Compass: Navigating the Musical Journey

Welcome to the Compass, Inc. web site!  Thanks for visiting us!

MISSION STATEMENT

Compass, Inc. is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization based in Columbia, MO whose mission is to provide aspiring musicians, singers and songwriters with education, promotion, networking and showcasing opportunities.

HISTORY OF COMPASS

The idea for Compass, Inc. was born when founder, Vicki Leighty brought together a diverse group of musicians, singers and songwriters in Columbia, Missouri in October 2007 to envision a nonprofit organization to expand the array of educational opportunities available for aspiring musicians, singers and songwriters in mid-Missouri.

The initial Steering Committee that established Compass, Inc. included:  Vicki Leighty, Phylshawn Johnson, Noah Earle, Stephen Gardner, Mike Hagan, Sam D’Agostino, Zach Beeson, Loyd Warden and Adam Roehlke.

Compass, Inc. was incorporated as a nonprofit corporation in the state of Missouri, and also approved by the IRS as a federal 501 (c) (3) tax-exempt nonprofit organization, effective April 15, 2008.

BOARD OF DIRECTORS – 2012

Vicki Leighty, Chair/Founder

Noah Earle, Vice-Chair

Phylshawn Johnson, Treasurer

Megan Boyer, Secretary

Jane Accurso, Member

VOLUNTEER STAFF

Acting Executive Director:   Vicki Leighty, vleighty07@yahoo.com

Registration Coordinator (workshops/meetings):  Danna Chaney Moore

Sound and Stage Manager:  Bill “B.A.” Adams, batara@charter.net

Accountant:  Nicki Nixon, As You Like It!

Visit us on facebook:  http://www.facebook.com/compasscolumbia

Check our 2012 Calendar page to see what we have planned this year!

 

Compass, Inc., P. O. Box 30043, Columbia, Missouri 65205 – (573) 673-2299

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