RCAC Meeting Notes by Marlene Meissner

March 16, 2024

The day began at 10:00 a.m, with some members participating in the forScore training presented by Bobbie Ferrero.

Music circle began at 12:15 with guest conductor Delette Huffman.  She led the members in playing delightful renditions of Danny Boy, Vaya Con Dios and Nidelven. 

After a short break, President Fran Maddox made the following announcements:

She welcomed Mary Devlaeminck’s sister Diane, who was attending as a guest.  She also announced that Roxie Klinger is a new member of the club.  Roxie is the vocalist with European Take-out Band, which includes club members Bobbie Ferrero, Lisa Roeder and Terry Rudd.  She also welcomed Ed Kuenzi, a long-time club member who has not been able to attend meetings for a number of years.

The April meeting will be held on April 20, with Micah Cowan serving as guest conductor.

A memorial service for Ken Presthus, partner of member Coreen Bergholm, will be held in Astoria on April 13.  Ken is a well-known musician who has performed for many years at Scandinavian events, Oktoberfests and many other community events.

Katie Eberhardt, a well-known accordionist formerly from the Bend area, will perform a concert from Alaska, her current home, on Saturday, March 23.  It will be available on YouTube.

Fran mentioned the Ed Kuenzi has an accordion and a buttonbox for sale, as noted in the latest newsletter.

Fran asked Delette Huffman for an update on camp.  Delette noted that all rooms in the lodge are full, but anyone wishing to stay off-site can still join the orchestra. 

Fran noted that today’s featured performer, Paul Smith, will present his program at 2:00.

Fran also noted that beginning with today’s meeting, members will be asked to perform one song the first time around.  If there is additional time before the end of the meeting, there will be an opportunity to play another song.

Solo performances included the following: 

Larry McCullough:                                 Granada, Dindi
                                        Bobbie Ferrero/Roxie Klinger:                Bei Mir Bist Du Schoen/That’s Amore
Beth McDonald:                           PH Polka
                                 Jeff Nelson:                              Irish Washerwoman
Coreen Bergholm:                   McNamara’s Band
Wayne Nelson:                        Glow Worm, Ton Sourire
Delette Huffman:                   Life In The Finnish W                   Tranquilo
John Mohney:                         Basin Street Blues
Leonard Kosatka;                    Histoirie D’ Amour, Caravan
Marlene Meissner:                  The Whistle Waltz
Lynn Haldeman:                      Danny Boy, Nidelven
Lisa Roeder:                                    Fielenmin

Fran Maddox:                         Autumn Waltz, Viva Los Panchos