♪  Woman of Note  ♪

                           The “Woman of Note” is selected based on the following criteria:

                           •        Works tirelessly for her chapter
                           •        Has a positive influence on the chapter
                           •        Is a great Ambassador for the chapter
                           •        Is a Real Woman, Singing Real Harmony and Having Real Fun!"

During Region 15 TRAX, the “Woman of Note” is recognized along with other
members from choruses in Region 15.    For the past three years, SOTV chorus has
selected  a member that meets the above criteria.  
     




                                     
                                                 Rosemary Wisniewski   -   2010 Woman of Note

                                 

Song of the Valley is very proud to announce Rosemary Wisniewski as our 2010 Woman of Note.       
Rosemary joined Sweet Adelines International, Song of the Valley Chapter in April 2000.  Although
she is quite capable of singing any of the four parts, she prefers to sing bass and is also Assistant
Bass Section Leader.      Her dedication to Song of the Valley includes being a member of our Show
Committee, Music Team, Management Team, and currently serving as our Membership Chair.       
Rosemary also created and maintains our website www.songofthevalleychorus.com.   She was
formerly our Tape Librarian (shows you how long ago) and currently is our Sheet Music Librarian,
always providing sheet music for current as well as potential members.

For the past five years, she has taken on the enormous task of creating our 100-page Show Program,
asking for help only with proofreading before sending it to the printers.
She is one of our members who volunteer her assistance when help is needed.   She also serves as
an Assistant Editor of our weekly information sheet/calendar that we call “SOTV Notes”.

As a wonderful friend to all, Rosemary truly puts the sister into this sisterhood that we call Sweet
Adelines.  We congratulate her on winning this prestigious annual award.
  



                                   
                                            BONNIE D'JOVIN     -    2009 WOMAN OF NOTE






 Song of the Valley is very proud to announce Bonnie D'Jovin as our 2009 Woman of Note.   Bonnie
joined Sweet Adelines and SOTV in 1997, beginning as a bass and now singing lead. In 1998, Bonnie
was enlisted by the Team Coordinator to help keep the chapter viable through a difficult period.  From
that time forward, Bonnie has served the chorus in numerous ways.    Following is a sample listing of
her contributions:

*  Served on the Management Team since 2002, taking only one year off during
    that time.  Elected Secretary in 2003, a position she held for five years.
*  Assumed on-going responsibility for creating, updating and distributing
    membership rosters, chapter  property records, rehearsal cancellation
    procedures and chapter information sheets.;  managing the mailbox system;  
    editing weekly e-newsletters; and managing orders of official SOTV shirts.
*  Served on numerous committees, including Long-Range Planning, and    
    chaired Education, Ways and Means, Sunshine, Angel Fund, Standing Rules,
    Show and Membership.
*  Supported competition preparation by creating chapter retreat agendas,
    information sheets, and competition booklets.  Also, coordinated 2008 the
    competition transportation.  

Equally as valuable, but less visible, is the work Bonnie has done, and continues to do, on an ad hoc
basis.  She is the first to help out with anything that needs doing.  Her dedication to the chorus is
exceptional, and she often exclaims, "I LOVE my chorus!".

Lastly, Bonnie's personal traits are admirable.  She is a woman who effectively deals with, works
through and accepts the ups and downs that are found from time to time in any group.  She is always
open and honest with others and treats everyone fairly.  The superb quality of her work and her
reliability are legendary in the chapter.  
 
We are delighted to salute a woman who has done so much and has truly earned the respect of us all.
       


                                              

                                                  June Pierson      -    2008 Woman of Note






   Song of the Valley is very proud to announce June  Pierson  as our 2008 Woman of Note.   June
joined Sweet Adelines 1976 and SOTV in 2002 as a bass.   Since then June has served the chorus in
numerous ways.    Following is a sample listing of her contributions:

      •        Music Responsibilities
                June has been SOTV  Assistant Director for the past 3 1/2 years.
               She has been the Bass Section Leader and a Music Team Member for the
               past 4 years.   June is presently enrolled in SAI Director's Certification Program.

      •        Management Team Member & Team Coordinator  - 3 years (2004-2007)  

                 June was SOTV Management Chair for 3 years.    During that time she instituted     
                written Annual Reports to the chapter, developed the first contract for Assistant
                Directors, created first set of written job descriptions for all chapter committees,  
                developed a written guide for future Team Coordinators, consisting of a monthly
                record of anticipated work to be completed, wrote guidelines for the awarding of
                the annual Song of the Valley Memorial Scholarship, planned and managed
                programs for annual Installation Dinner Celebrations for 3 years.  She initiated
                annual individual recognitions for chapter members, and initiated  the presentation
                of Longevity Award Certificates for chapter members.   June modified the basic
                design for our SOTV logo which is on our banner, letterhead and business cards.  

       •        Other SOTV Committees

                 June has served on the Membership Committee for 4 years – creating flyers and
                graphics for each members drive, postcards and notecards for membership
                correspondence.  

                She was the 2006 Show Chair and has served on the Show Committee for  
                3 years.    

                June has initiated and managed chapter cartridge recycling program for 2 years.
                June has been our Public Relations  Coordinator from 2006 to present.    She
                developed PR goals for the chapter, prepared and successfully carried out PR plans
                for chapter shows and membership programs,  assisted in preparing COMACT
                application – 2005 and continued to prepare and submit COMACT applications for
                2006, and 2008 which SOTV received First Place for all the years.   No application
                was submitted in 2007.        Because SOTV was so successful, June prepared and
                presented at Regional TRAX, 2007 a workshop, "How to Win the COMACT Award"
                for all interested Public Relations Coordinators.

SOTV salutes June for all her wonderful expertise and support since she has joined our chorus.