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Welcome to Issue #7 of Travelnotes, the MTC Newsletter. Look for money-saving tips, tools and resources to jump-start a travel program for those who thought their students could never go anywhere, great advice from MTC’s professional staff, and more! At heart, fine arts teachers, music directors and administrators recognize the multiple benefits of student travel, and they want to see their students take part. MTC feels the same: we want you to get the most out of your total travel experience. That’s our commitment to you and your community. So, read on!
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Voluntourism
Volun - - what? Volunteer tourism – the practice of giving to the community to which you’re traveling, improving that community in a measureable way, through a voluntary contribution of your time and talents, beyond the money for food and lodging your group is spending in that community... Read More
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Spring Festivals Busting Out All Over!
Whatever your favorite destination, there’s a festival to challenge your students and satisfy your teaching objectives. Go for trophies, comments only or concentrate solely on clinics or workshops. The range of offerings is wide and deep, and, as you’ll see, there’s something for everyone! Read More
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Fund Raising: Program Management
“It’s the economy . . .” is the number one reason for you to ramp up your fund raising efforts immediately. MTC’s June, 2011 “Travel Notes” newsletter offered some great ways for your organization to raise large sums of money – whether for music, staff, private instructors, uniforms, flags or travel... Read More
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Mission Accomplished – A Clear Difference
Robin Harting, software administrator and trip account manager, realized how impactful MTC Online would be for our teachers and directors when many took the time to express their relief that no longer would they act as the trip banker, treasurer, trip sign-up coordinator and collections officer... Read More
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There is More Than Corn in Indiana
When you think about your State Fair, lots of sights, sounds and smells come to mind! Deep-fried Twinkies, buttered corn-on- the-cob, 4-H cattle barns, mid-way “barkers” and thrilling rides, and the snarling roars of Figure 8 race cars... Read More
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