Greetings! Blessings to each of you as your work comes to fruition in these next Three Days.  We are on the verge of the most important liturgies of the church year. All of the efforts you have made with choirs and instrumentalists in planning, recruiting, and practicing - all of it is done in order that the church might faithfully live into the story of God's salvation for us in Jesus Christ. Rejoice in the knowledge that your ALCM colleagues near and far will be leading the church's song in many and various ways, all to the glory of God.

At its March 19 meeting, the board discussed ongoing projects including the following:

1. The 2015 conference in Atlanta - the event promises to be very rewarding - make your reservations now if you haven't already!
2. 2016 regional conferences - look for dates and locations soon! Each conference will have its own unique schedule of events - look for those details as well!
3. The 2014 member survey - thank you for your responses! Results are in the process of being compiled. Look for a summary next month.
4. Dates & location of the 2017 biennial conference, which will be held July 18-21 in Minneapolis. More details will be announced at the Atlanta conference this summer.
5. Election for open positions (Director at Large and Secretary/Treasurer) will be held after Easter - watch your inbox for details of this electronic election.
6. The first issue of InTempo has received very positive feedback. A great big thank you to Nancy Raabe and her team for their work in pulling this together!
7. A preliminary development plan for ALCM. More details to follow as the Board continues to review recommendations and options.