Byron J. Smith (YouTube)
Greetings!
First let me express my appreciation to all of the members who supported me in my run for the presidency of NANM. Many members both in Nashville and at their homes expressed their support and excitement in the opportunity to vote for me and I am more than and excited to help take our beloved organization to its next level.
This newsletter is a
vehicle to keep our members informed on the actions and activities of
the organization. With it, along with our website and emails, we will
try to keep the membership up on programs, deadlines and campaigns that
take place throughout the year.
I want to make the membership
aware of some board member changes that took place since the last
convention. Due to the election of Dr. Lori Hicks to another position
and the resignation of Dr. Robert Morris, I have had to appoint 2
members to the board. Dr. Sylvia Hollifield from Detroit has been
appointed to complete Dr. Hicks term and Ms. Marydith Lawson is
completing Dr. Morris’ position. Both of these positions will be up for
election in 2014. This new board is already working very hard and recently approved a balanced budget for this fiscal year. Thank you
board members!
Secondly, it is with much pleasure that I announce
the board voted to hire an Executive Director to run the organization’s
business affairs. As you may recall, this paid office was approved in
the newly adopted constitution in Dallas 2012. After the outstanding
performance of planning and executing our 2013 Convention, the board
unanimously voted to move our current Executive Secretary, R. Wayne
Woodson, to the position of Executive Director. In our current
constitution, I would need to appoint an Executive Secretary but I have
decided to hold off and allow the membership to elect the person who
will fill this office at the next convention. Our current Executive
Director will do the duties of both positions; which includes
fundraising to cover the additional expense of the position.
I am
pleased that the financial condition of the organization is good. I want
to thank our past President, Dr. David Morrow for his tenure as the
leader of this organization and passing a healthy baton to me. You
should have received an appeal for a fundraising campaign from our
Executive Director. Please make plans for you branch to participate in
this great opportunity to help us keep the ball moving in a positive
direction.
I am so excited about NANM coming to Los Angeles July
20-24, 2014. The local committee is planning an exciting event next year
so make plans on attending the National Convention at the Doubletree
Hotel, West Los Angeles. You can make your reservations today!
Thanks
once again, and I look forward to hearing about all of the great
activities your braches are planning throughout the year. Please use our
website to advertise and brag on the great programs of NANM’s locale
branches. Don’t forget that membership dues are currently due before the
end of 2013 and let us look forward to an exciting year of music making
in NANM!
Byron J. Smith
President, NANM, Inc.
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2014 National Convention |
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Lights, Music, Action! Spotlight on the Next Generation
July 20-July 24
Los Angeles, CA
Hotel Information: Doubletree Los Angeles Westside
800-222-8733
Room Rate: $119 per night plus tax and fees
(Reservations must be made by June 18, 2014)
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Donate TODAY!!! |
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Greetings,
As
we approach the end of 2013, we are asking that you consider giving a
gift to NANM. Each donation is tax deductible and goes towards helping
us promote and preserve African-American heritage music. No gift is too
great or too small. EVERY dollar is crucial as we continue to do our
work.
Click the link below to donate today!!
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