CODS Newsletter - December 2011

Welcome to CODS' NEWSLETTER!
DECEMBER 2011

Every month, we will publishing a new newsletter with exciting developments in the world of CODS. All members and friends of CODS will receive an email with a link to this online newsletter so they can keep up-to-date and also browse our new and improved website. We're always grateful for your comments and feedback on CODS productions and information on this website - let us know what you think by contacting us.

LOCAL AFFAIRS

Congratulations to all those involved in the production of Local Affairs at the end of October. For those who missed it, you missed a treat! Thanks also needs to go to all those who turned up to help with the 'get in' and 'get out' - in fact the 'get out' was so well organised and supported that the school was clear by just after lunch. A credit to the great teamwork of the society.

The C... Word

Sorry to mention it already, but Christmas is coming up on us fast. Alan Baker has details of the Christmas Meal at The Three Little Pigs on Wednesday 21st December and needs menu choices by 30th November. Menus are available at rehearsals or from Alan by email.

A busy evening has been planned for Monday 19th December starting with carol singing at Tesco's from 6pm - 7pm (Carols for Choirs needed, or words will be available) followed by a short rehearsal at the Town Hall between 7.30pm and 8.15pm. Finally, we will be moving to Club Crediton to end the singing, starting at 8.30pm. This has always been a lovely evening, with a real community feel, so the more the merrier.

EGM Show Selection

Formal notification will be issued shortly, regarding the EGM to be held on Wednesday 14th December at the Town Hall from 7.30pm to vote on the show for 2014. Information is already on the website so please take time to look at this. We will be choosing between Blitz and Me and My Girl. Following the EGM there will be a short Carol practice for Monday evening's Carol singing at Tescoand and the C Club on Monday 19th. Please bring Carols for Choirs if you have a copy.

Viva Mexico

Auditions for Viva Mexico will take place on 4th December. Exact timings will be displayed at rehearsals, together with guidelines for the day. If anyone is interested in auditioning, you will need to register your interest by Monday 28th November. Please see Heather to register your interest.

The final rehearsal for Viva Mexico will be on Wednesday 7th December and we will be returning on Wednesday 4th January. Rehearsals have been going really well and already the pounds are falling off with the Zumba-like rehearsals! As expected, rehearsals are already turning out to be highly entertaining - long may that continue.

Hoodies and goodies

We are now taking orders for hoodies and tshirts for Viva Mexico. If you would like to order an item, please contact Emily or see her at rehearsal with your payment. The order is being placed shortly after the auditions and will hopefully be ready just before Christmas.

Hoodies in sizes XS - 4XL, Ł16
Unisex tshirts (roundneck), sizes XS - 4XL, Ł11
Unisex poloshirts (collared), sizes XS - 4XL, Ł14
Ladies fit tshirts (roundneck), sizes XS (8) - 4XL (22), Ł11
Sweaters (roundneck, no hood), sizes XS - 4XL, Ł14
Kids hoody, ages 3-4, 5-6, 7-8, 9-10, 11-13, Ł12
Kids poloshirts, ages 3-4, 5-6, 7-8, 9-10, 11-13, Ł10

And finally...

The society needs your help. We are trying to identify members (or their families) who would be available for set construction for Viva Mexico. This would start the weekend before the week leading up to the show and a strong team is needed. It is important this year for us to identify the team, before planning for the design is underway.If you or anyone you know can help, please liaise with Jo Ward.

The planning for our concert in 2012 is also underway and we are hoping to appoint our MD within the next month. If anyone is interested in being considered for this position, please put your interest in writing to Heather Morgan (Secretary) by 30th November. We will also be lookng for people to join our sub-committee who have an interest in décor, catering and helping front of house. So if anyone has any expertise in these areas and are happy to join the sub committee please let Heather know.