9612 Grove Avenue Norfolk, VA 23503 BOARD His Eminence Metropolitan Evangelos Spiritual Advisor Rev. Nicholas Bacalis President Drucie A. Papafil Vice-President Fotini Nichols Secretary Virginia Botsis Treasurer Paul Mavromihalis Past-President Kathryn Athanasoulas District Supervisors (NJ) Katina Doulis (MD) Pamela Sande (Greater PHL) Katherine Birnbaum (VA) Standing Committee Chairs Kay Kehayas - Administration Nicholas Kyrus Communications Maria Keritsis Scholarship Sondra Awad Youth Susan Karcanes - Database EFGOCM Conference 2014 Dear EFGOCM Federation Member, Enclosed you will find the registration packet for our Annual conference which will be held Thursday, October 2, 2014 through Sunday, October 5, 2014 at Kimisis Tis Theotokou Greek Orthodox Church in Holmdel, NJ This year, the adult choir will be singing the Divine Liturgy of St. John Chrysostom as arranged by Constantine Limberakis, directed by Constantine Limberakis and accompanied by E. Hope Demitry. The children will have complementary music as prepared by Sondra Awad and will participate in the Liturgy as well. Please make your hotel reservations early The group rate of $99.99 + tax per room will only be available through September 6 th. Are your dues current? In order to participate in the conference, Federation dues must be current. If you are unsure, please contact Paul Mavromihalis at pmavromihalis@gmail.com. If you would like to submit your dues, please mail to Paul Mavromihalis, 11371-1 Iager Blvd, Fulton, MD 20759. We are looking forward to seeing you all in Holmdel Conference Chair
Conference of the Eastern Federation of Greek Orthodox Church Musicians Hosted by Kimisis Tis Theotokou Greek Orthodox Church Holmdel, New Jersey Dear Church Musician, We are excited to announce that Kimisis Tis Theotokou will be hosting the Conference of the Eastern Federation of Greek Orthodox Church Musicians This year s event will take place on October 2-5, 2014 and will bring together choirs from throughout the Metropolis of New Jersey for a weekend filled with rehearsals and fellowship. The weekend will culminate on Sunday morning with the celebration of the Hierarchal Divine Liturgy of St. John Chrystosom with awe-inspiring music composed and directed by Constantine Limberakis. Just imagine singing with the voices of over 100 adult and youth choir members from New Jersey, Staten Island, Philadelphia/Delaware, Washington, D.C., Maryland and Virginia. Once again our youth are invited and encouraged to participate in the conference. The youth choir will be featured in sections of the Divine Liturgy and will be conducted by Sondra Awad. The Eastern Federation of Greek Orthodox Church Musicians (commonly referred to as the EFGOCM ) was established in 1977 to improve the spiritual growth and musical knowledge of choir members, directors, organists, clergy, psaltai and the congregation through its music ministry; and to offer workshops, church music institutes and annual conferences to develop musical skills. In addition, the EFGOCM awards include the Patriarch Athenagoras I Medallion, scholarships to student musicians, and recognizes current church musicians for their years of service. On behalf of our choir and entire community, we look forward to welcoming you to Holmdel for a memorable weekend Respectfully, Conference Chair
Conference General Information: The adult choir will be singing The Divine Liturgy of St. John Chrysostom by Constantine Limberakis who will also be our conductor. Please come prepared knowing your music All conference activities will take place at the church unless otherwise noted Don t forget your robe and music Please do not wear perfume or aftershave to any rehearsals or Sunday Divine Liturgy Checks for registration(s) should be made payable to: EFGOCM Conference 2014. To participate in the conference; Annual EFGOCM membership dues is $100 Associates dues (non-federation members) is $20 Send dues payable to EFGOCM and send to: Paul Mavromihalis 11371-2 Iager Blvd Fulton, MD 20759 Church Address: Kimisis Tis Theotokou Greek Orthodox Church, 20 Hillcrest Rd, Holmdel, NJ 07733 (732-739-1515) No refunds after September 6, 2014
Name EFGOCM CONFERENCE 2014 REGISTRATION FORM ADULT PARTICIPANT (Please print clearly) Address City State Zip Code Phone Parish Name and City E-mail Please circle your singing part or position: Soprano Alto Tenor Bass Director Organist Psalti Preferred Name on Badge: Indicate any food allergies or dietary preferences: I give permission [ ] I do not give permission [ ] to EFGOCM and the National Forum of Greek Orthodox Church Musicians to use my/my child s picture on their websites and Facebook pages. Please initial. Conference Registration: Adult Registration fee paid through September 6, 2014 $135.00 (Early bird registration) Adult registration fee paid after September 6, 2014 $150.00 Guests Meals:: Friday Luncheon: x $10 = $ Friday Dinner: x $20 = $ Saturday Luncheon: x $10 = $ Saturday Banquet x $50 = $ Sunday Luncheon x $15 = $ Total enclosed (registra0on and guest meals) $ Mail completed form with check to: 2050 Florence Ave Hazlet, NJ 07730 Please make check payable to EFGOCM Conference 2014
Youth Choir (Saturday Rehearsal) Name EFGOCM CONFERENCE 2014 REGISTRATION FORM YOUTH PARTICIPANT (Please print clearly) Address City State Zip Code Phone number Designated Adult Supervisor (if not parent) Emergency Contact Information Parent/Guardian Name and Cell Phone # Parent s Signature Indicate any food allergies or dietary preferences: I give permission [ ] I do not give permission [ ] to EFGOCM and the National Forum of Greek Orthodox Church Musicians to use my/my child s picture on their websites and Facebook pages. Please initial. Youth Choir Registration (Includes: Saturday Lunch, Saturday Banquet, Sunday Lunch) Youth Registration Fee by September 6, 2014 $ 30.00 (Early bird registration) Late registration (after September 6, 2014) $ 40.00 Please check if you will be attending Saturday Banquet YES NO Parents and guests Meals: Saturday Luncheon: x $10 = $ Saturday Banquet x $50 = $ Sunday Luncheon x $15 = $ Total enclosed (registra0on and parents meals) $ Please make check payable to EFGOCM Conference 2014 Mail completed registration and permission forms with check to: 2050 Florence Ave Hazlet, NJ 07730
EFGOCM CONFERENCE 2014 Youth Permission Form (Please print clearly) I hereby give permission for my child (please print child s full name):, to participate in the Eastern Federation of Greek Orthodox Church Musicians (EFGOCM) Conference to be held at Kimisis Tis Theotokou Greek Orthodox Church in Holmdel, New Jersey on Saturday, October 4, 2014 and Sunday October 5, 2014. I hereby release EFGOCM and the Kimisis Tis Theotokou Greek Orthodox Church of Holmdel, NJ and its agents from any accident or injury that may occur during the course of said event, including travel to and from activities that may be held at locations other than the property of Kimisis Tis Theotokou Greek Orthodox Church of Holmdel, NJ. I hereby authorize any medical treatment for my child in the case of accident or illness. Further, my child understands that he/she must abide by all rules of the event. I also accept full responsibility for charges resulting from any damage caused by my child. Signature of Parent or Guardian Date Parent Name Home Phone ( ) Cell Phone ( ) Insurance Company Insurance Phone # Insurance Policy # Child s Date of Birth Home Parish City State I give permission to EFGOCM and the National Forum of Greek Orthodox Church Musicians to use my/my child s picture on their websites and Facebook pages. Please initial. Please return this completed form along with your youth registration form. This form must be received before your child can participate in any activities. Mail completed permission and registration forms with check to: 2050 Florence Ave Hazlet, NJ 07730
EFGOCM Conference 2014 Program Schedule Day Time Activity Adult Schedule At the Hotel Thursday, October 2 6:00 PM Registra;on 7:00 PM Federa;on Board Mee;ng At the Church Friday, October 3 8:30 am Registra;on and Con;nental Breakfast 9:00 am Rehearsal (includes break) 12:30 pm Lunch 1:15 pm Workshop 2:30 pm Rehearsal (includes break) 4:30 pm Federa;on Council Mee;ng (ELECTION YEAR) 7:00 pm Dinner Saturday, October 4 8:30 am Con;nental Breakfast 9:00 am Rehearsal (includes breaks) 12:30 pm Lunch 1:15 pm Group photo in robes 2:00 pm Final Rehearsal 4:30 pm Break 7:00 pm Banquet Sunday, October 5 9:00 am Vocal warm- up (in robes) 10:00 am Procession /Divine Liturgy 12:30 pm Luncheon
Youth Schedule At the Church Saturday, October 4 8:30 am Registra;on and Breakfast 9:15 am Rehearsal 10:45 am Break 11:00 am Rehearsal 12:30 pm Lunch 1:30 pm Group photo in robes 2:00 pm Final Rehearsal 4:30 pm Break 7:00 pm Banquet Sunday, October 5 9:00 am Vocal warm- up (in robes) 10:00 am Procession/Divine Liturgy 12:30 pm Luncheon
EFGOCM Conference 2014 Program Book Kimisis Tis Theotokou is pleased to announce they will be hos;ng the 2014 Eastern Federa;on of Greek Orthodox Church Musicians on October 2-5. In celebra;on of this event, we will be presen;ng a program book to our visitors from around the New Jersey Metropolis. Please consider suppor;ng this event by placing an ad, announcement or welcome to our visitors. PLEASE CHECK THE SIZE YOU DESIRE: Full Page - $100.00 Half Page - $50.00 Quarter Page - $30.00 Business Card - $20.00 Friend - $10.00 (name only) Organization: Contact Name: Address: City: State: Zip: Telephone: Fax: Email: Seller of ad: Amount enclosed: $ (make checks payable to EFGOCM Conference 2014) Digital Formats (Preferred Method): File formats accepted are: PDF (Adobe), jpg, gif, pub, bmp, doc (MS Word), png Camera- Ready Artwork: Includes business cards and photos Completed forms and payment due by September 6, 2014 Please send digital files to Cleo Bartos at kcueditor@gmail.com and attach artwork. (Reference EFGOCM in subject line) Mail checks and camera- ready artwork to: 2050 Florence Ave Hazlet, NJ 07730