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We
are based in St. Joseph, Missouri and welcome all musicians and performing
artists, sound techs, support persons and interested
parties from all over the Midwest.
Membership
is open and free to anyone who wants to join us. There are
no dues, fees, setup charges or anything else to buy or pay for in order
to become a member. Simply show up to the meetings (listed on the Home Page),
email
us or call us (contact information is at the bottom of every web page). We do, however, accept donations, both monetary and volunteer time.
Our
goals are many. One objective lies in creating an open forum with the venues we deal with. In addition, we work
on issues that affect all of our businesses such as the promotion of
St. Joseph entertainment as a whole, creating
concerts and festivals and helping support and better those that already
exist.
The
St. Joseph Music Foundation is about helping each other. Sharing information is an vital part of the Foundation. To that end, the SJMF presents on-going seminars on topics of interest to its members and to the general public. The
SJMF website also contains a massive amount of information, documents and links.
Another key function of the Foundation is to organize, and then present, community service projects for the benefit of those persons and families in need.
An important Foundation program is entitled "Musical Minds". It is an on-going program which provides instruments and instruction for those who may not be able to afford them.
St.
Joseph Music Foundation Mission Statement
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The Foundation will promote and nurture dialog and cooperation between musicians, venues, media, tourism, The City of St. Joseph and its good citizens.
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The Foundation will do this in a way that is respectful, friendly, educational, and accessible to all.
The purposes of the Foundation shall be to:
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Lawfully cooperate with other professional associations, universities, industries, technical societies, research organizations, and governmental agencies in matters affecting the purposes of the Foundation.
St. Joseph Music Foundation Membership
Common to all membership levels
1. Members must at least 18 years of age. Those under 18 are required to have parental or
guardian permission. Those under 18 may not hold office.
2. All members must adhere to the Foundation’s Code of Conduct.
3. Attendance to the monthly meetings is not required but members should make every
effort to attend at least 3 meetings per year.
4. Any member is eligible to serve as a Committee member.
5. Proxy is not allowed.
6. Likewise, proxy vote is not allowed.
Tier 1 – Full Members
A full member is a;
a.) musician who has successfully completed a minimum of three paid jobs in the past
12 months and/or maintains certification as a musician practitioner with an approved
certifying body, such as certified teacher.
b.) person currently a member of any other professional arts organization
c.) technician who has successfully completed a minimum of three paid jobs in the past
12 months and/or maintains certification as a practitioner with an approved certifying
body.
d.) venue owner or owner representative.
e.) member of government or the business community interested in the goals of the SJMF.
A retired member is a musician, technician or venue owner who is retired from the practice. Retired members are considered Full Members.
– Full Member Privileges
1. No membership dues.
2. New members require recommendation from a current member.
3. New members are required to show proof of musical employment for at least 3 times
in the past 12 months.
4. Members are encouraged to participate in community service activities representing the SJMF.
5. Full voting privileges.
6. Full Members may hold office.
7. Absentee ballots will be available if appropriate for the election.
8. Membership includes access to the SJMF database, the SJMF website and one full comp
ticket ($ 250.00) to the St. Joseph International Guitar Festival for each member
contingent on the production of the Festival.
9. Membership is perpetual until withdrawal notice is given to the Board by the member or
the member is released because of Code of Conduct infringements.
Tier 2 – Supporting Member
A supporting member is a corporation, agency, organization, institution, or other group interested in supporting the
purposes of the Foundation by contributing financial support.
– Supporting Member Privileges
1. No membership dues.
2. No voting privileges.
3. Supporting Members may not hold office.
4. Supporting Members may serve on Committee, however, only one representative for each
Supporting Member will be appointed.
5. Membership includes access to the SJMF database, the SJMF website and five full comp
tickets ($ 250.00 each) to the St. Joseph International Guitar Festival for the supporting
member representative contingent on the production of the Festival.
6. Membership is perpetual until withdrawal notice is given to the Board by the member or
the member is released because of Code of Conduct infringements.
Tier 3 – Patron of the Arts member
A Patron member is an individual interested in fostering the purposes of the Foundation.
– Patron Privileges
1. No membership dues.
2. Full voting privileges.
3. Patron Members may not hold office.
4. Patron Members may serve on Committee.
5. Membership includes one full comp ticket ($ 250.00) to the St. Joseph International
Guitar Festival contingent on the production of the Festival.
6. Membership is perpetual until withdrawal notice is given to the Board by the member or
there is a failure to pay membership dues or the member is released because of Code of
Conduct infringements.
You can get the Membership Application here or a Prospectus here.
A word about the Foundation's "Order of Business".
You can read about or apply to our "Musical Minds" program here.
You can get a copy of the Event Assistance Application here.
Click below if you wish to donate.
Questions, suggestions, etc., email Larry at dreammid@yahoo.com,
or webmaster@stjosephmusicfoundation.org or call Michael at (816) 261-5917
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