The Dayton Ohio Chapter of the AGO presents the 52nd annual church music workshop on October 12-13 at Westminster Presbyterian Church in Dayton, Ohio. This year’s workshop is entitled 'Genuine Worship by God’s Timeless Church' and will feature famous clinicians Rev. Dr. Thomas Long (theologian, speaker and author), Craig Courtney (choral composer), Ken Cowan (organ recitalist and clinician), Robert Hobby (composer) and James Walton (resident organist at Hyde Park UMC, Cincinnati).

Detailed workshop information and registration forms are available at the chapter website or by contacting workshop co-chair Yun Kim or by phone at 513-539-2012.

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

It's again time to consider your committment to the guild and, more specifically, to our chapter.

The membership form will be mailed again with the June newsletter, but you may also download it from the website under the link 'Member Resources'. Please also 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

In November 2006, chapter membership voted to pursue the hosting the Region V Convention in 2011. However, after further consideration, the Executive Committee has decided against applying. Further inquries on this decision should be directed to the dean.

This is the third and final year of the 'Each One-Reach One' campaign with the Member Challenge being the primary focus. This challenge promises fun, larger membership numbers, national recognition, and the opportunity to win a valuable prize! National headquarters will pay your major expenses while you enjoy the 2008 National convention in Minneapolis/St. Paul. Expenses include convention registration, the bus transportation package, and five nights in the convention hotel.

View the member challenge flyer.

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.