Invitation to the FP Annual Meeting

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1 December org New Jersey s Premier Acoustic Music and Dance Organization Invitation to the FP Annual Meeting Folk Project 2013 General Membership Meeting Tuesday Tues, 12/3: Dinner 6:00pm, Meeting 8pm All Folk Project members are invited to attend and participate in our upcoming Annual Meeting on Tues., Dec at the Chimney Rock Inn, 342 Valley Rd., in Gillette. Everybody is invited to share dinner prior to the meeting at 6:00pm, at a fixed price of $15 per person (not including alcoholic beverages). There is no charge to attend the annual meeting, which starts at 8pm. If you plan to come for dinner, please RSVP asap to Elizabeth Lachowicz, president@folkproject.org. At the meeting, the Officers, Board of Trustees and board positions for the coming year will be elected. The official Nominations slate (see page 11) will be voted in, however, we also accept nominations from the floor. In fact, we d be ever so delighted to entertain any and all nominations. Folk Project Holiday Night o Excess! Sat., 12/14, 8pm Steve & Christine Humphreys Deck the halls with La la la la la! The monthly music party takes on a more festival aspect as get togehter for the midwinter celebrations of all race, creeds, nationalities and vocal ranges. Please bring voices, instruments, and food and drink to share. Please note that parking is a bit tight in their cul de sac, and it is dark; a flashlight is a good idea. For you piano players out there, bring sheet music if you d like to play their lovely upright. 6 Penn Rise Court, Randolph, (973) Directions: From 287, take Route 10 West to the intersection with Millbrook Avenue. Make a right onto Millbrook, then your first left (immediate!) onto Quaker Church Road. After approximately a quarter of a mile, take your second right onto Quaker Avenue. In approximately 400 feet, take your second right onto Fairfield Avenue, and then your first right onto Penn Rise Court to Number 6. BONUS Evening o Music! Sat., 12/28, 8pm the Roffmans Every month, our 4th Saturday Bonus Evening o Music takes place at Eddie and Robin s place, 11 Butternut Rd., Randolph. (973) Bring song, voice, instruments and food/bev to share. Note: Eddie and Robin keep Kosher. Non-kosher items can be shared on the kitchen table; bring serving utensils. Directions: >From I287 Southbound: exit 36, Ridgedale Ave. Keep right at fork, follow signs for and turn right at Ridgedale Ave., go 0.7 mi. Follow directions from Ridgedale-Hanover intersection below >From I287 Northbound: exit 36B, W Lafayette Ave. Right at light onto Ridgedale Ave., go 0.9 mi. >From Ridgedale-Hanover Intersection: Left onto E Hanover (westbound), go 4.6 mi. Turn right at Black Birch Dr. (just past traffic light at Shongum Rd.) go 0.8 mi. Turn right at Butternut Rd., second driveway on the right.

2 The Minstrel December into January 2014 Acoustic Concert Series presented by Fri., 12/6: Chorus Song Night This is an annual event for the Minstrel where we present an evening of songs for you, the audience, to sing. They will be songs with choruses, songs familiar to you, or songs easily learned. Songs will be led by Hillary Foxsong: Great voice and wonderful singer from Gathering Time and the Folk Goddesses. Rachel Streich: Singer of traditional and old-timey songs accompanied on banjo & guitar. Scooter: Host of our monthly Open Stages. Mike Agranoff: The Minstrel s Program Chair. Fri., 12/13: Open Stage This is an opportunity for all acoustic musicians to perform a 15-minute set on our stage, and for the audience to be treated to a diverse collection of acoustic musicians. We ve often seen previews of our regular scheduled acts for the first time at Open Stage. For information on how to secure a performance slot, call , or visit Fri., 12/20: CLOSED Fri., 12/27: The Shockenaw Mountain Boys, Diane Perry The Shockenaw Mountain Boys are an acoustic subset of the great New Jersey jam band, Railroad Earth. They feature R.E. staples Tim Carbone on fiddle, Andy Goessling on guitar and banjo, John Skehan on mandolin, and Johnny Grubb (of Emmitt & Nershi) on bass. They do great high-energy versions of Irish tunes, traditional folk standards, and a few originals. Opener Diane Perry is a natural. One of those performers who, from their very first note, you just know was born to her instrument. Diane s instruments are the violin and her voice. And her genre is the American Popular Songbook she fell in love with as a teen. Classically trained at Juilliard, her violin playing combines the tone of the concert-hall virtuoso with the weighty swing feel of the big bands. And her vocal interpretations are unique and perfect for the material. Fri., 1/3: Split Bill John Flynn and Reggie Harris John Flynn was just too good a songwriter for Nashville. In the early 90 s he left his comfortable staff songwriter position at a major Music Row publishing house to pursue the music that simply didn t fit in the commercial Country Music World, and never looked back. The result was a stream of brilliant songs, brilliantly delivered, touching all aspects of contemporary life, personal and social. Reggie Harris is best known as half of the veteran duo with his wife Kim. He combines a strong folk and gospel legacy with a solid background in classical, rock, jazz, and pop music. His shining voice rides high over his strong guitar work to deliver a powerful and emotional performance. UPCOMING: 1/10: Tom Chapin, Zoe Mulford; 1/17: Open Stage; 1/24: Jean Rohe & The End Of The World Show, The Four Baris; 1/31: Split Bill Hugh O Doherty and The Loose Canons; 2/7: Cindy Mangsen & Steve Gillette, Jean Scully; 2/14: Valentines Day Extravaganza; 2/28: L il Rev, Bob McNally; 3/7: Andy Cohen; 3/21: Legends of the Celtic Harp; 3/28: Orrin Star, Robin Greenstein; 4/4: Jack Williams,The Levins; 4/11: The Bucky Pizzarelli/Ed Laub Duo; 4/18: Open Stage The Minstrel is an acoustic music concert series run by the Folk Project, a non-profit folk music and arts organization. We use the facilities of the Morristown Unitarian Fellowship, 21 Normandy Heights Road, Morristown, NJ. We hold shows almost every Friday, year round, and the second Friday of the month is usually an open stage/audition night. The music we present is folk music in its broadest sense. That is, in addition to traditional American and ethnic folk music (in its purist definition), we welcome music of contemporary, primarily acoustic songwriters, and other types of music more folkie in attitude than in content. Shows start at 8pm; dress is casual. We serve coffee, teas, and baked goods. There is no alcohol or tobacco on the premises. Admission is inexpensive; on our regular Friday concerts we ask $8.00 on your way in and, if you feel the show was worth it, an additional amount at your discretion on the way out, which goes to supplement what we pay the feature performer. Children 12 and under are free. For travel information or information on shows, call (973) or visit our website at To volunteer volunteers@folkproject.org Members Gigs & Friends Christine DeLeon: Sat., 12/14: Caroling on the Santa Train sponsored by the Tri-State Railway Historical Society, DENVILLE DEPARTURES ONLY, $15/adults, $10/kids (visit from Santa), 877-6TRAINZ or Russ Kelner: Wed., 12/11: with NJIO Outreach Ensemble, 7 pm, Garwood Library Rondstadt Generations: Sun., 12/1: WFDU 89.1 FM, Teaneck, 4pm; Sun., 12/1, WMSC 90.3FM Montclair, 730pm; Mon., 12/2: WDVR 79.7 FM Seargenatsville, 3pm and 6pm; Sat., 12/7: 7:30pm, Virginia Napurano Cultural Arts Center, Stockton; org; WDVR 89.7 Seargeantsville, 4:30pm; Sun., 12/8: The Turning Point, Piermont, NY, 4pm. turningpointcafe.com; Thurs., 12/12, Regina Coeli Church, Hyde Park, NY, 4pm. reginacoelihydepark.com; Fri., 12/13: Hudson Valley Folk Guild, Hyde Park, NY, 8pm. Hudsonvalleyfolkguild.org; Cecilia Zeimetz: Sat., 12/14: w/ Highland Park Community Chorus, 8pm, Highland Park (see page 11) Unclassifieds VOCAL/VIOLIN LESSONS/COACHING: Also basics of theory and counterpoint as composition tools for songwriters. Diane Perry (908) , Dianeperryjazz@yahoo.com THE COFFEE WITH CONSCIENCE CONCERT SERIES NEEDS A NEW ARTISTIC DIRECTOR AND ALL-AROUND GRAND MASTER! Ahrre Maros, the leader of the award-winning Coffee With Conscience Concert Series, is leaving the series at the end of the Season. Rather than closing shop entirely, he hopes to find a special individual or team to take over the series. If you have any interested in stepping in and taking this series to new heights, please reach out to Ahrre at ahrre@verizon.net....horses Sing None of It! A folksy non-commercial public access TV series featuring a surprising variety of guest performers, hosted by Ralph Litwin. All types of mainly acoustic music, storytellers, dancers, others. Schedule available at Seen on: Cablevision Morris area, Sun. 7:30pm ch. 21; Manhattan Neighborhood Network (MNN), New York City, Thurs. 2:30pm on Time/Warner Cable ch. 34 and on RCN Cable ch. 82; also broadcast via streaming video on the web at (popup players 34/82 http mms); Service Electric Cable TV Allentown, PA, Thurs. 9:30pm ch. 50; Staten Island Community TV (SICTV) Thursdays 7:30pm ch. 35; Fargo Access ( com/cable) on Cable One Fri. 6:30pm & Mon. 3pm ch. 12 in Fargo, ND; Cablevision 67; RCN 82; Verizon 42. Also streams via Mendham TV: Mon., Wed., Fri.: 8am, 2pm & 8pm; Tues., Thurs., Sat.: 7am, 1pm & 7pm (same episode all week) on Comcast ch. 22 or 25 & Verizon ch. 22 or 25; Comcast Central NJ 2, 3:30pm Friday, Ch. 280; simulcast on Comcast Northwest NJ (Hunterdon County area) ch. 21. Watch archived shows on youtube.com/hsnoi. 3

3 4 All Venues That s Fit To Print Albert Hall/Sounds of the NJ Pines: Country/bluegrass/folk every Saturday. 125 Wells Mills Rd. (Route 532), Waretown. (609) or Acoustic Café: Our Lady of Mercy Church, 2 Fremont Ave, Park Ridge, NJ, 8pm, (201) , Arts off Main Open Mic: every third Thursday, The Lab, 128 Willow Grove St., Hackettstown. thelab_openmic@yahoo.com; (908) Bluegrass & Old Time Music Assoc. (BOTMA): Every 3rd Sun. from Sept. thru May, Embury United Methodist Church Hall, 49 Church St., Little Silver, NJ. 1-5pm. $4 for BOTMA members $5 non-members. Info: Borderline Folk Music Club: usually at New City Ambulance Corps Bldg., 200 Congers Rd., New City, NY. 2pm, Info: (845) Celebration House Concert & Workshop Series: In Clifton; address given with reservation, (973) or celebrationhouseconcerts@yahoo.com. Workshops usually 3:30 5:30pm; concert usually 6:30pm. Concert only $15; workshop only $20; concert and workshop combo $30; Coffee With Conscience: 1st United Methodist Church of Westfield, 1 E. Broad St. 8pm info , Concerts4Causes@aol.com; Directions: org/westfield.html; upcoming performers: Sat., 12/6: Eric Schwartz at Ahrre s House of Blues! House concert; Sat., 12/15: Sean Altman and the GrooveBarbers Holiday Show! For details go to the tinyurl link above Community Theater at Mayo Center for Performing Arts: 100 South St., Morristown, NJ, for tickets/info call , shows at 8pm Crossroads Coffeehouse: 8pm, Crossroads Community Church, 104 Bartley Rd., Flanders. (973) or (908) ; Fanwood Performance Series: 7pm, Patricia M. Kuran Cultural Arts Center, 75 North Martine Avenue, Fanwood. Folk Arts Fridays at Ethical Culture: 516 Prospect St., Maplewood. 2nd Friday (except June-Aug.). Bring instruments and voices for singing, playing, quilting, crafts. run by Lisa Novemsky and Anja Moen. or (973) Godfrey Daniels: 7 E. 4th St., Bethlehem, PA (610) , S Good Coffeehouse: 53 Prospect Park W. at 2nd St., Park Slope, Brooklyn, doors open at 7:30, music at 8pm, (718) or The Hillside Cafe Coffee House: 45 Hillside Cres., Nutley. Doors open 7:30, show at 8pm. (973) or info@hillsidecafe.com, Sun., 12/22: Holiday Concert with doorjam, 4pm Hurdy Gurdy Folk Music Club: Fair Lawn Community Center, th St., Fair Lawn 8pm. (201) Sat., 12/7: Anne Hills, Joy Bennett & Chris Koldewey Mannion s NJAMP Acoustic Jam: EVERY Thursday, 6pm, Mannion s, 150 West Main St., Somerville (908) ; Morris County Center for the Arts: Cafe Jam hosted by Tommy Mahoney, Darress Theatre, 615 Main St., Boonton. (973) , Wed., 12/18 Music at the Mission: West Milford Presbyterian Church, 1452 Union Valley Rd., W. Milford, (973) , Sat., 12/14: Heather Maloney Music on Main: 7:30pm, Woodbridge. (732) x6497 Wed., 12/5: Raul Malo NJ Friends of Clearwater Circle of Song: First Sundays, 1:30pm, Turnstile Coffee Bar, 1607 Hwy. 71, Belmar. (732) ; Outpost In The Burbs: at the Unitarian Church of Montclair, 67 Church St., Montclair (973) Doors open 7:30pm, concert at 8pm. 12/6: Joseph Arthur People s Voice Cafe: Community Church of New York Unitarian Universalist, 40 East 35th St., NYC, or (212) ; Sat., 12/7: Charlie King & Rick Burkhardt; Sat., 12/14: New York City Labor Chorus Pinewoods Folk Music Club: 444 W. 54th St., #7, New York, NY 10019, (718) , Every Monday: Irish Traditional Music Session, 8-11pm at the Landmark Tavern; Wed., 12/4: Folk Open Sing Brooklyn Society for Ethical Culture; Sat., 12/7: Louise Luger house concertl Sun., 12/8: Christmas at Sea, The New York Packet and others, John Street Church, 44 John Street, Manhattan Tues., 12/12: Old-Time Instrumental Jam, The Farmacy, Brooklyn Fri., 12/6: Nueva Canción: the Folk Music Revival of Latin America, OSA Hall, 220 East 23rd Street, suite 707; Sun., 12/16: Folk Music & Fantasy Educational workshop w/ Ellen Kushner and Delia Sherman... visit web site for details. The Place: House Concerts, 3pm pot luck, 4pm concert in Livingston. sugg. donation $15 20; RSVP hopeandjoy@verizon.net or (973) ; Sun., 12/8: Greg Klyma Princeton Folk Music Society: Christ Congregation Church, 50 Walnut Lane, Princeton, 8pm, (609) $15/Members $10/$3 kids under Fri., 12/20: Nowell Sing We Clear Sacred Harp Singings: Much info at 2nd Sun.: 2pm, St. Paul s Church, 199 Carroll St., Brooklyn. (718) ; 2pm, Montclair Friends Mtg., Park & Gordonhurst. (973) ; Midweek singing Wednesdays, 7-9:30pm, St. Peter s Episcopal Church, 346 W. 20th St. Sanctuary Concerts: The Presbyterian Church, 240 Southern Boulevard, Chatham. Most concerts 8pm, Sat., 12/7: Christine Lavin, Uncle Bonsai and Friends in Just One Angel - A Very Different Holiday Concert! Skylands Native American Flute Circle meets at a home in Panther Valley. Info: Allan Johnson or ajflycasting@optonline.net Stony Brook Friends of Old Time Music Jam: Mannion s Pub & Restaurant, 140 West Main Street, Somerville. Starting around 7:30pm. (609) or visit 1st and 3rd Tuesdays each month The Uptown Coffeehouse: New Location: City Island Community Center, 190 Fordham S. lower level, City Island, NY. 5pm,$15, under 12, $5; 12/2: The Kennedys Walkabout Clearwater Coffeehouse: United Methodist Church, 250 Bryant Ave., White Plains, (914) , 12/14: Garnet Rogers ZED Music Series: 1st Saturdays, 7pm pot luck, 7:30pm Open Mic followed by featured performer. Donation $8. Open Mic spot/seat/directions: Tom (848) or Shari (201) , ZedMusicSeries@gmail.com or korensteinshari@yahoo.com Sat., 12/7: Laible Blue 5

4 <ital>raison d Etre</ital> Zoe Mulford, the opening act for Tom Chapin on January 10 (and who will also be doing a headline set on May 16) wrote the following observation in the NERFA listserve. I think it is something worth spreading to the Folk Project Community. Years ago, the traveling folk singer had value beyond providing entertainment. He or she served to gather people in one isolated place to hear the news from other isolated places. As information is digitized, the news from everywhere reaches our cell phones, laptops and TVs instantly without leaving the house. As communication is virtualized, we are more easily in touch with everyone we ever knew, yet find ourselves increasing isolated from the people living on our block. So let us propose that the greater purpose of folk music in the modern world is to remind people to get together and acknowledge all that we have in common. In taking care of business, the folk presenter creates the open, friendly gathering place that entices people to get out of the house, turn off their phones and experience a performance with other people. In capturing and communicating something universal about the human experience, the performer provides the audience with common ground and the ice breakers for conversation. In getting together and talking about a shared experience, the people create community in an increasingly alienated world. Mike Agranoff 6 Morristown Unitarian Fellowship 10th Annual Holiday Fair Gifts of Conscience ***Friday 12/6 6:30pm 9:30pm*** Saturday 12/7 8:30am 4:00pm Sunday 12/8 8:30am 1:00pm Make it a 2 for 1 on Friday, December 6: Chorus Song Night and Holiday Shopping Jewelry, pottery, carvings, native instruments, handbags, scarves One of a kind handcrafted pieces, extraordinary and unique items Offerings from Ten Thousand Villages, local community & international groups, including Grupo Cajola, Peaceworks, Neighborhood House, Heifer Project, Family Promise. An opportunity to gift and give back! You know the place! 21 Normandy Heights Rd., Morristown Home of the Minstrel concert series See you there! Join the Folk Project Cut out this handy dandy membership form and mail it, with your membership fee, to Eddie Roffman, 11 Butternut Road Randolph, NJ Info: membership@folkproject.org Choose at least one: New Renew Skip to my Lou Name Address Home Tel. Work Tel. E mail 1: E mail 2: Do you play or sing music: [ ] For fun [ ] Occasionally perform in public [ ] Professionally or semi-professionally Basic Individual $20/year $ (You ll receive this personal monthly newsletter.) Supporting $25/year $ (Personal monthly newsletter PLUS our eternal gratitude) Family membership* $ (Additional family $3 each per year) Multiple Year Membership $ number of banjo-tossing years X type of membership. You do the math. DONATION to Folk Project (Tax deductible! We are also eligible for Corporate Matching Donations and banjos.) $ NEW! Please check one: Total amount enclosed: I d like to receive a print newsletter I d like to save trees and receive an Enewsletter $ Make your check payable to: The Folk Project *Family membership is one basic or supporting membership plus $3 for each additional family member/banjo. Please list the names of additional family members: Hey, you guys, listen up!... Horses Sing None of It! Still Looking for Volunteers The popular FP-produced cable series is looking for new blood. More than 625 episodes have been produced so far, and each taping requires the assistance of six technical volunteers. Two shows are taped in about three hours on one evening per month. Technical training on TV studio equipment is provided free by Cablevision. Location is Route 10 near the intersection of Dover-Chester Road in Randolph. RalphLit@juno.com or call (973) Happy Trails... After 20 years, Your Humble Newsleditor is passing the keyboard to a new Newsleditor. The redoubtable Mr. George Otto will grace these pages with his wisdom and wit starting with the January, 2014 issue. Let s welcome him with on-time submissions! 7

5 FP Calendar: December /Sun. 2/Mon. 3/Tues. EVERY Sun.: Music You Can t Hear On The Radio, 7pm, WPRB 103.3FM; EVERY first & third Sunday: Open Irish session, 6pm, Dublin House, Red Bank. EVERY Sunday: Radio Nowhere, 7 10pm, WMSC 90.3FM Montclair or streaming at or Uptown C house: The Kennedys, 6pm, City Island, NYC. Ronstadt Generations, 4-5pm: WFDU 89.1 FM, Teaneck NJ and 7:30-8:30pm: WMSC 90.3 FM, Montclair EVERY Monday: Maplewood International Dancers, 7:30pm, Maplewood. (973) Ronstadt Generations, 4-5pm and 6-7pm WDVR 89.7 FM, Sergeantsville FP Board Meeting, Dinner 6pm (RSVP Required to president@folkproject.org), meeting at 8pm, Chimney Rock Inn, 342 Valley Rd., Gillette EVERY 1st & 3rd Tuesday: Stony Brook Friends of Old Time Music Jam, 7:30pm, Mannion s Somerville. EVERY Tuesday: Northwest NJ Acoustic Jam, 7pm, Westside United Methodist Church, Hopatcong. (973) /Wed. EVERY Wed.: Morristown Int l Dancers, 7:30pm, Mountain Lakes Community Church. (973) , njfolkdance.tripod.com/fd_morristown.html 5/Thurs. 6/Fri. 7/Sat. 8 EVERY Wednesday: Princeton Country Dancers, 8pm, Suzanne Patterson center, Princeton. (609) , EVERY Wednesday: Down Jersey with Jim Albertson, 7:30pm, WSNJ am1240, am1440 and EVERY 1st Wednesday: Folk Open Sing; 7pm, Ethical Culture Society, 53 Prospect Park West, Brooklyn. (212) or (718) EVERY Wednesday: 9pm, Open Mic, McLynn s Restaurant, Springfield. (973) EVERY Thursday: Mannion s NJAMP Acoustic Jam, 6pm, Somerville. (908) ; meetup.com/nj-acoustic-music-in-the-park Alternate Thursdays: Scandinavian couple dancing, 7:30 pm, Bound Brook. See skandinoje.org for dates/info Music on Main: Raul Malo, 7:30pm, Woodbridge. Minstrel: Chorus Song Night MUF Holiday Fair Coffee with Conscience House Concert: Eric Schwartz, 7:30pm. com/7vyfgrr Outpost in the Burbs: Joseph Arthur, 8pm, Montclair, Swingin Tern: Ron Blechner, Party of Three MUF Holiday Fair EVERY Saturday: CD*NY: Contra dances, 8pm. NYC. Ronstadt Generations, 4:30-5pm and 6-7pm WDVR 89.7 FM, Sergeantsville Ronstadt Generations, 7:30pm, Virginia Napurano Cultural Arts Center, Stockton. 8/Sun. wdvrfm.org Hurdy Gurdy: Anne Hills, Joy Bennett & Chris Koldewey, 8pm, Fair Lawn. www. hurdygurdyfolk.org Sanctuary: Christine Lavin, Uncle Bonsai and Friends in Just One Angel - A Very Different Holiday Concert!, 8pm, Chatham. Zed Music Series: Laible Blue at 9pm, 7pm: pot luck; 7:30pm: open mic. (848) , (201) , ZedMusicSeries@gmail.com MUF Holiday Fair The Place House Concert: Greg Klyma, 3pm, Livingston. (973) or hopeandjoy@ verizon.net Ronstadt Generations: The Turning Point, Piermont, NY, 4pm. 11/Wed. Russ Kelner/NJIO Outreach Ensemble, 7pm, Garwood Library 12/Thurs. NJ Songwriters Circle 7pm, Dave Kleiner s, 32 Williamson Ave., Bloomfield. (973) /Fri. 14/Sat. 15/Sun. Minstrel: Open Stage Special Swingin Tern Dance: Sarah VanNorstrand, Great Bear Trio Watchung Arts Center: Marty Eigen s Beacon Hill Jazz Band 8pm, Watchung. (908) , wacenter@optonline.net FP Evening o Music and All-Purpose Holiday Celebration: Steve and Christine Humphreys, 6 Penn Rise Court, Randolph, (973) Music at the Mission: Heather Maloney, 8pm, West Milford. Christine DeLeon: Caroling on the Santa Train, DENVILLE DEPARTURES ONLY, 877-6TRAINZ or Highland Park Community Chorus, 8pm, Highland Park. Newsletter Deadline Send stuff to newsletter@folkproject.org Coffee with Conscience: Sean Altman and the GrooveBarbers Holiday Show., 8pm, Westfield. Directions: upcoming shows: 18/Wed. Morris County Center for the Arts Cafe Jam hosted by Tommy Mahoney. 7:30 p.m., Darress Theatre, Boonton. (973) , 20/Fri. Minstrel: Closed Princeton FMS: Nowell Sing We Clear, 8pm, Princeton. princetonfolk.org 21/Sat. Swingin Tern: Donna Hunt, Coracree 22/Sun. Hillside Cafe: doorjam annual Christmas concert, 4pm, Nutley. (973) /Fri. Minstrel: The Shockenaw Mountain Boys, Diane Perry 28/Sat. Bonus Evening o Music, 8pm, the Roffmans 31/Tues. Swingin Tern New Year s Dance Will Mentor, Last Exit 9

6 2014 FP Board o Trustees Slate The main business of our annual meeting is to elect Trustees. All FP members may vote. Once the new Trustees are voted in, all nine will vote for the officers for That enlarged board then elects the Committee Chairs, who actually run all our activities. The table below shows our Board as currently constituted, and what the Nominations Committee has proposed for next year. Position Currently Proposed 2014 Official Nominations Trustee Through Dec 2013 Allan Kugel Allan Kugel Trustee Through Dec 2013 Lindsey Meyer Lindsey Meyer Trustee Through Dec 2013 Grover Kemble Grover Kemble Automatically Continuing Trustee Through Dec 2014 Elizabeth Lachowicz Elizabeth Lachowicz Trustee Through Dec 2014 Lois DeRitter Lois DeRitter Trustee Through Dec 2014 Jim Gartner Jim Gartner Trustee Through Dec 2015 Bob McNally Bob McNally Trustee Through Dec 2015 Barrett Wilson Steve Humphreys? Trustee Through Dec 2015 Joanne Cronin Joanne Cronin Unofficial Recommendations With clear teaching and an upbeat wit, Will calls contras and squares that exemplify his guiding principle: it s all about the dancers! WILL MENTOR Shifting gears through musical genres, Last Exit crashes through the barriers of traditional contra music with hard driving tunes. LAST EXIT Chris Jacoby guitar, mandolin, accordion; Ross Harriss alto/soprono sax, guitar; Laurie Tupper flute; Doug Healy bass, guitar, djembe Pot Luck Supper 7 pm Dance 8pm-1am First Presbyterian Church in East Hanover, NJ $ $ $ $ 20 if purchased by 12/24, 25 after 12/24; [Students: 12 advance 15 door] Tickets & Info: (973) Bring an entree or side dish for eight to the pot luck supper at 7pm, or bring a dessert for later. To be assured admission, mail your ticket request by 12/24 or pay on-line at swingintern.org before 12/30. Soft soled shoes only and no alcohol please. We ll be at our usual dance site [see website]. $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ Please hold [ ] tickets for a total of [$ ] ($20 each if requested by 12/24, $25 each after 12/24 and at the door) ALL TICKETS WILL BE HELD AT THE DOOR. Make check payable to THE FOLK PROJECT and mail by 12/26 to Swingin' Tern Dances, 566 Fairmount Ave., Chatham, NJ or pay on line at swingintern.org or pay at door. Name Phone ( ) Officers Committee Chairs President Elizabeth Lachowicz Elizabeth Lachowicz Vice President Pam Robinson Barrett Wilson Secretary Rachel Streich Rachel Streich Treasurer Bill Henderson Bill Henderson Community Services Joe Graziano Shari Korenstein Electronic Communications Lori Falco Lori Falco Festival Robin & Mark Schaffer Robin & Mark Schaffer Finance (not a Board Member) Andy Koenig Andy Koenig Horses Sing None of It Sandie Reilly Sandie Reilly Internal Affairs Jean Scully Dave Sherman Membership Ed Roffman & Carl Ed Roffman & Carl Croce Croce Merchandising Gloria Friedman Gloria Friedman Minstrel Booking Mike Agranoff Mike Agranoff Minstrel Staffing Jean Scully Jean Scully Newsletter Pat Brangs George Otto Publicity/Web Nancy Kelner Paul Fisher Sound Reinforcement Mike Del Vecchio Mike Del Vecchio Special Concerts Scooter Scooter Swingin Tern Leigh Walker Leigh Walker Webmaster (not a Board John Lamb John Lamb Address Are you on our list? Would you like to be? Member) Zed Music Series Tom Picard & Shari Tom Picard & Shari (New Committee) Korenstein Korenstein 10 New names in boldface 11

7 Folk Project Board Meeting November 12, 2013 Board Meeting: The Summary The meeting was called to order at 8 p.m. at the home of Pam Robinson & Bob Safranek, and the new nominees for Board positions who were in attendance introduced themselves. Present: Jean Scully, Mark Schaffer, Pat Brangs, Lois DeRitter, Lori Falco, Joanne Cronin, Mike Agranoff, Bill Henderson, Barrett Wilson, Elizabeth Lachowicz, Nancy Kelner, Lindsey Wagner, Allan Kugel, Pam Robinson, Mike DelVecchio, Grover Kemble, Eddie Roffman, Leigh Walker, Sandy Reilly. Absent: Bob McNally, Scooter Ferguson, Joe Graziano, Gloria Friedman, Rachel Streich. Visitors: Shari Korenstein, George Otto, Paul Fisher, Tom Picard, Steve Humphreys Acceptance of the October minutes was put off until the December meeting. Treasurer s Report: FP has made $1327 for the calendar year, but over the fiscal year shows a loss of $101. Bill noted 1.5% of the unallocated funds in our endowment are available each year for Festival under the terms of the endowment. Mike noted that the endowment has grown from $75,000 to $104,000 in the last 10 years, under Andy Koenig s sound management. Bill discovered that our insurance policy that covers all our venues was cancelled in November of 2012 for non-payment of premiums and could not be reinstated. Various action items were taken to get new insurance put in place ASAP. OLD BUSINESS: Nominating Committee (Mike A): (SEE PAGE 11 fo slate.) MUF Fundraiser: The event, which was pulled together by Mark Schaffer and Steve Humphreys (a member of both MUF and FP) was a rousing success and a great opportunity for the two communities to come together for a common purpose. NEW BUSINESS: Annual Meeting: Meeting will be held 12/3 at the Chimney Rock Inn. Meeting is at 8 p.m., with dinner at 6 p.m. All members of FP are welcome to attend and cast their vote. Come see how the sausage is made! Attendees will pay $15 for dinner, with the balance being paid by FP. Zed Music: Tom Picard and Shari Korenstein have been running a concert series/open mic/song circle music event on the first Saturday of each month for the last several years in several different venues, and are now asking to come under the umbrella of the Folk Project. Motion was made and carried unanimously after discussion. COMMITTEE REPORTS: SOUND REINFORCEMENT: Volunteers experience at Minstrel would be greatly enhanced by having the sound piped in to the lobby from the concert and Mike D. is working on this with Elizabeth. E-COMMUNICATIONS: Lori will work with Tom & Shari to integrate Zed Music s mailing list into ours. There are now about 3,000 names in Constant Contact, and our open rate is about 30%, which is great. SWINGIN TERN: October was a low month attendance-wise, but it s up and down all year; overall they are having a good year, with lots of happy dancers. Leigh gave a special shout-out to Suzanne for all her hard work in booking great bands; she has really improved the dance. Please see Folkproject.org for info on upcoming special dances. PUBLICITY: Allan is working to resolve some issues on the website; if anyone notices a problem with the site (pictures not loading, calendar broken, etc) please notify Allan so he can address it. The committee will discuss how to resolve potential turf battles for space on the home page, and will bring it to the board if necessary in the next few months. INTERNAL AFFAIRS: November s party will be at the home of Mark & Robin Schaffer, December will be at the home of Steve Humphreys; January is booked for Margaret Crowl s home. MINSTREL STAFFING: We have gotten about half a dozen volunteers in the last few months. At one recent show, the MC asked for help to clear up the kitchen at the end of intermission, and it worked very well, with the refreshments room being broken down in about 5 minutes. We will try this again. MINSTREL BOOKING: MUF has agreed to delay part of the planned rate increase, and our rent will now be $280 a week until the middle of next year. Once MUF decides what they are doing with the sanctuary upgrades, we will repair or replace the sound panels. Mike got some great leads at NERFA. Overall Minstrel is up $1421 for the year, although $119 in the red for October. HSNOI: Shot some great shows this month, and have more scheduled through January. Sandie found so many great acts at NERFA that they are now booked through the entire year. SPECIAL CONCERTS: Joni Mitchell Blue Concert was a fantastic success, financially and emotionally for both the artists and FP. Several FP members performed on October 30 at FDU s annual WAMFest and had fun and were well-received. Hopefully this will lead to more work with FDU at future fests, as this is a good college connection for us. FESTIVAL: Festival made an $800 profit. It was a great weekend, the music was exceptional and the only downside was Robin having to miss the festival due to her broken arm. The workshops were well-attended and we had several second- and third-time attendees. Although a new venue was under consideration (Crossroads), after a visit from some other FP members and lots of discussion, it was decided the cons outweighed the pros so we will be staying at Camp Bernie for the next year at least. Mark thanked those who came for the inspection for their invaluable input. Mark and Robin are looking for suggestions for a new name for Festival. In discussions with performers and newer attendees, it appears that the name festival conjures up large crowds, outdoor concerts, and a generally different experience than we offer. In an age when people are scanning down a web page at at one-line descriptions of venues or concerts, festival doesn t convey what we re about, which is more like a retreat. In addition, some performers have not booked with us for this reason, or quoted us inflated fees. Although many of us are very attached to the name, the issue is how outsiders see it. Please any suggestions you have to Mark. Meeting was adjourned at 10:30. Next month s meeting will be at the Chimney Rock Tavern, dinner at 6 pm, meeting at 8 with voting for next year s board. 12 Good o the Order/ Community News This is a place to share news about memorable events and challenges you have faced in the past month with your Folk Project Community. Please send items to Barrett Wilson, bighim04@yahoo.com Nancy Kelner: Has finally found the right eye drops to work with her glasses to improve all things visual. She also recently visited with friends of hers at Old Sturbridge Village in Mass. and had a great time. Jean Scully: Her son, Von, has begun hormone treatments to as part of his female to male gender transition. Mom and son are sharing this journey together, helping each other through the triumphs and trials of this unusual crossing. Paul Fisher: Paul is our new Publicity Chair. He hoping to soon be re-employed, and is looking forward to getting back into his field of electrical engineering. Allan Kugel: Recently lost his sister to MRSA, which in turn was a complication from the breast cancer treatments she had received. Our condolences go out to Allan and his family. Mark Schaffer: Recently got his very own bulls eye rash, and is in treatment now for Lyme disease. And his wife Robin recently broke her shoulder vacationing in Tel-Aviv, but is mending well at home. Mike Del Vecchio: Reports that his wife Christine has been enjoying herself performing with a new musical partner in the duo Steel and the Girl. They re getting lots of work, and it s a great new outlet for Christine s considerable musical talents. Pam Robinson: Hubby Bob recently scored free tics to see Sam Bush perform in NYC, where Pam also found time to hone her already formidable shopping skills. Pam and Bob are also recently returned from an eight-state travel extravaganza that took up the latter part of October. Shari Korenstein: Shari is also joining the Folk Project Board as Community Service Chair, and is also looking forward to some new job prospects that are coming in. Grover Kemble: Got a call recently to do the Steve Adubato show, where he unexpectedly ran into a number of luminaries from different walks of life. This encounter then led to an opportunity for Grover to channel his alter ego Jimmy Durante. For a full account, check in with Grover... Eddie Roffman: His mother, Florence Dressman Roffman (of Blessed Memory), passed away on Sun., 11/17. Eddie wrote, Over the past few years, my mother s memory and consciousness diminished, and after a painful fall last week, I am thankful that she is freed from suffering. My mind understands, but my heart has me crying rivers of tears. Steve Humphries: Another new Board member joining us for the year 2014! Steve reported that two of his family members have recently been challenged with health issues, and are experiencing very difficult times. Barrett Wilson: Also reported significant family health issues that are posing strong challenges for him and his family. Our hearts go out to all Folk Project members who are tasting the fragile nature of things may we be a bridge and refuge for each other in difficult times Highland Park Community Chorus Sat., 12/4, 8pm Highland Park The Highland Park Community Chorus, under the direction of Benjamin Berman, presents the first concert of our 28th season at the Reformed Church of Highland Park, S. 2nd Ave., Featuring Missa Gaia by contemporary composer Libby Larsen performed with orchestra. Others works include pieces by PDQ Bach, Gilbert and Sullivan. Admission $15, students/seniors $10. Intfo HPCChor@ aol.com, HighlandParkCommunityChorus Jazz at Watchung Arts Center Fri., 12/13, 8pm Marty Eigen s Beacon Hill Jazz Band Kicks Off the Holiday Season at the Watchung Arts Center. Following the concert, the festivities continue, with a Meet the Musicians reception. (908) , wacenter@optonline.net 13

8 Steve Holland & Root Mean Square Feets Don t Fail Me Now! Center Contra: Gender-role free contra dance in NYC. LGBT Community Center, 208 West 13th St., Room 301, 7:30pm. Usually 2nd Fri. Open to all. (971) , (347) , or or AmericanFolkDanceNYC@yahoo.com Country Dance*New York: Contra every Sat., English Country every Tues., Church of the Village, 201 West 13th St. (NW corner of 7th Ave.). Sept. June. cdny.org or (212) Lambertville Country Dancers: Soft soled shoes only! Contra/English country. Info: (609) or Maplewood International Dancers: Recreation House, 124 Dunellen Rd., Maplewood. Mondays 7:30pm, $5. Beginners welcome, partner not necessary, refreshments served. Days (908) , eves (973) njfolkdance.tripod.com/fd_morristown.html Morristown International Dancers: Wednesdays, Mountain Lakes Community Church, 48 Briarcliff Rd., 8:30pm, 7:30pm beginners. $4 member/$5 non-member (973) or (973) , North Jersey English Country Dancers: 2nd & 4th Sundays, 2 5 pm, Unitarian Society, 113 Cottage Pl., Ridgewood. $8 members, $10 non. (201) or (201) northjerseyenglishcountrydancers.yolasite.com; Palisades Folk Dancers: Twice a month on Sundays, 3pm, Church of the Atonement, Engle St. & Highland Ave., Tenafly. GinnyandHallB@cs.com. Philly Family Folk Dances: Memorial Church of the Good Shepherd., 3820 The Oak Rd., East Falls, PA. 2nd Sundays, 2 4:30pm (215) Princeton Folk Dance Group: 7:30pm, Riverside School, Riverside Dr., Princeton. Tuesdays (except school closings) (609) ; Princeton Folk Dancers: 8pm Fridays, Susan Patterson Center, Stockton St. and Monument Dr. (behind Borough Hall), Princeton, Princeton Country Dancers: Suzanne Patterson Center, Borough Hall, Princeton, Wed. (and some Saturdays) 8pm, beginners 7:40. Pickup band musicians welcome. Usually $6. (609) or (609) , pcdinfo@aol.com. Band info only: (609) or srl@mail.princeton.edu performer listing at Community Dance; PCD English Country Dance series: Second Saturday of the month, 8pm; intro/basics at 7:30. $10 ($5 seniors & students). Info: (908) Scandinavian Folk Dancing: Bound Brook. Alt. Thursdays, See skandinoje.org for info. Swingin Tern: Sat., 12/7: Ron Blechner, Party of Three; Fri., 12/13: Sarah VanNorstrand, Great Bear Trio; Fri., 12/21: Donna Hunt, Coracree; Tues., 12/31: New Year s Dance Will Mentor, Last Exit Valley Contra Dance Society: 7pm, 2nd and 4th Saturdays, UU Church of The Lehigh Valley, 424 Center Street, Bethlehem, PA. $9/$5 students. (610) ; 14 More on dancing at the Country Dance and Song Society Sat., 12/7: Ron Blechner, Party of Three Lilly Pearlman fiddle; Neil Pearlman piano; Joe De Paolo drums, percussion Contras The maître d will be showing the Party of Three to the stage while Chef Blechner prepares a bouillabaisse of culinary contras. The epicurious will delight in demi-glazed dosidos, butterfly whirl lamb chops, figure eight flambé, promenade purée, twirl tartare and scalloped swings. Even the two bovine couples will be happy with some basic hey for four. Be our guest! FRIDAY, 12/13: Sarah Van \Norstrand, Great Bear Trio Andrew VanNorstrand fiddle, electric guitar; Noah VanNorstrand fiddle, mandolin, feet, didgeridoo; Kim Yerton piano Contras Great Bear Trio! Need we say more? Pushing the boundaries, this dynamic, highly energetic band brings their uniquely rocking brand of contra dance music to Swingin Tern. This special Friday night dance is supported by Alice Tempel and Leigh Walker in celebration of their thirtieth anniversary pm. An extraordinary event for just $5.00 [$3.00 for students]. For a taste of Great Bear, watch them at Fri., 12/21: Donna Hunt, Coracree Jane Rothfield - fiddle; Bill Quern - tenor banjo, mandolin & melodeon; Sarah Gowan guitar; Allan Carr bass Contras Followed by Swingin Tern Annual Holiday Party at Doug & Brian s Dance the halls with lots of contras, Fa la la la la, la fe fi fo. Tis the season for the mantras: Fa la la, hey hey and do si do. Donna stands in gay apparel, Fa la la la, with her repertoire. Calling ancient contra carols, Circle round, pass through to find your star. See the blazing band before us, Fa la la la la, hear the fiddle. Coracree, such an added plus, With so much more than diddle diddle. Follow now in merry measure, Fa la la la, light as a feather. Down the hall with festive pleasure Dance we joyous now, all together. Tues., 12/31: New Year s Eve Will Mentor, Last Exit Pot Luck Supper 7pm. Dancing from 8pm till 1am. Chris Jacoby guitar, mandolin, accordion; Ross Harriss alto/soprano sax, guitar; Laurie Tupper flute; Doug Healy bass, guitar, djembe Contras, Squares & Couple Dances With clear teaching and an upbeat wit, Will calls contras and squares that exemplify his guiding principle: it s all about the dancers! Shifting gears through musical genres, Last Exit crashes through the barriers of traditional contra music with hard driving tunes. For tickets go to Non-dancing children must be supervised at all times. Contra and Square Dancing to Live Music. All dances taught. No partner necessary. Beginners workshop, 7:30pm; dance at 8pm. $10, $5 with student I.D. Soft soles only. First Presbyterian Church of East Hanover Parish House 14 Hanover Road, East Hanover, NJ From I-287 northbound or southbound: Exit 39, travel East on Route 10 for approx. 3.5 miles. Exit by the Ford dealership ( To River Road/ Okner Pkway ) onto Mount Pleasant Ave. Right at the second light onto Hanover Rd. then immediate left into the parking lot of the Parish House. From I-78: Exit 48 (Route 24 West) to Exit 2B, Route 510 East/Florham Park. Go 1.9 miles and turn left onto Hanover Rd. Turn right into the parking lot of the Parish House just before the road ends at Mount Pleasant Ave. Additional directions are on our website. (973) TERN ON THE NET! find us at dance.folkproject.org Presented by the Folk Project

9 Box 41 Mendham, NJ Newsletter submissions: George Otto Long Hill Rd., Gillette, NJ 07933; deadline is the 15th Membership, corrections/changes: Eddie Roffman c/o Eddie Roffman 11 Butternut Road Randolph, NJ Folk Project Officers: President: Elizabeth Lachowicz Vice President: Pam Robinson Secretary: Rachel Streich Treasurer: Bill Henderson Trustees: Trustees thru 2013: Lindsey Meyer, Grover Kemble, Allan Kugel Trustees thru 2014: Jim Gartner, Elizabeth Lachowicz, Lois DeRitter Trustees thru 2015: Joanne Cronin, Bob McNally, Barrett Wilson