Though the spring has so far been disappointingly cool, it proceeds in any case. More and more green appears in the trees and flowering trees are all abloom. Daffodils have been surprisingly long lasting. I spotted a goldfinch sporting his bright yellow summer feathers at my birdfeeder. One good warm day and it will suddenly burst upon us. Spring and new beginnings. New beginnings always come at the end of something else. At the end of a long winter. Or in the case of our organization it is the end of one annual cycle of programs and administration of our august body. Next week is our annual meeting. We will observe the ritual of reviewing the past year, presenting newly elected officers and installing them. The old officers, including myself, will pass along duties and organizational  details to the fresh bunch and the annual cycle starts again.

This weekly update is one of the chores I will pass on to Paul Guyer, Dean-elect. Since I became Dean I have taken on the weekly update preparation and content provision. I send the content to Tim Robson who formats it and sends it out to you via Constant Contact. This weekly method of communication was begun by my predecessor James Riggs and his Executive Committee to replace the monthly newsletter as our most used means of communication. Smaller sound-bytes of information at more frequent intervals are the method that seems to be best received by the contemporary membership. Taking on this task has kept me focused on AGO. Preparing a weekly update means I always have in mind what next needs to be presented. I have never run out of things to write about. I have learned as well from researching the "On this date" feature. I have generally finished my writing while listening to some You-tube clips from the composer of the day as I edit  Calendar of Events (my least favorite part of compiling the update.) Many thanks to those of you who have told me you enjoy my posts. My regret from this process is the lack of member involvement in the content of the updates. Other than notices of upcoming concerts, I have received little input from membership of newsworthy items to include.

I don't know how Paul will handle this weekly update, whether he will take on the editing himself or will seek someone to do the duty, but I am sure it will put his own imprint on the publication and continue to present an interesting, informative publication. This is not quite my last column. Next week I will sum up my tenure before passing the torch.

Happy Spring!
Fern 

 

I am the owner of an Adler Pump Organ. It plays great, was reconditioned by the Organ Master of Trinity Cathedral. But, it sits unplayed. It NEEDS a home and someone to play. I am in Lorain County. I have pictures if you wish. I can expand on the history . Thank you. Karen Magazzine. kkowach@att.net

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

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