January 2010

Dear Friends,

It has been my pleasure to serve as President of the Tidewater Area Orff Chapter.  As my second term ends, I reflect on busy and beneficial years. Our accomplishments are:

1.    Wonderful clinicians who provided high quality professional development.

2.    A growing membership.

3.   Recognition of our professional commitment by area school divisions.

4.   Sponsorship of the Level I course in 2008.

5.   Increasing participation in Summer Camp

6.   Continuing partnership with Christopher Newport University.

7.   Creation of chapter website:  www.tideaterorff.com.

8.   Stable financial foundation.

These accomplishments were the result of team effort.  I would like to thank everyone who has served as a board member.  Your commitment to this organization and the Orff Schulwerk process is deeply appreciated.

We have two workshops this winter:  January 9^th with Doug Goodkin and Chapter Share/Annual Business Meeting on February 20^th.  Please check the website for more information.

Please consider serving on the TAC Board for 2010-2011.  Several board positions are available and a slate of officers is being organized at this time.  Contact peggy.muse@vbschools.com  for more information.

Thank you for the opportunity to serve as TAC President.  My term is ending, but my commitment to Tidewater Area Chapter #99 and its members continues.

Sincerely,