The 30th season of Chamber Music West (formerly Sun Cities Chamber Music Society) was one of excellent, and often stunning, concerts, exciting school program events and times of celebration. The vision and work of the Board of Directors and its officers provided many accomplishments.

First, some comments about the decisions of the 2005-06 Board. The strategic planning decisions which led a) to change the name of the organization, b) to change the venue of the concerts with a greatly increased seating capacity and c) to change the site of the administrative office were right on target.

The name change has been accepted enthusiastically by subscribers and the media. And, perhaps it is the media acceptance that is among the most gratifying responses. While the name change decision had been made in March 2006, it took months for the name to proceed through the Arizona Corporation Commission process of publications and waiting periods for public response. The new name was officially announced to the public in October 2006, through press announcements.

The acoustics of the larger venue have quelled concerns, if any, by subscribers who might have felt they would lose the intimacy of the smaller hall. The ease of access to the buildings at Faith Presbyterian Church, Sun City, and the cooperation of the church's pastor, board and staff have been very gratifying.

The new administrative site has solved the security issues that were of concern while also being easier for our subscribers to find. The new office was found, prepared and settled by the Executive Director.