Sweet Adelines International 75th Jubilee Commemorative Album

Around the World…

In 1976, the Harmonize the World Fund was established to assist in the formation of chapters outside North America. Right away, Sweet Adelines chapters began to form around the world. At first, the chapters outside North America were part of the “Worldwide Area,” and later organized as areas specific to their geographic location. Eventually, many areas became regions. Today, there are five regions outside North America plus Satellite Area #30, which

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encompasses chapters in Japan and Germany. Below are the dates when areas became regions: #31 Quartet of Nations (England, Scotland, Wales, Netherlands), May 1, 1998 #32 Nordic Light (Denmark, Finland, Norway, Sweden), May 1, 1997

#34 Southern Cross (Australia), May 1, 1999 #35 New Zealand May 1, 1998

A Persianaire Chapter Christmas Party. In 1978, the Persianaire Chapter was formed in Tehran, Iran. (The chapter has since disbanded.)

Representing the sixth country to charter a Sweet Adelines chapter, the Japanese flag is displayed with the others in 1980. From left are members of the Music Education Committee: June Berg, Bev Sellers, International President Ruth Uglow, Worldwide Coordinator Ann Gooch, Executive Director Peggy Chambers, Shirley Kout, and Carolyn Butler.

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