Hello,
I would like to thank my fellow compeer and friend Dan Jones for serving the Ann Arbor Magic Club admirably. Dan is the President that brought us through to where we are today. From a restaurant club that usually had some magic to a magic club that is all about the magic and consistently growing. Great changes have led to great growth and fellowship. Our membership has grown tremendously under Dan's leadership, and I am grateful for his time and efforts.
Speaking of Membership: Filling out the form and paying annual dues is only part of it, showing up is the secret to success.
Here's what I believe. Paying annual dues to become or remain a member is the smallest part of our membership. Being a paid member supports the club financially (and earns you access to club resources, electronic or otherwise) but it does not cover all operating costs and that's okay, we have other fundraisers to make up the difference.
The most important part of membership is showing up. Showing up at the meetings, showing up at the parlor show, showing up at the flea market, showing up to help or inspire another that may or may not be struggling. Seeing each other every month helps to build the relationships you often hear about from the celebrities on stage talking about "back in the day". For us, at this time, at our club, this is "the day" and the things we do create those memories that we will cherish 20, 30, 40 years from now. But you must be present, here and now, with our fellow compeers, helping each other in each our own way. Whether its learning something new or maybe polishing an old routine. Maybe you're trying to flesh out new patter or just enjoying the variety of magic going on around you. When I started acting, I suffered from stage fright. I learned that the more time in front of a friendly audience, the easier it was to perform for an unknown audience. Time on contact: the more time I spent in front of an audience, the less it affected me. If you suffer from stage fright and that is an obstacle to performing, the AAMC is the friendliest audience you could ever want to learn new things.
The more I performed in front of people, the easier it was to perform in front of people. Our magic club has that same magical property, it's full of people who care and want to help, and I have the honor to steer for a while.
Thank you, this is going to be fun.
Cap’n Sean
President, AAMC
