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Handbell Musicians of America is the national organization devoted to uniting people through the musical art of handbell and handchime ringing. As a nonprofit organization, we rely on individual donations to fund activities that are not covered by membership dues or event admission fees. When you give, you are helping us respond to the needs of the handbell community, provide education and events for musicians of all skill levels, and create partnerships with those who share our goals and values. Your generosity makes an impact. Thank you for supporting our handbell community.
There are a many ways that your contribution can support handbell and handchime ringing. Take a look at the variety of options below.
Donate online or send a check to: PO Box 152426, Cape Coral, FL 33915.
General Operating
General Operating contributions support the administrative structure of Handbell Musicians of America, and help us continue providing educational events and programming. These important contributions are essential to our organization’s health, and provide the fiscal infrastructure to meet our mission.
The Campana Pedagogical Endowment Fund
The Campana Pedagogical Endowment Fund supports the very best of pedagogical ideals, ideas, innovations, and practices using handbells and handchimes through curriculum, music, publications, classes, training, events, experiences, equipment, and policy. An annual distribution from the fund will support effective and innovative uses of handbells and handchimes in schools and educational settings (with an emphasis on educators and directors) through targeted projects.
Deb Heine Young Ringer Scholarship Fund
The Deb Heine Scholarship for Young Ringers provides support for individuals under the age of twenty to participate in Handbell Musicians of America’s national events. The scholarship includes full registration to the event, hotel nights (location and number of days depend on event), and up to $300 reimbursed for travel expenses.
The D. Linda McKechnie Scholarship Fund
The D. Linda McKechnie Scholarship Fund was established in 2004. The purpose of the fund is to aid individuals and programs that promote education in elementary schools or with special needs populations. The assistance may be in the form of a scholarship to National Seminar for an individual working in one of these areas, or in the form of a grant supporting programming in one of these areas.
William H. Griffin Scholarship Fund
The William H. Griffin Scholarship Fund was established in 2003 to honor Bill Griffin and his contributions to handbell music and Handbell Musicians of America, particularly for his service as interim executive director. The scholarship aids qualified individuals with attending Distinctly Bronze East (February) or Distinctly Bronze West (October). Two scholarships will be awarded for each event that provides registration and up to $500 in reimbursable travel/lodging expenses.
W.D. McKeehan Scholarship Fund
The W.D. McKeehan Scholarship Fund was established by the Handbell Musicians of America’s national board of directors in 1983 as a tribute to W.D. “Mac” McKeehan for his long years of service and numerous contributions as national registrar and national treasurer. This fund provides scholarship assistance to qualified individuals for participation in Handbell Musicians of America’s National Seminar.
Educational Scholarship Fund
The Education Scholarship Fund was established by an anonymous donor as a challenge to other Handbell Musicians of America (HMA) members to contribute and support handbells in education and HMA educational events. Contributions are used to offer scholarships to Handbell Musicians of America events and grants to programs that promote handbells in educational settings.
Legacy Society
The Legacy Society is comprised of people who make estate-planned commitments of support to Handbell Musicians of America. These gifts may be through wills, life insurance policies, or other planned giving methods. Legacy Society gifts help provide long-term sustainability for Handbell Musicians of America. For information about the Legacy Society, please contact Linda Onorevole, HMA Executive Director, at 937.438.0085, ext. 803.
Sustaining Partners
Sustaining Partners play an important role in ensuring the future of Handbell Musicians of America. To become a Sustaining Partner, contribute at least $1500 and receive the following benefits for one year: all benefits of an Individual membership; prominent recognition in each issue of Overtones, HMA National event programs, on our website, and at HMA National events; 10% discount on registration for HMA National events; invitation to special events with HMA National board members.