At its November meeting, the FAR-West Board voted to implement a leadership transition plan. Effective January 1, 2018, Janet Dukes (NV) will assume the role of Board president previously held by Mark Kaufman (WA). Mark will continue to serve on the Board through the duration of his term. Carey Appel (CA) was elected as Secretary to fill Janet’s position. In addition, Jeanette Lundgren (OR) will continue as Vice-President and 2018 conference coordinator. Ronnie Weinberger (CA) will continue as treasurer. Other Board members include: Vicki Ambinder (OR), Steve Garvan (ID), Michael Howard (AK), Peter Krantz (CA), Mary Anne Moorman (WA), Marni Rachmiel (WA), Joel Tepp (WA) and Wes Weddell (WA).
The annual FAR-West Board election will take place in March, 2018. There will be a general call for individuals interested in serving on the Board in January. You may also contact Janet Dukes for more details. (Note: To serve on the FAR-West Board, a person must maintain membership in Folk Alliance International.)
