Posted on April 1, 2024 in Issue 3: Spring, Kodály Envoy, Volume 50
Tom Michalek, Planning & Development Committee Chair Your Strategic Plan in Action: Community & Sustainability: Tremendous Progress! Our twenty-three OAKE Member Committees have been extremely active during this first part of 2024, driving us to reach our strategic priorities of The committee work helps us convey to the music…
Posted on April 1, 2024 in Issue 3: Spring, Kodály Envoy, Volume 50
Leaf Fund Committee The OAKE Leaf Fund currently has two projects in progress. The first is a publication called “Era un cocotero: Hispanic Child-play & Lullaby Folk Songs”. Mirna Cabrera is the artist organizing the publication, which will include folk songs and lullabies that are of Hispanic origin,…
Posted on January 1, 2024 in Issue 2: Winter, Kodály Envoy, Volume 50
From the President Elect, Tom Michalek Your Strategic Plan in Action: 24 Strategic Action Steps from the OAKE Committees The OAKE Committees are composed of approximately 120 OAKE members from around the country working in 26 various groups. Some of our committees are involved with the “routine” work…
Posted on January 1, 2024 in Issue 2: Winter, Kodály Envoy, Volume 50
Advisory Council What is the OAKE Advisory Council? The Advisory Council is composed of Chapter and Division Presidents (or designees) and Treasurers, as well as the Regional Representatives, OAKE Treasurer, and OAKE Deputy Treasurer. The OAKE President Elect chairs the Council. It serves as a network among local…
Posted on October 1, 2023 in Issue 1: Fall, Kodály Envoy, Volume 50
Tom Michalek, President Elect Here in Nebraska a few months ago, our University of Nebraska-Lincoln Husker Volleyball team set a world’s record for the largest attendance ever at a women’s sporting event. “Nebraska Volleyball Day,” as it was deemed, drew 92,003 fans to watch a volleyball match in…
Posted on October 1, 2023 in Issue 1: Fall, Kodály Envoy, Volume 50
50th Anniversary Task ForceMatthew Hanne, Chair We are pleased to share two exciting updates from the 50th Anniversary Task Force, and one reminder. First, the Envoy Index on the OAKE website is now up-to-date, making it easier than ever to investigate the contents of each issue. Second, a…