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ATOS is seeking a Membership Secretary. This is a part-time position and requires a person who will be diligent in keeping accurate membership records in a timely manner. This is a contract position with a term of one (1) year and may be renewed.
ATOS President and CEO, Ken Double, reports the good news that the Long Center 3/21 Mighty Wurlitzer is whole again following reinstallation of water-damaged Main Chamber components by Carlton Smith Restorations. First and foremost, Ken wants to put the spotlight squarely on CIC member and West Lafayette resident Jay Mermoud who has been the driving force behind not only last summer's major fund-raising efforts, but the organization and production of the special 30th Anniversary Concert June 2, a Saturday night.
On the heels of a March 5 program devoted to the American Organ Institute at the University of Oklahoma that included theatre-organ performances by John Schwandt, Jelani Eddington, and the late Tom Hazleton, PIPEDREAMS will devote additional airtime to the numerous offspring of the Robert Hope-Jones’ “Unit Orchestra”.
The sounds of so many great Wurlitzer organs!
9 great artists!
Jazz trio and Concert Band!
And over 25 selections!
The 2011 EMCATOS Convention CD recording is complete and ready for ordering via the ATOS Marketplace.
For those who attended the convention, this is a great opportunity to re-live that great experience. For those of you who could not be there, what a wonderful opportunity to enjoy the many highlights of the many great concerts.
Barry Manilow will be appearing at the Hollywood Bowl Philharmonic Concert during the ATOS Annual Convention. Don't miss what is sure to be a great musical experience!
Col. Jack Moelmann has noted several times since last January that the ATOS Endowment Fund was just short of $1 million in its principal amount. He wanted ATOS to hit that magic target, and took matters into his own hands at the 2011 Convention in Providence.
The Mark of Zorro Silent Classic at the Atlanta Fox August 25, with Clark Wilson at Mighty Mo!
During the ATOS Annual Convention in New England, it was noted that the Endowment Fund had reached the lofty heights of $957,000 in principal, just $43,000 short of the magic “Million Dollar” mark. Col. Jack Moelmann, ATOS board member and past president, decided to do something about getting the fund to seven figures.
