The Star Spangled Banner
National Anthem of the United States of America
The music, which is the melody, is written by John Stafford Smith around 1775 and arranged by William J Krauss.
The current text is written by Francis Scott Key in 1814.
Since 1931 this is the official anthem of the United States of America.
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When you attend over 300 events a year, you get to hear a lot of national anthems sung and played in many countries. There is nothing greater than an anthem sung the way it should be sung. There is nothing worse than performances deviating fm the Anthem.
We’ve been witness to people singing their anthem to the music and lyrics and have been swept off our feet to the point of “goose bumps”. We know the feeling when it's done right!
The Star Spangled Banner is an anthem that is respected and revered by those who love our country for all it stands for; past and present. The anthem is respected and revered by those who have experienced the graciousness of our country. We are a nation with a proven track record of helping others help themselves in time of need; whether a disaster or war time.
If you are given the honor of singing this anthem, and it is an honor, we see no reason to deviate fm the words or music written in 3/4 time. Performing isn't about you. It's about you performing an anthem the way it is written to honor this great country. Anything less is a disservice to this nation. Forgetting a word or two is acceptable and if you run in to a memory blank, those listening should help.
We're not interested in people singing it faster, slower, deviating fm the notes or putting on some display that brings attention to them. Those that want respect sing it the way it was written and they do it out of respect.
This isn't too much to ask for the freedom we all enjoy.
We already know the reply fm the newer generations: "This is a free country."
Yes, it is, but not to the point where it becomes self-serving or disrespectful to our anthem or flag.
We believe part of the selection process for singing our anthem should be the singer being qualified and required to sing the anthem as it was written; correct words, melody and tempo.
We would not fly an altered flag and we should not deviate fm the lyrics and music that have been with us officially since 1931.
When you deviate fm the rules and standards expected fm you by the team there will be consequences; sometimes career ending. Think about it.
Copyright by Chuck Grillo, Minnesota Hockey Camps, 24621 So Clark Lake, Rd P.O. Box 90, Nisswa, MN 56468-0090 Phone 218.963.2444 Fax 218.963.2325
Email: chuck@mnhockeycamps.com - All rights are reserved. No part of this book, blog OR template may be reproduced or transmitted in any form by any means without permission in writing from Minnesota Hockey Camps
Monday, February 7, 2011
Thursday, February 3, 2011
Being "Whole" without the "Holes"
Being “Whole” without the “Holes”
The game is a whole lot easier when you live it versus having to live it. Life is no different. You, living your life, versus “having to live” life, give life its true meaning. It does matter what you do because you are doing it or did it. You are the only person in this world who can use what you have going for you. Recognize what you do well and overachieve @ it. Overachieve in your asset categories knowing in advance that your teammates will emulate everything you do with a touch of greatness added to it.
“You, overachieving @ what you do best, are the best teacher your teammates will ever have.”
“It's great to be good @ what you do and better to be great; however, being “whole” enhances both good and great.”
As we travel around the world we see a lot of “holes” in “whole”. Are people/players a victim of the false blessing of success? This is one more example of why being “real” is important. Your goal is to be an important part of the reason for any success your team experiences; anything beyond is a blessing.
“We are whole when we become detail people who put aside personal gains for team success.”
Blessings, titles, accolades and clippings are great; however, the affect they have on your daily routine is more important. The best way to predict your future is you creating your future. This makes you more predictable. We were put on this earth to validate and anoint ourselves beyond all other evaluations.
We are qualified to write and say something If our minds, hearts and eyes are open. Our camp philosophy is based on open minds, open hearts and open eyes when working with people. We say, write, critique, mentor and judge others with one purpose in mind; the purpose of making them better player and people. We judge and critique with the serious intent of making people better. We do this to create an awareness of the importance of you acquiring the ability to critique you.
Creating awareness and exposure is no different than losing one game during the season. You didn’t lose the final game. It’s the beginning of you becoming a better you.
“Every child needs an element of growth away fm home.
If our camp is like your home, there is no reason to be here.”
One of your greatest accomplishments in life will be people talking behind your back. They are talking behind your back because they wish they were where you are today. They wish they were you.
If being you is difficult, recalculate and create another, or new, you. Success is directly correlated to repetition of all the little things you do extremely well. Causing others to emulate what you do well is the greatest measure of success. Things can happen, even when you feel you have everything under control, work is meaningful and life is great. All of a sudden something happens and you struggle with an answer.
If wealth and fame are your game, be aware of the perils and pitfalls while remembering all those who helped you along the way. Greatness magnifies what and who you are. Your roots are a part of that. If what you are is all you have, make it be all you need. If you can’t count on you, who can you turn to? This is all the more back up for having three (3) to six (6) mentors outside of your immediate family.
You, playing and working with purpose, being great @ what you do well, make it possible for everyone to be great. Give it some thought.
Playing/working with a purpose can mean a lot of things; however, the original definition of playing/working with a purpose is sharing with and giving to others. Sharing and giving to others is meaningful to those with a purpose and beyond that to the players/colleagues who benefit; whether a person, team, or society. How many people do you know live life with a purpose; run a company with a purpose; run a group with a purpose? They make the world a better place to live, work and play.
• Purpose is crucial to a team and company success: it is the primary source of achievement and reveals the underlying human synergy within the group. None of us stand alone. A high level of synergy between staff members, as well as a group, is as dynamic as it gets. It gives people a reason to work with a purpose and raises the self-esteem levels of those involved.
• There is no such thing as false purpose. People with false purpose get exposed in a heartbeat!
If the ruling values of life are reason, purpose and self-esteem, purpose is high on the list of admirable qualities in leadership, employees and players. It is the driving force in a people driven industry.
Copyright by Chuck Grillo, Minnesota Hockey Camps, 24621 So Clark Lake, Rd P.O. Box 90, Nisswa, MN 56468-0090 Phone 218.963.2444 Fax 218.963.2325
Email: chuck@mnhockeycamps.com All rights are reserved. No part of this book, blog OR template may be reproduced or transmitted in any form by any means without permission in writing from Minnesota Hockey Camps
The game is a whole lot easier when you live it versus having to live it. Life is no different. You, living your life, versus “having to live” life, give life its true meaning. It does matter what you do because you are doing it or did it. You are the only person in this world who can use what you have going for you. Recognize what you do well and overachieve @ it. Overachieve in your asset categories knowing in advance that your teammates will emulate everything you do with a touch of greatness added to it.
“You, overachieving @ what you do best, are the best teacher your teammates will ever have.”
“It's great to be good @ what you do and better to be great; however, being “whole” enhances both good and great.”
As we travel around the world we see a lot of “holes” in “whole”. Are people/players a victim of the false blessing of success? This is one more example of why being “real” is important. Your goal is to be an important part of the reason for any success your team experiences; anything beyond is a blessing.
“We are whole when we become detail people who put aside personal gains for team success.”
Blessings, titles, accolades and clippings are great; however, the affect they have on your daily routine is more important. The best way to predict your future is you creating your future. This makes you more predictable. We were put on this earth to validate and anoint ourselves beyond all other evaluations.
We are qualified to write and say something If our minds, hearts and eyes are open. Our camp philosophy is based on open minds, open hearts and open eyes when working with people. We say, write, critique, mentor and judge others with one purpose in mind; the purpose of making them better player and people. We judge and critique with the serious intent of making people better. We do this to create an awareness of the importance of you acquiring the ability to critique you.
Creating awareness and exposure is no different than losing one game during the season. You didn’t lose the final game. It’s the beginning of you becoming a better you.
“Every child needs an element of growth away fm home.
If our camp is like your home, there is no reason to be here.”
One of your greatest accomplishments in life will be people talking behind your back. They are talking behind your back because they wish they were where you are today. They wish they were you.
If being you is difficult, recalculate and create another, or new, you. Success is directly correlated to repetition of all the little things you do extremely well. Causing others to emulate what you do well is the greatest measure of success. Things can happen, even when you feel you have everything under control, work is meaningful and life is great. All of a sudden something happens and you struggle with an answer.
If wealth and fame are your game, be aware of the perils and pitfalls while remembering all those who helped you along the way. Greatness magnifies what and who you are. Your roots are a part of that. If what you are is all you have, make it be all you need. If you can’t count on you, who can you turn to? This is all the more back up for having three (3) to six (6) mentors outside of your immediate family.
You, playing and working with purpose, being great @ what you do well, make it possible for everyone to be great. Give it some thought.
Playing/working with a purpose can mean a lot of things; however, the original definition of playing/working with a purpose is sharing with and giving to others. Sharing and giving to others is meaningful to those with a purpose and beyond that to the players/colleagues who benefit; whether a person, team, or society. How many people do you know live life with a purpose; run a company with a purpose; run a group with a purpose? They make the world a better place to live, work and play.
• Purpose is crucial to a team and company success: it is the primary source of achievement and reveals the underlying human synergy within the group. None of us stand alone. A high level of synergy between staff members, as well as a group, is as dynamic as it gets. It gives people a reason to work with a purpose and raises the self-esteem levels of those involved.
• There is no such thing as false purpose. People with false purpose get exposed in a heartbeat!
If the ruling values of life are reason, purpose and self-esteem, purpose is high on the list of admirable qualities in leadership, employees and players. It is the driving force in a people driven industry.
Copyright by Chuck Grillo, Minnesota Hockey Camps, 24621 So Clark Lake, Rd P.O. Box 90, Nisswa, MN 56468-0090 Phone 218.963.2444 Fax 218.963.2325
Email: chuck@mnhockeycamps.com All rights are reserved. No part of this book, blog OR template may be reproduced or transmitted in any form by any means without permission in writing from Minnesota Hockey Camps
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