to Carol Flint, Secretary and Kathy Arnold, Treasurer on their election.

Do you want to be a mentor?

Would you like to be a resource for handbells in Area 12? Please click to submit your information to be added to the Area 12 list of teachers and mentors.

(If you are looking for a mentor, please contact the Education Coordinator.)

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Volunteer to serve on the Area 12 Board

There are many appointed positions on the Area 12 Board.  Do you have a few hours every month?  Consider voluntering to serve on the board. Openings include Membership Director, Historian and Event Coordinator.
Contact the Chair if interested in serving on the board.

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Learn more about what upcoming events are happening and what the Area 12 board is up to.

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Calendar

  • Concordia's High School Invitational Public Concert

    March 10, 2025 @ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
    Concordia University Irvine, 1530 Concordia, Irvine, CA 92612, USA

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  • Area 12 Board Meeting

    March 14, 2025 @ 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
    Las Vegas

    All Area 12 members (in good standing) are welcome to attend. Please coordinate with the Past Chair to attend.

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  • Area 12 Board Meeting

    March 15, 2025 @ 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
    Las Vegas

    All Area 12 members (in good standing) are welcome to attend. Please coordinate with the Past Chair to attend.

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  • Art Makes the Spirit Soar - Beacon Art Show Handbell Concert with The Bel Canto Ringers, Trinity Ringers and Joyful Noise

    March 23, 2025 @ 2:30 pm - 4:30 pm
    San Luis Obispo United Methodist Church, 1515 Fredericks Street, San Luis Obispo CA

    The concert is an annual, free event performed by The Bel Canto Ringers in connection with the Beacon Art Show sponsored by the San Luis Obispo United Methodist Church. This year the concert will include two additional Central Coast choirs: The Trinity Ringers from Los Osos UMC and Joyful Noise from Atascadero UMC. A free will offering will be taken to benefit Methodist churches burned down in the recent Los Angeles fires. We hope you can join us.
     
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  • From Strength to Strength with Forte Handbell Quartet

    March 27, 2025 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
    Claremont United Church of Christ 233 Harrison Ave Claremont, CA 91711

    The Forte Handbell Quartet is coming West! Coming from Colorado, they are presenting From Strength to Strength, a Concert Celebrating a Decade of Ringing.
    Don't miss one of the premiere ensembles in the United States!

    Please note that the concert is free (a free-will offering will be taken)
     
    https://fortehandbells.org/
     
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  • Concordia's Handbell Renaissance in Concert

    March 29, 2025 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
    Concordia University Irvine, 1530 Concordia, Irvine, CA 92612, USA

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Recent News

March board meeting

Mar 15, 2025 |

Your Area 12 Board met in Las Vegas March 14-15 to check out site for the 2026 conference (more details coming soon).  And other business.

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Voting deadline March 2, 2025 midnight (PT)

Mar 1, 2025 | ,

A reminder, the deadline to vote is Sunday night for the Secretary and Treasurer candidates. All HMA members in good standing with voting privileges (excluding Sub Members, Student members) are eligible to vote. Please check out the candidates here and vote.

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Area 12 Elections

Feb 1, 2025 |

Area 12's biennial election for Secretary and Treasurer is live.  Area 12 Handbell Musicians of America voting members may vote until March 2, 2025. Please check out the candidates here.

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Winter 2025 Board Meeting

Jan 27, 2025 |

Your Area 12 board met Saturday, January 25 to work on future events. Welcome to new Social Media Director Harvey Glenn, and new Southern California Regional Coordinator Carol Pickford.

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