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Mentorship
by Robert D. Coleman 30 Aug '16

30 Aug '16

Chris Dear UMEA Members, I hope everyone has found the beginning of the school year to be stress free. For those of you not in the classroom at least on a daily basis, I am sure you remember what it is like. As Mentor Chair of Utah, I would like to put out a request that all of the teachers, who are on the front lines, assist in identifying the young teachers who may be in their first few years of hopefully a long successful career in music education. We have many seasoned music educators ready to mentor any teacher so desiring help and guidance. Thank you so much if you already have someone under your wing so to speak. However, if any of you know of someone in need of a mentor, would you please forward that name along with their contact information and location to me at your earliest convenience. I will then set them up with a qualified mentor. Thanks for everything you do and have a wonderful year. Best regards, Chris Earl, Mentor Chairperson Utah Music Educators Association

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UMEA update
by Robert D. Coleman 08 Aug '16

08 Aug '16

The previous UMEA email failed to include the office of Jr. High/Middle School Vice President-elect that will also be decided in the upcoming UMEA election in mid Jan. - Feb. 3. Also, the post of Vice President-elect becomes President after two years then Past President for two years. Deadline for candidate nominations is September 1, 2016. Deadline for awards nominations is November 15, 2016. For further information, visit www.UMEA.us or contact the UMEA Communications Director using one of the options below: Robert D. ColemanUtah Music Educators Assn.Communications Director 5084 S 150 EOgden, UT 84405 801 479-5736; 801 814-4854 (mobile)rcoleman50(a)comcast.net

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UMEA Announcement
by Robert D. Coleman 08 Aug '16

08 Aug '16

Call for Candidate Nominations The 2017 UMEA election will be held prior to and during the UMEA Mid-Winter Conference in St. George. Members who have email accounts registered with the association will receive an invitation to an electronic ballot by mid-January, 2017. Others will receive a mailed ballot. Offices to be decided during this election cycle will be: President-elect Band Vice President-elect Choral Vice President-elect Higher Education Vice President-elect The candidate chosen as president-elect will spend two years in that office, two years as UMEA president and two years as president-elect. Candidates chosen for Band, Choral and Higher Ed. vice president-elect will serve one year in that position and two years as president of that group. Nominees for these offices should be members who will represent their respective areas with integrity and diligence. They should be exemplary teachers or administrators who are reliable and responsive to the membership and their responsibilities as members of the UMEA Board. Send nominations to: Rhonda Rhodes 3743 W 200 N Hurricane, UT 84737 or email to: rhonda(a)infowest.com Call for Award NominationsUMEA recognizes the accomplishments of its membership and those who support music education in Utah with awards which are presented annually at the UMEA Mid-Winter Professional Development Conference in St. George, Utah. Nominations are screened by a nominating committee and come before the UMEA Board for approval. Nominations are currently being accepted for the following:Outstanding Music Educator - top state award for long-term meritorious service.Superior Accomplishment - awarded for one, specifically outstanding accomplishment during the previous year.Service to Music Education - given to a non-UMEA member who has given special service, assistance or opportunities to enhance music educationSenior High School Award - high school music teacher who has demonstrated distinct, commendable achievement and service.Junior High/Middle School Award - jr. high/middle school music teacher who has demonstrated distinct, commendable achievement and service.Elementary Award - elementary teacher or music specialist whose contributions expand and enrich elementary music.Outstanding Administrator Award - public school administrator who has demonstrated commitment and support to music education.UMEA Hall of Fame Award - individual, living or deceased, whose long-term, meritorious service, assistance and inspiration to music education has made a lasting impression.Note: Teacher recipients must be members of UMEASend nominations to Norm Lister304 Cholla Dr.Washington, UT 84780or email: normlister6(a)gmail.com(435) 628-3798

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