Let this be a warning to you youngsters
Hi! My name is Steve. I’m your Mid-Atlantic District EVP and I’d love to meet you. Unfortunately, our world of barbershop hasn’t allowed that for the last 18 months. Pretty depressing. If we had the chance to gather together, I’d introduce myself and share my barbershop story…
My first barbershop experience was the Bucks County Country Gentlemen Show in 1989. My girlfriend was playing a part in the show (that’s another story) and her father, David Dahlen, sang in the chapter. The Second Edition opened the second half of the show. I’m not sure if it was their rendition of Strike up the Band or the overtones in Almost Like Being In Love, but I know I was hooked. I bought their cassette and wore it out while in college.
Debbie (that girlfriend) is now my wife of almost 30 years and we have two amazing sons.
What a journey this has been! Ever since I joined BHS in 1995, I’ve been fortunate to find many great friends and sing in a couple of good quartets, in particular Frank the Dog and currently in Taylor Made. As EVP, I’ve worked with the District Board to restructure the Operations Team – our goal to provide each member better support in the ways we engage in the hobby – our community, our education, and our events.
Over the next several newsletters, I’ll share in more detail these changes and how each can impact you.
Steve Kirsch
District EVP