Over the next 12 months, member renewal invoices will include a notice announcing a change in the address for making payment by check. Many may be wondering why we’re changing the address again so soon. In this month’s column, I will explain in a David and Goliath...
Recently, the national board appointed a Development Advisory Team to assist them with fundraising for the organization. Past-president John Pfeiffer chairs the committee, which includes Marlene Anderson, Michael Glasgow, Beth Judd, Kermit Junkert, Linda Krantz, Reiff...
In the January/February 2015 issue of Overtones, I presented the first State of the Guild report since becoming Executive Director in 2006. In that report, I provided a financial report for the fiscal year that ended September 30, 2014 (FY2014), and attempted to...
The 17th International Handbell Symposium just finished in Vancouver, Canada. Over 750 handbell musicians from around the world gathered there to unite across the boundaries of nationality and language through the music of handbells. Activities began July 26 with...
At the beginning of each new year, it is a tradition for many to set resolutions and new goals for the coming year. Similarly, our national board creates new Ends (goals) for this organization each year. As executive director, it is up to me to work with staff,...
