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AGOHouston 2016

Chapter Brainstorming Session Nov. 15, 2010. AGOHouston 2016. Introductions. Thank you David Henning and Chapter Executive Committee. Meet the Officers: Convention Coordinator:. Rhonda Furr, D.M.A. Professor of Music, HBU

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AGOHouston 2016

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  1. Chapter Brainstorming Session Nov. 15, 2010 AGOHouston 2016

  2. Introductions Thank you David Henning and Chapter Executive Committee

  3. Meet the Officers:Convention Coordinator: • Rhonda Furr, D.M.A. • Professor of Music, HBU • Organist: First Presbyterian Church, Houston • Dean, AGO Houston Chapter 1996-1998 • Organ consultant, author, composer

  4. Executive Assistant • Ann Frohbieter, D.M.A. • Organist-Director, Congregation Emanu El; Organist, Cypress Creek Christian Church • Dean, AGO Houston Chapter 2004-2006 • Member of National AGO NYACOP Committee • Featured in National AGO Conv; internationally in concert—Europe/Canada

  5. Executive Secretary • Sondra Tucker, M.M. • AAGO, Choir Master • Director of Music/Organist: ChristChurch Presbyterian, Bellaire • Published composer of choral, handbell, organ music • Current secretary, AGO, Houston Chapter

  6. Treasurer • Edwin Holsworth, C.P.A., J.D. • Licensed CPA • Licensed attorney • International tax specialist • Substitute organist in home church

  7. Special Guest Dennis Elwell AGO National Councillor for Conventions

  8. Special Guest Michael Bedford AGO Region VII Councillor

  9. Surveys and Sign-up Sheets • Before you leave tonight: • Complete the AGO 2016 Survey (front AND back) • Sign-up for at least four committees of interest (feel free to rank them or place a 1 by your top choice)

  10. AGOHouston 2016 Update When? 3rd week of June or 1st week of July Where? Two Downtown Hotels under Consideration

  11. Timeline Overview • 2010-2011 • Appointment of Officers • Secure hotel • Brainstorming Session I • Jan-Feb: Committee Chairs • March-May: initial committee selections • New Music, Gifts/Grants • Reservations: major sites • Survey of Houston organs • 2011-2012 • Rough budget drafted • Brainstorming Session II • Solicit volunteers • New Music contracts approved • Transportation contracts

  12. 2012-2013 • Budgets submitted from committees • Regular Steering Committee meetings • All committees begin tasks • 2013-2016 • AGO-Houston Chapter works together to create WORLD-CLASS National Convention

  13. STAY INFORMEDwww.ago-houston.org/2016

  14. Operating Protocols • Everyone is involved • Ideas, suggestions • Volunteer – say “yes!” • Trust Steering Com. • Respond promptly • Meet deadlines • Respect Confidentiality Pledge Success achieved through • Positive attitudes • Spirit of service • Flexibility • Integrity • Respect • Hard work

  15. Brainstorming • Introduction • Ideas Only – • No explanation • No justification • No rationales

  16. What makes a convention aGREATexperience?

  17. What “best practices” of past conventions do we want to replicate? What should we avoid?

  18. How do we enlist help from the entirechapter? Who are the non-chapter volunteers we should engage?

  19. What Solo performers would you like to be considered?Performing groups?Workshops?

  20. What non-music activities/venues should be offered as options?

  21. What can make AGOHouston 2016unique?

  22. Myths • Nothing needs to be done for a couple years • Everyone will work in his/her top area of interest • Decisions have already been finalized • Convention work brings out the worst in people

  23. What do we have to offer in AGOHouston 2016?

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