NEW YORK CITY—The American Guild of Organists (AGO) has partnered with Harris Connect Inc. to create a new national membership directory, AGO Members Today 2011, the first directory ever to feature membership listings with photos, certifications, and chapter affiliations. All current AGO members have been contacted via e-mail and postcard to verify their contact information by calling 800-347-7562; the response deadline is January 10, 2011. The information collected by Harris Connect will be used only for the purposes for the AGO and will not be shared with third parties. Membership listings are offered free of charge; individuals also have the option to have their information excluded from the publication.

"Harris Connect, a leading publisher of alumni and membership publications for more than 45 years, was selected by the AGO National Council to compile this definitive "who’s who" of the Guild," declared AGO Executive Director James E. Thomashower. "This handsome publication will be a welcome addition to every Guild member’s personal library. Owning a copy will be a great way to show pride in being a member of the AGO, and a valuable resource as well, enabling members to find each other and keep in touch by providing basic contact information and e-mail addresses. Because of advancing technologies in electronic communication and social networking, AGO Members Today 2011 may be the last print publication of its kind offered by the AGO."

While there is no obligation to purchase a membership directory, AGO members can purchase directories in hard cover, soft cover, or CD-Rom formats. A portion of the proceeds from the directory publication project will be returned to the AGO and used to support Guild educational programs. For further information, please contact Harris Connect at 800-347-7562.