Dec 16, 1999

NOTICE INFORMING MEMBERSHIP OF CASE IN PROGRESS NEW YORK CITY — On October 21, 1999, an AGO Member filed a formal complaint against The Church of St. Mary the Virgin (New York, N.Y.) for wrongful termination of employment. The Guild is investigating the matter according to the AGO's Procedures for Dealing with Complaints about Termination. No determination has been made at this time. Although Guild Members may provide substitute or interim services, no Member may seek or accept regular or permanent employment with The Church of St. Mary the Virgin while these Procedures are pending. Contact AGO Headquarters for the current status on the case. This information is submitted by F. Anthony Thurman, Director of Development and Communications at the National Headquarters of the American Guild of Organists and the American Organist Magazine. For further information, please contact Dr. Thurman by TEL (212) 870-2310, FAX (212) 870-2163 or E-MAIL <fathurman@agohq.org.>