Please enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form. - Step 1 of 6Name *FirstLastEmail *Home PhoneMobile PhonePreferred Method of ContactPhoneEmailText MessageIf you are a church musician (full or part time)EmployerTitleMy job entails:If you have employment outside of church musicName of Company or BusinessTitleMy job entails:I give my permission for the above information to be entered into ONCARD. ONCARD is the system which coordinates memebership renewals and data at the national level.I consider my organizational strengths to be:NextStanding CommitteesResponsibility 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. Finance Committee, Mike Kaberline, ChairA 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.Yes, I would be interested in serving on the Finance Commitee.Registration Commitee, Regina Morris, ChairThe Registration Committee is responsible for establishing registration procedures, receiving and recording convention fees, and staffing the registration desk at the convention. Yes, I would be interested in serving on the Registration Committee.NextProgram CommitteesNew Music CommitteeThe New Music Committee shall coordinate any and all new music commissioned for the convention. Yes, I would be interested in serving on the New Music Committee.Performances CommitteeThe 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. Yes, I would be interested in serving on the Performances Committee.Workshop CommitteeThe Workshop committee shall propose, solicit and schedule Workshop Sessions.Yes, I would be interested in serving on the Workshop Committee.Worship CommitteeThe Worship Committee will plan all worship services of the convention.Yes, I would be interested in serving on the Worship Committee.NextLogistics CommitteesFacilities CommitteeThe Facilities Committee coordinates arrangements for the use of all non-hotel facilities needed for the convention (principally churches, synagogues, concert halls, and schools).Yes, I would be interested in serving on the Facilities Committee.Housing CommitteeThe Housing Committee and it's Chair will serve as the liaison between the Steering Committee and the hotel.Yes, I would be interested in serving on the Housing Committee.Transportation CommitteeThe 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.Yes, I would be interested in serving on the Transportation Committee.Exhibits CommitteeThe Exhibits Committee is responsible for the Exhibit Hall, for contacting exhibitors and providing them detailed information about exhibiting at the convention.Yes, I would be interested in serving on the Exhibits Committee.NextCommunications CommitteesThe 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.I would be interested in serving on the following Communications sub-committees:Information TechnologyWebsiteMobile AppSocial MediaProgram BookOther Standing CommitteesThe 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.Advertising CommitteeThe 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. Yes, I would be interested in serving on the Advertising Committee.Promotion CommitteeThe Promotion Committee is responsible for serving as a liaison to all arms of the Guild and its extensive promotion of the convention Yes, I would be interested in serving on the Promotion Committee.Gifts and Grants CommitteeThe Gifts and Grants committee shall seek gifts and grants in support of the convention. Yes, I would be interested in serving on the Gifts and Grants Committee.Hospitality CommitteeThe 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. Yes, I would be interested in serving on the Hospitality Committee.Volunteers Committee - Dawn Riske, ChairIt 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!Yes, I would be interested in serving on the Volunteers Committee.Young Organist CommitteeThe Young Organist committee supports the AGO’s commitment to fostering interest and enthusiasm for the organ among college, high school students, and youth.Yes, I would be interested in serving on the Young Organist Committee.LiaisonsThese 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. I would be interested in one of the following liason positions:Rising StarsNational Young Artists Competition in OrganNational Competition in ImprovisationNextPlease list any venues/organs that you think should be considered.Please list any organist or ensembles you think should be considered.I am available to attend meetings (check all that apply)During the DayIn the eveningWeekendsI am comfortable with online meetingsWhen the convention occurs the United States will be 250 years old, the Guild will be 130 years old, and the St. Louis Chapter will be 115 years old.How should we celebrate these three events?Other ObservationsSubmit Survey