CMA Annual Meeting

Last night was the Annual Meeting for Civic Music Association. A big "thank you" to Proof for hosting us with wonderful food and wine!

It was a perfect evening filled with reflections from the 2008/09 Season and excitement for the 85th Anniversary Season. It was amazing to me how much we could celebrate when times have, quite frankly, been very tough.

The current economy has made it very difficult for us, especially in the area of fundraising. Corporations and individual donors are cutting back, or in some cases, not giving at all. Those cuts are very deep!

However, during the 2008/09 Season we had significant increases in subscriptions, memberships and single ticket sales. This tells me people still love what we are doing, and that is what is important!

I know this fiscal year is going to be just as difficult as last, but I am up for the challenge! I encourage you to support Civic Music Association in anyway you can. Buy a ticket to a concert, check out a free Belin Quartet concert, or give a donation. Any support helps and is appreciated.

Here we come 85th Anniversary Season! Time to celebrate great music in Des Moines!