Fall Bulletin No. 221 - The Iowa High School Music Association

EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE ELECTIONS
There is one position on the Executive Committee up for election this fall. This position
(high school vocal director) is open for election, term ending 2007. Nomination blanks for
this vacancy will be mailed August 23, 2002, and will be canvassed by the Election Board
on September 6, 2002. The top two candidates, plus ties, will be named as nominees for
this position. The Official Ballot, with the qualified nominees' names printed thereon, will
be mailed to member schools on September 20, 2002. The chair of the Elections Board
must receive the election ballots by October 4, 2002. The newly elected member will assume
duties upon notification of election by the Executive Director.
DISTRICT ADVISORY GROUP ELECTIONS
District Advisory Group members are selected for a three-year term on a rotating basis.
An administrator, an instrumental director, and a vocal director represent each district, in
turn. This fall, the southern three districts elect their representatives to the DAG. The
rotation directs the Southwest District to elect a high school vocal director; the South
Central District to elect a high school administrator (superintendent or principal); and the
Southeast District to elect a high school instrumental director. Ballots for nomination and
election will be included with the ballots for nomination/election for the Executive Committee
positions.
DISTRICT ADVISORY GROUP REPRESENTATIVES
NW: Curt Ohrlund, LeMars SW: To be elected
NC: Kathleen Nelson, Lake Mills SC: To be elected
NE: Stan Slessor, Waverly SE: To be elected
North: Terms Expire: 2003 South: Terms Expire: 2005
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEMBERS
Janice Merz, Fort Dodge – IASB Thomas Nugent, Villisca – 1 st Term, 2003
Steve Colton, Marion – 1 st Term, 2004 Tom Dannen, Truro – 1 st Term, 2005
Tim Peterson, Charter Oak – 2 nd Term, 2006 To be elected - 2007
NFIMA IS FOR ALL MUSIC TEACHERS/ADJUDICATORS
The national Federation Interscholastic Music Association presents an attractive package
of benefits to persons involved with either the direction or adjudication of high school
musicians.
The $10 annual fee will provide members with an outstanding insurance package featuring
general liability insurance while acting as a judge or director. Benefits also include reduced
rates at identified hotels and rental car agencies. Membership applications can be
obtained by calling the IHSMA office.
www.ihsma.org
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