President’s column

the membership. Plan now to equip yourself with the resources available through the menc website and sessions at the all state conference so that you’ll be as prepared as is possible for what may be a very tough spring throughout the state.

our omea executive Board met last month in eugene and began working on ways that the omea board can strengthen our ability to help our members advocate for their programs at the local level. although there is no foolproof way to save a program from being cut in this financial climate, an excellent program that is highly visible and led by a well respected music educator is still the best first defense. take every opportunity that arises this year to let your community know about your program and it’s value. i hope to see all of you at all state conference in January where we can sit down together and share ideas and success stories.