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1055 E. Centerville Station Rd.
Dayton, OH 45459-5500
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If you are an AGEHR member who has recently moved, changed jobs, or changed your email address, please send us an email with your new information to webmaster@agehr.org. You can also update your information by logging in to your account on the AGEHR website.

AGEHR is pleased to offer
R-204 Adaptive Notation for Handbells
“A Handbell Approach for
Developmentally Disabled Choirs”
as our special of the month.

You can order your copy ONLINE for $8.00 + shipping for a limited time (regular retail cost is $10.00 plus shipping) or by contacting Katie Schlegel at kschlegel@agehr.org.

See a complete list of AGEHR Resource Books: agehr_pub/resourceBooks.asp.

This year at the National Seminar we will be holding a Silent Auction to support the national Endowment Fund, which means that we can continue to encourage innovation and support creative projects for the future of handbell/handchime ringing.

If you have some ideas or would like to contribute to the Silent Auction, please see page 11 in your May/June Overtones and/or contact the national office.

The new members for May are listed at www.agehr.org/member/newMembers.asp.

See who is new to YOUR Area. Whether you send them an email or just say hi at the next event, please join us in welcoming them to the Guild.


	American Guild of English Handbell Ringers E-Notes ¯

Upcoming National Events 2008 International Symposium August 4-8, 2008 Orlando, Florida Distinctly Teen August 6-8, 2008 Orlando, Florida 2008 National Seminar August 8-11, 2008 Orlando, Florida 2008 Distinctly Bronze October 2-5, 2008 New Bern, North Carolina Music Education Training Seminar September 13, 2008 Chicago, Illinois 2009 National Seminar Jul 15-18, 2009 Tucson, Arizona 2009 Distinctly Bronze West February 12-15, 2009 Bremerton, Washington Look for more information coming in September 2009 Distinctly Bronze October 8-11, 2009 New Bern, North Carolina Contact Us New E-mail Addresses for National Headquarters Please visit the National Staff page of our website. Jennifer A. Cauhorn Executive Director Katie Schlegel Director of Membership & Administration J.R. Smith Publications Director Dr. John Behnke Music Editor Lori Hellmund Bookkeeping Coordinator Vickie Iverson National Events Coordinator Lisa Cole Technology Coordinator John O'Malley Area Events & Donations Coordinator Carol Twiggs Office Assistant The AGEHR, Inc. 1055 E. Centerville Station Rd. Dayton, OH 45459-5500 (937) 438-0085 or (800) 878-5459 Fax: (937) 438-0434 www.agehr.org Keep Us Updated If you are an AGEHR member who has recently moved, changed jobs, or changed your email address, please send us an email with your new information to webmaster@agehr.org. You can also update your information by logging in to your account on the AGEHR website. Guild Store Special of the Month AGEHR is pleased to offer R-204 Adaptive Notation for Handbells “A Handbell Approach for Developmentally Disabled Choirs” as our special of the month. You can order your copy ONLINE for $8.00 + shipping for a limited time (regular retail cost is $10.00 plus shipping) or by contacting Katie Schlegel at kschlegel@agehr.org. See a complete list of AGEHR Resource Books: agehr_pub/resourceBooks.asp. National Seminar Silent Auction This year at the National Seminar we will be holding a Silent Auction to support the national Endowment Fund, which means that we can continue to encourage innovation and support creative projects for the future of handbell/handchime ringing. If you have some ideas or would like to contribute to the Silent Auction, please see page 11 in your May/June Overtones and/or contact the national office. Welcome New AGEHR Members The new members for May are listed at www.agehr.org/member/newMembers.asp. See who is new to YOUR Area. Whether you send them an email or just say hi at the next event, please join us in welcoming them to the Guild.	June 2008 In This Issue Priority Music Club Discovering Our New Website: Printing Share Your Talents on the Open Mic Stage at National Seminar Tickets Available for International Symposium and National Seminar Concerts Music Training Educators Seminar National Exemplary Award 2007-2008 National Seminar Silent Auction 2008 National Seminar Guild Store Special of the Month Dear AGEHR Members: Furthering the Art of Ringing Along with learning the details of my position here at your National HQ, I have been learning about our vibrant and active community. I have been fascinated to discover that the Guild has done more than any other organization to further the art of ringing by encouraging new composers and original compositions. The breadth of music which is available for us to enjoy listening to and playing on this instrument is perhaps one of the greatest benefits that no one ever thinks about. Your support of AGEHR’s national agenda to encourage new composers and original compositions flows straight down to your choir’s music stands as a very valuable and tangible benefit. From liturgical to contemporary… from beginner through virtuoso; the breadth of music available to you today is there, to a large degree, because of our membership’s dedication to coming together as a vibrant community to further the art of ringing by supporting AGEHR. Priority Music Club MEMBER ONLY BENEFIT! Held over by Popular Demand! Due to the wild popularity of the Priority Music Club, we will be sponsoring a 2nd and final mass mailing in the first 2 weeks of August. Everyone who contacts us by 12 NOON on Monday, July 14th will reserve their place to receive their 2008 Priority Music Club (PMC) materials early enough to help them plan their fall ringing events. So, sign-up now for the best deal in town! Visit the PMC web page for details. To order your MEMBER ONLY 2008 packet click here to order on-line, contact the national office by calling 800.878.5459 or email kschlegel@agehr.org. Discovering Our New Website! Printing So much information, so many resources, so little time! The new AGEHR web site has been developed using a product known as Adobe Flash. It allows us to create exciting pages that are interactive. However, it also changes how we are able to print material from the website. If you would like to print any information from our website you just need to follow a few simple steps. Use your mouse to select / highlight all the text on the page that you want to print Go to “File” and then “Print” on your internet browser toolbar When your print dialog box opens under “Print Range” you will see a few choices including “Selection,” click the “Selection” radial button* Then hit print and all of your selected information will print out for you on your printer Do you need to update your computer with the latest version of the FREE Adobe Flash download? Click here Click here for past E-Notes Website Discoveries: Request Your Password Share Your Talents on the Open Mic Stage at National Seminar Do you or our ensemble want an opportunity to shine at National Seminar in Orlando this August? Then our Open Mic Stage in the HIC Exhibits is just what you need! When the HIC Exhibits are open we will provide a stage, a schedule, 3 octaves of bells and a keyboard. Now all we need is YOU! Please contact ASAP, KC Congdon, who will be coordinating the Open Mic stage. Interested parties should e-mail her at advertising@agehr.org with the following information: Type of Ensemble - solo, duet, trio Title of Music to be Played Arranger/Composer Length of Selection Contact Name Contact Phone Number Contact E-Mail Address Perferred Performance Date & Time (not guaranteed) Tickets Available for International Symposium and National Seminar Concerts Tickets are now available for purchase for the final concert of the International Handbell Symposium and all concerts offered during National Seminar. *ALL tickets must be PURCHASED in ADVANCE!* Click here to see a complete list of concerts available and to purchase your tickets. Or call the national office for assistance. AGEHR Offers New Training Event for Music Educators “Playing handbells & handchimes help our youth excel academically!” On September 13, 2008, AGEHR will present a one-day seminar on how to include handbells / handchimes in all levels of the music classrooms. This event will take place at the QCenter in Chicago, Illinois and is open to all AGEHR members. If you do not teach in a classroom, take a moment to let your community members who do know about this opportunity! All participants will leave armed with lesson plans & concrete ideas to take back with them to their school districts to share via handouts and PDF’s! More details are available here. Attention special needs teachers, be sure to check out our monthly special R-204 Adaptive Notation for Handbells “A Handbell Approach for Developmentally Disabled Choirs” 2008 National Seminar: Ringing Tracks Filling Quickly! Whether you are just beginning or a long time ringer, participating in a ringing track will help you increase your proficiency on this amazing instrument! We hope to see you in Orlando, Florida, August 8-11, 2008 for our National Seminar. Details on the event, including registration, are available on the AGEHR website. National Exemplary Award 2007-2008* The National Exemplary Award recognizes school performance and general music curriculums that use handbells/handchimes. Programs K-12, colleges and universities are eligible to receive this award. The application process for the 2007-2008 school year is now open. For more information please visit our website. Talk to you soon! Regards, Katie Schlegel Director of Membership & Administration The AGEHR, Inc. 1055 E. Centerville Station Rd. Dayton, OH 45459 (800) 878-5459 www.agehr.org