As provided in Section 5.2 of the ATOS bylaws, the board of directors appoints the ATOS officers (Chairman, Vice Chairman, Secretary and Treasurer) each year at its annual board meeting which will be held on Sunday July 2, 2023, at the Sheraton Lisle Hotel, Ellington Room.Any person at least 18 years of age who has had continuous ATOS membership for a least the last two years i
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Renowned theatre organist Jim Riggs passed away on October 3, 2022. He will be remembered for his vintage theatre organ stylings and his congenial manner towards everyone he met. During his long career he served as house organist at many different venues, including 20 years at the Oakland Paramount.
Detroit, Michigan was the site of the 2022 ATOS Summer Youth Adventure (SYA).
ATOS has been notified that the Central Indiana Chapter has withdrawn their application for the 2024 convention. We are currently seeking another chapter to host 2024 as well as a host chapter for the 2025 convention. Please contact Michael Kinerk (m.kinerk [at] atos.org) if interested and for more information.
Awards that were presented at the 2022 annual convention in San Diego, July 2022.
Organist of the Year: Zach Frame
Hall of Fame: Jonas Nordwall
Honorary Member: Bob MacNeur
Member of the Year: Catherine Oliver
Special Merit Award: David Rhodes
Industry Achievement: Organ Stop Pizza
Zach Frame
Zach received the award at the annual convention in San Diego in July.