Wednesday, August 13, 2008

Two More COTA Meetings To Go

The Celebration of the Arts (C.O.T.A.)* held their now bi monthly meeting on Tuesday August 12th at The Deer Head Inn* (www.deadheadinn.com) in Delaware Water Gap, PA to continue plans for the 31st Annual COTA* Jazz and Arts Festival to take place September 5th - 7th. Among the many progressions was the announcement of the Jurors chosen to determine whom among the talented artists will be selected to participate and receive special recognition in the Festival’s Music taking place at The Antoine Dutot Museum and Gallery (www.dutotmuseum.com). Also, the submission of The Forwardian Arts Society Special Publication dedicated to COTA* and its Volunteers was presented for approval for COTA* to produce an ample number of copies for distribution during the festival was made.

Cyndie Dutkiewcz*, Tim Helman*, Jim Wyckoff*, Jill Goodwin*, Pat and Terri Gaughan*, Karen Nickels*, Lauren Silliman*, Ron and Norma Hart*, Cheryl Reed*, Allisen Trotter*, Brian and Anita Labar*, Garth Woods*, Christine Trembly*, Bill Goodwin*, Rob and Jamie Garner, and Arline M. Smeltz* were among those whose shared in the excitement of the evening as the date of the festival begins its approach as there are only two more meetings left prior to the festival taking place.

COTA* seeks volunteers in all areas of operations including security, stage crew, box office, and in poster distribution. Their Next meetings will be Tuesdays August 26th and September 2nd at 7:30pm at the Deer Head Inn*. Please contact COTA* at 570-424-2210 or visit their website for more information. You’ll find numerous pictures at The Forwardian Arts Society COTA 08 Meetings Gallery at myspace.com/forwardian_arts.

(*) denotes members of The Forwardian Arts Society in good standing and are considered Our Good Friends.

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