I had the privilege of serving as President of the Adrian Music Boosters for four years - May 2017 through May 2021. Now, I'm pleased to welcome our newly elected President, Kristen Howard. I'm confident she will do an excellent job of growing our organization and leading us through the next few years. As I step down, I'd like to thank our other officers for their support: Vice President Susan Darr, Treasurer Alex Zick and Secretary Beth Mehan-Wood. Thanks also to our past President Laura Morris for encouraging me to take over her role in 2017. Thank you to Directors Lorri Wittenkeller, Aaron Mykeloff, Sheri Powers and former AHS Director of Bands Dan Kesterke for actively engaging with the Music Boosters. I appreciate the support of Superintendent Bob Behnke and the opportunity to talk about Adrian Music programs each year before the school board. Thank you to the members of the local media outlets who have helped us share Booster news: Dale Gaertner and Steve Barkway of WLEN radio and Brad Heineman of The Daily Telegram. My thanks to Tyler Millard of Custom Fundraising Solutions who's helped us raise money for music students through the Mattress Sale and Rock Your Socks. Thank you to Dane Nelson, who played an important role in getting our new concession stand built in 2017. (I love that little place!) A big thanks to the area businesses that have provided financial support to Adrian Music. They include: Gillin Eye Care / Aubree's Pizza / Maggard Razors / Marshall Music / D Printer / Alpha Koney Island Meredith Francis, CPA / Ebeling Family Dentistry / Loveland Insurance Agency / BusinessVoice And, of course, thank you to all of our student musicians for your commitment to learning and performing, and to the parents of our music students for the many forms of support you provide. Over the last several years, our group has enjoyed many successes. We implemented the Mattress Sale in 2018, started our advertising program in 2016 and, after funding a portion of the new concession stand that same year, purchased all the necessary equipment and have run the stand ever since. We've built an active Facebook page and, prior to the shutdown of activities due to the COVID-19 pandemic, published content on a near-daily basis. Since late 2015, we've also grown what is arguably one of the most comprehensive Music Booster websites in the country. It features more than 150 blog posts and 180 original videos that document highlights of concerts, parades, halftime shows, band and choir competitions, elementary school tours and special events. We introduced the idea of showcasing the Adrian High School Orchestra during a football game each year, conducted the first survey of music students in order to collect their feedback and improve our music programs, and were instrumental in the Marching Band receiving an official proclamation from the city of Adrian in November of 2017. We also worked with area restaurants to set up "dine to donate" fundraisers, opened our own AmazonSmile account, and steadily grew our annual Apple Pie Sale to achieve record sales. Music education provides so many benefits. If you or your child would like to learn more about vocal or instrumental music, please take a look at our Music Education Blog. I encourage you to get involved with the Adrian Music Boosters, whether it's as an active member, an officer, an occasional volunteer or a financial supporter. I will continue to work on spreading the good news about the Boosters, and hope to generate new opportunities for Adrian students to contribute articles, videos, photos and graphics to this website and our Facebook page. Thank you for your continued belief in Adrian Music! Scott Greggory Past President
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