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 P.O.R.C.C. Newsletter

Dear PORCC Club Members:

            It has been several months since you have had a show or received a newsletter.  We apologize for that.  However, please know that during this “time off”, we have been talking to PORCC members and meeting with the PORCC Board to discuss the next steps for the PORCC Club.

            First, let us share a piece of good news!  We are having a show on September 28, 2008 at the Holiday Inn, our usual place and the group is Jimmy Merchant and the Teenagers.  September is our anniversary month, so we knew we wanted to have a show for sure.  Second, we are planning to have a membership meeting at 6:30 PM (before the 7 PM show start time) and we are asking you to be there.

            After much discussion both outside and within the membership, we know that it is difficult to continue to have shows at the same level it has been.  As in the past newsletter, several examples were provided, especially the reduction in the number of shows per years, making a decision to continue or stop the club, etc.  These are the areas of discussion for the meeting prior to the show.

            For the record, and your prior knowledge for the meeting, each show costs approximately $5,000-$6,000 Based on the cost and keeping in mind a member pays $160/year, a membership base of at least 300 members would be needed to support the continuation of 8 shows per year.  Our members’ base is probably 130-150.  There are non-members that attend shows, but not a significant amount.

            If the number of shows were reduced to 4, and the annual fee is $160 you would need a base membership of no less than 150.

            So, you can see, there is a lot to think about and consider when deciding what is the best plan of action.

            Please attend this show and the meeting!!!!!!!!!  This is your club and you need to make the decisions.  Understanding that not all can attend the show, if you want your opinion to be heard, either send me, or Bob, a note or call us.  We’ll bring it to the meeting

          Hope to see you there

Sincerely,

P.O.R.C.C. Board

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JIMMY MERCHANT AND THE TEENAGERS

Sunday, September 28, 2008

7 PM Holiday Inn, Greentree

DINNER RESERVATIONS

 United Group Harmony Association (UGHA) - Still Available – a great 2 disc DVD celebrating their 30^th Anniversary Only $50.00 ($55.00 if you need it mailed).  UGHA Continues to send me other DVD’s on sale for our members. All proceeds go to the PORCC Club.  Call Jan at 724-745-6898 if you wish to receive a mail order. Thanks UGHA!!!

Allison Park Travel  - We want to thank Allison Park travel for helping us with all of the travel arrangements for our groups!  

KEEP YOUR PRAYERS AND CARDS COMING!!

Carol Sanders

381 Cavan Drive

Pgh, PA 15236

We pray for her full speedy recovery!!!

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PORCC News and Events

EVENTS:

• Looking for something to do Thursday nights - Atria’s Restaurant, PNC Park starting 8PM, hear a cappella groups like JOHNNY ANGEL & HALOS, WILLIAM DELL and the WEE JAMS.  Come down and enjoy a great evening with our kind of music and have a delicious meal too!!
• How about Monday nights?  Come out and listen to some great DJ’s playing their best in vinyl.  Atria’s Restaurant, Richland Twp., Route 8.  Rookie Rick, Johnny Angel with guest DJ’s will get you on the dance floor.

DUES: Don’t Forget!! 3rd Quarter dues – DUE           $40.00 per quarter - Thanks!!!

PORCC Logo Items for Sale:

Looking for that special gift – PORCC is selling it’s logo items at ½ Price.  They make nice gifts and show the pride of the PORCC members.   PORCC will no longer carry logo items after the September show.  Please see Marsha or Bob.

DVD SALES: We have a few videos left! 

Do you wish you could see that show again that you loved so much?  See Jan or Sis at the video table and order your DVD on the night of the show.  Only $15.00!!!  Can’t make a show, just send Jan a check made payable to: Media Quest for *$20.00 no later than 5 days before the show, and she’ll order a DVD and have Media Quest mail it to you.  Send a check for the DVD to:

Jan Taper, 1075 Mapleview Drive, Washington, PA 15301.

CD SALES:  All proceeds from the sale of CDs sold by PORCC go to the PORCC Club

SHOWS IN 2008 Mark your calendars! 

1. October 12, 2008       
2. November 9, 2008     

*Dates subject to change 

New Admission Fee for PORCC members to a show is only:

• $20.00/ Member - $35.00/ Couple (Members)

Admission Fee for Non – Members:

• $30.00/ Person - $55.00/ Couple

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