AGEHR E-Notes Newsletter

American Guild of English Handbell Ringers
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Upcoming National Events

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-229 Planning a
Handbell Festival
as our special of the month.

You can order your copy for
$5.00 + shipping for a limited time
(regularly is $6.00 + shipping)
by contacting Katie Schlegel at kschlegel@agehr.org.

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


May 2008

In This Issue

 

Dear AGEHR Members:

 

AGEHR is An Active & Vibrant Organization!

In the last month, I have been impressed by what a warm and welcoming community I have joined. On the surface, to know that AGEHR represents directors, ringers, industry reps and composers who are all dedicated to advancing the musical art form of handbell and handchime ringing is one thing. But this does not even begin to express the deep sense of community that one experiences upon joining our organization. I wonder if everyone really understands how unique and valuable a benefit this is in today’s fast-paced, disjointed society. It truly is a credit to the many amazing individuals who make-up our membership.

As I move forward, like a new ringer, I am looking forward to discovering more about AGEHR and our membership!

 

Priority Music Club

DON'T MISS OUT!
JUNE MAILING RIGHT AROUND THE CORNER

Everyone who contacts us by 12 NOON on Monday, May 19th will reserve their place to receive their Priority Music Club (PMC) packet in the first 2 weeks of June!  So, sign-up now for the best deal in town! AGEHR members have the opportunity to receive $85 of new music (19 full-size selections) for only $20, which includes shipping. Visit the PMC web page for details. To order your 2008 packet contact the national office by calling 800.878.5459 or email kschlegel@agehr.org.

 

Discovering Our New Website

Our new website has many exciting areas for you to explore including our MEMBER ONLY pages. The first step to enjoying these pages is to “Request your Password.” To do this you will need to have a current email address in our National Office database. This is NOT necessarily related to the email address at which you receive E-Notes. To request your password:

  • Go to our Home Page
  • Scroll down to the bottom of the page
  • In the left hand column, click on the last item in the list under the Membership heading: “Request My Password”
  • Then simply enter your Member Number to have a Password e-mailed to you.

Please Note: You can not create your own password AND you must have an e-mail address on file to use this service.

 

AGEHR Offers New Training Event for Music Educators

“From stimulating hand-eye coordination & motor skills to promoting critical thinking & problem solving, playing handbells & handchimes help our
youth excel academically!”

On September 13, 2008, AGEHR will present a special one-day seminar on incorporating handbells and handchimes in all levels of the school classroom. The 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 so 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.

 

Distinctly Bronze West

You asked for it…
and on February 12-15, 2009,
in Bremerton, Washington,
you got it!

Join us for the west-coast version of Distinctly Bronze! Just as on the east coast, David Davidson will conduct.  The Kitsap Center in Bremerton is our host venue.  Registration materials and additional information will be available at www.agehr.org this September.

 

2008 National Seminar
Ringing Tracks Still Available!

Which track are you?

Along with all the fun and educational classes in Orlando this summer, don’t forget to sign up for a Ringing Track!  Each level of our National Seminar Ringing Tracks is designed with you in mind. 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 at k-12, as well as 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.

 

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 April are listed on the website 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.

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