December 15, 2011

Season's Greetings from the AGO National Council and Headquarters Staff. As we approach the end of the calendar year, we want to tell you about several important events taking place in the year ahead.

The AGO has exciting plans to continue its mission of promoting the organ and supporting its chapters and members in the New Year:

A January Jubilee will be offered in Albuquerque supporting the music ministry of those working in part-time employment.
In April, our annual Gala Benefit Reception will honor John and Marianne Weaver in Philadelphia.
The AGO National Convention, which recently garnered support from the National Endowment for the Arts, will be held in Nashville in July.
Pipe Organ Encounters for youth and adults will be presented from coast to coast over the summer months.
Throughout the year, we will continue working toward our goal of simplifying the dues collection process for our members and chapters.

Each year, the educational mission of the American Guild of Organists is supported by the AGO Annual Fund. If you are among the ranks of those who have already made a contribution to the AGO this year, thank you! If you have not, please take a moment now to contribute online or mail your tax-deductible contribution by December 31. First time contributions to the Annual Fund make the Guild stronger because they help us demonstrate to foundations and other funding sources that a growing number of individuals believe in the work that we do.

AGO Annual Fund
American Guild of Organists
475 Riverside Drive, Suite 1260
New York, NY 10115

No gift is too small. Honor a teacher, student, or friend with a contribution to the AGO (we will send them a letter advising them of your gift) or remember a loved one with a memorial gift. Contributions to the AGO are 100% tax deductible to the fullest extent provided by law.

Thank you for your support. Best wishes to you and your loved ones for a happy holiday season and a healthy and prosperous New Year!

Eileen Guenther
President

James Thomashower
Executive Director

P.S. If you are unable to make a gift at this time, please consider making a deferred gift through our Clarence Dickinson Society for Planned Giving, or demonstrate your support for the AGO by becoming a Lifetime Member. You can also enjoy tax savings through our Vehicle Donation program. For further information, please contact AGO Director of Development and Communications F. Anthony Thurman at 212-870-2311 (ext. 4308) or e-mail This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .