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Founded in 1977 by Jean Martin and Betty
Lou Cobb |
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BPTA was founded to bring together teachers for study of piano pedagogy and
provide teacher-oriented programs. We meet during the school year and
always try to discuss issues of teaching, running a studio, and performance
as well as new technologies, methods, and music.
Benefits of Belonging to BPTA
1. Association with your professional colleagues.
2. Use of the Beavercreek Baptist Church for Recitals at no charge
3. Networking among teachers; your name included in our roster and free
advertising on the web site.
4. Annual attendance at the Coffee Concert of the Dayton
Philharmonic
5. Opportunities to attend special performances and workshops.
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ASSOCIATION BY-LAWS |
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ARTICLE I - NAME |
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The name of the organization shall be "The Beavercreek Piano Teachers Association" |
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ARTICLE II - PURPOSE |
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1. The Association shall bring together teachers for regular group study of
piano pedagogy and provide teacher-oriented programs. |
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2. The Association shall encourage its teachers to seek opportunities for
their students to have music experiences beyond their private
lessons. |
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3. The Association shall promote a dignified relationship between students,
other teachers, and the public. |
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ARTICLE III - MEMBERSHIP |
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Section I - Requirements
for membership |
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1. Prospective members shall be active in the profession of teaching piano. They must be willing to contribute their time and
talent to the organization. |
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Section II - Maintenance
of membership |
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1. Members shall pay annual dues at or before the November meeting of each
year as stipulated under Article IV of these By-laws. Failure to do so
will delete their names from the membership list. |
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2. Members who discontinue teaching piano shall remain eligible for
membership in the Association. |
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ARTICLE IV - DUES |
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1. The annual dues shall be payable to BPTA and given to the Treasurer at or before the
November meeting. New members shall pay their annual dues
upon acceptance into the membership. |
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2. Dues shall be changed at a regularly scheduled meeting. Passage shall
be by a majority vote. |
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3. The fiscal year shall end with the last Association meeting of the year. |
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ARTICLE V - MEETINGS |
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1. Monthly meetings of the Association shall be held during the school year. |
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ARTICLE VI - OFFICERS AND
COMMITTEES |
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Section I - Election of
Officers |
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1. A Nominating Committee composed of two members shall prepare a slate of
officers, nominated from the floor, to be presented at the April meeting.
Election of officers shall be at this meeting. |
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2. Newly elected officers shall assume their duties at the close of the
final meeting of the term. Any officer may be re-elected. |
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Section II - Duties of
Officers |
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The officers of the Association and their duties shall be as follows: |
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President - The President
shall preside at all meetings of the Association and have general authority
over the affairs of the Association. The president will also serve as
the contact person for the organization. |
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Vice-President - The
Vice-President shall preside in the absence of the President. The
Vice-President shall also be responsible for all correspondence pertaining
to Association business. |
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Secretary - The Secretary
shall keep the minutes of all meetings and maintain an attendance record for
each member by name. |
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Treasurer - The Treasurer
shall receive all moneys due the Association and shall be custodian of all
funds. She shall pay such bills as are approved by the officers.
She shall present a report at all meetings and a full report at the end of
the Association year. |
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Section III - Vacancies
in Office |
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1. When vacancies occur in an elective office, such vacancies shall be
filled by the President for the remainder of the term, subject to
ratification by the membership at the next regular meeting. |
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Section IV - Standing
Committees |
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The Association shall assign individuals to the following positions to carry
out duties as needed: |
1. Welcome & Remember
2. Webmaster/Publicity
3. Church-Piano Liaison
4. 'Lyrics' Newsletter and Roster |
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ARTICLE VII - AMENDMENTS |
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These By-laws may be
amended at any regular meeting of the Association by a 2/3 vote of the
members present, provided the proposed amendment has been read before the
Association. |
1. Original By-laws
were accepted on September 12, 1977
2. Revisions were accepted on December 9, 1983
3. Revisions were accepted on December 13, 1985
4. Revisions were accepted on October 12, 2005 |
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CURRENT OFFICERS |
President: Cheri Warner
Vice-President: Virgie Oost
Secretary: Carla Grossman
Treasurer: Angie Wickizer
Recital Chair: Angie Vaubel
Publicity Chair: MaryAnne Blazer
Hospitality: Jan Wolgast |
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