Meeting · January 2022
Sunday, December 12, 2021
There were no Zoom attendees.
December 12, 2021 The OAC Christmas party was held on Sunday, December 12, 2021, at Messiah Lutheran Church in OKC. Before the meeting we enjoyed accordion solos by Dick Albreski and Laz Elliott. aggie Abel called the meeting to order. Fourteen members and 18 guests were present. Maggie introduced all the attendees. We stood and recited "The Pledge of Allegiance." • The music program began with Dick leading four Youth Group members performing songs that they have prepared for the upcoming NAA Convention. Players were: Laz Elliott, 15; Asher Elliott, 13; Alex Rockwood, 17; and Luke Anderson, 15. • The group played "This is Our Song For You." Alex soloed with "Silent Night." The group played "Melody of Love." Luke and Dick played "Golden Slippers." Asher soloed with "Celito Lindo." The group performed "Dark Eyes." Laz and Dick played "Batter Up." • We all enjoyed having the Youth Group entertain us! • Dick and his student, Lois Wyrick, played a duet: "Go Way." • Dick had toes tapping with "The Merry Christmas Polka." • The Play-Along Fun Band got us further into the Christmas mood with "Away in A Manger," "Silent Night," and "Silver Bells." Players were Annette Zongker, Irene Bookbinder, Karen West, Dick Albreski, Lois Roth, and a guest. The songs are Dick's arrangements, each with three-part harmony. • Maggie announced that the present Club officers will serve for another year. However, if anyone would like to volunteer to run for an office, we will hold an election. • Karen and Lois handed out song sheets, and accompanied us in a sing-along. We serenaded ourselves with "Silver Bells," "Jingle Bells" (with Maggie jingling the bells), "Silent Night," and "O Christmas Tree." • Ron Shearon played "It Came Upon the Midnight Clear." • Karen and Lois followed with a duet: "Frosty The Snowman." • Karen performed "Happy Holidays." • Maggie reminded us of the National Accordion Association (NAA) convention coming in March. • During the meeting, we snacked on cookies and other delectables brought by members. Members also brought donations of gloves, hats, socks, etc., for charity. The meeting was adjourned. Our next meeting will be January 9, 2022. We'll celebrate the New Year with accordion music!