Finance and Subscriptions.
Managed by: Paul Fizpatrick
- How Much:
- The annual Harmony Federation membership subs are €195 payable at the start of the calender year.
- For members who join after the start of year the subs are adjusted pro rata
- IABS subscription:
- To participate in IABS events, you have to be a member of IABS, Harmony Federation handles this in 2 ways:
- You add on the membership fee (€35) to the above subscription and Harmony Federation pays this on your behalf.
- You pay this yourself directly or through another group.
- To participate in IABS events, you have to be a member of IABS, Harmony Federation handles this in 2 ways:
Note! You only have to pay IABS once even if you are in multiple groups
- Payment
- You can either pay in full, quarterly or monthly. Most members set up a standing order. Simply add up the amount owed and divide by your instalments.
- Bank Acct Details
- Harmony Federation Bank account details (Iban and Bic) will be provided to you by our Finance Manager
Membership
Managed by: Liam Clarke
Once you passed your audition, what to do day one:
- Upon becoming a member you will be set up on the members area and will receive your User Name and Password to login as a member to our website:
https://harmonyfederation.com/user/login?destination=g/dashboard.
- On first time logging in you will be asked to change your password, please do this immediately!!
- If you forget your password just ask the members manager to reset it for you.
- Login gives access to sheet music and teach tracks plus a lot more of the Harmony Federation Repertoire.
Harmony Federation Constitution
- It is important that you familiarise yourself with the following documents:
- Hfed Constitution.
- Hfeds Guideline Practices and Procedures.
Wardrobe
Managed by: Gerard Corbett
As we are a performing group you will be required to dress appropriately to provide a uniform look to our group. You may not need the Stage Outfit immediately, however it is recommended to get the Walking out gear asap. You will need:
- Harmony Federation Walking out Outfit:
- This is a green polo shirt with the harmony federation Logo.
- You will need to purchase one of these from the Wardrobe Manager.
- It is Used for informal sing outs or where we are attending an event as a group.
- The cost of the t-shire is approx. €25 approx.
- Harmony Federation Stage Outfit:
- This is formal formal dress ware for performing in competitions or at other designated formal occasions.
- This consists of
- Stage Dress Jacket, Green Dress Shirt and green Hanky:
- Harmony Federation rent the jacket to the member for the duration of their membership.
- There is one off rental cost for the Jacket of €35, the jacket must be returned if the member leaves.
- The member must also purchase the Green stage Shirt, this currently costs €28 approx.
- Dress Suit Trousers and Black Patent Shoes, Black Braces:
- This is to be provided by the member themselves. The Rules are:
- Trousers must be black and formal dress suit trousers. i.e. not jeans cargo pants, sweat pants etc.
- Shoes must be black patent - Important note these do not have to be expensive. They are only used very occasionally. People have purchased these for as low as €30
- Braces must be black and at least 1 inch wide. No Markings or embroidery. Metal bits should be silver in colour if possible.
- Talk with members they will show you where to get them at minimal cost.
- This is to be provided by the member themselves. The Rules are:
- Stage Dress Jacket, Green Dress Shirt and green Hanky:
- ID Badge
- A Name Badge (sticker) is supplied to the member at rehearsals.
- The badge make it easy for other to remember you and you them.
- When you purchase your Green Polo T-shirt your name will be embroidered upon it.
- Please remember to ware your Harmony Federation Polo T-shirt to every rehearsal and out door event.
- Covid 19 Harmony Federation Singers Mask
- Following Government Guidelines a Covid singers mask will be provided when restriction are active in the Ireland
- Each new member will receive 1 singers mask during Covid enforcement
- If the singers mask is lost, the cost of replacement is covered by the member
Comittee members
- Matthew Roche - Chair
- Donal Coveney - Secretary
- Paul Fizpatrick - Finance
- Michael Boyle - Operations
- Liam Clarke - Membership
- Jim Ryan - Communications