To my fellow ORMTA members,

Here is a toast to all of us and our loved ones, that we may find 2003 in good health, happiness and blessedness, and that we may enjoy lasting peace in this world.

Thanks to a diligent Executive Board and to supportive members, this year’s first four months beginning September are marked by solid accomplishments. Already, there were two workshops conducted, the first was by Aury Murray and the other by Marina Geringas. Four days were devoted to assessments and the Canada Music Week competitions. A masterclass with Gladys Odegarde was also held for intermediate and advanced students. We assisted once again in the "Christmas Marketplace" by having some of our members, spearheaded by Charlotte Sherriff, play at the Civic Center. And like a clock, the Executive met every Tuesday of each month. Those first four months were indeed packed with action.

There is one noticeable difference in this year’s activities ­ and that is, participation is much higher. There were a hundred and ten (110) piano and voice students who participated in the assessments and CMW competitions and there were 35 teachers in attendance in one of the workshops. Attendance to executive board meetings is near perfect. These indicate to me that our branch continues to work better and smarter to promote ORMTA objectives.

We’ve taken giant steps to strengthen our scholarship fund. First, a committee was formed to organize solicitations. Janice Cherniak chairs this. Second, we got our first donor for the year in the person of Mrs. Maneck K. Sanjana who donated $1,000 (for voice scholarships) in memory of her late husband. This was made possible through the effort of Daisy Suderwalla.

Felien Torres and Fran Macerollo did a great job once again in organizing the Christmas dinner at Alice Fazooli’s Restaurant. The food was good but the fun was even better. While we missed some members, there were a few new faces who joined us for the first time. And just for added fun, we raffled away some nice gifts. Almost everyone went home with something.

In the coming months, we will see more activities which will be highlighted in May by the Scholarship Recitals. Please refer to the Calendar of Activities found in this newsletter.

Looking forward to our New Year.

Lita Zagala, President

December 10, 2002

Mrs. Maneck K. Sanjana Toronto, Ontario M9A 3P7

Dear Mrs. Sanjana,

On behalf of the ORMTA Etobicoke-Mississauga branch, please accept our sincerest thanks for your wonderful support of our organization’s activities. Your generous donation of One Thousand dollars to our Scholarship Fund is acknowledged with much gratitude.

The prize will be awarded in memory of your late husband Khurshed Sanjana.

Our branch’s responsibility is to provide residents of Mississauga and Etobicoke with the highest quality of music instruction by ensuring that high standards of teaching are maintained by our members. In many respects, our professional and community services are similar to the work accomplished by Khurshed Sanjana in his lifetime when deserving musicians were presented in Bombay and Toronto under his auspices.

Once again, thank you.

October 16, 2002

Mr. Mike Plaus General Manager Living Arts Center

Dear Mr. Plaus,

On behalf of ORMTA Etobicoke-Mississauga branch, please accept our sincere thanks for your support of our organization’s activities by donating two (2) subscriptions to the 2003-2004 concert season as well as two (2) pairs of tickets to the Peter Longsworth concert.

Our branch’s responsibility is to provide residents of Mississauga and Etobicoke with the highest quality of music instruction by ensuring that high standards of teaching are maintained by our members. In some respects, both our respective organizations are similar in that we want to deliver only the best service to our community.

Once again, thank you.

Congratulations ! Charlotte Sherriff will be given Special Teacher Award during the ORMTA Annual Meeting March 1st, 2003 Sheraton Four Points Hotel, Mississauga

Welcome new members Dyanne Dumas (Ac/Singing/Rudiments) Diane Edwards (Ac/Piano/Rudiments) Insuk Kim (ProvAc/Piano)

Volunteer Members Needed! We expect a good number of students to participate in the February assessments. We need members to help ensure smooth conduct during the assessment proper. Contact Virginia Taylor 416-742-6429 or Lita Zagala 905-848-4488

RCM Mississauga South recently opened an Examination Center to meet the increasing demands of a growing population. It is in need of a Coordinator who will help run the center. Interested parties are requested to contact RCM at Enola Ave. (Cawthra and Lakeshore Blvd.) in Mississauga.

In Memoriam, We are saddened by the demise of Harry Jones who passed away last October 30. Harry was a long-standing active member of our branch.

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