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NOTICE OF PROPOSED BYLAW CHANGES
A complete revision of the bylaws will be on the agenda at the MFMC Convention. The proposed new bylaws may now be viewed by clicking HERE. If you wish to receive a hard copy contact: Mary Jane Miller, 4450 W. Holt Road, Holt MI 48842 or 517 694-7000, ext. 11, or millermusicmjm@msn.com
The Michigan Federation of Music Clubs
The Michigan Federation of Music Clubs, in its Articles of Incorporation - adopted November 13, 1957 and filed with the state of Michigan on January 7, 1958 - states as its purpose:
In the spring of 1916 members of the Tuesday Musicale Club of Detroit invited officers of the fourteen music clubs of Michigan to a meeting at the Statler Hotel. The purpose was to consider the idea of forming a "Federation of Musical Clubs in Michigan" as a part of the National Federation. It was then the national policy to appoint "Vice Presidents" even in states not federated. Mrs. F.W. Nichols of Houghton was appointed to represent Michigan for 1916. The National President, Mrs. A. J. Ochsner of Chicago, was among guests at this meeting and the "Federation of Musical Clubs of Michigan" was duly formed. Mrs. Nichols was elected president
Clubs represented were: Detroit, Ann Arbor, Bay City, Capac, Coldwater, Dexter, Flint, Grand Rapids, Kalamazoo, Marquette, Mount Clemens, Pontiac, Port Huron and Wayne.
Since 1916 the Michigan Federation of Music Clubs has been influential in making music a force in the cultural life of our state and nation. Through many special projects, each of which promotes the great purpose of the Federation, the many devoted and talented members of the music clubs have been successful in keeping high standards in all areas of music interests. To name only a few - community service, aiding young musicians by giving scholarship awards, promoting American music and musicians, music therapy and many others.
The Music Clubs continue to provide high quality programs presented by their talented members and guest artists. Because of this, the federation has become an outstanding organization in the community, state and nation.
A Message from the President
Dear Friends,
It is with joy and expectation that I begin this two year term as your president. In preparation, I have been reading material provided by NFMC as well as MFMC and have learned
some interesting facts.
Did you know that within our national organization, more than 117,000 students participate in Junior Festivals? NFMC offers more than three quarters of a million dollars in state and
national competitions, including four $10,000 biennial Young Artist awards, and the $10,000 Ellis Award for Duo Pianists.
In addition to this, NFMC provides opportunities for musical study, performance and appreciation to more than 200,000 senior, student and junior members in 6,500 music – related clubs and organizations nationwide.
We members of MFMC are part of something much larger than what we see in our own state. While some of us primarily focus on the annual festivals for our music students, others of us also participate in monthly performances and local club activities in our communities. All of us together, whether educator, performer, or audience member, have the opportunity to enrich our local and state culture through aiding and encouraging musical education.
We become the vision casters
...to bring appreciation, love, musical skills of good music,
...to lift our culture through the “spiritualizing force of music”
...to set examples of getting along with one another – reconciling our differences within MFMC and within our districts and clubs
...to allow Music to be the Reconciling Melody of ETERNAL LOVE.
During the next two years as MFMC President, my goal as “vision caster” of the organization, is to foster understanding communication between all members of the federation, including festival center directors, teachers, board officers, committee chairpersons, and individual club members. I welcome your input, request your support, and thank you sincerely for your trust.
Let us unite in our endeavor to allow Music to be the Reconciling Melody of ETERNAL LOVE.
Tunefully Yours,
Connie Randall, MFMC President
President's Theme: “Music...... the Reconciling Melody of ETERNAL LOVE”
President's Song: “Joy to the World”, Isaac Watts ; G. F. Handel
