2026 Convention Team

Questions? Email the team at [email protected]

Patty Martin, Regional Events Coordinator
Jet Cities Chorus
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Responsibilities include overseeing all North by Northwest Region 13 events.

Jody Allen, Region Convention Chair (CRC)

Spirit of Spokane Chorus
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Responsibilities include oversight of Convention Team, Kickoff, Afterglow and event evaluation.

 

 

Christy Hedrick, INCOMING Region Convention Chair (CRC)

Alaska Sound Celebration Chorus
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Sonia Rebello, Competition Coordinator (CC)

A Cappella Joy Chorus
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Responsibilities include competition details, backstage, traffic pattern, webcast, awards. Appointed by SAI.

Kari Flint, Convention Communications Chair
Coeur d'Alene and Spirit of Spokane Choruses
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Responsibilities include eBlasts, website, program and advertising, logo,  survey,  technical assistance.
 

Denise Thomson, Facility Event Specialist
A Cappella Joy Chorus
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Responsibilities include coordinating on-site facility details including hotels and convention space.

 

Arlene Blackmer, Official Panel Liaison (OPL)
A Cappella Joy Chorus
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Responsibilities include judges' care and meals, OPL Team, airport transportation and greeters, Green Room, driver and tech help.

 

Michelle Clark, Registration Chair
A Cappella Joy Chorus
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Responsibilities include registration, All Events Tickets

 

Who We Are

Our Mission

Joyous a cappella performers propelling the barbershop art form and cultivating community

Our vision 

Thriving Community ~ Modeling Innovation ~ Limitless Possibilities

You can download the definition statement for our values here.

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