Since I will be away from home for two weeks (and don't take E mail
along) I thought I should post a note about BOGA since it was mentioned
with me as contact.

BOGA was formed in 1992 by a group of British organ enthusiasts who
felt that they wanted to break away from FOPS and other groups who were
more interested in larger organs. Before this gets a discussion going
over here let me say that I do not support any similar organization in
America. I already think we have at least one too many mechanical music
organizations already. Oh no - lets not get that discussion started
either - I'll get back on the subject.

Much to the surprise of many, the organization has succeeded and has
many members from all over the world (21 in the USA). They publish a
newsletter, hold rallies (all in the UK), and annual meetings much the
same as MBSI/MID AM. In the beginning I joined and volunteered to be
the US focal point for collecting dues and to facilitate "drop
shipping" of the publications to save postage. For my effort I was
rewarded with the title of "US Vice President" and seem to have the job
permanently. The organization is "all Volunteer" and nobody is paid.

The annual dues is $25 for which you get quarterly newsletters usually
12 or 16 pages. To be quite honest there's not a lot in the newsletter
of interest to most Americans, but if you're extremely interested in
small hand cranked organs it contains information on current builders
that can't be found elsewhere. For a sample copy of a recent newsletter
send me a self addressed #10 business size envelope with $.55 postage.

Hal O'Rourke, Box 47, Lanexa, VA 23089.