President's Message

Fran Maddox

        Thank you to all who attended the annual picnic on August 16. As usual it was held in the community room of the Public Safety Building in Milwaukie. Unfortunately I couldn’t be there but it sounds like the meal was really good for the members who attended. A new member, Fran Kinkaid, was welcomed to the club. Special thanks to Marlene Meissner for leading the August meeting and Delette Huffman for coordinating the food from Buster’s BBQ . It’s been said many times that “it takes a village” and that’s certainly true for our club.  

     Four of our club members attended the ATG Festival in Lisle, Ill. Chris Boris wrote an informative article and included pictures of this annual event. Thank you Chris.  

Since this was the picnic meeting no music circle was held. We still need leaders for the months of November thru May. I realize that Jeff Nelson’s “Master Class” is a hard act to follow! I will lead the group for the October meeting so be on the lookout for the music. I’ll send it around the first of the month.

     I received several requests for accordion music at various Oktoberfests around the city and state for September and October. Many of you have taken the opportunity to check out events. Thank you for contacting the name on the email. 

      RCAC camp for 2026 is taking shape. Once we have all the professionals are in place, we’ll let you know and roll out the registrations. It will be May 31-June 5, 2026. The video of the final 2025 concert is still available. It’s on the website also. The link  is: https://vimeo.com/1101985409 

      November’s meeting will be the election of officers: President, Vice-President, Secretary and Treasurer. There are people already interested in these positions, but if we missed you, let me know.  RCAC has had strong leadership teams through the years and our goal is to continue that tradition. 

     The December meeting will be the annual Christmas Party. Like the picnic, it will be catered and funded by RCAC members who play out representing the club. The club receives generous donations for our performances.

      Enjoy all the Oktoberfest events out there. Send pictures to me so I can share with the world our wonderful musical performances.                 

          A couple in Albany, Or. are selling 3 accordions. They recently contacted me with pictures and notes about them. You will find them on the "Items for Sale" on this website.