About Us
Our Board of Directors
President- Thomas WIlliams
Secretary- Katie Scheetz
Treasurer- Dana Lobaugh
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Webmaster - Derrada Rubell-Asbell
Members At-Large:
Bradley Anderson
Jodi Ierein
Tracie Kaip
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Sandy McQueen
Frank Shroyer
Our Purpose
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Be a service oriented organization which provides information, resources, and services for handbell directors and ringers through the sharing of level-appropriate technique instruction and review of new and existing music from valid handbell industry sources
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Communicate, as a forum for the exchange of ideas through publications and technology, and workshops which provide director and ringer training in the application and use of effective rehearsal strategies and ringing techniques
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Promote the use of technology as a tool for handbell music education and to foster utilization of the most effective techniques and resources in the industry
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Encourage a high standard of excellence in handbell music education by recognizing area member achievements and contributions to the industry
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Establish and support partnerships and effective liaisons with organizations that have allied interests
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Identify and establish effective strategies in promoting the handbell music industry
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Support and cooperate with the national guild advocacy efforts by collaborating with those in the handbell music industry