Mark and I were regular email buddies for several years, usually in response to his questions about the  history of the Barbershop Harmony Society. His devotion to the Society was reflected in his remarkable run of more than 300 issues of his chapter bulletin. BHS recognized Mark in a brief note in its weekly Livewire newsletter dated January 6, 2023.

--Brian Lynch
PR Manager, Barbershop Harmony Society

AXELROD: 301 ISSUES!

Praise chapter bulletin editors!
 
It magically appears on the table by the name badges, or in your inbox. Somehow, pictures from the singout, a list of upcoming birthdays, off-paper dates for repertoire, and corny jokes have been assembled by the cobbler’s elves and delivered to everyone in the chapter.

Have you thanked your bulletin editor lately? Whether by print, or PDF, or email, or regular postings in a private Facebook group, someone is serving your community by recording its history as it happens, and keeping far-flung members current.

This week’s moment of gratitude is occasioned by a note from Mark Axelrod, who recently marked his 25th year and 301st issue of publishing the Teaneck, New Jersey Chapter’s Blue Chip Chatter. That’s a lot; even Lorin May’s run on The Harmonizer magazine is a mere 125 issues.

My Condolences to the family of my friend and fellow Blue Chip Singer, Mark Axerlrod.  I'm still a bit in shock over their sudden, tragic death.

Mark and I had several mutual friends over the years that gave us a unique common denominator. 

He will be sorely missed
May Mark and Fran's memories always be a blessing to those who knew them

We are so sorry for your unexpected loss, especially at this time of year. Please accept our sincere condolences. 

Russell Spies and Janice Osgood

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Mark Howard Axelrod

May 29, 1946 – December 23, 2024

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