Good morning my ever faithful bloggers. Here is a cry for help and Harley needs your help. He has a request. Harley has a bee in his bonnet so to speak. NO, wait it’s a spider on his head…. Silly little dawg can’t wait for Halloween and doesn’t realize he may be ruining his chances to become a Lowell Mason Fellow. YES, Harley wants to be a Fellow. Say it again together: “Harley wants to be a Fellow.”
Are you a little confused? Do you know what a Lowell Mason Fellow is? Do you wish to honor someone who has been instrumental in your musical life? Well, let me tell you what it means to be a Lowell Mason Fellow. Lowell Mason Fellow designations provide you the opportunity to recognize individuals for their contributions to the field of music, as well as support the efforts of MENC: The National Association for Music Education through a $1000 donation made in the name of each prospective Fellow. These donations support future generations of music educators through MENC’s Fund for the Advancement of Music Education. Designations may be made by individuals or groups – corporations, universities, foundations, student organizations, etc. – who feel that a candidate has made important contributions to music education.
Did you know that one town came together to collect money and honor a long-time music teacher who was getting ready to retire? They all turned out to honor her in her home town ceremony with the Mayor. And did you know that one state music education association honored a long time supporter and executive director my designating him a Lowell Mason Fellow and honoring him at the state convention? And did you know that college students honored their professor for her many years of contributions to music education at their university? This distinction is considered by us to be an important honor, designed for music educators, music education advocates, political leaders, industry professionals, Harley, and others who have contributed to music education in their unique way. You can name someone you feel deserves this important recognition, but they may not submit a de
signation on their own behalf. Sorry, Harley. Go to the web site now to fill out a request form for a Designation Packet. Go to www.menc.org/guides/lm/LM_about.html. Anyone wishing to nominate Harley will be greatly appreciated by him and me. He is going to get a “time-out” soon.Speaking of fellows – wait are there any in my world besides Harley? Can any of them measure up to my Harley? Hmmm. Anyone interested? OH NO, this is not a dating service. Sorry, wrong web site. You have a good time this week and remember Harley is feeling the love for you – Fellow…. Fellow…. Fellow….. This message brought to you by the friends of Harley and me and my fellows.....................
