MTNA: Music Teachers National Association

American Music Teacher, Dec, 2004 by Phyllis I. Pieffer

Each year the national association recognizes state MTAs that achieve 50, 75, 100 and 125 years of affiliation with MTNA.

Best Value Insurance

With gifts, parties and other extras straining budgets this time of year, it's important to get the best deals whenever possible. When it comes to insurance, most people would love to get the best deal, but simply don't have the time to shop around.

The Robert H. Clarkson Insurance Agency, LLC and Financial Services, Inc. will help MTNA members find the best value on insurance. At a member's request, RHC agents will keep information on file and notify the member of any money-saving possibilities, as well as providing updates on home and auto safety tips and the availability of student discount programs. Agents also will review coverage to determine if the member's policies are the best deals available.

RHC welcomes the opportunity to be of service to MTNA members and are eager to provide members with the knowledge and information necessary to make the best decision regarding their insurance needs. For more information, contact RHC at (800) 3387148 or mtna@rhcgroup.com, or visit the RHC website at www.rhcgroup.com.

MTNA Leaders Attend Summit

The seventh annual Summit for MTNA Leadership was held in Cincinnati, Ohio, September 17-19, 2004. Nearly 100 MTNA leaders, including state and division presidents, state and division presidents-elect, program chairs and the board of directors, attended the weekend of education, motivation and networking.

Music education expert Karl Bruhn opened the Summit with his address about Recreational Music Making. Other plenary sessions included Association 101 and presentations about digital organs, ethics and leadership.

Break-out session topics included parliamentary procedure, technology and MTNA Professional Certification. Also, state presidents were able to share information with other states of similar size during a special session.

Musical theater students from the University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music provided Saturday evening entertainment following a banquet.

The planning committee for the Summit included Paul Stewart, NCTM, MTNA president-elect; Kenneth Christensen, Northwest Division president; Millie Eben, NCTM, Eastern Division president; Diane Higgins, NCTM, Southern Division president; Mary Ellen Moore, NCTM, West Central Division president; Mark Mrozinski, East Central Division president; Cheryl Pachak-Brooks, NCTM, Southwest Division president; and Ruth Pitts, NCTM, South Central Division president.

BUDGET 6/30/05

INCOME:
DUES                    1,188,210    52%
AWARD SPONSORSHIP          31,800     1%
CONFERENCE                445,895    19%
DIVISION COMPETITION        7,700     0%
FOUNDATION FUND            83,300     4%
INVESTMENT INCOME          15,000     1%
NATIONAL COMPETITION       67,500     3%
CERTIFICATION              20,450     1%
PUBLICATIONS              313,000    14%
ROYALTIES/SALES           126,200     5%
                        2,299,055   100%

EXPENSE:
ADMINISTRATION            519,813    23%
CONTINGENCY                40,574     2%
COST OF SALES               7,500     0%
FIXED ASSETS/EQUIP          5,000     0%
PROGRAMS & SERVICES *   1,726,168    75%
                        2,299,055   100%

SURPLUS                         0

* DETAIL-PROGRAMS & SERVICES:

ASCAP Licensing Fees                    8,365
Certification                          38,484
Composer Commissioning                 31,370
Conference                            353,865
Foundation Development                120,525
Gen'l Liability Ins-State & Local      11,557
General Programs                       27,518
Grants & Awards-other                  14,915
Leadership Development                 55,035
Marketing/Public Relations             45,344
Member Development & Retention         89,934
Membership Maintenance                138,743
MTNA Competition:
  Division Competition                101,953
  National Competition                 67,471
  Awards                              108,970
Partnership Development                16,511
Publications                          432,802
Website                                62,806
                                    1,726,168

MTNA Budgeted Income 2004-2005

DUES                    52%
AWARD SPONSORSHIP        1%
CONFERENCE              19%
DIVISION COMPETITION     0%
FOUNDATION FUND          4%
INVESTMENT INCOME        1%
NATIONAL COMPETITION     3%
CERTIFICATION            1%
PUBLICATIONS            14%
ROYALTIES/SALES          5%

Note: Table made from pie chart.

MTNA Budgeted Expense 2004-2005

ADMINISTRATION          23%
CONTINGENCY              2%
COST OF SALES            0%
FIXED ASSETS/EQUIP       0%
PROGRAMS & SERVICES *   75%

Note: Table made from pie chart.