something that all organizations such as ours should have and we incur a
heavy burden of liability without it. In the near future, I will be asking for
district treasurers to model what we are doing with records at the state level
so that we can bring some amount of unity in our financial records. I believe
that district treasurers will be covered under this liability insurance as long
as periodic statements are sent to the MMEA accountant. District treasuries
will maintain their autonomy operating as they currently do- separate from
the state treasury.
Anyhow, that is more technical than what most of you are interested in
hearing. Bottom line: we are financially healthy heading into the 2016-17
school year. I wish you all a wonderful finale to your summer.
Sincerely,
Andrew J. Forster
MMEA Treasurer
State Executive Director Report
By Silvia (Sam) Moore-Young, [email protected]
MEMBERSHIP
Although MMEA did not increase Active Member dues this year, NAfME
increased dues by $2 to cover technology costs. As of this past July 1, 2016,
combined membership is $130. Spousal membership is $20 less. Go to
NAfME.org to join or renew. There is a box to click on in the upper right of
the main page.
Some of you may ask “why” and my short answer is “You are a professional;
a professional belongs to their professional organization.” That is a very
simplistic answer but would you seek the services of a doctor or lawyer if
they were not members of the AMA or ABA? Keep in mind that being a
member gives you access to links on the NAfME.org website. These links
connect you to lesson plans for all music genres; suggestions regarding how