Recognition Statement
We extend our heartfelt appreciation to the following individuals for their remarkable contributions and achievements throughout the years representing the Sounds of Harmony Chapter:
**Administrative**
– Gerry Bach, Southern Division VP
– Bill Stock, District President (1995-1996)
– Bob Cearnal, District President (1983-1984) and International President (1991)
**Musical (District Quartet Champs)**
– Improv, 2025: Ryan Latinette (T), Doug Brooks (L), Paul Schulte (Bs), Steve Martin (Br)
– Male Delivery, 1978: Al Mueller (T), Lyle Wilson (L), Rich Pilch (Br), Bob Cearnal (Bs)
– 4-Star Revue, 1988: Doug Brooks (T)
– Renaissance, 1995: Doug Brooks (T)
– The Brooks Brothers, 1997 (2nd place); Sumo Wrestlers at Buckeye Invitational comedy champions
– **Senior Quartet Champions**
– The Central Statesmen, 2003: Pat Flynn (T), John Marshall (L), Bill McLaurine (Br), Bob Cearnal (Bs)
– SrQ, 2013: Chris Schuneman (T), Mike Dohogne (L), Willie Kohlenberger (Br), Bob Cearnal (Bs)
**Awards**
– ABE Award (District Hall of Fame): Bill Stock, Bob Cearnal and Doug Brooks
– David Wright Music Award for Ambassadors of Harmony: Doug Brooks (1995) and Bob Cearnal (1996)
– Dave LaBar Emcee Hall of Fame for BHS: Bob Cearnal (2015)
– District Quartet Champs Association Music Man Award: Bob Cearnal (1999) – State of Illinois Hall of Fame for Performance Category: Bob Cearnal (2022)
**District Quartet Champions**
– 2025 IL District Champions – Improv
– 1978 IL District Champions – Male Delivery
– 1975 IL District Champions – Federal Reserve Notes
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