Although the first day of Spring is this Friday, it still seems, as I write on this chilly Monday, that winter is not quite ready to loosen its icy grip on us. The first crocus still seems weeks away. Nevertheless, the increasing hours of daylight lifts our mood, opening us to new possibilities, with  hope for the warm days that lie ahead. Perhaps you are thinking of summer plans, or just the prospect for more out of doors time. In our business what occupies us is Lent and the possibility of Resurrection now just a month away.

My new possibility arrived in the form of a phone call requesting that I accept nomination as Regional Councillor for our Great Lakes Region- Region V. Our current R.C., David Lamb, who recently visited us, is not running for re-election  as he is running for a national office. A previously announced candidate had withdrawn at a late date. I considered this request and decided to accept. I believe I have organizational and communication skills to offer to the region. I look forward to the opportunity to travel in the region to meet colleagues in other chapters. I am excited about the possibility of working with national leaders in this organization I have been a member of for so long.

Because this was a late nomination, my picture and statement will not appear in the April TAO  with the other candidates. It will appear on the election website, once it is active, where you will go cast your ballot. The election takes place from April 1-30. Please pass this information along to others in the region you may know. I would appreciate your vote!

Yours for new possibilities,

Fern 

 

You should have received in your inbox by now a notification from AGO headquarters about how to access your personal information on the Oncard system. Please follow the directions to go to the site and make sure your information is correct. We will use this information for our chapter directory so it is important that you keep it updated. We have also added a Cleveland Chapter specific listing for the chapter substitute list.

The report of the 2014 nominating committee and bios of the candidates can be found on our website: agocleveland.org.

What: Holtkamp Organ Company Open House
When: Saturday 5 April, 2014 from 10:30 AM - 12 noon
Where: 2909 Meyer Avenue, Cleveland, OH
What to see: 10 stop house organ to go to Ashland, KY, assembled and ready to play.
How: Call or email to let us know if you will be attending, and the name and number of your party.
216 741 5180 or Office@holtkamporgan.com
Coffee, tea and breakfast snacks will be served

For a limited time, Roland Classic dealers in the U.S. are conducting a special survey to learn more about organists' views on the Roland Classic C-330 console organ. Between now and April 30, 2014, while supplies last, each person who completes an in-store evaluation of the C-330 will receive a free pair of OrganMaster shoes from Rodgers - a $60 value! Contact Dave Powers of T.S.Good Church Organ Company at 800-356-0437, extension 1346, or e-mail him at: dpowers@tsgood.com today to schedule your in-store evaluation, and learn even more reasons why the C-330 is a smart choice for today's organist. The organ is a compact design suited for home use.
 
T.S. Good Church Organ Company
Rodgers and Roland Classic organs

Gerry Mass, our Cleveland Chapter Placement Officer collects and updates job openings in the area.  Although they are not listed in the weekly updates, there is a link in the "Quick Links" section every week that will take you to the updated list on the chapter website.  Questions or need help finding a position? Email: placement@agocleveland.org

Each week on Thursday, we publish this email newsletter to help you stay informed about activities and programs of the Cleveland AGO Chapter. Questions or comments? Please let us know:

admin@agocleveland.org.

Have a news item for a future issue? Send to: newsletter@agocleveland.org

The deadline each week is Tuesday at 5 PM for Thursday publication.

American Guild of Organists Cleveland Chapter
21600 Shaker Blvd
Shaker Heights, Ohio 44122
216-751-2320