At last week’s Annual Governing Board meeting, the Board affirmed the staff’s first-tier Centennial projects, saying, “Go for it!” As if that weren’t exciting enough — by the time the meeting concluded, individual Board members had demonstrated their support by committing $42,000 in gifts and pledges for the Centennial. Both Board and staff spoke passionately …
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Passport to Joy!
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I’ve just finished the absorbing and humbling exercise of editing the list of 2012 Donors to CDSS. You can see the full list here. Its impressive amplitude is a testament both to the generosity of our supporters and to the depth of feeling that traditional dance, music, and song evoke in those who participate …
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Thanks, everyone!
Strong finish in 2011 I’m delighted to let you all know that we met and surpassed our goal for end-of-year giving to the annual appeal! Your generous donations, along with the Board’s matching challenge in May, successful fundraising for Scholarships & Special projects at camp this summer, and a surge in membership in the last …
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1 Comment »An Important Message from Brad Foster
Friends, here is a message from Brad. – Robin I am writing to let you know that I am resigning from my position of Executive and Artistic Director. The board and I have been unable to agree on a vision for the future of CDSS; I am stepping aside to help the process move forward. …
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