<strong>New</strong> <strong>Jersey</strong><strong>Jazz</strong><strong>Society</strong>What’s <strong>New</strong>? Members new and renewedWe welcome these friends of jazz who recently joined NJJS or renewed their memberships. We’ll eventually see everyone’s name here as theyrenew at their particular renewal months. (Members with an asterisk have taken advantage of our new three-years-for-$100 membership,and new members with a † received a gift membership.)Renewed MembersMr. Peter Ballance, Upper Montclair, NJMs. Karen H. Berner, Yardley, PAMr. & Mrs. James E. Bredenkamp,Anderson, SC *Ms. Caren Brodsky, Philadelphia, PA *Mr. & Mrs. John M. Bucher, Mountainside,NJMr. Anthony Campesi, Summit, NJ *Mr. Bob Cantalupo, Monroe Township, NJMr. Patrick Capone, Chatham, NJMr. & Mrs. Thomas Carr, Neptune City, NJMr. & Mrs. Jerome Chamberlain, Wayne, NJMr. & Mrs. Al Connelly, Ringwood, NJMrs. Rae Daley, Morristown, NJMr. Edgardo T. Farinas, Montclair, NJMr. & Mrs. Hank Gasbeck, Camden, DEMr. & Mrs. Robert Gold, Montclair, NJ *Mr. Stephen Gruber, Millington, NJMs. Lorelei Harris, Morristown, NJMr. Theodore Jones, Morristown, NJMr. Louis Katz, Rockaway, NJMr. & Mrs. Walter Keady, Jr., Ramsey, NJMr. John Kolesar, Bordentown, NJMr. Howard Leary, Basking Ridge, NJMr. & Mrs. Howard D. Leigh, Toms River, NJMr. Arthur Smith Levy, Mountainside, NJMr. & Mrs. Steve Lipman, Springfield, NJDr. & Mrs. Robert L. Malatesta, Washington,NJMr. Arthur W. Markowitz, Mahwah, NJMs. Sue Moore, Weehawken, NJMr. Greg Natic-Scotch Plains Music Ctr.,Scotch Plains, NJMr. & Mrs. James Nissel, Blue Bell, PA *Mr. & Mrs. Joe Pareti, Spotswood, NJMr. & Mrs. Henry W. Pfeiffer, Chatham, NJMr. Sidney Rabinowitz, Aberdeen, NJMr. Jerry Ritzer, Livingston, NJMr. Kevin Roberson, Old Bridge, NJMr. John S. Shaw, Wyckoff, NJMrs. Carol Stone, Cape May, NJMr. David Sullivan, Chester, NJMs. Ellen Tyroler, Randolph, NJMr. Richard Waters, Chatham, NJ<strong>New</strong> MembersArlene Chasek, <strong>New</strong> Providence, NJFrank Gooch, Sarasota, FLMs. Latronia Green, East Orange, NJSusie Meissner, Lawrenceville, NJDiane Montalbine, Union, NJFlip Peters, South Orange, NJNJJS Board of Directors ElectionWe’re Looking for a Few Good <strong>Jazz</strong> FansCTSIMAGES |The Face of <strong>Jazz</strong>LICENSING • RESEARCH • APPRAISALSPhoto Archives include vintage <strong>Jazz</strong>, Pop, Blues, R&B, Rock, Country/Western,Radio Personalities, Big Bands, Vocalists, Hollywood and more.• PHOTOGRAPH RESEARCH • LICENSING FOR COMMERCIAL USE• FINE ART LIMITED EDITION PRINTS • GALLERY EXHIBITIONS• RECORD & PHOTOGRAPH APPRAISALSWWW.CTSIMAGES.COM e-mail: Cynthia@ctsimages.com© Ray Avery/CTSIMAGES.COM1Candidates must be NJJS members in good standing for aminimum of one year.2Those of you interested in running should submit your name,along with a statement presenting your background, the skillsyou would bring to the Board, and any other information you thinkpertinent for the nominations committee and Board of Directors toconsider when deciding whether to vote for you (e.g., your views onvarious issues, your thoughts on where NJJS should be headed,etc.). The maximum length of your statement is 200 words, firm.You may also submit your resume.3Candidates must be prepared to put in a few hours a week andattend at least one evening meeting a month. Board meetingsare typically held the third Tuesday of each month. Each Boardmember participates on one or more committees and volunteers atNJJS events.4More and more of the Board’s business is conductedelectronically; accordingly, candidates must have regularaccess to E-mail and to Microsoft Word.5Submissions can be sent by email to: Elliott Tysonnominations@njjs.org or by calling Elliot at 732-470-6123.6Submissions must be receivedby October 15, 2009.JJ54_________________________________ October 2009
<strong>New</strong> <strong>Jersey</strong><strong>Jazz</strong><strong>Society</strong>Changing Your Address?Even Temporarily?To ensure uninterrupted delivery of <strong>Jersey</strong> <strong>Jazz</strong> while you’re at atemporary or seasonal address, please let us know six weeks inadvance of leaving and again six weeks before your return. And ifyou will be moving permanently, of course please give us thatsame six weeks advance notice. Contact membership@njjs.org.Your Will Can Benefit NJJSMany people include one or more charitable organizations asbeneficiaries of their Wills. If you would like a portion of your estateto be used to carry on the work of NJJS, please consider a bequest tothe <strong>Society</strong> as part of your estate planning. You can either make abequest available for general use as the Directors of NJJS maydetermine, or you can designate it for a specific purpose, such as foreducational programs. NJJS is a qualified charitable educationalorganization under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.For more information, including specific bequest language that youcan provide to your attorney, contact Mike Katz, Treasurer, at(908) 273-7827 or at treasurer@njjs.org. JJBe a STAR for NJJS —Volunteer!The <strong>New</strong> <strong>Jersey</strong> <strong>Jazz</strong> <strong>Society</strong> has been a labor of love for itsfounders, its directors and its volunteers since it began. Everythingthat happens — each name added to the E-mail list; every bitof programming at our annual events and each Member Meeting;the updating of the Website; all the stories and photos you enjoy inthis magazine; any announcement in the newspaper or on the radio;all of these doings and many more are handled by volunteers whoenjoy taking action for the music they love.WE ALWAYS NEED HELP. The chores are easily manageable —and fun! — with more hands on deck. Don’t assume we’ve got itall under control. In fact, there are many ideas on the table that areon hold because we simply haven’t got the manpower to carrythem all out.Call Volunteer Coordinator Elliott Tyson at 732-470-6123or E-mail him at volunteer@njjs.org.Your <strong>Jazz</strong> <strong>Society</strong> thanks you!!JJAdvertising =Another Way to Support NJJSWhen you advertise, you help NJJS defray the considerable cost ofprinting and mailing <strong>Jersey</strong> <strong>Jazz</strong>. No matter what your business, youcan share the word with hundreds of jazz fans around the state andbeyond. As we expand the publication and our visibility at jazzvenues, more and more people have an opportunity to discover you!You won’t find more reasonable rates: ads start at $25/month for abusiness card size, and go up to a mere $100 for a full page.E-mail art@njjs.org for more information.JJAbout NJJSMission Statement: The mission of the <strong>New</strong> <strong>Jersey</strong> <strong>Jazz</strong> <strong>Society</strong> is to promote andpreserve the great American musical art form known as <strong>Jazz</strong> through live jazzperformances and educational outreach initiatives and scholarships.To accomplish our Mission, we produce a monthly magazine, JERSEY JAZZ, sponsorlive jazz events, and provide scholarships to <strong>New</strong> <strong>Jersey</strong> college students studyingjazz. Through our outreach program, “Generations of <strong>Jazz</strong>,” we go into schools toteach students about the history of jazz while engaging them in an entertaining andinteractive presentation._______Founded in 1972, the <strong>Society</strong> is run by a board of directors who meet monthly toconduct the business of staging our music festivals, awarding scholarships to <strong>New</strong><strong>Jersey</strong> college jazz students, conducting Generations of <strong>Jazz</strong> programs in localschool systems, and inducting pioneers and legends of jazz into the American <strong>Jazz</strong>Hall of Fame, among other things. The membership is comprised of jazz devoteesfrom all parts of the state, the country and the world.The <strong>New</strong> <strong>Jersey</strong> <strong>Jazz</strong> <strong>Society</strong> is a qualified organization of the <strong>New</strong> <strong>Jersey</strong> Cultural Trust.Visit www.njjs.org, e-mail info@njjs.org, or call the HOTLINE 1-800-303-NJJSfor more information on any of our PROGRAMS AND SERVICES:■ Generations of <strong>Jazz</strong> (our <strong>Jazz</strong> in the Schools Program)■ <strong>Jazz</strong>fest (summer jazz festival)■ Pee Wee Russell Memorial Stomp ■ e-mail updates’Round <strong>Jersey</strong> (Regional <strong>Jazz</strong> Concert Series):■ Ocean County College ■ Bickford Theatre/Morris■ Student scholarships ■ American <strong>Jazz</strong> Hall of FameMember BenefitsWhat do you get for your $40 dues?■ <strong>Jersey</strong> <strong>Jazz</strong> Journal — a monthly journal considered one of the best jazzsociety publications in the country, packed with feature articles, photos, jazzcalendars, upcoming events and news about the NJ <strong>Jazz</strong> <strong>Society</strong>.■ FREE Member Meetings — See www.njjs.org and <strong>Jersey</strong> <strong>Jazz</strong> for updates.■ FREE Film Series — See www.njjs.org and <strong>Jersey</strong> <strong>Jazz</strong> for updates.■ Musical Events — NJJS sponsors and co-produces a number of jazz eventseach year, ranging from intimate concerts to large dance parties and picnics.Members receive discounts on ticket prices for the Pee Wee RussellMemorial Stomp and <strong>Jazz</strong>fest. Plus there’s a free concert at the AnnualMeeting in December and occasionally other free concerts. Ticket discounts(where possible) apply to 2 adults, plus children under 18 years of age.Singles may purchase two tickets at member prices.■ The Record Bin — a collection of CDs, not generally found in music stores,available at reduced prices at most NJJS concerts and events and throughmail order. Contact pres@njjs.org for a catalog.Join NJJSMEMBERSHIP LEVELS Member benefits are subject to update.■ Family $40: See above for details.■ NEW!! Family 3-YEAR $100: See above for details.■ Youth $20: For people under 25 years of age. Be sure to give the year ofyour birth on the application where noted.■ Give-a-Gift $40 + $20: The Give-a-Gift membership costs the regular $40for you, plus $20 for a gift membership. (Includes your 1-year membershipand your friend’s first year membership. Not available for renewals of giftmemberships.)■ Supporter ($75 – $99/family)}■ Patron ($100 – $249/family) Members at Patron Level and abovereceive special benefits. These■ Benefactor ($250 – $499/family) change periodically, so please■ Angel $500+/family)contact Membership for details.To receive a membership application,for more information or to join:Contact Membership Chair Caryl Anne McBrideat 973-366-8818 or membership@njjs.orgOR visit www.njjs.orgOR simply send a check payable to “NJJS” to:NJJS, c/o Mike Katz, 382 Springfield Ave., Suite 217, Summit, NJ 07901.October 2009_________________________________________________________________________________ 55
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