2026 Convention Member Survey

Responsibility for making the convention happen is divided among many specific committees. The different committees and their responsibilities are detailed in the following pages.

Please indicate which committees you would be an asset to/like to serve on. Select as many as you wish. It should be made clear that not everyone will get his or her first choice, and that not everyone will be appointed as an actual committee member, though every effort should be made to assign members to volunteer responsibilities in the areas for which they have expressed preferences. Clicking a box is does not obligate you to serve, and not every person may be able to be assigned to their preferred committees.

A committee of members experienced in the world of finance together with the Treasurer and in close and frequent consultation with the Executive Director, develop policies and procedures to manage the financial affairs of the convention.

The Registration Committee is responsible for establishing registration procedures, receiving and recording convention fees, and staffing the registration desk at the convention. 

The New Music Committee shall coordinate any and all new music commissioned for the convention.

The Performances Committee works with the Steering Committee to identify broad themes of the convention, and then schedule a variety of individual artists and groups to reflect those themes.

The Workshop committee shall propose, solicit and schedule Workshop Sessions.

The Worship Committee will plan all worship services of the convention.

The Facilities Committee coordinates arrangements for the use of all non-hotel facilities needed for the convention (principally churches, synagogues, concert halls, and schools).

The Housing Committee and it's Chair will serve as the liaison between the Steering Committee and the hotel.

The Transportation Committee is responsible for getting people from place to place, no matter the mode. This includes walking, using public transportation, using commercial transportation services that provide luxury coaches, and accommodating persons choosing to drive on their own.

The Exhibits Committee is responsible for the Exhibit Hall, for contacting exhibitors and providing them detailed information about exhibiting at the convention.

The Communications committee is responsible for gathering all information from the various convention committees and publishing this information in an artistic and convenient way to disseminate to the convention attendees in various formats, including convention book, mobile app, website, and handouts.

The Communications committee is responsible for gathering all information from the various convention committees and publishing this information in an artistic and convenient way to disseminate to the convention attendees in various formats, including convention book, mobile app, website, and handouts.

The Advertising Committee collaborates with other convention committees, namely Program Book, Information Technology (for website and mobile app), Exhibits, Performances, and Promotion (tote bags, other opportunities), to avoid duplication of efforts in order to ensure that needs are met and advertisers are satisfied.

The Promotion Committee is responsible for serving as a liaison to all arms of the Guild and its extensive promotion of the convention

The Gifts and Grants committee shall seek gifts and grants in support of the convention.

The Hospitality Committee will provide a warm and welcoming presence for those attending the Convention. There will be two Hospitality tables in the Convention hotel. People manning Hospitality desk need to be intimately familiar with the layout of the hotel, the amenities of the city, and the details of the convention schedule, including the transportation arrangements.

It is important to involve as many host chapter members as possible in the day-to-day operations of a convention. The greater the number of chapter members who participate, the more widespread will be the feeling of accomplishment and pride in a successful event. Those performing in or attending the convention will appreciate the assistance and will be impressed by the host chapter’s enthusiasm and commitment!

The Young Organist committee supports the AGO’s commitment to fostering interest and enthusiasm for the organ among college, high school students, and youth.

These are individuals whose primary role as members of the Steering Committee are to coordinate planning and arrangements between the convention and the chapter membership, national competitions, and events.