Alas, the Madison music community has lost a dynamic individual.  Martha Kilgor passed away on April 13. She was a respected piano tuner in the Madison area and a valuable member of MAFOP.  Her expertise, energy and devotion will be missed.

It is hard to believe that an entire year of my presidency has already passed. Its success would not have been possible without the wonderful support and cooperation of a superb board of directors and fellow officers. Thank you so much and I look forward to another great year with everyone.

I would like to give special thanks to Denise Taylor for designing such a well organized and easy to read directory.  Anita Schulz deserves a special round of applause for her staunch leadership of the professional goals committee through the creation of a new by-laws and the rewriting of chair responsibilities. Ben Garber spent many hours helping to secure the beautiful new logo for MAPTA.  A special thank you goes to Linda Johnson for being persistent with both me and our web designer to create a very useful referral page on our website.  Ruth Heinecke continued her excellent leadership of the Performing Supporting Performers which culminated in a beautiful recital attended by many MAPTA teachers in February. Cheri Lewis also continued her wonderful leadership of the Adult Music Socials. The Young Artist Recitals were well attended this year under the terrific guidance of Brian Hagen and Renee Farley.  Jeanne Felix and Diane Madsen deserve a day at the spa for their tremendous work for the upcoming Piano Play Together in November. Patty Ladpli and Shu-Ching Chuang deserve a standing ovation for their tireless work for the honors festival. Finally, a huge thank you goes to our newsletter editor, Grant Billings, for creating a beautiful informative newsletter every month.

I also want to thank my fellow officers for their wonderful support. Vice-President Gloria Chuang organized the very educational and fun workshop held in the fall. Secretary Joanna Grace provided timely and detailed minutes which came in very handy at many meetings. Treasurer June Zeeh has spent many hours organizing our financial affairs and providing wonderful financial advice. Our past president Shad Wenzlaff has not only been there for me as a consultant and consoler, but has also chaired a very successful piano competition festival during the summer.

Please make sure to fill out the enclosed registration form so that you can be a part of a very exciting 2010-2011 year.