i there....just a little note to tell all what a wonderful time the band and I had playing for you on sunday.  It was such a wonderful feeling to see everyone on the dance floor.  Seeing all the familiar faces was such a treat for me, as well as Jimbo.  Please keep us in mind for any further jamborees...Playing that day was such a pleasure, even with the locking the keys out of my car situation!  Hehehe!  Please let all know that what a great time we had!!!

 

June 2.

Country Music Assoc. of Rhode Island

Dear Friends:
We can't begin to thank you enough for your generous donation in support of our 6th Annual Imagine Walk and Family Fun Day, which was held on Sunday, April 27, 2008, at Goddard Memorial State Park. This year with the participation of thousands people, we were able to raise an amazing $150,000.00 to support programs designed exclusively for children with autism.
Autism is a growing epidemic in this country. Based on statistics from the U.S. Department of Education and other governmental agencies, lout of every 150 children born today will have autism. At this rate, the Autism Society of America estimates that autism could touch 4 million young Americans in the next decade. It is the mission of The Autism Project of Rhode Island to develop and implement a comprehensive coordinated system of services and resources that meet the needs and enrich the lives of children with autism and help them reach their highest potential.
We are a local charity, dedicated to helping children with autism spectrum disorders reach their full potential and appreciate your help in attaining this goal. Thank you for your support and willingness to "Imagine". We hope you will join us again next year on April 26, 2009.

Best Wishes, Joanne G. Quinn, Executive Director

WELCOME

New Members in August 2008 

Alice DeQuattro

New Members in July 2008

Bernie Marshall, Roger Milette

New Members in June 2008

Raymond LaCroix (Ray Cross), Betty Koczan

New Members in May 2008

George A. Paine, Sr,

New Members in April 2008

Lois Briggs, Tony Picchione, Ellen Paulin, Ralph Paulin , Ron Andrews

New Members in March 2008

Alice F. Rooks, George La Fave (Curly Rose), Hedy Jordan, Pearl I. Smith, Steve Macera

New Members in February 2008

Beatrice Eades, Earle Siddell, C. Robert Wight, Donna Walsh, Joseph Walsh, Phyllis Goyette

New Members in January 2008

Kathey Guillen, Neal Shuster, J. R. Smith

New Members in December 2007

Rowland Sherman

New Members in November 2007

Beverly Lorello, Dave Johnson, Helen Defosse, Kim Oakes, Sarah Delsanto, Steve Stets

New Members in October 2007

Ron Oberg, Gary Leslie, Rudy Sylvia, Jan Wilson, John Wojcik

New Members in September 2007

Judith Godlewski, Elaine Parker, Helen Ledoux, Anthony Ledoux, Christine Giramma, Alfred Bettencourt

New Members in August 2007

Anthony Campopiano

New Members in June 2007

Jacqueline Ponte, Victor Samolis, Jr.

CONGRATULATIONS

Congratulations to the Recipients of the 2008 Country Music Association of Rhode Island Awards. See Awards

Congratulations to All who won awards at the 2007 Massachusetts Country Music Awards Association Award Show on September 24th. See Awards

GET WELL WISHES AND CONDOLENCES

Get well wishes to   Ed Point,   Bill Diamonte,  David Taylor, Ben Pierce,  Royal Crompton,  Richard Fuller,  Clem Vincent, Joe Ferri,. 

Our condolences go out to Joan Taylor and Family and Friends on the death of her Husband, David, who died on August 24.

Our condolences go out to Florence Crompton and Family and Friends on the death of her Husband, Royal, who died on August 23.

Royal C. Crompton

   Royal C. Crompton, 80, of Island Drive, Coventry, died Saturday, Aug. 23, 2008 at Kent

Hospital, Warwick. He was the husband of Florence Cromp­ton. .

Born in Scituate on Dec. 8, 1927, he was the son of the late Hiram and Lillian (Weeks)

Crompton.

    He served in the Merchant Marines, Coast Guard, Army, and was with the 11th

Airborne Division.          

    He worked at Arkwright Textiles Mill for 21 years. He was self-employed for 48 years at

D & R Crompton Sanitation. His son and partner will carry on the business.

     He was a member of the CMA at the American Legion Post 15.            .

    Besides his wife, he is also survived by two daughters, Lillian Brois and Lynda Crompton,

both of Wilmington, N.C._ one son, David, of Richmond; two grandsons; and one granddaughter.

   His funeral will be private.

Published in the Kent County Daily News on August 27, 2008

Our Condolences go out to the Family and Friends of Gloria Salisbury , who died on Wednesday July 30. Gloria is the Daughter of Hazel Marchetti and Sister of Pat Grandchamp and Dorothy Swanson.

Gloria P. (Crompton) Salisbury
SALISBURY, GLORIA P. (CROMPTON), 83, of Boston St., Coventry passed away Wednesday, July 30, 2008 at Haven Healthcare. She was the wife of the late Norman 'Chick' Salisbury. Born in Scituate, she was the daughter of Thomas & Hazel (Weeks) Marchetti of Warwick and the late John Crompton. Gloria, an active member of Christ Episcopal Church, was a former president of Helping Hand, past director of the Altar Guild and Fellowship Club. She volunteered for many years with the Coventry Meal Site. She was the mother of John D. Salisbury, Sandra L. Seelenbrandt, Dianne M. Deyo, all of Coventry, Gail A. Skuce of West Warwick, and the late Norman Salisbury and Sharon J. Salisbury. Sister of Pat Grandchamp & Dorothy Swanson. Grandmother of 10, great grandmother of 19, great-great grandmother of 3. A Requiem Eucharist will be Saturday at 10 am in Christ Episcopal Church, 132 Peckham Ln., Coventry, RI 02816. Burial in the Salisbury Family Cemetery, Coventry. Visiting hours Friday 4-8 pm in the Robert A. Iannotti Funeral Home, 415 Washington St., Coventry. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions to Her Church will be appreciated. Published in The Providence Journal on 7/31/2008

Our Condolences go out to Susan Almeida and Family on the death of her Mother, Theresa Hughes, on July 15.

Theresa Hughes, 82

ATTLEBORO - Theresa Ida Hughes, 82, of Fisher Avenue, Attleboro, a loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and sister, died peacefully on Tuesday, July 15, 2008 at Sturdy Memorial Hospital in Attleboro. She was the beloved wife of James Franklin Hughes Sr., who died on Dec. 8, 1986.

Born Theresa Ida Archambault in Attleboro on Oct. 11, 1925, Theresa was the daughter of the late Clovis and Aurore (Dusablon) Archambault. She was raised and educated in Attleboro.

Theresa was a devoted homemaker and mother who raised her eight children and in later years enjoyed the company of her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She also enjoyed oil painting, gardening and visits to LaSalette Shrine in Attleboro.

A communicant of St. Stephen's Church in Attleboro, Theresa also formerly enjoyed socializing and playing bingo with her friends at the Larson Senior Center in Attleboro. Mrs. Hughes is survived by her beloved children: Carol A. Armstrong of Eutawville, S.C., William T. Hughes and his wife Susan of Pawtucket, Theresa M. Shay and her husband Anthony of Attleboro, Patricia E. Stone of Mansfield, Dennis D. Hughes of Waterboro, Maine, Susan M. Almeida and her husband Robert of Attleboro and Lisa Jean Hughes of Attleboro; 10 grandchildren: Christine Hughes, David Hughes, Wayne Armstrong, Diane Hayden, Jennifer Hartery, Stacy Faria, Sherry Hughes, Michelle Hughes, Heather Hughes and James Hughes; three great-grandchildren, Joel Hartery, Alicia Armstrong and Crystal Hayden; two sisters, Doris Chapman of Gloucester, Va. and Aurore Brouder of Attleboro; and nieces and nephews.

Theresa was the beloved mother of the late James F. Hughes Jr. and sister of the late Gerard Archambault and Flora Raymond.

Family and friends are kindly invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial on Saturday, July 19 at 10 a.m. in St. Stephen's Church, 683 South Main St., Attleboro celebrated by the Rev. James Morse, pastor.

Visitation is respectfully omitted.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in her memory may be made to: The Arc of Northern Bristol County, 141 Park St., Attleboro, MA 02703 or at www.arcnbc.org.

Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Duffy-Poule Funeral Home, 20 Peck St., Attleboro.

An online guest book for family and friends to express condolences may be found at www.duffy-poule.com.
 

Our Condolences go out to Roberta Miller and Family on the death of her Daughter, Roberta Lara,who died on July 7.

Our Condolences go out to Bernie Spillane and Family on the death of his Son, Scott, who died in Middleboro, MA on June, 30

Our Condolences go out to Florence DiBona and Family on the death of her Sister, Edith Evans on June 15th. 

  Our condolences go out to Ed Hartley and Family on the death of his Brother, William, who died on June 3,2008.

William S. Hartley Sr.
HARTLEY, WILLIAM S. SR., 84, of Shippee Plat Rd., died Tuesday, at Westview Health Care Center. Born in Providence, he was the husband of Alice A. (Caya), and the husband of the late Ruth (Connelly), son of the late Robert and Ruth (Carter) Hartley. Mr. Hartley was a lace weaver for various textile mills and as a welder for Amtrol for fifteen years before retiring. He was a WWII Army veteran. He is survived by a stepson Leo LaPorte, two stepdaughters Alice Butera and Jeanne Sitts, a brother Eddie Hartley, two sisters Florence DiCarlo and Mary Larrivee, ten step grandchildren and fourteen step great grand children. He was the father of the late William S. Jr., and David Hartley, step father of the late Paul LaPorte. His funeral service will be held on Friday at 10:00 am in the Gorton Funeral Home, 721 Washington St., Coventry. Calling hours are Thursday from 5-8 pm. Burial will be in the Greenwood Burial Grounds, Coventry.

  Please notify Myrt Bonus at 846-7449 when you hear of a member who is ill, in the Hospital, or has lost a loved one.

.COUNTRY MUSIC ASSOCIATION BAND RECORDINGS:

CD's are generally available at Band appearances.

Yodeling Ray Dixon And The Country All-Stars

Bob Martin's  CD, From The Heart,  is now available  by mail. To purchase a CD by mail, send a check or money order for $13.50 (includes shipping and handling) to Bob Martin, 46 Homeland Ave. Narragansett , RI 02882 ,

Richie Zack's CD, In Nashville ,

Matt Connelly's The Best of Westwind and The Kleptones and It's About Time

Shirley Jackson and the Country Drifters CD LIVE and Sings Sweet and Golden Hits

Cindy Lane and True Country's Silver International Celebrating 25th Year Anniversary

Mike Frogg's Frog Songs and Now and Then, Volumes 1 &2

Bill Friday's Friday Country - Lost Gems & Some Of My Own

Miller Lane Music Presents Roberta Miller's Favorite Songs. Contact: Roger Glenn Miller 401-846-7730, 10 Reardon Ave. Middletown , RI 02842 . Also available On-Line at: http://cdbaby.com/cd/rogerglennmiller

Eddie Zack and the Hayloft Jamboree - Country Classics, The Zack Family, Blue Shadows on the Trail

Babs and Maril - Memory Lane

Country Music Association Classified Ads

Ads are available on this website at no cost to CMA of RI Members.
To place a classified ad, email to cmaofri@worldnet.att.net

Memories Kitchen -  Fri. & Sat full menu, music 6 nights.

Off Beat Music -  Guitars, Amps & Accessories, 10% off call Bob @ 766-4664.

Candi’s Country Classics - Call: Candi @ 726-9711

Dottie Zack & The Outlaws -  Call Dottie @ 828-2058.

Prov. Music Service -  Quality Repairs -10% off Call Bob @ 722-5010.

Ray Dixon Country All Stars - For Bookings Call Ray @ 351-8538

Bass/Rhythm/Vocals -  Looking for short notice gigs. Dependable willing to travel. Elaine Ellis 401-683-4365/401-864-1194

Guitar/Mandolin/Harmonica/Vocals - Looking to play with another band. Call Scott Lyons (Scottrox) @401-693-0555

 Experienced Country Drummer (and other styles) available for fill-in work on weekdays/nights and weekends. Solid, reliable, willing to travel. Experienced backing male and female vocalists, performing both classic and contemporary country, and more. References available upon request. Also available to give quality musician referrals for any instrument. Contact Joe "J.D." Foster at (978)413-9631 or JDMusic73@aol.com

ABOUT CMA OF RI

The Country Music Association of Rhode Island (CMA of RI) is chartered by the State of Rhode Island . Its purpose is to perpetuate, foster, encourage, and promote the art of country music; to provide opportunities for fan participation; to produce, organize, and present jamborees, festivals, and concerts; to award performers and performing groups at award concerts and shows; to donate to charitable organizations; and to provide a helping hand to our members in need.

The CMA of RI membership is open to musicians and members of the general public who are desirous of promoting and preserving country music.

The CMA of RI is governed by a Board of Directors, consisting of four general officers (President, Vice President, Secretary, and Treasurer) and eight members-at-large. The Board of Directors meet once a month and general membership meetings are held quarterly, For details see, the Officers and Calendar sections.

Shows scheduled throughout the year include a Sweetheart Jamboree to showcase our female entertainers, a Gentlemen's (Gunslingers) Jamboree to showcase our male entertainers, and a Christmas Party in December. Other events are scheduled through the year. An Awards show is held each year to recognize the accomplishments of our performers. For details see the Calendar section.
 
 
 
 

Comments? Questions? E-mail me at:  cmaofri@worldnet.att.net
 
 

BY-LAWS OF THE
                    COUNTRY MUSIC ASSOCIATION OF RHODE ISLAND  

Approved at the General Membership Meeting October 22, 2002 Ed Lorello, President
 
 

ARTICLE I
NAME

Section 1
The name of this organization shall be the Country Music Association of Rhode Island and is hereby chartered under the laws of the State of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations in the Year of Our Lord Nineteen Hundred, Ninety-two (1992) as duly voted on by those members active at that time.

ARTICLE II
PURPOSE

Section 1
The purpose of the Country Music Association of Rhode Island is to perpetuate, foster encourage and promote the art of country music; to provide opportunities for fan participation; to produce, organize, and present jamborees, festivals, concerts; to award performers and performing groups at award concerts and shows; to donate to charitable organizations; and to provide a helping hand to our members in need.

ARTICLE III
MEMBERSHIP

Section 1
Association membership is available to musicians and the general public who are desirous of promoting and preserving country music.

Section 2
The applicant for membership must complete an application form and pay an annual membership fee. A membership card will be issued upon the approval of the governing body in office at that time.

Section 3
Special assessments may be imposed for special events upon approval by the Board of
Directors. Adjustments in payment of dues and assessments may be permitted upon approval of the Executive Board.

ARTICLE IV
GOVERNMENT

Section 1
The governing body of the organization shall be vested in a Board of Directors consisting of
thirteen (13) Country Music Association of Rhode Island members in good standing to include four (4) general officers, i.e. President, Vice-President, Secretary, and Treasurer; eight (8)
members-at-large, four (4) of which shall be elected annually from the regular membership and four (4) appointed by the incoming President, as Directors of the Board, and in an advisory
capacity the immediate past President.
 

Section 2
The Board of Directors shall have general supervision of the operation of the association and will be responsible for all equipment. They shall also have powers to make emergency
repairs to and/or purchase new equipment and material used in the association’s daily operations.
They may at any time suspend the membership of any member for conduct detrimental to the best interests of the Country Music Association of Rhode Island until the next general
meeting where said violation shall be considered before the full general membership.

Section 3
If an Officer or member of the Board of Directors in office fails to attend three (3)
consecutive meetings or six (6) meetings throughout the year for any reason whatsoever, and/or displays a general lack of willingness to participate in the governing of the organization, he or
she may be replaced at the discretion of the President with a majority vote of the Board of
Directors. Exceptions to this removal shall be allowed for reasons of illness, accident or other personal tragedy, upon prior written notification to the President and/or the Secretary.

Section 4
The Board of Directors shall meet once a month; and the general membership shall have quarterly meetings. All meetings shall be scheduled by the President.

Section 5
Each April an awards show shall be held as a regular occurrence to honor the outstanding member musicians and artists of that year by the vote of the members in good standing of the organization.. Ballots will be sent to the general membership for their vote. The votes will be counted by a non-biased organization or person designated by the President.

Section 6
All Committees shall be appointed by the President.  Each member shall have one (1) vote. A majority vote of those members present shall be sufficient to carry out the business of that meeting. Each committee shall have a Chairperson, Vice-Chairperson and Secretary. The Committee’s Secretary shall report the results of all meetings to the President immediately forthwith. The President shall sit ex officio on all Committees, but not as a voting member. All Committees’ decisions and recommendations shall promptly be reported, in writing, to the President.

All Committees’ decisions and/or recommendations are advisory only to the President at any time, the Board of Directors may review the Presidents actions on a particular Committee’s decision/recommendation. If there is a conflict or disagreement regarding the Committee’s recommendation, then the matter shall be referred to the general membership for finalization.
 
 

ARTICLE V

OFFICERS Section 1
The President shall preside over all meetings and may pick standing committees at his/her discretion. The President, by virtue of his/her office, shall have the authority to call special meetings of the regular membership and the Board of Directors. The President, by virtue of his/her office, is an ex officio member of all committees and has the power to fill vacancies that may occur from time to time on all committees.

Section 2
The Vice-President shall assist the President and will conduct all meetings in the absence of the President. The Vice-President may also be named by the President to serve on any committees as his/her designee when the President is unable to attend. Upon the disability or unavailability for service of the President, the Vice-President shall assume the role of Acting President until such disability and/or unavailability is removed. An initial determination of disability and/or unavailability shall be made by the President. In the event that the President shall fail to act in a timely fashion to declare his/her disability and/or unavailability, the Board of Directors, upon a vote of five (5) members, may call for a special Board meeting to consider the disability and/or unavailability of the President. A three-quarters (3/4) vote shall be necessary to determine a Presidents disability and/or unavailability to serve.

The decision to remove said disability and/or unavailability of the President shall be made by the President if he/she has previously declared such disability and/or unavailability. If the Board of Directors has declared such disability and/or unavailability, a majority vote of the Board members shall be required to remove said disability and/or unavailability.

Section 3
The Secretary shall keep an accurate record of all proceedings during a meeting and report the same at the next meeting; shall record and sign all reports and bulletins; shall read all applications and communications; shall write all correspondence in the name of the organization; shall notify all members of meetings; shall provide a newsletter to inform the membership of association activities; and conduct the actual voting when done by secret ballot at regular meetings.

Section 4
The Treasurer shall receive and collect dues, receipts from all tickets sales, raffles and other activities; shall present an accounting at each meeting; shall sign checks of One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) or less; shall sign checks in amounts of more than One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) with the required signature of one (1) other designated Officer; shall also submit a written quarterly report to the membership-at-large as to the financial condition of the organization, i.e. debits and credits. The Treasurer shall also file the organization’s Annual Report with the Secretary of State.
 

ARTICLE VI

DUES

Section 1
Dues shall be assessed at the rate of Eight Dollars ($8.00) annually to become due and payable for renewal on the last day of the month that the member joined the organization. Any member who fails to pay their dues by the renewal date must reapply for membership in the organization.

Section 2
Any member may be considered a senior member if he or she is sixty-five (65) years of age or older and will be assessed an annual dues membership of Five Dollars ($5.00).

Section 3
Any musician member inducted into the Country Music Association Hall of Fame is granted a lifetime Hall of Fame membership ( HOF ) and is afforded all rights and privileges of a paid musician member. Limit two (2) per year.

Section 4
Two (2) lifetime honorary members (HON) will be allowed into the organization each year upon the recommendation of the Board of Directors and approval by the majority vote at a general meeting. Honorary membership is not available to regular members.

Section 5
Any member may have his/her dues waived if they are disabled and unable to work upon application to the Secretary. Proof of disability shall be in writing and must accompany the waiver request. A waiver of annual dues is available only to those members who have been a member in good standing for the immediate preceding three (3) years. Any member whose disability has been removed must immediately notify the Secretary, who shall then restore the member to active status.

ARTICLE VII
BY-LAWS

Section 1
Changes in the By-laws or amendments thereto shall be submitted in writing to the President who shall promptly and forthwith transmit them to the Board of Directors for consideration. Recommendations for changes and/or amendments to the By-laws shall thereafter be submitted to the general membership at a general meeting to be called by the President. Any changes and/or amendments to the By-laws shall require a two-thirds (2/3) majority of the members who attend said general meeting.

ARTICLE VIII
QUORUM

Section 1
A majority of the total number which constitutes the whole body, i.e. committees, Board of Directors, etc., shall constitute a quorum for the purpose of conducting its business.
 
 

ARTICLE IX
ELECTIONS

Section 1
The Officers and Board Members of the Country Music Association of Rhode Island shall be elected to a one-year term, which will begin on July 1st of each year. The annual Election of Officers will be held at the general membership meeting in June. This meeting shall be announced in a newsletter or notice to the general membership prior to the meeting. Officers will assume their duties on July 1st. A formal installation banquet may be held but is not required.

Section 2
Any member in good standing of the Country Music Association of Rhode Island is eligible to hold a position as a Board of Director or General Officer, i.e. President, Vice President, Treasurer, or Secretary.

Section 3
In May of each year the current Board of Directors shall appoint a three member nominating committee. It is the purpose of the nominating committee to seek and present at least one slate of nominees at the June membership meeting. The nominating committee may present more than one nominee for a position.
At the June membership meeting the President shall call for the nominating committee to place its slate in nomination then call for any further nominations from the floor. In the event of multiple nominations for any of the elected positions an election is to be held.
Any resulting elections to be held will be by secret ballot. The President shall then appoint an impartial person who is not an Officer, Board Member or candidate for any of the foregoing positions to oversee the election. This designated person shall be responsible to distribute, collect, and tabulate secret ballots. The designated person shall report to the president the total number of votes received and the results. In the event of a tie on the first ballot subsequent balloting is to be held.

Section 4
Any Country Music Association of Rhode Island General Office holder or Member of the
Board may not be an Officer or Member of the Board of Directors of any organization in Rhode
Island that shares the same general purpose as the Country Music Association of Rhode
Island.

Section 5
It has been determined that any person owning, leasing, renting, managing, or otherwise associated with a nightclub, dance hall, or other establishment that on a regular basis includes music as part of their format has resulted in conflicts with the goals of the Country Music Association of Rhode Island. Therefore a person in such a position shall be limited to enjoying a general membership in the organization and is not eligible to hold an elected office or appointed position such as the Board of Directors or General Officer.
 

Respectfully Submitted Robert Considine, Secretary October 18,2002
Approved at the General Membership Meeting October 22, 2002 Ed Lorello, President
 

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