As many of you are aware, the government passed a stimulus package to combat the negative economic impact of COVID-19. The CARE Act has a Paycheck Protection Program that is a 'loan' guaranteed to be forgiven as long as the employee(s) remain on payroll.  The amount provided is 2.5 times the average monthly payment (salary and other compensation). For most of us, this would cover your Director's salary and incidentals (travel, performance fees, registrations, continuing education, Continue Reading

This April House of Delegates meeting will be held via remote access thru Zoom. The meeting will run from 9am - Noon. You can attend via Zoom or by phone Click here to connect using Zoom. Note: you will need to have the Zoom app on your phone or computer. Alternatively, you can dial in by dialing (650) 667-2561, and entering PIN code 551278684 This meeting is open to all members in good standing. Each chapter is allowed one voting delegate.  If your chapter does not plan to Continue Reading

After many discussions, the Carolinas District Board of Directors has decided to cancel the Spring Convention scheduled for March 20-21, 2020.  As you know, the situation with COVID19 is evolving rapidly, and government health officials have become much more insistent that large gatherings should be avoided at this time.  Many of our members are at higher risk of contracting this fast-moving virus.  We need to take every precaution to keep our members and their families Continue Reading

LATE BREAKING NEWS: THX CANCELLED Triangle Harmony eXplosion, or THX, is cancelled as of late Thursday, March 11, 2020 in response to the Coronavirus pandemic. The principal of Daniels Middle School, in conjunction with the District and RTP Chapter Youth & Outreach team, determined that cancellation was the appropriate course of action at this time. You will be advised here of future plans for rescheduling this event. THX is a full day of musical fun and excitement for middle and Continue Reading