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IX. Chapterization

build enthusiasm of potential members recitals, competitions, social events locally build future leadership last Journal (Vol. 9, no. 1) carried article containing details Tatton, Chair of Chapter Formation X. Dwight Pounds, official historian ofAVS announces publication of American Viola Society: A History and Reference available for purchase presents copies to Riley and Dalton in honor of their contributions XI. General membership discussion Dalton announces composers to send copies of new works for viola to PIVA possibility ofAVS tour to Russia (Moscow and St. Petersburg) Tatton encourages members to give gift memberships to students and young people members suggest recognize Crown Prince ofJapan as a violist

should have feature article and demonstrations of electric violas there is a local viola club in Portland; Judith Adams is contact need for fund raising, especially Primrose Fund to increase prizes fund raising needed for PIVA tremendous volunteer labor makes this organization possible Hirshmugl acknowledges viola makers and dealers and their financial support ofAVS Bein and Fushi contributed $2500 to print brochure

Meeting adjourned at 5:40 p.m.

SATURDAY EVENING BANQUET

President de Veritch addressed the guests, as did IVG President Ojstersek. Standing in for Maurice W. Riley at his request was Dwight Pounds who presented the first Maurice W. Riley Viola Award to David Dalton and an ancillary award to Donna Dalton. Recognition and mementos were presented to Peter Slowik for his role as host chair of the XXI Congress, Lisa Hirschmugl for organizing the Primrose Memorial Scholarship Competition, Eric Chapman for his role with the luthiers and their exhibition, and William Preucil for his work as jury chair. Presentation copies of the American Viola Society: A History and Reference were given by author Dwight Pounds to David Dalton and Maurice Riley, two of the four violists to whom the book is dedicated.

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