Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia Province One

Congratulations to the Sigma Alpha Chapter at University of Massachusetts Amherst on their installation last night.  19 men crossed as Sinfonians in a wonderful ceremony.  The Zeta Omega Chapter of at University of Hartford served as the mentor chapter providing Sigma Alpha with a tremendous start as a chapter.  In attendance were National Collegiate Representative Benjamin Strack, two UMass faculty, Bbrothers George N. Parks and Fred Omega Pye, brother from Xi Mu (University of Delaware), Omicron Mu (Clarion University), alumni and collegiates in and around Province One.  Best of luck to Sigma Alpha!

The initiation ritual and activation ceremony for MA Alpha Colony, UMass Amherst, is coming soon! Save the date of Sunday, March 7, 2010.  Keep an eye out for more information.

Come visit the Phi Mu Alpha table at the annual NJMEA convention. We are table #106, right around the corner from the main elevator bank.  The convention starts this Thursday, February 18th and runs until Saturday, February 20th.

I want to formally announce the approval of the Massachusetts Alpha Colony Phase II petition.  They are set for their pinning the night before province workshop.  Friday, January 22nd at 7:30pm at the University of Massachusetts Amherst. Email their FEO, Brother Daniel Huey, dhuey@music.umass.edu if you are interested in attending.  Stay turned for further details on color nights and the activation ritual.

Dave Goss
PG 1

This year due to several factors the workshop will be condensed to one day.  The official events are all contained on Saturday, January 23, 2010 on the campus of Montclair State University.  Please arrive between 9am and 10am to enjoy breakfast of juice, coffee, and donuts.  The days events will begin promptly at 10am.  Lunch will be provided with a possibility of dinner as well.  (Note: The banquet previously discussed will not happen, but there will be dinner, possibly at your expense.)  At the conclusion of dinner everyone will return to MSU for a faculty initiation of a member of the MSU music faculty, PMs and colony members are excused from this portion.

As in previous years all attendees must pay a registration fee of $5 each.  This along with your province dues helps to pay for the food and other supplies for the workshop.  Which reminds me… PAY YOUR PROVINCE DUES!!!!  You will receive more information from your CPR very soon which will include parking information and exact building/rooms.

In summation…. All brothers and colony members must make every concerted effort to attend our annual province workshop.  This is the most important event of the year and includes the election of your province officers for the 2010-2011 academic year.

Province One Workshop=Saturday, January 23rd 9am-10pm, Montclair State University, $5 each

Dave Goss
PG 1

New information added to the “Documents” section above.  A streamlined printable checklist for PG Official Visits has been added along with the revised Province Bylaws.

Don’t forget!  This Saturday, December 5th is the Province Council Meeting at University of Massachusetts – Amherst.  Arrive by 12noon.  FREE BUFFET BRUNCH provided for all brothers in attendance!

Make sure you join our Facebook Fan Page.  The Province One Facebook Group will be deleted soon.

http://www.facebook.com/province1

As I get more motivated I’m going to do some upgrading to the province website.  Hopefully sooner rather than later.