San Francisco's Camp Harmony 2018-19

Subject: RE: San Francisco's Camp Harmony 2018-19
From: Joe Offer
Date: 31 Dec 18 - 04:10 AM

Another freeze tonight. Camp has been fun, but I'm ready to sleep in my own bed.

Subject: RE: San Francisco's Camp Harmony 2018-19
From: Joe Offer
Date: 27 Dec 18 - 03:02 PM

Note that there's a New Year's Ceilidh followed by Contra Dance in Maple Dance Hall on December 31. Last year's ceilidh was wonderful. This one may be even better.
See you at camp.
-Joe-

Subject: RE: San Francisco's Camp Harmony 2018-19
From: Joe Offer
Date: 27 Dec 18 - 04:25 AM

I'm going to close online signups now. From now on, please sign up at camp if you want to lead workshops. See you there!
-Joe-

Subject: RE: San Francisco's Camp Harmony 2018-19
From: Joe Offer
Date: 26 Dec 18 - 09:47 PM

Hi Joe!

I would like to offer:

(1)Humorous Songs (Songs of Tom Lehrer, Smothers Brothers, Kingston Trio, New Christy Minstrels, Benny Bell, etc.)
on Friday at 5:15pm in the Museum.

(2)Guitarists Play Ukes, Banjos (A baritone uke is tuned the same as the four strings of a guitar--D-G-B-E. Other ukes are tuned with the same relationship between string notes. As a four-string banjo may also be tuned D-G-B-E, a guitarist can play ukes and 4-string banjos without learning any new fingering! Come try it.)
on Saturday at 9:45am in the Kitchen.

Alan Candee

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Done! -Joe-

Subject: RE: San Francisco's Camp Harmony 2018-19--Hootenan
From: GUEST,Wendy Silk
Date: 26 Dec 18 - 02:27 PM

Hi JOe,
My request of Dec. 19 never got posted. I'd like to lead a workshop "Hootenannny" --songs of the folk revival. Small to medium venue on Sunday or Monday please. (But I want to attend the Jerry Praver memorial) Thanks! Wendy

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Hi, Wendy - how 'bout Monday 2:45-3:45 in Muir? -Joe-

Subject: RE: San Francisco's Camp Harmony 2018-19
From: GUEST,Daniel Hersh
Date: 25 Dec 18 - 03:04 PM

Hi, Joe -

Merry Christmas! Can you add an hour to the SF Free Festival meeting on Sunday so it starts at 9:45 am but still includes the 11 am slot too?

Thanks,

Daniel

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Got it, Daniel.
Per Margaret: Per WCR, Please move Shabbat to the dining room unless non-real flames are used for the candles.

Subject: RE: San Francisco's Camp Harmony 2018-19
From: Joe Offer
Date: 24 Dec 18 - 11:55 PM

---------- Forwarded message ---------
From: Ray Bierl
Date: Mon, Dec 24, 2018 at 11:15 AM
Subject: workshops
To:


Hello Amelia and Margaret, Merry Christmas!

If you would, please forward my suggestions for workshop and mini-concert
to Joe or whoever is coordinating those. (OR: Send me the link to the
appropriate page and I'll do it.)

Discovering the key of E on the Guitar-Saturday 11 AM in Madrone

San Diego Boys: Songs of Jack Tempchin and Tom Waits-Friday 5:15 PM Carson

Thanks!

Ray

Subject: RE: San Francisco's Camp Harmony 2018-19
From: GUEST,Rachel Goodman
Date: 24 Dec 18 - 10:36 PM

I'd like to host a "Songs by Southern Appalachian Women" song circle.
Jean Ritchie, Hazel and Alice, Carter Family, etc. Saturday would work.

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Hi, Rachel - I hope Saturday before the Yes M'AM concert will work. -Joe-

Subject: RE: San Francisco's Camp Harmony 2018-19
From: GUEST,Ed Silberman
Date: 23 Dec 18 - 08:10 PM

Joe - noticed you were able to move Amelias's Holiday Songs workshop.
Thank you. And thank you for all your hard work making Harmony happen

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Thanks, Ed. Hope we can find a way to make your Ceilidh happen. Hey, it could be you and me and some beer....
-Joe-

Subject: RE: San Francisco's Camp Harmony 2018-19
From: GUEST
Date: 22 Dec 18 - 06:15 PM

Sat 2:45 Muir for great american songbook

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It shall be so. I may have to skip Barleycorn to make it, but I think I will. -Joe-

Subject: RE: San Francisco's Camp Harmony 2018-19
From: Joe Offer
Date: 22 Dec 18 - 12:32 PM

Oh, Fred, can't you pick a time and place?

Subject: RE: San Francisco's Camp Harmony 2018-19
From: GUEST,Ellen Eagan
Date: 22 Dec 18 - 10:50 AM

I would like to have a waltz jam from 4-5 on Friday in Magpie and another waltz jam on Sunday from 5-6 also in Magpie. I know that the end times aren't correct, but I'm too lazy to scroll back up to get the correct times. This format is a bit awkward to use.

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Hi, Ellen - I put you in Maple, the dance hall, at the times requested. See you at camp.
-Joe-

Subject: RE: San Francisco's Camp Harmony 2018-19
From: GUEST,Fred Maslan
Date: 22 Dec 18 - 10:21 AM

I would like to lead a workshop on "the Great American Songbook" Songs of the twenties, thirties and forties.

Fred

Subject: RE: San Francisco's Camp Harmony 2018-19
From: Joe Offer
Date: 21 Dec 18 - 02:28 AM

OK, so it's 11:27 PM Pacific time on Thursday night, and I think I have all the above requests posted. I will continue to update these grids once or twice a day as needed, until I shut it down Wednesday night, December 26. And most likely, I'll add stragglers Thursday morning before I leave for camp.

Just before I leave, I'll post a message saying online workshop signups are closed, and you'll have to sign up on yellow stickies at camp after that. I print the daily schedule about midnight every night of camp. If you add or change workshops after I print, you're on your own. Some people have great attendance at workshops added after I've printed the schedule.

See you at camp. I had to miss the Getaway in Washington this year, so I'm extra-excited about going to Camp Harmony. It's such a wonderful gathering of such wonderful people.

-Joe-

Subject: RE: San Francisco's Camp Harmony 2018-19
From: GUEST,Karen Chester
Date: 21 Dec 18 - 01:55 AM

Regarding the Latin American Songs-Saturday 4-5pm will be best in which ever space you think is best. Thanks. Karen

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Hi, Karen - Museum Saturday, 4-5 PM. Don't know how your earlier message got lost, but this should be a pretty good space. Conflicts with sea songs, though. -Joe-

Subject: RE: San Francisco's Camp Harmony 2018-19
From: GUEST,Daniel Hersh
Date: 21 Dec 18 - 01:47 AM

Sunday 11-12 Kitchen or Madrone
SF Free Festival planning meeting
Daniel Hersh et al

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I think the Kitchen will be more comfortable & cozy for you. Sunday 11-noon

Subject: RE: San Francisco's Camp Harmony 2018-19
From: GUEST,Robert Rodriquez-phone to joe
Date: 21 Dec 18 - 01:40 AM

from the Devil's Cauldron -the supernatural - Robert Rodriquez

Subject: RE: San Francisco's Camp Harmony 2018-19
From: David Ingerson
Date: 21 Dec 18 - 01:35 AM

Thank you, Joe, for all your work and especially your unflappability!

David

Subject: RE: San Francisco's Camp Harmony 2018-19
From: GUEST
Date: 21 Dec 18 - 01:09 AM

Sunday 4-6 Museum
Gaita
Jim Oakden

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Done. -Joe-

Subject: RE: San Francisco's Camp Harmony 2018-19
From: GUEST,Jim Oakden
Date: 21 Dec 18 - 01:03 AM

Please add:
Sat 11-12 Museum
Session: Tunes from Brittany
Jim Oakden/Shira Kammen

Sat 9:45-noon in Carson. Hope that's OK.

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Fri 4-5 Muir
Quebecois Tunes
David Brown/Jim Oakden

Thanks
Jim

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Brittany - Sat 9:45-noon in Carson
Quebecois Friday 4-5 in Muir
-Joe-

Subject: RE: San Francisco's Camp Harmony 2018-19
From: GUEST,Karen Chester
Date: 21 Dec 18 - 12:57 AM

3rd time. Not sure if any of my messages got to you. Added my name in from area. Anyway, Latin American Songs 4-5, small space probably fine, Friday and/or Saturday. Thanks, Karen and Nancy.

Subject: RE: San Francisco's Camp Harmony 2018-19
From: GUEST
Date: 21 Dec 18 - 12:52 AM

Hi. This is Karen and Nancy. I don't understand. I tried to send a message to have a Latin American songs workshop 4-5 pm Friday and/or Saturday and somehow the note was here and then gone. Not sure there is any slot available now. If you see something and this note gets to you, please let me know. Otherwise, next year. Thanks, Karen. [e-mail]

Subject: RE: San Francisco's Camp Harmony 2018-19
From: GUEST
Date: 20 Dec 18 - 07:50 PM

Mr.Offer -- Thank you for putting the Philadelphia Mummers on my preferred day. Thank you for including the Story Swap. I wish Amelia's Holiday songs wasn't opposite a holiday celebration, Shabbat. Is it too late to change that? Not that it really matters but Silberman is not spelled with a v. When you get to the middle of my name you get a shiver.

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Dear Mr. Silberman. I am most delighted to hear from you, and I am most embarrassed by my misspelling of your surname. I know the proper spelling full well. In my defense, please note that I spelled your name correctly in Saturday, and didn't spell it wrong until the very last day of camp. Note that I moved the Holiday Songs workshop up to the hour before Shabbat, hoping that Amelia won't mind (it's her workshop). And in humble contrition, I corrected the spelling of the name "Silberman."
I look forward to seeing you at camp every year, and wish we could see each other more often. We have the most interesting talks.
And you always make me smile.
yr. humble servant, J. Offer

Subject: RE: San Francisco's Camp Harmony 2018-19
From: David Ingerson
Date: 20 Dec 18 - 04:10 AM

Would it be possible to include at this late date my workshop on "The Singer's Toolkit (making a song come alive)"? It could fit in on Monday in the Museum at 2:45. Or would the potential sound bleed from Carson make Muir a better choice? The workshop would be mostly lecture-demo and then discussion.

Cheers,

David

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Hi, David - you can add workshops up to the night before the workshop. And if there's space, up to the hour before the workshop (although then it won't hit the printed schedule). Your workshop posted as requested. I hope I get a chance to attend. -Joe-

Subject: RE: San Francisco's Camp Harmony 2018-19
From: GUEST,wendy Silk
Date: 19 Dec 18 - 04:06 PM

I am always looking for good singers /musicians to perform my songs.

Subject: RE: San Francisco's Camp Harmony 2018-19
From: GUEST,Rob Katz
Date: 19 Dec 18 - 11:28 AM

Hi Joe: I'd like to do a political song swap on Friday 4-5. New political songs, old ones, originals, classics, anything that people think is political. Rob Katz

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Hi, Rob - 4-5 PM Friday in Carson, just before Shabbat.
-Joe-

Subject: RE: San Francisco's Camp Harmony 2018-19
From: Joe Offer
Date: 19 Dec 18 - 03:57 AM

I'm caught up to here. Please look at the charts and make sure your workshop is in the right slot.

From now on, please give me the name of your workshop (4 words or fewer), your name, and the date and time and location of your workshop. Try to make sure you request an open slow.

Thanks.

-Joe-

Subject: RE: San Francisco's Camp Harmony 2018-19
From: GUEST,Jim Oakden
Date: 18 Dec 18 - 04:57 PM

Evening Dance Schedule-please post

  1        Th 27        contra/square        
  2        F 28        ECD (Mary L)        Balkan (Madge/Jim)
  3        Sat 29        Swing (Erik H)        
  4        Su 30        French (Gary)        Irish (Suzanne L)
  5        M 31 NYE        contra        waltz

Dance times will be announced at camp.

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Got it. Thanks. -Joe-

Subject: RE: San Francisco's Camp Harmony 2018-19
From: GUEST,Kathrine Gardner
Date: 18 Dec 18 - 12:25 PM

Hi Joe,

Thanks for scheduling the piano class. My second request didn't get scheduled yet:

Musical Theater song swap, 2 hrs if possible, not to conflict with the big singing sessions like Barleycorn or David's Music Hall thing. It looks like possible times would be SUNDAY from 4:00 to 6:15, either Muir, Buckeye or Museum. BTW I'm bringing a few Broadway song books this year to jog people's memories. Strong preference for Sunday now. Thanks!

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Broadway - how about Sunday 4-6:15 in Muir? -Joe-

Subject: RE: San Francisco's Camp Harmony 2018-19
From: GUEST,mary luckhardt
Date: 16 Dec 18 - 12:50 PM

I would like to lead an English Country Dance workshop on the first day at 11:00 in the dance hall.

I may continue to lead an ECD workshop at that time and place if there seems to be sufficient interest, and the space is free, but I think I will decide that at camp after the first day.

The dance on the first night is ECD, followed by Balkan, so we need to do that at least.

Subject: RE: San Francisco's Camp Harmony 2018-19
From: GUEST,Robert Rodriquez (phone to Joe)
Date: 15 Dec 18 - 03:56 AM

Not up against ballads, John Barleycorn, or community sing.

Songs of All God's Critters.
A Second Workshop, to be announced.

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God's Critters - Sunday, Muir, 2:45-3:45

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from the Devil's Cauldron -the supernatural - Robert Rodriquez

Subject: RE: San Francisco's Camp Harmony 2018-19
From: GUEST,Daniel Hersh
Date: 15 Dec 18 - 01:11 AM

Hi, Joe -

(1) Shabbat can be 5:15-6:15 on Friday rather than 4-6:15. One hour has been sufficient in the last couple of years.

(2) Can you put down a Valerie Rose & Daniel Hersh concert on Saturday at 1:30? I'm not sure which room to request - perhaps Museum or Madrone - since I don't know how many people will want to come. I'll let you make the call on that.

Thanks,

Daniel

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Hi, Daniel - Shabbat in Carson, Friday, 5:15-6:15

Concert in Museum Saturday 1:30-2:30

Mr. Mustard with the Lead Pipe in the Parlour. Er....sorry.

Subject: RE: San Francisco's Camp Harmony 2018-19
From: Joe Offer
Date: 14 Dec 18 - 02:56 AM

Hi Joe:

Hope all is well with you.

I put a workshop request in today but I’m not sure I did it right, so I thought I’d send you an email too. I’d like to do a workshop on Friday at 4 in the buckeye room called songs featuring Nancy. Hope this works out. If that slot doesn’t work, let me know and I’ll look for another.

Thanks for all you do.

Arlene

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You betcha, Arlene - time and place as requested. Nancy doesn't seem like a common name, but there sure are a lot of songs about her. Sounds like a fun workshop.
-Joe-

Subject: RE: San Francisco's Camp Harmony 2018-19
From: GUEST
Date: 13 Dec 18 - 11:27 AM

Requesting two slots:

2:45 Friday – Madrone: Mike and Geri's Concert

Listen, sing, and play along to Mike Bechler's and Geri McGilvray's original songs.

2:45 Saturday, Madrone:

Beginning Lead for Folkies Learn a simple method to play leads on guitar without very much theory.

Regarding my request for 2:45 Friday and 2:45 Saturday in the Madrone room:

My name is Mike Bechler, and my email is [e-mail].

Thanks, Mike

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Done. -Joe-

Subject: RE: San Francisco's Camp Harmony 2018-19
From: GUEST,Marlene McCall
Date: 12 Dec 18 - 11:48 PM

Hi Joe:

Just (today, Wednesday 12/12/18) got email from Erik Hoffman confirming that the Swing Dance is Saturday Night.

He requested (above) two rehearsals.

Marlene

Subject: RE: San Francisco's Camp Harmony 2018-19
From: GUEST
Date: 12 Dec 18 - 11:24 PM

Hi Joe -
So I list here and you update the actual calendar???
THANK YOU!

Dale Allen Boland
ROUNDS: Simple and/or Silly
Singing rounds for fun. Request or lead your favorite.
Saturday 1:30 in the acapella singing space

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Hi, Dale - Madge has a rounds workshop on Saturday, so I'm reluctant to put two rounds workshops on the same day. The a cappella singing room is the museum. The only day it's open at 1:30 is Monday (New Year's Eve). Is that OK?

Subject: RE: San Francisco's Camp Harmony 2018-19
From: GUEST,Mary Luckhardt
Date: 12 Dec 18 - 09:48 AM

Please put English Country Dance in the dance hall everyday at 11:00. English dance will be Friday night according to Jim, unless he has to change it.

Mary

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Hi, Mary - Erik Hoffman beat you to that slot. I hope 5:15-6:15 daily will work for you. -Joe-

Subject: RE: San Francisco's Camp Harmony 2018-19
From: GUEST,original song swap & discussion -
Date: 12 Dec 18 - 05:36 AM

First choice - friday 1:30 to 3:45 original song swap & discussion - in museum. This would be an opportunity to share and talk with other songwriters. Listeners welcome as well. If that time or space won't work, avoid conflict with other similar workshops and the tripple crown. Thanks.

Susan Wageman
[e-mail]

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You got it, Susan. Museum, Friday, 1:30-3:45. We probably need more songwriting workshops from somebody, maybe one a day. -Joe-

Subject: RE: San Francisco's Camp Harmony 2018-19
From: GUEST,Erik Hoffman
Date: 12 Dec 18 - 03:43 AM

I'd like to do a Contra/Square/Other/calling/playing for dances workshop. Would do it every day from 11 to noon

I'm also now organizing the Swing Night. I think it's going to be Sunday Night, but not sure. We should have two rehearsal workshops. Can't recall if we did two hours twice, or one hour twice. We'd like to be where there's a sound system.

Erik Hoffman

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Hi, Erik. Because of space shortage on the chart, I'm calling if Dance Calling & Playing - Maple (Dance Hall), 11-noon daily

Swing Dance Practice: Fri & Sat 9:45-10:45, Maple Dance Hall

Subject: RE: San Francisco's Camp Harmony 2018-19
From: GUEST,Ed Silberman
Date: 12 Dec 18 - 02:22 AM

Joe - I ant to do a presentation on the Philadelphia Mummers Parade. Monday is best since the parade is Jan 1. I'll be using a video, so electrical sockets and some way to darken the room is important. Buckeye? I also want to do a story swap. Time doesn't matter. Smaller room is better

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Hi, Ed - Buckeye is open only from 9:45-10:45 on January 1. Hope that's good for you.

Stories in the Kitchen - Saturday 1:30-2:30 - Is this suitable for children?

Subject: RE: San Francisco's Camp Harmony 2018-19
From: GUEST,Ingrid Noyes
Date: 12 Dec 18 - 01:47 AM

I'm coming to camp on Saturday with my 6-year-old granddaughter. Any chance you can move Songs for Young Children with Remy to later in the day, or Sunday morning, so we can attend?

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Well, I moved it to Sunday, 11-noon. Hope that will work for you. -Joe-

Subject: RE: San Francisco's Camp Harmony 2018-19
From: Joe Offer
Date: 08 Dec 18 - 03:02 AM

Hi, Joe,

Can you put me down for a daily English Country Dance in the dance hall? I can take any slot before the one containing the actual John Barleycorn and Pub Songs (so during sea shanties is okay, or before the triple crown starts). I will not have ECD on Sunday (I have to be offsite that afternoon).

Can you tell me if there is a shape note session scheduled yet? It’s the only other workshop I know I want to attend, but if it’s a conflict, I’ll live with it.

I know I should be able to do this myself, but I have always found the Muscat experience to be impenetrable.

thanks so much,
Mary L

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Hi, Mary - how 'bout 5:15-6:15 daily except Sunday? -Joe-

Subject: RE: San Francisco's Camp Harmony 2018-19
From: GUEST,Kathrine Gardner
Date: 06 Dec 18 - 03:12 PM

Hi - two workshops please:

If it's OK with the dance hall moppers, I'd like to do Old Time Piano Backup in Maple every day at 1:30, except Sunday when it would conflict with the Meeting. So, piano class Friday, Saturday, and Monday?

Broadway Musicals song swap, 2 hrs if possible, not to conflict with the big singing sessions like Barleycorn or David's Music Hall thing. It looks like possible times would be Sunday or Monday from 4:00 to 6:15, either Muir, Buckeye or Museum. BTW I'm bringing a few Broadway song books this year.

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Hi, Kathrine. I asked the camp committee for opinions on the mopping/piano combination, but I think you'd know better than anyone whether there'd be a conflict. I'll find a place for the Broadway session later. -Joe-

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Broadway - how about Sunday 4-6:15 in Muir?

Subject: RE: San Francisco's Camp Harmony 2018-19
From: GUEST,David Luckhardt
Date: 06 Dec 18 - 01:04 PM

I'd like to reserve Muir (or Buckeye if there's a conflict) for two sessions on Monday, 12/31

1:30 - 2:30 British & Celtic Drinking Songs

2:45 - 3:45 English Music Hall songs

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Hi, David - Amelia beat you to Muir, so I put you in Buckeye for the times specified.

Subject: RE: San Francisco's Camp Harmony 2018-19
From: GUEST,Amelia Hogan
Date: 04 Dec 18 - 07:07 PM

I'd like to propose a few workshops this year,
I leave it you you Joe to figure out when would be good for them, but here are some ideas...
The first: Songs that Sound Traditional, but ARE NOT TRADITIONAL!
Muir- Monday 2:45

Irish Songs, Muir/ Museum, or wherever--- during Barleycorn set-up.

Now's your chance to sing the Holiday songs you most wanted to. Muir/ Museum, Friday
and
Hoping to have a good time for a Yes M'am concert in there too, but don't want it opposite, the swing dance, or Bob Reid-Judi Jaeger, or Jerry's memorial.

Hoping there will be good space for these workshops. Not really stuck on the details.

Thank you!
-Amelia

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Hi, Amelia -
Non-trad that sound trad: Monday, Muir, 1:30-2:30 PM
Irish Songs Sat 1:30-2:30, Madrone
Holiday songs you most wanted Sat 4:15-5, Museum (changed so that Ed S. could attend)

Subject: RE: San Francisco's Camp Harmony 2018-19
From: GUEST,Jennifer Kreger
Date: 04 Dec 18 - 10:51 AM

I would like to lead "Our Climate Change Stories."
Any day but Friday.
Not conflicting with Spoons, Significant Songs or Jaeger/Reed concert.

We will each get a chance to talk about our own experiences with wildfires, smoke, drought, storms, flooding, electricity bills, artificial snow, crop failure, migration, or whatever it is we need to process in order to face what is happening, unite for survival, and sing our way to victory.

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Hi, Jennifer - how about in the Museum on Sunday, 2:45-3:45 PM?

Subject: RE: San Francisco's Camp Harmony 2018-19
From: Joe Offer
Date: 02 Dec 18 - 10:05 PM

My chief advisor on all this is Patience, and she's telling me that some of the spaces I assigned above are not adequate for the workshops. Give me a few days to figure things out and make changes. Patience was at the camp within the last month and knows these things. I was there for a couple of hours last February or so.
-Joe-

Subject: RE: San Francisco's Camp Harmony 2018-19
From: Joe Offer
Date: 02 Dec 18 - 12:28 AM

OK, so the schedule grids are up and waiting to be filled. Post your workshops below in this thread. Give your name, name of the workshop (four words or fewer, please), an explanation of what the workshop is about, and the day you want to have your workshop.


Camp begins Thursday evening, December 27; and ends Tuesday Morning, January 1.

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Again, a link to the new venue, Walker Creek Ranch, owned and operated by the Marin County Office of Education. It's a half-hour drive from any town, so be sure to bring everything you need to camp.

Subject: RE: San Francisco's Camp Harmony 2018-19
From: Joe Offer
Date: 18 Oct 18 - 02:06 AM

Most likely, we won't have the long, leisurely mealtimes we had at Camp Newman and with Debby McClatchy. Our meals will probably be an hour, maybe just a bit longer. So, we're figuring on not having scheduled workshops during meals. Of course, campers are welcome to use workshop spaces 24 hours a day.
Carroll, you won't be on the regular schedule, but each day's schedule will have a notice about your sessions.
-Joe-

Subject: RE: San Francisco's Camp Harmony 2018-19
From: GUEST,madge strong
Date: 17 Oct 18 - 06:36 PM

Hm, it closed my previous attempt... I'd like to offer my usual workshops: rounds and Balkan & S. African songs.

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Hi, Madge:
Rounds Fri 11-12, Muir
Balkan Song Sat 11-12, Buckeye (because this is the day of the Balkan dance)
South African & Balkan: Sun 11-12, Muir
South African & Balkan: Mon 11-12, Buckeye