Dear Rob,

I want to thank you and the other members of the Louisville chapter Executive Committee for the opportunity to help celebrate the chapter’s 75th anniversary last Friday evening. It was indeed an honor and privilege to perform at such an occasion and share the program with our friend and colleague, David Lang. I am proud to have served as Dean of the Louisville chapter, and grateful to be asked to be a part of such a lovely celebration. It was truly wonderful to see so many friends and colleagues supporting the work of the guild.

I wish for the Louisville chapter another 75 years of success, prosperity, and faithful service to the organ and church music community in Louisville and surrounding area. I look forward to keeping up with my Kentucky friends, and invite all of you to come visit in Winston-Salem. There are many beautiful pipe organs in the Piedmont Triad and throughout North Carolina. It would be my privilege to serve as tour guide.

Again, many thanks for allowing me to share in your celebration. I look forward to many more joyous occasions together.

Very grateful,
John Cummins

While the subject line implies a deep topic that could become the subject of a lengthy sermon, we are actually referring to your membership!

Please consider your committment to the Louisville chapter. The membership form will be mailed with the June newsletter, but you may also download it from the website under 'Member Resources'.

Please consider making a contribution to our Patrons Fund at one of the following levels:
Benefactor: $100 +
Sponsor: $50–99
Patron: $25–49
Friend: under $25

When joining the guild or renewing your membership, please consider advertising in our yearbook. Instructions for submitting ad copy and payment are printed on the registration form.

You may submit copy in electronic form to the secretary. Otherwise mailed copy will be scanned. Please note that the yearbook is printed in booklet size (folded 8.5 x 11). Since all copy is reduced in size. it should not contain very small print.

Rates are as follows:
$35 – quarter page
$50 – half page
$65 – full page

Please make payment to 'Louisville AGO' and send to the secretary's address as listed on the form.

The deadline for submission is August 14th. This is necessary to have the book available at the first program of the 2010 season starting in September. Advertisers and members who do not pick one up in person at this event will be mailed a copy. Please email the secretary with any questions. Thank you!

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.

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.