Committee Meeting in Geneva in 1999
“The Nineties were very different from today. Cell phones did not exist yet, let alone social media. But we wanted to grow, increase our activities and make ourselves known to the outside world. Gradually, the Federation changed, and rules, guidelines and communication became better. When I left in 2013, I think there must have been about 125 members. Back in the days, the majority of competition directors were musicians, who would approach things a little differently than “administrator”. Even in the Federation office, we had Renate Ronnefeld and Marianne Granvik, both violinists!” - Philippe Languin, former treasurer Until 1985, General Assemblies were held alternatingly between Geneva and other cities. Given the large number of members, that principle was abandoned, and Assemblies are now held without any geographical fixtures.
General Assembly 1990 in Fort Worth, Texas, USA
The Federation and its history
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