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 | Are there any Frank Sinatra Fan Clubs in the US?? |
International Sinatra SocietyThe ISS, as it is known on the Sinatra mailing list, is one of the better newsletters. Dustin Doctor, along with his mother, Mary, now runs the Society. For many years, the late Gary Doctor headed this society. Each issue, with over thirty pages, is filled with articles on Sinatra, newsclippings, reviews of recordings, and photos of fan's collections. In fact, it is the second longest running publication, just behind the Sinatra Music Society. Membership ($20 for six issues, $25 outside of the US and Canada). Their Web site represents an online catalogue for shopping for Sinatra compact discs.
P.O. Box 7176
Lakeland, FL 33807-7176
(941) 646-7650 voice
(941) 646-0293 fax
http://www.sinatraclub.com
The Sinatra Society of AmericaCharles Pignone runs the Sinatra Society of America. For many years, this group was based in Newtonville, NY. They recently moved to California. Pignone is on the most "inside" of the fan organizations, attending many of Sinatra's concerts over the past years.
PO Box 2705
Toluca Lake, CA 91610-0705
When Sinatra was touring, each issue would list the songs Sinatra sang during his concert appearances. Recently, the Society was proud to sponsor a mural of Frank Sinatra, The Voice of the Century, located across the street from the Capitol Records Tower in Los Angeles. Membership is $20 per year for 5 issues. Membership is $30 outside of the USA.
The Sidnatra ClubThis club is comprised of listeners to "Sid Mark's Sounds of Sinatra" programs. Membership applications are available by writing or calling Orange Productions. Some Sinatra material is available. A newsletter is produced quarterly. Members also receive audio tapes of a series of shows that were produced for the BBC featuring Sid Mark and the Sounds of Sinatra. Current renewals will receive the 7th and 8th hours of Sid Mark's BBC broadcasts.
Orange Productions
P.O. Box 40057
Philadelphia, PA 19106
(610) 667-8620
 | Are there any Frank Sinatra Fan Clubs elsewhere in the world?? |
Sinatra Music Society of the United KingdomThe SMS is one of the older societies. Their newsletter covers more than Sinatra, although Sinatra is the primary focus. They have numerous local chapters in the UK, where musical programs are featured. Highlights of these programs are reviewed in Perfectly Frank, the name of their newsletter. Members receive 6 color magazines a year (glossy!) packed with reviews, concert timetables, articles on Frank and other easy listening artists, articles for sale, press cuttings and contributions from members. There are monthly branch meetings all over the UK. The Society was founded in 1955.
Two contacts are listed:
Doug Hobson
7 South Road
Northfield
Birmingham
B31 2RB
England
and
Mrs Margaret Cummings
22 Penns Court
Sutton Coldfield
West Midlands
B76 8OL
UK
The Sinatra Music Society now has their own website click here to see it!
There are several other societies located throughout the world. These include the following:
The International Sinatra Society
11 Leicester Street
North Balwyn 3104
Victoria, Australia
Sinatra Society of Sweden
Box 522
190 45 Stockholm-Arlanda
Sweden
International Sinatra Society of Holland
Amsteldijk 285
1079 LL Amsterdam, Holland
The Sinatra Society of Belgium
Hulgenrodestraat 100
2150 Borsbeek
Belgium
Sinatra Society of Japan
2-40-13, Honmachi, Shibuya-ku
Tokyo 151, Japan
The society publishes a magazine three times a year. Overseas members are welcomed to join the society. While most of the magazine is published in Japanese, there are some English articles. In addition, there have been some terrific photographs that have appeared in the Society's magazine.
