Convention website: agoseattle2022.com For registration questions, please email Ruth Williamson at registrar@agoseattle2022.com or call 425-954-5096. It isn’t too late to sign up for the National AGO Convention to be held this summer inSeattle, WA from July 3-7. This...
Updates from Area AGOs | June 2022
RockfordPipe Organ Encounter PlusJune 5-10Rockford (Poster of Concerts Attached) Southern IllinoisConcert with Michael HeyMonday, June 6, 7:00pmSIU Shryock Auditorium (1050 S. Normal Ave, Carbondale) Thank you, Matthew DoranAGO Illinois District...
Organ Scholarship Initiative Update | june 2022
In the upcoming spring quarter (April-June), we will be working to raise awareness and interest in the Organ Scholarship Initiative for the latter half of 2022 and beyond. Please stay tuned for more information on this important program. James Janssen Chair, Organ...
Treasurer’s Corner | June 2022
May 2022 Financial Statement Checking account: Beginning Balance: $4665.14 Income from Dues $787.00 Member fees for...
Organic Diversions | June 2022
THE SPEEDY CHAUFFEUR Billy Graham was returning to Charlotte after a speaking engagement and when his plane arrived there was a limousine there to transport him to his home. As he prepared to get into the limo, he stopped and spoke to the driver. “You know” he...
Membership Matters | June 2022
May was a pretty quiet month in membership, we didn’t have anyone join this month. On the other hand we still have roughly 40 memberships that are up for renewal most of which will expire on July 1. Please take a look and see if you are up for renewal, you can do...
Recent Event Review: Progressive Organ Recital
Thank you to all the artists who played and the Churches who hosted our program on May 22nd. This was a wonderful program that was well attended. The Church of the Holy Spirit was our first host church where Jay Peterson was organist. The First Presbyterian...
Profile of the Month: Elizabeth Brown
Elizabeth A. S. Brown Attorney at Law Elizabeth took a few minutes to answer some questions so we can know her a bit better. She and her husband faithfully attend most chapter events. 1. What is sitting on your desk right now? I try to keep my desk clear - so I...
Member’s Chalkboard | June 2022
From Derek Nickels SUNDAY, JUNE 12, 2022 AT 3:00 PM – 4:30 PM CDT Chicago-Midwest Chapter of the Organ Historical Society presents a Member's Recital by Derek Nickels The Chicago-Midwest Chapter of the Organ Historical Society concludes its 2021-2022 program year with...
North Shore Chapter Social Media June 2022
Did you know that we have a Northshore Chapter Facebook page? This Facebook page is the perfect place for you to view upcoming events and latest updates from our chapter! Connect with us on Facebook Like our Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/northshoreago Thanks...
Dean’s Column | June 2022
Dear Friends A passenger with “no idea” how to fly, safely landed a single-engine aircraft after its pilot lost consciousness. An air traffic controller (who also happens to be a certified flight instructor) answered the passenger’s distress call and guided his new...
Someone You Should Know: Paul Cochran
Paul Cochran serves organist and orchestra director at St. John United Church of Christ in Arlington Heights. He received piano and organ training from Jack Ruhl in Ft. Wayne, Indiana and holds a Master’s degree in Piano from the University of Redlands and a Doctor of...