We had an outstanding FARM Gathering in October. Our best attendance yet at our first 3-day conference held in Bolingbrook, IL. We hope to be posting some photos soon and watch for the audio clip of Claudia Schmidt's amazing Key Note speech.

We have a new Board of Directors who are all motivated and excited to serve the FARM community.

Our 2010 Gathering will be held on Oct 7-10 at the same location. Stay tuned for more information on how to register, submit for showcase and volunteer.

Christine Gaylord
FARM Board President Sandy Andina shares this:

Our long-time dedicated FARM Board Secretary and member, Christine Gaylord, "graduated" from this life Thursday night, August 6, 2009, peacefully at home surrounded by caregivers, family and friends, serenaded with the music she loved by her church's band, of which she was a prominent member. Memorial service information to follow shortly; a special segment of WDCB's Tuesday Night "Folk Festival" in her memory, featuring the music of her band Gallimaufry, will be aired on August 18 between 7 and 9 pm CDT. Her family suggests any donations in her memory be made to the Moody Bible Institute, which she supported. She was also an enthusiastic supporter of the Illinois Bluegrass Musicians' Association.

May her memory be for a blessing.

Obituary