Check made out to Illinois ACDA
Address to send check: 
Paul Nielsen
IL-ACDA Treasurer
93 Railroad Ave.
Grayslake, IL 60030

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If you are not familiar with PODIUM, the&nbsp;<span fr-original-style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:#222222;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:italic;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;white-space:pre-wrap;" style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: rgb(34, 34, 34); background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: italic; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; box-sizing: inherit;">PODIUM<span fr-original-style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:#222222;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;white-space:pre-wrap;" style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: rgb(34, 34, 34); background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; box-sizing: inherit;">&nbsp;is a periodical provided by IL-ACDA that we post in the Winter, Spring, and Fall. Choral musicians from all over the state read&nbsp;<span fr-original-style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:#222222;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:italic;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;white-space:pre-wrap;" style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: rgb(34, 34, 34); background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: italic; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; box-sizing: inherit;">PODIUM<span fr-original-style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:#222222;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;white-space:pre-wrap;" style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: rgb(34, 34, 34); background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; box-sizing: inherit;">, including but not limited to pre-service music educators, current music educators (primary, secondary, and collegiate), and high school choir students. The&nbsp;<span fr-original-style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:#222222;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:italic;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;white-space:pre-wrap;" style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: rgb(34, 34, 34); background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: italic; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; box-sizing: inherit;">PODIUM<span fr-original-style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:#222222;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;white-space:pre-wrap;" style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: rgb(34, 34, 34); background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; box-sizing: inherit;">&nbsp;presents an easy opportunity to advertise your music school, concert season, compositions, company, and/or upcoming auditions.&nbsp;<p dir="ltr" fr-original-style="line-height:1.44;background-color:#ffffff;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;" style="line-height: 1.44; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); margin: 0pt 0px; width: 100%; box-sizing: inherit;"> <p dir="ltr" fr-original-style="line-height:1.44;background-color:#ffffff;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;" style="line-height: 1.44; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); margin: 0pt 0px; width: 100%; box-sizing: inherit;"><span fr-original-style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:#222222;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;white-space:pre-wrap;" style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: rgb(34, 34, 34); background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; box-sizing: inherit;">Silver Sponsor $250.<ul fr-original-style="margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;padding-inline-start:48px;" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; padding-inline-start: 48px; box-sizing: inherit;"><li dir="ltr" fr-original-style="list-style-type:disc;font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:#222222;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;" style="list-style-type: disc; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: rgb(34, 34, 34); background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre; box-sizing: inherit;"><p dir="ltr" fr-original-style="line-height:1.44;background-color:#ffffff;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;" style="line-height: 1.44; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); margin: 0pt 0px; box-sizing: inherit;"><span fr-original-style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:#222222;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;white-space:pre-wrap;" style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: rgb(34, 34, 34); background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; box-sizing: inherit;">Put a 1/8 page advertisement in our PODIUM.</li></ul><p dir="ltr" fr-original-style="line-height:1.44;background-color:#ffffff;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;" style="line-height: 1.44; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); margin: 0pt 0px; width: 100%; box-sizing: inherit;"> <p dir="ltr" fr-original-style="line-height:1.44;background-color:#ffffff;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;" style="line-height: 1.44; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); margin: 0pt 0px; width: 100%; box-sizing: inherit;"><span fr-original-style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:#222222;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;white-space:pre-wrap;" style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: rgb(34, 34, 34); background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; box-sizing: inherit;">Gold Sponsor $500<ul fr-original-style="margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;padding-inline-start:48px;" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; padding-inline-start: 48px; box-sizing: inherit;"><li dir="ltr" fr-original-style="list-style-type:disc;font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:#222222;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;" style="list-style-type: disc; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: rgb(34, 34, 34); background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre; box-sizing: inherit;"><p dir="ltr" fr-original-style="line-height:1.44;background-color:#ffffff;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;" style="line-height: 1.44; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); margin: 0pt 0px; box-sizing: inherit;"><span fr-original-style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:#222222;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;white-space:pre-wrap;" style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: rgb(34, 34, 34); background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; box-sizing: inherit;">Put a 1/4 page advertisement in our PODIUM and be featured in our Summer ReTreat program.&nbsp;</li></ul><p dir="ltr" fr-original-style="line-height:1.44;margin-left: 36pt;background-color:#ffffff;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;" style="line-height: 1.44; margin: 0pt 0px 0pt 36pt; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); width: 100%; box-sizing: inherit;"> <p dir="ltr" fr-original-style="line-height:1.44;background-color:#ffffff;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;" style="line-height: 1.44; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); margin: 0pt 0px; width: 100%; box-sizing: inherit;"><span fr-original-style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:#222222;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;white-space:pre-wrap;" style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: rgb(34, 34, 34); background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; box-sizing: inherit;">Platinum Sponsor &nbsp;$750<ul fr-original-style="margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;padding-inline-start:48px;" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; padding-inline-start: 48px; 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You will also be featured in our IMEC Reading Session materials.</li></ul><p dir="ltr" fr-original-style="line-height:1.44;margin-left: 36pt;background-color:#ffffff;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;" style="line-height: 1.44; margin: 0pt 0px 0pt 36pt; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); width: 100%; box-sizing: inherit;"> <p dir="ltr" fr-original-style="line-height:1.44;background-color:#ffffff;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;" style="line-height: 1.44; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); margin: 0pt 0px; width: 100%; box-sizing: inherit;"><span fr-original-style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:#222222;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;white-space:pre-wrap;" style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: rgb(34, 34, 34); background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; box-sizing: inherit;">Diamond Sponsor $1000<ul fr-original-style="margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;padding-inline-start:48px;" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; padding-inline-start: 48px; box-sizing: inherit;"><li dir="ltr" fr-original-style="list-style-type:disc;font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:#222222;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;" style="list-style-type: disc; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: rgb(34, 34, 34); background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre; box-sizing: inherit;"><p dir="ltr" fr-original-style="line-height:1.44;background-color:#ffffff;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;" style="line-height: 1.44; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); margin: 0pt 0px; box-sizing: inherit;"><span fr-original-style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:#222222;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;white-space:pre-wrap;" style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: rgb(34, 34, 34); background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; box-sizing: inherit;">Put a full page advertisement in our PODIUM and be featured in our Summer ReTreat program. You will also be featured in our IMEC Reading Session materials. 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Hello <span contenteditable="false" data-custom-variable="{{firstname}}" fr-original-class="fr-deletable styled-tag-chip" fr-original-style="" style="background-color: rgb(248, 248, 255); border: 1px solid rgb(191, 191, 255); border-radius: 4px; color: rgb(42, 42, 196); padding: 1px 8px; font-size: 11px; display: inline-block; margin: 0px; overflow-wrap: anywhere; user-select: none; box-sizing: inherit;">First name, Thank you for becoming a Sponsor of Illinois ACDA!!! &nbsp;This sponsorship greatly helps our mission. Please contact our Podium Editor, Sean Newman, to send him your logo and advertisement. seanjmnewman@gmail.com Warmly,&nbsp;Amy J. BranahlPresident of Illinois American Choral Directorsamyacda@gmail.com

Become a sponsor and be featured in our PODIUM. If you are not familiar with PODIUM, the PODIUM is a periodical provided by IL-ACDA that we post in the Winter, Spring, and Fall. Choral musicians from all over the state read PODIUM, including but not limited to pre-service music educators, current music educators (primary, secondary, and collegiate), and high school choir students. The PODIUM presents an easy opportunity to advertise your music school, concert season, compositions, company, and/or upcoming auditions.  Silver Sponsor $250.<ul><li>Put a 1/8 page advertisement in our PODIUM.</li></ul> Gold Sponsor $500<ul><li>Put a 1/4 page advertisement in our PODIUM and be featured in our Summer ReTreat program. </li></ul> Platinum Sponsor  $750<ul><li>Put a 1/2 page advertisement in our PODIUM and be featured in our Summer ReTreat program. You will also be featured in our IMEC Reading Session materials.</li></ul> Diamond Sponsor $1000<ul><li>Put a full page advertisement in our PODIUM and be featured in our Summer ReTreat program. You will also be featured in our IMEC Reading Session materials. One free registration to the Summer ReTreat as a Vendor ($250 value) Must be an industry or ACDA member.  </li></ul>

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Illinois American Choral Directors Association

### Context Profile for Illinois American Choral Directors Association (IL-ACDA)

#### 1. Organization Mission & Cause
The Illinois American Choral Directors Association (IL-ACDA) is dedicated to promoting excellence in choral music education and performance throughout the state of Illinois. Their mission emphasizes the importance of choral singing as a vital part of education, fostering a community of choral directors and singers who are committed to artistic excellence and the development of young musicians. The organization aims to inspire and support choral directors and their students through various initiatives, resources, and events.

#### 2. Type of Activities
IL-ACDA engages in a variety of activities to fulfill its mission, including:
- **Events**: Hosting the All State Show Choir Festival, which provides students with opportunities to work with experienced clinicians and perform at a high level.
- **Workshops and Clinics**: Offering professional development for choral directors to enhance their teaching and conducting skills.
- **Competitions**: Organizing events that showcase the talents of students and choirs across Illinois.
- **Community Programs**: Supporting local choral programs and initiatives that promote choral music in schools.

#### 3. Tone of Voice
The tone of voice used by IL-ACDA is:
- **Friendly and Inviting**: The language is warm and encourages participation, making it accessible for educators and students alike.
- **Inspirational**: Communications often highlight the joy and growth that come from participating in choral activities, fostering a sense of community and shared passion for music.
- **Professional**: While maintaining a friendly tone, the organization also communicates with a level of professionalism that reflects its commitment to excellence in music education.

#### 4. Emoji Usage
IL-ACDA does not prominently use emojis in their communications. The tone remains formal and professional, focusing on clear and direct language without the casualness that emojis might convey.

#### 5. Key Facts
- **Founding Info**: IL-ACDA is part of the national American Choral Directors Association, which has a long-standing history of supporting choral music education.
- **Scale**: The organization serves choral directors and students across the state of Illinois, with a focus on enhancing the quality of choral music education.
- **Impact Metrics**: While specific impact metrics are not detailed on the website, the organization highlights the importance of participation in events like the All State Show Choir Festival as a means of fostering musical growth.
- **Volunteer Info**: Opportunities for involvement as volunteers or participants in events are encouraged, although specific volunteer metrics are not provided.

#### 6. Writing Guidelines
- **Clarity and Accessibility**: Use clear and straightforward language that is easy to understand for educators and students.
- **Encouraging Participation**: Emphasize opportunities for growth, collaboration, and community involvement.
- **Consistent Messaging**: Maintain a consistent tone that reflects the values of professionalism and inspiration, focusing on the positive impact of choral music education.
- **Call to Action**: Include strong calls to action in communications to encourage participation in events and programs.

This context profile serves as a foundational guide for generating personalized content for the Illinois American Choral Directors Association, ensuring alignment with their mission, tone, and activities.

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