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The Dulciana
Newsletter of the Chemung Valley Chapter
Of The American Guild of Organists
September 2021
Newsletter Editor’s Message:
Happy Labor Day Everyone !!
Summer is coming to a close. It seems as if it has gone quickly this year. I have been dealing with Health Issues and numerous MD Appointments. My Mom celebrated her 88th Birthday in July and my 62nd Birthday is this month.
On Saturday August 28,2021 we held our Annual Chemung Valley AGO Picnic and meeting @Dan’s. It seemed like forever since we had seen each other. We had a very nice time.
Usually our 1st event of the year is our Annual Organ Crawl. We had planned to hold in Saturday October 15, 2021. After much discussion before and after or Annual Meeting, it was decided that an In Person Organ Crawl was not safe and practical this year. Our #1 priority is the Health and Safety of all our Members and Friends. We are working on an alternative. We will let you know as soon as we have more details.
David Lenington. Has been our Faithful and Wonderful Treasurer or more that 40+ years. We thank him for all he has done for us. He is looking to take a 1-2 year break. A Job Description appears on pages 3-4 of the Newsletter. If anyone might be interested please Contact: Dan LaBar: 607-317-8578 or dlabar001@yahoo.com’
Have a Safe, Happy, and Healthy Fall. Watch your mail and email for updates and possible future events.
Many Blessings,
Beth Briggs
Chapter Events:
October 2021: Watch for updates on Alternative Organ Crawl.
Community Events:
From Member David Jackson – Organ Recital The recital is on! It will be Sunday September 19 at 4pm. It will be at Christ the King Fellowship Presbyterian Church 75 N. Main St. in Spencer, NY and will be live as well as live streamed to the Church’s Facebook page. Non vaccinated people are encouraged to but not required to wear masks. *If the Covid situation deteriorates like it did last fall, we might have to make some revisions. Watch for any updates.
From Carrie Hooper:
Music Lessons
Piano lessons-Remote-or in person or at Park Church in Elmira
Voice lessons “ ”
Learn a Foreign Language.
Private language lessons-Remote or in person at Park Church in Elmira
German Swedish
Italian Albanian
Spanish Romanian
Translation and Interpretation Services Available
for above languages.
Please contact Carrie Hooper, Instructor
PH: 607-732-6788, E-mail: DAVELEN@epix.net
Job Description
Treasurer
Chemung Valley AGO
Responsibilities
1. Balance the checkbook.
a. Provide checkbook balance at Chemung Valley AGO meetings.
2. Record deposits such as:
a. Pfizer common stock dividends
b. Donations from members
c. Portion of members’ dues for chapter deposited in checking account by AGO National.
3. Write checks.
a. When requested by the Dean for artist fees, AGO Annual Fund, etc.
b. Reimburse Chemung Valley AGO officers for expenses such as postage.
c. For Honorary Dues for Chemung Valley AGO Secretary.
d. In Memory of
1. When requested by Chemung Valley AGO Dean and Secretary.
4. Keep Pfizer Common Stock Certificate in safe place.
5. Chemung Valley AGO’s fiscal year is from July 1 through June 30.
a. Prepare financial statements in July.
1. Income Statement
2. Balance Sheet
3. Capital Statement
4. Obtain value of Pfizer and Viatris common stocks as of June 30 for Income Statement and Balance Sheet.
b. Distribute financial statements to
1. AGO National
2. Chemung Valley AGO Dean
3. Chemung Valley AGO Secretary
6. Issue IRS’s W-9 form to unincorporated contractor when Chemung Valley AGO pays unincorporated contractor
$600 or more.
a. An example would be paying an organist $600 for artist fee.
7. Coordinate filing 1099 form.
a. If W-9 form has been issued to an unincorporated contractor, then 1099 form needs to be filed with IRS.
1. Allen, Rogers, and Osgood, CPAs can file 1099 form with IRS.
a. Contact:
Allen, Rogers and Osgood, CPAs
ATT Ed Osgood, CPA
430 Canton ST, Suite 7
Troy PA 16947
PH: 570-297-2183
b. Obtain Chemung Valley AGO Dean’s approval to pay Allen, Rogers and Osgood, CPAs, for professional services.
8. File electronic 990 card with IRS each July.
a. Keep copy of form submitted and electronic response from IRS.
9. Donation Receipt form
1. Issue Donation Receipt form to Donor by January 31.
a. Example: If a member donates $500 on September 1, 2021, issue Donation Receipt form by January 31, 2022.
b. The Donation Receipt form needs to include:
1. No goods or services were provided by the organization in return for the contribution.
10. When asked by Dean, provide budgetary information.
a. If Dean asks if chapter can afford a concert artist being considered, base answer on past chapter income & expenses, anticipated income & expenses, and checkbook balance.

From Carrie Hooper:
Hello. My name is Carrie Hooper and I offer private voice and piano lessons. I could teach Monday through Friday morning or afternoon, even Saturday if necessary. I could also offer private language lessons in German, Italian, Spanish, Swedish, Albanian, or Romanian to anyone interested. For more information please contact Carrie Hooper at 607-732-6788.
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Beth Briggs email or 607-377-5363
Dan LaBar: email: Dan LaBar or 607-846-8411
David Lenington: email
Chapter Events:
Community Events:
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Organist Needed:
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From Carrie Hooper:
Hello. My name is Carrie Hooper and I offer private voice and piano lessons. I could teach Monday through Friday morning or afternoon, even Saturday if necessary. I could also offer private language lessons in German, Italian, Spanish, Swedish, Albanian, or Romanian to anyone interested. For more information please contact Carrie Hooper at 607-732-6788.
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New Dues Rates
AGO National has established the following dues rates for the upcoming 2017-18 year.
Regular member $105
Special member $ 80
Young Organist $ 50
Local membership will remain the same.
Chapter Friend $ 20
The new rates will appear on the April 1 renewal notices that AGO Headquarters will send to current chapter members renewing for the 2015-2016 membership year.
Newsletter:
Membership:
For Information on joining our chapter please contact:
David Lenington, Treasurer Chemung Valley AGO Chapter
211 Laning Creek Road
Towanda,PA 18848
(570-268-5035)
Email
Placement:
The First Presbyterian Church of Big Flats,NY is accepting applications for the position of Director of Music.
The Director of Music is to provide professional services as organist and director of the adult choir.
to be within the general standards set by the American Guild of Organists.
The church’s priorities in music are as follows:
A. Music to be provided every Sunday for the worship service.
B. A variety of appropriate music should be incorporated both in the service music and the choir repertoire.
C. As closely as possible, unity of the message of the music and message of the word should occur in each service.
D. During the summer when the choir does not perform, the Director of Music is encouraged to schedule special music for the worship service. This can be solicited from “in-house” or from the “outside.”
E. It is expected that the music will be well performed.
The service will involve personal preparation (practice) and conducting and accompanying regular choir rehearsals, which presently occur at 9:15 am on Sunday morning. Morning worship is conducted at 10:30 am and at such other times as shall be set by the church Session (ie. Christmas Eve, Maundy Thursday, etc.). Regular choir rehearsals are held from September through June. The choir does not perform during the summer. (Summer services are held at 9:30).
The Director of Music is also in charge of arranging for the tuning and other regular maintenance of the keyboard instruments including an Allen Electronic Organ.
The services of the Director of Music are occasionally needed for funerals, weddings, etc.
Compensation will be based on ability and experience and is negotiable.
If interested, you are encouraged to submit a current resume with your name, address, address and phone number to:
The Search Committee
5 Suburban Drive
Elmira, New York 14903
562-3903
Employers and job seekers are invited to post and search listings of available positions on the Guild’s National Website.
Certification
Contact Us
Chapter Officers
Dean:
Daniel LaBar (Home 607-846-8411) or Email
Treasurer:
David Lenington Email or (570-268-5035)
Secretary:
Elizabeth Briggs
607-377-5363 or Email
