NEW BERLIN – At their annual meeting the Board of Directors of the New Berlin Art Forum reelected the slate of officers as submitted by the secretary, Carlotta Iannello. Other officers who will remain in their current roles are Teresa Clarke, President and Treasurer and Inky Nielsen, Vice President. Bonnie Jean Bauer will continue in the position of Director of Publicity and Public Relations, other committee activities of the directors includes Posters and Tickets, Vince Bauer; Decorations, Julie Iannello, Carlotta Iannello and Elna Virtell; Fund Raiser/Raffles, Margaret Starr and Inky Nielsen. Sally Adams remains in the position of Executive Director. Everyone takes an equal part in membership and seeing that refreshments are available at performances including appetizers for the Mystery Dinner Theater in May.
All Directors will be involved in making raffle tickets available to the public and supplying items for the Chinese Auction in May. These funds, along with membership fees, sponsorships and program ads are what make the performing arts series possible. Any member who would like to be considered for inclusion on the Board of Directors should be in touch with Sally Adams at 847-9819.
With the majority of the planning work done for the current season, attention turns to implementation plans and securing good quality performers for the 2010-2011 season. Now the fun will be in putting all the details into effect and enjoying the fruits of their labors and watching others enjoying it, too.
Information about the performing arts series, corporate sponsors, local businesses and patrons are highlighted in program books that are available at each performance. This year’s season is being dedicated to Father Chuck Taylor who along with his wife, Donna, have been members of the community for 24 years and members of the New Berlin Art Forum for 23 of them. Here they raised their family while adding to the spiritual, social, educational and cultural success of the community.
Also featured in the program book this year is The Unadilla Valley Railway Society and Museum which stands as a monument to life in another time, but the same space. Although the original Railway has been dismantled, what remains must be preserved. As a group, the volunteers strive to protect the maps, artifacts and memorabilia of bygone days while restoring the Depot on Railroad Street.
Membership in the New Berlin Art Forum is offered at a variety of levels. Benefits include a season ticket to all events, participation in member-only receptions and opportunities to work with the Board of Directors on projects and programs. Please contact one of the directors to obtain or renew your membership or call 847-9747. All members are welcome to attend the monthly meetings of The New Berlin Art Forum on the second Wednesday of each month at 7:00 p.m. in the New Berlin Library.
Season tickets are now available from board of director’s members in the following categories: Sr. Citizen, Student, Adult, Family, Patron, Sponsor, Benefactor and Angel. Don’t delay in purchasing your season ticket as the Art Forum’s opening performance is The Woods Tea Company who will appear at the Unadilla Valley Central School Auditorium on Saturday, Oct. 3 at 7 p.m. Please call 847-9747 for ticket or performance information.
Tickets for individual performances will be made available at the New Berlin Library, Service Pharmacy, the Chenango County Council of the Arts in Norwich and at the door the day of the performance.