Laurie has been ringing bells for about 10 years, and had been directing for two years. Laurie is a member of the American Guild of English Handbell Ringers , and is chair of the Nebraska Handbell Committee . St Paul's Handbell Program Adds 4th Octave To help the handbell program acquire a 4th octave of bells, St. Paul's Women of the ELCA selected the handbell program as one of the recipients of their 2000-2001 offerings. Additionally, the Faith Circle hosted a 9-hole indoor miniature golf tournament, with proceeds going to the bell program. The golf tournament, called the Ringer Classic, raised 800.00 and received matching funds from the Aid Association for Lutherans.
Directors pose at the first hole.
The Chancel Chimers performed ten selections at the 14th Annual Flower Festival, held at St. Cecilia's Cathedral. The Flower Festival is St. Cecilia's gift to the Omaha community amidst the humdrum of winter. As many as 15,000 people attend this event. The group performed a variety of styles of music, including classical pieces, hymns, show tunes, and original handbell compositions. The group will meet in the library.