The Far Western District Board of Directors and the district membership take great pride in dedicating this 2001 Fall District Convention to the Sidewinders -- 1962 Far Western District Quartet Champions and 1964 International Quartet Champions.
Three of the men, Jerry Fairchild, Gene Boyd and Jay Wright will be with us all weekend. In addition, a presentation will be made on Saturday evening at the Show of Champions. Joe Daniels, the lead, will be on stage in spirit. He passed away in 1987, but the memory of his fantastic voice lives on.
It is interesting to note here that this foursome was extremely active in the Riverside Chapter.
Joe was President 1962 and 1964; lead section leader 1961-1969; Chorus Director 1978-1981 and BOTY in 1978.
Gene was Show Chairman in 1964 and baritone section leader 1961-1965.
Jay was Chapter Secretary 1957-1971; bass section leader 1961-1971; BOTY in 1965 and the Riverside Chapter's Five Year Award Recipient in 1965.
Jerry was Chorus Director 1957-1969, 1975-1976, 1983-1985; BOTY in 1963, 1969, 1976 and 1985; Five Year Award in 1965 and 1985; Mr. Afterglow in 1971 and Mr. Woodshed in 1975.
From everyone attending this 2001 FWD Fall Convention in Bakersfield this weekend and the entire Far Western District, we are honored and pleased to have you here, with us, on your 40th Anniversary of being crowned Far Western District Quartet Champions.
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Addendum:
During the weekend Jerry Fairchild sang in the "4 Old Times Sake" quartet which competed both as a regular quartet and as a Senior quartet. They came in 10th in the finals Saturday night and WON the Senior Quartet competition.