Restricted Access to Online Job Postings Begins December 15, 2008 |
Dec. 9, 2008 NEW YORK CITY—The American Guild of Organists is pleased to announce an exclusive benefit of AGO membership. Effective Monday, December 15, 2008, job listings posted online at www.agohq.org will only be accessible by AGO voting members. Individuals wishing to view these pages must first validate their membership using their AGO membership number, found on the mailing label of The American Organist Magazine. This policy decision, to deny the general public access to the job postings, was approved unanimously by the AGO National Council at its meeting in October 2008. "Membership has its privileges," remarked AGO Executive Director James Thomashower. "By limiting access to our online job postings, we are increasing the value of membership to our voting members by providing priority access to job information not available to others. Employers can rest assured knowing that their job postings are being seen by the members of the world’s largest organization devoted to the organ and choral music. These individuals have pledged to abide by the AGO Code of Ethics and Code of Professional Standards." AGO membership is open to all and includes working professionals—organists, choral conductors, teachers, organbuilders, technicians, and suppliers to the field—as well as students, clergy, amateur musicians, and dedicated supporters. Individuals can join the AGO through local chapters or as a member without chapter affiliation. To join a local chapter, individuals can identify the chapter nearest them using the zip code search from the AGO home page. Membership numbers will be provided to those who join a local chapter once the chapter’s dues report is received at AGO National Headquarters. Alternatively, an individual can join as an AGO independent member online at www.agohq.org/store and receive their membership number via e-mail within two business days. Independent members can always transfer to a chapter membership at a later time. A detailed description of all AGO voting membership categories can be found online at www.agohq.org/membership. For further information, please contact the AGO membership department, members@agohq.org or 212-870-2310. The AMERICAN GUILD OF ORGANISTS is the national professional association serving the organ and choral music fields. Founded in 1896 as both an educational and service organization, it sets and maintains high musical standards and promotes the understanding and appreciation of all aspects of organ and choral music. The mission of the AGO is to enrich lives through organ and choral music. The Guild currently serves approximately 19,000 members in more than 300 local chapters throughout the United States and abroad. The American Organist Magazine, the official journal of the AGO and the Associated Pipe Organ Builders of America, reaches an audience of more than 20,000 readers each month. 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. |
