March 2020 Ringing News
Rehearsal as a Respite from Conflict
Conflict seems to be a sign of the times currently. It is a sad statement but one that may strengthen our beliefs and help us to overcome hard times in our own lives. I personally have family members who are in the military, which certainly creates conflict in my life. I manage a business which has not been trouble free of late. I have family members who are ill and who don’t have good relationships with other family members. Then as we read Facebook, watch the news and hear others talk, one must make their own decision as to how to receive what they have read or heard and how to handle the conflict they face. READ MORE
Spring Rings Canceled
Due to the COVID-19 health concerns and mandates of limiting groups to only 10 people, Area 9 is canceling all SPRING RING events for March 28. Information about refunds will be coming out next week to registrants.
At this time, Area 9 still hoping to offer SUMMIT 2020 in Waco, June 19-20. Registration is open. For more information, go to http://area9.handbellmusicians.org/summit/
New Area 9 Board members
There have been some changes on the Area 9 board. Welcome to our newly appointed board members. We are pleased to have them serving YOU, the members of
Area 9:
Communications: Matt Arnold communications.area9@handbellmusicians.org
Financial Advisor: Laura Bush finance.area9@handbellmusicians.org
South Texas Rep: Adam Miller txrep1@handbellmusicians.org

Scholarships Available for HMA Summer Events
Area 9 is offering 3 different scholarships to help ringers and directors attend events this summer.
• Reecher scholarship for Summit 2020 in June, in Waco
Deadline to apply: May 1
• Parrish scholarship for Summit 2020 in June, in Waco
Deadline to apply: May 1
• Anthony scholarship for National Seminar in June, in Orlando
Deadline to apply: April 15
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