Mu Phi Epsilon

Fall 2009

Dear Mu Phi Epsilon Members and Friends,

Since 2005 many of you have contributed to the Harmony Campaign which is now an annual appeal.  Prior to this year, Chairman Nancy Zschietschmann has written this letter, and she has succeeded in sustaining a steady flow of support for new fraternity endeavors in our second century of existence.  The time has come to pass on the responsibility of writing this letter, although Nancy will continue to oversee the project, and it is my pleasure to write to you now.

Because of past contributions to the Harmony Campaign, Mu Phi Epsilon enjoys the following:

• - Our official publication, The Triangle, is improved in design and expanded in content.
• - A system to update address changes online is now being used.
• - The Membership Committee is contacting lapsed members and encouraging them to become active again as Alumni members.
• - An ongoing system exists to make ACME honorees (Artists, Composers, Musicologists and Educators) available to Mu Phi members for performing and consultation. 
• - Improved leadership training is offered for District Directors and Chapter Presidents.
• - Our web site will soon be enhanced with updated graphics, expanded information, ease of site navigation, and communication among members.
• - Additionally, the International Executive Board attends professional music functions in an official capacity whenever possible.

Chairman Nancy Zschietzschmann has stated:  For Mu Phi Epsilon to stay competitive and fulfill its mission, we all must do more, share more, and give more.  Last year the addition of four new chapters and reactivation of others is proof that the Harmony Campaign is a worthwhile endeavor.  Future plans are:

• - Increase international activity with cultural exchanges, and through the use of an informational DVD currently being made.
• - Continue to improve leadership training for District Directors and Chapter Presidents.
• - Secure a permanent national headquarters where our artifacts and history may be properly stored and displayed, and that could be used for annual meetings and training sessions.

Your support of this campaign is vital, because the fraternity’s operating budget does not cover such extra expenses.  Your gift will help Mu Phi Epsilon attain these goals.  The most important outcome is your participation, which shows your appreciation of the Music, Friendship and Harmony that you have enjoyed in previous years.

Please complete the Harmony Campaign Donation Form and mail it to the International Executive Office.  Your gift is tax deductible as allowed by the law.  Those people donating $1,000 or more will have special recognition at our 2011 convention. Thank you.

With Mu Phi appreciation,

Frances Irwin, Ed.D.

International President