We are pleased to welcome the following new and returning members to our chapter:

Jan Bloemer
Dr. Denine M. LeBlanc
David E. Eicher
Clay Howard
Glenna Metcalfe
Frances Scott
James M. Cooley
Thomas Magee
Will Simpson
Mark Walker

The 50th annual convention will be held in Washington, D.C. July 4-8. For more information and to register online, see the convention website.

Members and advertisers will be mailed copies of their yearbook the week of Sept. 21st. If you do not receive a copy by the first week of October, please contact Charles Wetzelberger.

In 1989, guild members Bryan Hoover, Micheal Beattie, Alan Martin and Ann Colbert Wade created 'Selecting Musicians', a guide for religious institutions. Its purpose is to assist with forming search committees, developing the objective of a music program, defining the position, deciding criteria from which to evaluate candidates, and provide advice for hiring and negotiating compensation. If you know of a person or religious institution that could use such a document, please contact Bryan Hoover.