jt Posted January 14, 2022 Share Posted January 14, 2022 Hello, fellow Gibsonians. I’m seeking a favor from my guitar-playing friends. On January 30, Irene Stearns, the last surviving Kalamazoo Gal, turns 100. I’m organizing a virtual celebration. The Kalamazoo mayor has issued a proclamation declaring the day the official Irene Stearns Day (but I can’t share the video of that until next Tuesday when the city will make the proclamation official). I’m recruiting musicians to record a simple 15-30 second selfie video wishing Irene a Happy 100th. Something like, “I’m John from Connecticut, USA. Happy 100th, Irene!” Might you be willing to participate? I’ll string together the video clips. Please send your clip to johnthomasguitar -at- gmail -dot-com. Let’s make this a worldwide celebration! Here's an example of what I'm looking for: https://photos.google.com/search/_tra_/photo/AF1QipOCOeBdgRIFD4td6JbC_WJvDaQSz0IxZruI4-UI Humbly yours, John. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fortyearspickn Posted January 15, 2022 Share Posted January 15, 2022 This is amazing. I'm guessing there are several of us that have some kind of connection to Kalamazoo ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jt Posted January 15, 2022 Author Share Posted January 15, 2022 49 minutes ago, fortyearspickn said: This is amazing. I'm guessing there are several of us that have some kind of connection to Kalamazoo ! Thanks! Videos are coming in from around the globe. Please consider contributing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
62burst Posted January 16, 2022 Share Posted January 16, 2022 Done. In order to avoid going over to the forum's meager messaging storage, it was added to your "Hi John- . . ." thread in the forum's Messages box. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MorrisrownSal Posted January 16, 2022 Share Posted January 16, 2022 Just emailed you JT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jt Posted January 17, 2022 Author Share Posted January 17, 2022 2 hours ago, 62burst said: Done. In order to avoid going over to the forum's meager messaging storage, it was added to your "Hi John- . . ." thread in the forum's Messages box. Got it! Fantastic. Thanks! Details on time and platform for the virtual event soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jt Posted January 17, 2022 Author Share Posted January 17, 2022 2 hours ago, Salfromchatham said: Just emailed you JT Fabulous! Thanks! Details on time and platform for the virtual event soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jt Posted January 19, 2022 Author Share Posted January 19, 2022 The story continues. This happened today: Kalamazoo declares January 30, 2022 the official Irene Stearns Day. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr.Woody Posted January 24, 2022 Share Posted January 24, 2022 John, this really is outstanding! What a great mayor/commissioner to show such enthusiasm for this. Thanks for making this all happen!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jt Posted January 24, 2022 Author Share Posted January 24, 2022 8 hours ago, Mr.Woody said: John, this really is outstanding! What a great mayor/commissioner to show such enthusiasm for this. Thanks for making this all happen!! Thanks! Yes, The city of Kalamazoo has responded splendidly (and even used the proclamation I wrote for the mayor!). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
olie Posted January 24, 2022 Share Posted January 24, 2022 Good on ya, John, and a Happy Birthday to you , Irene! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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