Good afternoon sir/ma'am:

Over the last few years, the CMENC (Collegiate Music Educators National Chapter) at FAMU has gone to the Midwest Band and Orchestra Conference. They have enjoyed their experience with learning more about their craft, networking with others in the music profession, and honing their skills in preparation for being top notch musicians and directors like our own Dr. William P. Foster (RIP), and members of the FAMU Band Staff, along with other music educators across the country.

Through donations from the alumni band members, we have been able to give a donation to them to help defray their costs to attend the conference. One year we gave them $500, and last year we paid for one of their meals (another $500).

I would like for us to raise $2,000 for them through alumni band and friends' donations.

Their costs total in excess of $17,000, but I am asking that we contribute at least $25 to help this cause. If you are a graduate of the FAMU Department of Music, we are asking that you give at least $50 to help those students who strive to be as successful as you are.

I would like to make a presentation to the group at the beginning of December, and am asking that you please donate by no later than Sunday, December 5. We will apply your donations towards their expenses. Of course, your donation is tax-deductible through the Association, so let's give as a group to the FAMU Chapter, and show them how much we support them in their efforts. I am donating $50 to the cause, so that leaves us with just $1,950 left!

To my Board members, I'm challenging you to give $50 towards this cause, as well as the Life Members of the Association, members of Kappa Kappa Psi, Tau Beta Sigma, Phi Mu Alpha, and Sigma Alpha Iota!

I know that we'll raise the money for them. Question is, how quickly? Send in your donations TODAY! Go to this link and click on the CMENC donation tab.

You can either donate directly to the Music Department (information is below), or you can contribute through the Association. Either way, just contribute!

Thanks in advance for your donation!

Vic

Victor R. Gaines

President & Chair, Board of Directors

Marching 100 Alumni Band Association, Inc.

TO: Alumni and Friends of the
Florida A&M University Music Department

FROM: Dr. Shelby R. Chipman, Associate Director of Bands &
Advisor, Collegiate Music Educators National Chapter

SUBJECT: Mid-West Band & Orchestra Conference Support

On behalf of the Department of Music at Florida A&M University, I certainly hope that life has blessed you in the best of health. This letter comes to request your support in our efforts to send 50 students who are members of the Collegiate Music Educators National Conference (CMENC) Chapter at Florida A&M University to Chicago, Illinois for the Midwest Band and Orchestra Clinic. This clinic is scheduled during the week of December 15-21, 2008. It serves as an opportunity for our music students to gain valuable knowledge by attending clinics and workshops. This will also give them an opportunity to meet with other Collegiate Chapters and discuss issues, exchange ideas and concepts that could foster effective techniques and resources used in Music Education. More significant this year, the late Dr. William P. Foster will be recognized with the Mid-West Band Clinic Medallion of Distinction, which is one of the highest awards an individual in the field of music can receive. We would like our students to be in attendance to support his family who will accept this award and many former students who will be present.

We are asking all graduates and friends of Florida A&M University for a $25.00 donation towards this endeavor. The students are currently involved in fund raising efforts to help off-set expenses which total $17,500 for the entire weekend, (see attached). Please make checks payable to Florida A&M University. If possible, we are asking for your support by November 19, 2010.

Again, we thank you for your outstanding support to this great University in the past, as well as in the future. We look forward to seeing those of you who will be attending this year's conference. It is our hope that you have continued success.

Make donation check payable to: FAMU CMENC. For additional information regarding our chapter, please contact me @ (850)599-8165(o) (850)212-0946(c).

Send Check to: Florida A&M University
Dept. of Music
c/o CMENC
Tallahassee, FL 32307


Collegiate Music Educators National Conference:
The National Association for Music Education
FAMU Chapter - Tallahassee, FL

Advisor - Dr. Shelby R. Chipman

President - Devan Moore

Vice President - Moneq Scott
Secretary - Tawheedah Abdullah

Corresponding Secretary - Ashley Logan
Treasurer - Jared Johnson

Historian - Jarrod Deas

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2010 Mid-West Band & Orchestra Clinic
Proposed Budget

Hotel Accommodation Total: $6,000
Sheraton Hotel (Closest to Midwest Clinic)

Transportation (55 passenger coach) Total: $7,000

Student Meals Total: = $2,000

Chapter Registration Total: = $2,500

Grand Total: = 17,500

We look forward to your response with this request.

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MENC (Music Educators National Conference)
Music Educators National Conference serves as a governing body with all music activities and provides resourceful assistance for music educators teaching students on all levels.

The purpose of the trip is to provide an opportunity for our students to gain valuable knowledge by attending clinics and workshops. This will also give them an opportunity to meet other collegiate chapters and discuss issues related to the music profession.

The Midwest Clinic

The Midwest Clinic exists for educational purposes exclusively; to raise the standards of music education; to improve the methods employed in music education; to develop new teaching techniques; to disseminate to school music teachers, directors, supervisors, and others interested in music education information to assist in their professional work; to examine, analyze and
appraise literature dealing with music; to hold clinics, lectures, and demonstrations for the betterment of music education; and in general, to assist teachers and others interested in music education in better pursuing their profession.

We have currently been involved in fundraising activities, i.e., car washes, raffle ticket sales, donation drive, cookie sales, and other various local fundraising opportunities equaling approximately $2,000.


Send Check to:

Florida A&M University (850) 599-8165 (o) (850) 212-0946 (c)
Dr. Shelby Chipman, Advisor
Dept. of Music
c/o CMENC
Tallahassee, FL 32307

We look forward to your response with this request.



Devan L. Moore

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