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SJBODA President’s Message June 2024
You made it! WE made it! And now, as we prepare for the end of the school year, the last few weeks will fly by and summer will finally be upon us.
I will keep this one short and sweet. THANK YOU! Thank you for making my first year as SJBODA President so enjoyable and fulfilling. Working on the “inside” gave me a different perspective of what really goes on behind the scenes of SJBODA. I mean, I really knew a lot of what SJBODA does and stands for. But I didn’t have a total appreciation for what a well-oiled machine it is, and how it supports its membership and students on so many levels. I am so proud and privileged to be a part of this organization! And I am looking forward to another year at the helm.
I need to thank several people: first and foremost, the executive board - Joe Jacobs, Rich Beckman, Phil Senseney, John Drechen and Lori Ludewig. They have been my support system, my checks and balances and my guidance. For that I am so grateful. I absolutely could not do what I do without them. I must thank and acknowledge our committee chairs. This year’s honors ensembles, auditions, and performances could not have happened without these members who, freely, give of their time to make the experiences for our students some of the best they will ever have. And thank, also, to you, the membership, for all you do for the musicians of South Jersey. Our numbers are growing again. Our ensembles are of the highest quality. We are offering new opportunities. And all of this is a direct reflection of your dedication to music education. Keep it up. Your students will thank you.
To our members who are retiring, I wish you all the best. You have led the way for the rest of us. May retirement be everything you hoped it is and more. We know you won’t be far away, if even in spirit. And if you ever feel you’d like to help out at our regional events, we surely would welcome you. So don’t hesitate to reach out and come back for a visit.
Make sure you all take some time to relax and decompress this summer. I know many of us have already started looking to the next school year. But there is time to focus on YOU and your family. Take advantage of some of the lazy days of summer so you have something to hold on to when school begins in only 10 weeks.
We are #SJBODAstrong!
Sue Mark
SJBODA President
[email protected]
You made it! WE made it! And now, as we prepare for the end of the school year, the last few weeks will fly by and summer will finally be upon us.
I will keep this one short and sweet. THANK YOU! Thank you for making my first year as SJBODA President so enjoyable and fulfilling. Working on the “inside” gave me a different perspective of what really goes on behind the scenes of SJBODA. I mean, I really knew a lot of what SJBODA does and stands for. But I didn’t have a total appreciation for what a well-oiled machine it is, and how it supports its membership and students on so many levels. I am so proud and privileged to be a part of this organization! And I am looking forward to another year at the helm.
I need to thank several people: first and foremost, the executive board - Joe Jacobs, Rich Beckman, Phil Senseney, John Drechen and Lori Ludewig. They have been my support system, my checks and balances and my guidance. For that I am so grateful. I absolutely could not do what I do without them. I must thank and acknowledge our committee chairs. This year’s honors ensembles, auditions, and performances could not have happened without these members who, freely, give of their time to make the experiences for our students some of the best they will ever have. And thank, also, to you, the membership, for all you do for the musicians of South Jersey. Our numbers are growing again. Our ensembles are of the highest quality. We are offering new opportunities. And all of this is a direct reflection of your dedication to music education. Keep it up. Your students will thank you.
To our members who are retiring, I wish you all the best. You have led the way for the rest of us. May retirement be everything you hoped it is and more. We know you won’t be far away, if even in spirit. And if you ever feel you’d like to help out at our regional events, we surely would welcome you. So don’t hesitate to reach out and come back for a visit.
Make sure you all take some time to relax and decompress this summer. I know many of us have already started looking to the next school year. But there is time to focus on YOU and your family. Take advantage of some of the lazy days of summer so you have something to hold on to when school begins in only 10 weeks.
We are #SJBODAstrong!
Sue Mark
SJBODA President
[email protected]
Lori Ludwig
SJBODA Past President
2021-2023
SJBODA Past President
2021-2023