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The CAMMAC Music Centre\u2019s 8 weeks of summer retreat programming welcomed 828 participants, surpassing last year\u2019s attendance of 810 participants by just over 2%.<\/strong><\/p>\n None of that would have been possible without the leadership, dedication, and downright hard work of two groups of people:<\/p>\n Thank you to all of you!<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n This past summer, CAMMAC presented eight performances by a lineup of exceptional professional musicians, with an optional brunch offered after each concert.<\/strong><\/p>\n The series was a strong artistic success, although attendance fell short of expectations. The Board of Directors will review the series and explore ways to increase audiences next year.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”60″][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image=”68915″ img_size=”full” image_hovers=”false”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space height=”60″][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n The summer also brought several unexpected challenges, all of which were met with resilience and determination by our team.<\/strong><\/p>\n In Week 1, we lost our head chef. Under Cynthia\u2019s leadership, the year-round and seasonal kitchen staff stepped up and continued providing meals for staff and participants throughout the summer.<\/p>\n In Week 4, an EF1 tornado struck the Harrington area during the President\u2019s Cocktail event. Although a number of trees were lost and power was out for approximately 24 hours, damage at the Music Centre was limited. During that time, Cynthia and the staff did an amazing job ensuring that everyone remained safe and cared for, and Guylaine and the teachers kept programming going as planned. The kitchen team served more than 40 additional meals to campers unable to prepare their own food, and accommodations were found for everyone who could not remain in their tents.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n One of the highlights of my summer was the opportunity to meet and speak with participants and staff at the President\u2019s Cocktail each Tuesday evening.<\/strong> For those who attended, some of the information that follows will be familiar. For those who were unable to join us, I am pleased to provide the following update.<\/p>\n This past spring, the Board of Directors approved a new Strategic Plan covering 2026 to 2030.<\/p>\n The plan is built around three key pillars:<\/p>\n Detailed objectives have been established for the early years of the plan, and individual initiatives will be announced as they are developed. Progress will be reviewed annually and reported to members at the Annual General Meeting.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”60″][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1\/2″][vc_single_image image=”68919″ img_size=”full” image_hovers=”false”][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/2″][vc_single_image image=”68921″ img_size=”full” image_hovers=”false”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space height=”60″][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n As many of you know, the Lake House building is quite old. What you may not know is exactly how old it is.<\/strong> Built in 1922, the Lake House is now 104 years old and definitely requires significant attention.<\/p>\n Earlier this year, the Infrastructure Committee completed an initial review to determine the project\u2019s potential scope. The Board approved three options for further study:<\/p>\n Environmental considerations will be an important part of the design phase for all options.<\/p>\n All of the options are likely to include:<\/p>\n The next phase of the project will include:<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n At the Annual General Meeting in April, we announced that the 75th Anniversary Committee had launched a documentary film project about CAMMAC.<\/strong><\/p>\n Filming began during Week 1 of the summer music retreats, and continued during Weeks 4, 7, and 8. Additional filming will take place over Thanksgiving weekend this year and throughout next year\u2019s programming.<\/p>\n The documentary will also include footage from regional activities and archival material reflecting CAMMAC\u2019s history.<\/p>\n The film is scheduled to premiere during CAMMAC\u2019s 75th anniversary celebrations in 2028, marking our 75th year of making music at CAMMAC. We plan to submit it to film festivals to help broaden awareness of the amazing organization that is CAMMAC and its wide variety of artistic offerings.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”60″][vc_single_image image=”68927″ img_size=”full” image_hovers=”false”][vc_empty_space height=”60″][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n\n
MUSICAL SUNDAYS CONCERTS<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\n
UNEXPECTED CHALLENGES<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\n
STRATEGIC PLAN 2026-2030<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\n
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75TH ANNIVERSARY DOCUMENTARY FILM PROJECT<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\n
LOOKING AHEAD TO THANKSGIVING 2026<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\n