Thank you.(In Unison)(Music Teachers National Association)

An association such as MTNA cannot function without the constant support and work of many volunteers from the local to the state to the national levels. MTNA is OUR organization. It is each one of us, you and I. Our action or inaction determines the success, or lack thereof, of our association. The best way for an organization to grow is for each of us to work within our local and state associations, as well as on the national level--every contribution helps to ensure that music will remain an integral part of our society. To each of you who have contributed to the overall work of your association, I say "THANK YOU!" Your reward is the satisfaction of a job well done, satisfaction of a smile on each student's face as each one makes music and satisfaction of parents/friends' applause at the student's accomplishment. It is the promise of music becoming a part of the lives of every student we teach.

Within the national structure, there are a number of people who deserve our recognition and heartfelt thank you for their contributions to MTNA. It has been a distinct privilege to have the honor of working with them. First of all, THANK YOU to the directors on the Board of Directors who completed their two-year terms of office at the conclusion of the 2004 National Conference in Kansas City. They are:

Carleen Graft, NCTM, Eastern Division

Kathleen Murray, NCTM, East Central Division

Ann Fernandez, NCTM, Northwest Division

Peggy Lewis, NCTM, South Central Division

Sigrid Luther, NCTM, Southern Division