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Explanation of new dues
As your treasurer I am delighted to inform members that after the fiscal challenge of last year, we are back on track financially. Donations from members and friends were very generous, both concert series were well attended, and the Board pinched every penny of expense. As a result, our bank balance has been restored after three years of attrition.
In order to keep on this positive track, the Ways and Means Committee and the Board of Directors have approved a new arrangement for dues payments. As members pointed out at our meeting last year, the obligation to sell five tickets per concert is, in fact, a form of dues. The ticket sales by Chorale members are crucial to maintaining and growing our audience. For the coming year, this is the way we will handle dues:
Regular members pay $120 dues per semester (Fall & Spring). This fee covers the following:
The dues will be paid either in one payment ($120 on the date of the first meeting of the Chorale each semester) or in two payments ($60 on the date of the first meeting & $60 on the rehearsal nearest to November 1 and April 1).
In their first semester, new members pay only $60, the cost of their 5 tickets, due in November or April.
Members who need additional tickets to sell can obtain them from the Revenue Coordinator, with the understanding that additional ticket revenue should be given to the Coordinator at least one week before the concert.
Congratulations on restoring financial stability to the Chorale, and thank you for your generous support in donations and volunteer time. Looking forward to a fantastic 2016-17!
Catherine Middleton-Hardie
Treasurer, Board of Directors of the Magnolia Chorale
In order to keep on this positive track, the Ways and Means Committee and the Board of Directors have approved a new arrangement for dues payments. As members pointed out at our meeting last year, the obligation to sell five tickets per concert is, in fact, a form of dues. The ticket sales by Chorale members are crucial to maintaining and growing our audience. For the coming year, this is the way we will handle dues:
Regular members pay $120 dues per semester (Fall & Spring). This fee covers the following:
- Music instruction
- Accompanist and special performers at concerts
- Rental of rehearsal and performance venues
- Use of sheet music
- Marketing
- Insurance and other administrative costs
- 5 tickets that may be sold for $12 each, thereby recouping some expense
The dues will be paid either in one payment ($120 on the date of the first meeting of the Chorale each semester) or in two payments ($60 on the date of the first meeting & $60 on the rehearsal nearest to November 1 and April 1).
In their first semester, new members pay only $60, the cost of their 5 tickets, due in November or April.
Members who need additional tickets to sell can obtain them from the Revenue Coordinator, with the understanding that additional ticket revenue should be given to the Coordinator at least one week before the concert.
Congratulations on restoring financial stability to the Chorale, and thank you for your generous support in donations and volunteer time. Looking forward to a fantastic 2016-17!
Catherine Middleton-Hardie
Treasurer, Board of Directors of the Magnolia Chorale
