those who are closest to the issue at hand.
Conference; Join me in extending beyond the conference
and
incorporating this theme throughout the upcoming year.
By neglecting to include our students in ongoing advocacy efforts, we are missing a tremendous opportunity to prepare a future population of strong, positive advocates for music education.
Unfortunately, advocating as a means of preparing the future of our programs, when there is no immediate threat, is far too uncommon, and we all too often forget to include a vital component into our target audience – our students. Students who are currently involved in our programs will soon become our parents, our principals, superintendents, school board members, community members, business leaders, and our legislators. By neglecting to include our students in ongoing advocacy efforts, we are missing a tremendous opportunity to prepare a future population of strong, positive advocates for music education. The vast majority of students that are involved in our programs are there because they either consciously, on sub-consciously, value music in their lives. Our mission of advocacy should include the connection of those values with the value of “music education.” WE WILL BE HEARD! Our students are our most valuable future advocates; I encourage you to join me with ongoing efforts in developing our students to be a positive voice for music education throughout their lives, regardless of their chosen professions.
Preserving the Past, Preparing the Future is the theme for the 2014 MMEA In-Service Workshop/
Fall 2013
MMEA UPDATE It has been a busy summer for MMEA!
National Events: Our national association, NAfME, hosted its annual National Leadership Assembly in Tysons Corner, Virginia from June 27-July 1. Missouri was represented by President Rob Nichols, President-Elect Gary Brandes, Executive Secretary Paul Swofford, and MSM Editors Marty and Sally Hook. Also attending was Executive Secretary Emeritus, Wynne Harrell. The event began with meetings for state executives and state editors and continued with many opportunities for state MEA leadership to collaborate on the most relevant and pressing issues facing music education throughout the country. Topics addressed throughout the conference included the new National Core Arts Standards, teacher evaluation programs, current legislation, and much more. Also included in the schedule of events was “Advocacy Day” in Washington D.C. (Be sure to reference Gary Brades’ article with a recap of “Hill Day” and his visits with Missouri representatives.)
In addition to the National Leadership Assembly, the NAfME Southwestern Division is scheduled to take place in Oklahoma City
over Labor Day weekend. The SW Division meeting will include state leadership from the seven states that comprise the Southwestern Division: Arkansas, Colorado, Kansas, Missouri, New Mexico, Oklahoma, and Texas. NAfME Executive Director, Michael Butera and national President, Nancy Ditmer, will also be in attendance. Watch for future updates regarding NAfME activities and events.
Committees, Committees, Committees!
Administratively, MMEA has been engaged in a great deal of committee work pertaining to both the current and future structures and operations of MMEA. Constitution and Bylaws revision, Policies and Procedures development, budget review and development, and Honors Awards additions and revisions have all been on the working agenda for the summer. We will continue to update membership as current projects develop.
2014 MMEA In-Service Workshop/Conference –
Preserving the Past, Preparing the Future
The 2014 MMEA Workshop/ Conference will take place at Tan- Tar-A Resort from January 22-25, 2014. MMEA vice-presidents and advisory council members have been working diligently to ensure quality enrichment opportunities for membership.
In an effort to help membership with securing professional development funds, pre-registration for the conference is scheduled to open in early September and will be available through the MMEA Website:
mmea.net.
see NICHOLS, pg 25 7
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