Greetings! We have some
information below about PayPal and a workshop this
spring! But first …
Below this message, you will
find the Annual Report for Focus for last year.
The Focus Annual Meeting was
held Sunday, Jan. 6, at Al and Karen Tupek's home in
Bethesda, Md.
Focus Board of Directors for
2008 are: Jerry Bresee, Cindy Broome, Herb
Cooper-Levy, Kay Coyte, Scott Moore, David Spitzer,
Karen Tupek, and Jay Votel.
Jerry Bresee, President
Scott Moore, Vice President
Herb Cooper-Levy, Treasurer
Jay Votel, Secretary
Millie Zackowitz has agreed to
manage the Focus membership database.
Herb Cooper-Levy, Alexandria
Venue Manager
David Spitzer, Rockville Venue Manager
Kay Coyte, Publicity
Scott Moore, Booking
Karen Tupek, Web site and Promotion
Cindy Broome, Communications
PAYPAL … You may now purchase admission to Focus
shows using PayPal! From the link below, click on
Alexandria or Rockville and then the date. PayPal
purchases can be made up to 24 hours in advance. Please
bring a printout of your transaction. Otherwise, just
come and pay at the door.
WORKSHOP … Focus will
sponsor a workshop on Sunday, March 9. Paul Reisler will
lead a melody-writing workshop from 2-5 p.m. at The
Church of the Resurrection in Alexandria (2280 N.
Beauregard St., Alexandria, VA 22311 - same location
where the concert will be). For details, e-mail
workshops@focusmusic.org
Focus is looking forward to
another productive and successful year, and we are
grateful for the support of folk music fans like
yourselves who help keep this music alive.
If you have any questions, or
wish to contact any Board member, please write to (for
example):
jerry@focusmusic.org
Thank you for your continued
support of folk music and Focus!
Cindy Broome
Communications Director
Focus
Report to the Membership
January 2008
This report is a summary of
Focus accomplishments during the year of 2007.
Focus, beginning its seventh
year of operation, is a 501(c)3 organization that ended
2007 on a very successful note. For a non-profit
organization operating primarily with volunteer help,
this is a great accomplishment and speaks well to all
efforts in presenting well-attended shows.
Returning to the board for 2007
from the 2006 calendar year were Jerry Bresee, Cindy
Broome, Kay Coyte, Herb Cooper-Levy, Scott Moore, Fran
Sadoff-LeBow, David Spitzer, and Karen Tupek. Soren
Bakken joined the board during the year.
Officers for 2007 continued to
be Cindy Broome, president, Scott Moore, vice president,
Jerry Bresee, treasurer, and Herb Cooper-Levy,
secretary. Venue managers continued to be Herb
Cooper-Levy in Alexandria and David Spitzer in
Rockville.
Fran Sadoff-LeBow and Soren
Bakken have left the board, and we thank them for their
time and expertise. Soren will continue to work with
Focus on new venue planning. The board welcomes a new
member for 2008, Jay Votel. We look forward to his time,
energy, and talents with Focus.
Rockville – David Spitzer has
reported that Rockville netted around $900 for 2007.
Alexandria – Herb Cooper-Levy
has reported that Alexandria netted $975 for 2007.
Achievements and/or goals in
2007:
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Focus sponsored a workshop in
May with Johnsmith in Alexandria.
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Focus was represented at
three major conferences – Falcon Ridge Folk Festival,
Folk Alliance conference and NERFA.
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Focus continued to have a
presence at the Takoma Park Folk Festival in
September.
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Focus enjoyed a highly
successful Phil Ochs Song Night in November.
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Focus has set up PayPal to
streamline ticket sales.
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Focus installed ceiling
mounting rails for lights at the Rockville venue,
eliminating the need to use floor space with lighting
stands.
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Focus held its second Annual
Membership Drive in September.
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Focus established quarterly
e-mail messages to improve communication with the
membership.
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Continue work on establishing
a third venue in western Virginia.
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Plan and coordinate
educational workshops with performing musicians,
determining a targeted audience
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Continue to seek grant
funding
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Explore the production of a
one-day summer festival
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Recruit more volunteers
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Seek more publicity, perhaps
advertising for some shows
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Bring in established,
big-name performers more often
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Network with other folk music
venues
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Have more concerts in the
Phil Ochs Song Night design
