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<p>Dear MASTA members:</p>
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<p>At our January meeting, MASTA board members passed a motion asking me to send a message to all MASTA members regarding the controversy over the location of the Michigan Music Conference and political ramifications.</p>
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<p>This is a very delicate issue. Our MASTA by-laws state: <br>
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<p>The corporation shall not participate in, or intervene in (including the publishing or distributing of statements), any political campaign on behalf of or in opposition to any candidate for public office.</p>
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<p>Regardless of how I personally feel about the current political situation, it would be inappropriate for me to make statements as MASTA President.
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<p>Your voice IS heard and the MMC Executive Board will be meeting on Feb. 12th in order to address concerns. I hope to have a statement for you from that board in the near future.</p>
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<p>We want what's best for all. Feel free to contact me if you would like to discuss this further.</p>
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<p>Thank you - janis<br>
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<div id="Signature">Janis Shier Peterson, President
<div>Michigan American String Teachers Assn.<br>
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<div>932 S. Lake St.</div>
<div>Marquette, MI 49855</div>
<div>906-250-4242</div>
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