Board of Directors

As a nonprofit organization, the NCBS is run by a board of directors elected by the membership. The 2011-12 board are:

  • Eric Burman (president)
  • Mike Russell (vice president)
  • Dave Williams (treasurer)
  • Jennifer Kitchen (secretary)
  • Nancie Barker
  • Penny Godlis
  • Mike Hall
  • Brenda Hough
  • Ron Rose

The original Board of Directors of the Santa Cruz Bluegrass Society (circa 1983) which was taken at the Santa Cruz Yacht Harbor beach. From left to right: Walt Bamber, Kim Elking, Vance Townsend, “Bruddah” Glenn Christensen (co-founder), Karen Quick (co-founder), Bill Parker, Dick Clark, and Earle White. This was back in the days when order was kept at board meetings with battery-operated ray-guns.

News

NCBS Board Elects Officers For 2011-2012

The Northern California Bluegrass Society Board Of Directors has elected officers for the 2011-2012 year. Eric Burman of Bonny Doon is the new president. Mike Russell of San Mateo was re-elected vice-president. Jennifer Kitchen of Redwood City was elected secretary. Dave Williams of Mountain View was re-elected treasurer. The new officers will serve until August 2012.

The board also named Nancie Barker of Morgan Hill and Brenda Hough of San Jose as liaisons to the CBA.

NCBS Board Of Directors Election Results Announced

The annual election for the Northern California Bluegrass Society Board Of Directors was held on Saturday, August 13 at the Good Old Fashioned Bluegrass Festival at Bolado Park in Tres Pinos, CA.

All candidates had prior NCBS board experience. Returning to the board after respective absences of 1 year and 11 years were Brenda Hough of San Jose and Ron Rose of Gilroy. Re-elected were Nancie Barker, Eric Burman, Penny Godlis, Michael Hall, Jennifer Kitchen, Mike Russell, and Dave Williams. Jessica Evans of Santa Cruz was not re-elected. Stewart Evans of Santa Cruz did not run for re-election and will retire after over two years of board service.

The new board will serve until August, 2012.

Two Day Reminder: NCBS Candidate Statements Due July 15, 2011

Two-Day Reminder: Candidate Statements for the Northern California Bluegrass Society Board of Directors Elections are due this Friday, July 15, 2011.

The annual NCBS Board of  Directors election will be held 10:00am to 5:00pm on Saturday, August 13, 2011 at the Good Old Fashioned Bluegrass Festival, Bolado Park, Tres Pinos, CA. and by mail.

To be included on the ballot, NCBS members must submit a short candidate statement by July 15, 2011 for publication in the August issue of Bluegrass By The Bay magazine. Statements should be e-mailed to  (Stewart & Jessica Evans, BBB Editors) bluegrassbythebay (at) gmail (dot) com,  or otherwise submitted to them by the deadline.

Election Details

NCBS Annual Election Set For August 13, 2011 At Bolado Park And By Mail

The annual Northern California Bluegrass Society Board of Directors election will be held 10:00am to 5:00pm on Saturday, August 13, 2011 at the Good Old Fashioned Bluegrass Festival, Bolado Park, Tres Pinos, CA.

To be included on the ballot, NCBS members must submit a short candidate statement by July 15, 2011 for publication in the August issue of Bluegrass By The Bay magazine. Statements should be e-mailed to  (Stewart & Jessica Evans, BBB Editors) bluegrassbythebay (at) gmail (dot) com,  or otherwise submitted to them by the deadline. Ballots will be published in the August BBB and made available 10:00am-5:00pm Saturday, August 13, 2011 at the GOF.

NCBS members can vote in person on Saturday 10:00am-5:00pm at the festival or by mail, with mailed ballots to be received by Wednesday, August 10 at the NCBS post office box, PO Box 390846, Mountain View, CA. 94039-0846.

The 9-member NCBS board elects the Society’s officers and manages the Society’s affairs. Members serve one-year terms. For more information, ask any current or past NCBS board member.

NCBS Board Elects 2010-2011 Officers

The Northern California Bluegrass Society Board Of Directors has elected new officers for 2010-2011. They are: President - Jennifer Kitchen of Redwood City, Vice-President - Mike Russell of San Mateo, Secretary - Stewart Evans of Santa Cruz, and Treasurer - Dave Williams of Mountain View. The new board and officers will serve until next August.