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a program ofAPRIL 2022ISSUE 32Volunteer VoiceInformation for those who donate their time, treasures, and talents to our organizationFreeman Arts UpdateHello JMFF Volunteers!Please help me in welcoming yournew volunteer manager, LondinBoots! I am thrilled that Londinstarted on April 11 and is trainingand preparing for the 2022 season!Londin shared a quick note tointroduce herself:“Prior to my start, I was a PropertyManager in Lewes where Imanaged a portfolio of residentialcommunities. Outside of work, Ispend most of my time with myfamily, outside, or exploringDelaware and the surroundingareas. Transitioning into my roleas the volunteer manager, I haveheard nothing but amazing thingsabout the volunteer corps and amexcited to be part of such a greatteam. As the summer season isgrowing closer, I look forward tomeeting each of you duringorientation and working with youat the Pavilion!”Volunteers — the countdown isON for our 15th season! Each daywe are completing projects andgoals that move us closer toopening the gates on Thursday,June 2, with The Great DuBois, afree family show featuringincredible artists performing “theworld’s most unique two-personcircus show!” If you haven’t had achance to review our seasonlineup, please visit the Events &Tickets page on our website. Someof my personal favorites includethe ultimate sing-along concertwith Choir! Choir! Choir! on June16, acapella artist T.3. on July 23,and comedian Nate Bargatze onAug. 5.cont'd to p.3Volunteer SpotlightMeet Len Caro, a new captain for the 2022 seasonI am extremely happy to be part of thevolunteer corps for the Joshua M.Freeman Foundation. Lauren and Imoved to the area last year fromdowntown Baltimore after scouring upand down the east coast for a place toretire. As it turned out, it was a good thingwe settled on lower, slower Delawarebecause within one month after signing acontract on a house here, we found outthat we were to become grandparents forthe first time, and we would be makingfrequent trips back to Baltimore. Thisarea attracted us to the programmingoffered at Freeman Arts Pavilion. Welove it here and have spent many hoursexploring all this area has to offer.The one aspect of life here that has struckLauren and I is the warm and welcomingnature of everyone. We were afraid thatas newcomers to the area we wouldstruggle to make friends and buildrelationships. We haven’t been here ayear, and yet we are already blessed withstrong and vibrant social circles.After spending 40 years wedded to adesk job digesting e-mails andmanipulating spreadsheets, I lookforward to a retirement that does nothave me drowning in numbers or makingsure I copy the right people on my e-mailresponse. In addition to volunteering forJMFF, I volunteer at the River SoccerClub in Frankford by coordinating theyouth soccer referee program.This entails guiding/mentoring teenagersin the laws of soccer and all aspects ofrefereeing games. I also volunteer withthe South Coastal Village, an organizationdedicated to helping older adults liveindependently. Here I often drivemembers of the Village to doctor’s orsocial appointments, as well as simplyvisiting and chatting with members intheir homes.When not volunteering, you might findme riding my bike (ALWAYS with ahelmet), slashing massive divots into localgolf courses, overturning kayaks inAssawoman Bay, or prowling localLen Carofarmer’s markets for freshproducts to conjure into thatevening’s meal.I’ve always loved the arts, raisedby parents whose nonprofessional lives revolvedaround the theater. They eventolerated my trombone playingthroughout grade school and intocollege. I love most all forms ofmusic but have a particular softspot for big band jazz, up-temporoots/R&B, and Broadway. I knowI was fortunate to have a vast artsexposure during my upbringing,and I hope to “pay it forward” bysupporting the JMFF mission.Personally, I’ve been awed by thecommitment and energy of theevent volunteers at JMFF. It istruly energizing to see the cadreof dedicated volunteers workingto enable a safe and rewardingenvironment for the thousands ofpatrons to enjoy the broad slate ofarts programming. I am humbledto be considered a part of thisorganization.
02VOLUNTEER VOICE ISSUE 32Volunteer SpotlightMeet Melinda Stone, a new captain for the 2022 seasonI retired in 2020 after 37 years with Albertsons Companies where I heldvarious HR leadership roles. I’ve always been passionate about assisting others,giving back to the community, customer service and enjoying the arts. I was a15-year season ticket holder to Broadway Across America when I lived inArizona.Volunteering with Freeman Arts Pavilion seemed a great fit for my retirementtime and my passions. The 2021 season was my first and phenomenal! Iworked in concessions, as a parking attendant, gate monitor and at the sponsorbar. I continued in the winter assembling Creative Nourishment Art Kits whereI was able to see how important our volunteer service is and how it benefitsthe youth in our community.Melinda StoneThe arts really do elevate the human spirit! This led me to want to do more, soI sought to be a captain. I feel very fortunate to have been selected and lookforward to utilizing my skills and experiences to partner with each of you andour patrons to expand the ARTS on the Eastern Shore.Volunteer SpotlightMeet Cathy Stone, a new captain for the 2022 seasonLast year was my first volunteer opportunity. I must admit, when I signed up tovolunteer, my main objective was to see free concerts. Well boy did I misleadmyself! As I was beginning to realize that I would one day soon retire from myfull-time job, I always thought that volunteering my time would be rewarding.Well, I learned during the 2021 season that it is so much more than rewarding. Ilearned about the great work that the Foundation does and the opportunities itcreates for our children. It was also fun, and it gave me many opportunities tointeract with people within and outside of the community. I made some newfriends along the way and yes, I saw some really awesome concerts.My career has been as a legal assistant and administrative assistant for the past40-plus years. During that time, I had many opportunities to work with our HRpersonnel and executive personnel which provided me with a background inleadership, organization, communication, and problem-solving. I believe all ofthese skills, along with the fact that I absolutely love people and interacting withpeople on many levels, will be useful in making me a good captain at FreemanArts Pavilion.I have done some volunteer work in the past, at various nursing facilities and Idid some work with the House of Ruth, an organization that houses women andchildren who are escaping abusive living situations. My other volunteeropportunity was through a local church, putting together boxes of food to feedfood-insecure families in the community. I believe all of these opportunities,and now the opportunities I am being presented by the JMFF, have helped mefurther develop my “people” skills that will make me a good volunteer captain.Cathy StoneUpcoming datesVirtual onboarding is underway. You must complete the three eLearning modules online, which includes the videovirtual orientation prior to signing up for the In-Person Safety Update and Venue Tour and any performances.New Volunteer In-Person Orientations: April 29 (10 a.m.-noon), May 11 (5:30-7:30 p.m.), May 19 (5:30-7:30 p.m.)Experienced Volunteer In-Person Orientation: April 27 (3:30-4:30 p.m.), April 28 (5-6 p.m.), May 19 (1-2 p.m.)Upcoming Captains Meetings: April 29 (4-7 p.m.), May 17 (4-6 p.m.), June 15 (4-6 p.m.)Upcoming VAC Meetings: May 10 (3:30-5 p.m.)
03VOLUNTEER VOICE ISSUE 32Volunteer SpotlightMeet Nancy Dalesio, a new captain for the 2022 seasonThis will be my 5th year volunteering at Freeman Arts Pavilion. Iattended concerts for many years before volunteering. My husband and Ialso support the Foundation through our sponsorship. I like that in asmall way I am contributing to bringing the arts to our little corner of theworld.I love the energy and atmosphere of the whole Freeman Arts experienceespecially interacting with the patrons and the comradery I share with myfellow volunteers. I am originally from Towson, Maryland but lived inNew Mexico for 13 years and Long Island for 7. We always vacationed inOcean City and eventually bought a summer place here. When I retiredfrom Harford County Public Schools where I was a middle schoolinstructional technology specialist, I became a yoga teacher andintegrative therapist at Southampton Hospital. After moving to OceanCity full time in 2015, I began working at Beebe Hospital teaching yogaand meditation to cardiac rehab patients, until my second retirement in2020. When I’m not volunteering, I love to travel, and I spend time withmy family and friends. I also enjoy practicing yoga, painting, skiing, andboating.I am married to a wonderful, supportive husband who is also my bestfriend. I have 2 amazing children, Elise and Michael as well as 2wonderful grandchildren, Logan and Anna. Keeping us on our toes isAvery, our very rambunctious chocolate lab.I love volunteering at Freeman Arts Pavilion. Besides meeting newpeople, it is also exciting to be exposed to so many talented artists that Imight never have heard of or listened to if it wasn’t for volunteering here.cont'd from p.1There is something for everyone and I justknow that you will discover a new artist ortwo this summer while volunteering!As I reflect on celebrating National VolunteerWeek, I hope you know how grateful we arefor our volunteers. Our mission is in motionand positively impacting our community.Thank you to the volunteers who assembledCreative Nourishment Art Kits — because ofyour commitment, more than 40,000 localstudents had the opportunity to create aunique work of art! Thank you to theVolunteer Captains and Volunteer AdvisoryCommittee, who serve year-round as leadersand help create exceptional experiences foryou and our patrons.Thank you to the volunteers whoparticipated in the formal focus groups inFebruary. Your feedback is important, andwe look forward to using your ideas andsuggestions to improve the volunteerexperience.I look forward to seeing each of you soon atan orientation session. It’s almost time!Cheers to 15 Years!Nancy DalesioVolunteer Social UpdateThe VAC Social Committee held its first meeting on March 31.Many exciting ideas were discussed and while our budget maynot be huge, our desire to bring volunteers together for fun andfellowship is enormous!We have three events planned so far. There will be a social atthe Salted Vines Winery from 6-8 p.m. Sunday, June 12, forvolunteers and guests. The Winery is located at 32512Blackwater Road in Frankford. Wine, wine slushies, andDelaware craft beer are available for purchase. In addition, therewill be a food truck on-site. You are also permitted to bring yourown food and non-alcoholic beverages in sealed containers.There is limited seating inside and on the patio, where amusician will be performing, but feel free to bring your ownchairs and sit outside on the lawn.In the fall, the annual Volunteer Appreciation dinner/dance willbe planned. More information to come soon! And back bypopular demand, in December, we will gather at Bourbon StreetAt the Beach and enjoy Ocean City Winterfest of Lights!The Social Subcommittee members are Mary Pineda, LynetteCatha, Linda Ferguson, and Melanie Hoffmann. Please feel freeto share ideas for future get-togethers with us! As we get closerto June 12, look for an email reminder for the winery event.Melanie HoffmannVAC Social Subcommittee Chair
04VOLUNTEER VOICE ISSUE 32Focus Group FindingsStemming from the results of the annualVolunteer Survey in September 2021, aseries of focus groups were conductedand completed by an outside consultantto elicit information from volunteers togain a deeper understanding of yourexperience and to learn how theorganization can continue to improve itsaward-winning volunteer program.The key themes of interest the focusgroups explored were Communication,Roles and Responsibilities, andRecognition and Retention. 160volunteers were randomly invited andabout 40 volunteered to participate. Ananalysis of the findings was compiledand submitted to Foundation leadershipfor review in early April.In consideration of the creativesolutions, candor and care demonstratedby the focus group volunteers, theFreeman Arts Pavilion leadership teamhas responded by identifying key areasof focus for immediate action this yearas follows:Communication:Improve the efficiency of dailyhuddlesEnhance communicationeffectiveness between captains andvolunteers for greater support andtraining purposesRoles/Responsibilities:Review scope of volunteer shifts andtraining proceduresRecognition/Retention:Modify recognition programVolunteers will receive a 50%discount for most Canteen fooditems from an expanded menuA dedicated area in the rear of thevenue will be identified forvolunteers to enjoy the showAll three VAC subcommittees arecurrently in discussions to develop plansto implement associated changes.Updates on progress will becommunicated at the in-personorientation sessions and as specific plansare completed.Pat FarinaVAC Newsletter Subcommittee ChairCaptains UpdateAfter a much appreciated and well-earned time to recharge, thecaptain team is anticipating a fantastic 2022 season and we areready to get on with the shows. There are several changes to thecomposition of the team with two captains (Mary Pineda andTrudy Albrecht) completing their three-year terms and theaddition of four new captains joining for the 2022 season. PJCavanaugh is also leaving the team as she transitions to a JMFFseasonal staff position. We have much gratitude and best wishesfor Mary, Trudy, and PJ as they move on from their captain role.They will certainly be missed but we’ll surely see them at thevenue this summer.We welcome the new captains: Len Caro, Nancy Dalesio, CathyStone, and Melinda Stone and look forward to working with themthis year. Returning captains are Kathryn Chapdelaine, LynetteCatha, Melanie Hoffmann, Myrie Ward, Kim Littman, DianeGilner and Pat Farina. The kickoff meeting for the team was heldon March 21 and assignments for shows and the New CaptainOrientation session were completed earlier in April.Volunteer role descriptions have been slightly revised andupdated, a review of the need for changes related to updatedvenue configuration is underway, and “short shifts” will be pilotedthis season. We will start the season off with short shifts forpacers, criers, and donor relations attendants. A long-terminitiative to provide IDEA (inclusion, diversity, equity, access)training has also been initiated. The goal of this effort is to ensurethat the Foundation effectively reaches out to the entirepopulation that we serve in Sussex County and the Delmarvaregion, further enhancing our mission to provide access to thearts for all.Dates have been established for orientation sessions for new andexperienced volunteers.Last year, as many of you know, was a year with many changes. Aslast year kicked off, the organization did an amazing job to makethe new venue space ready for prime time in an extremely short,aggressive amount of time. While the attention to detail wasimpressive, after putting the new space through its paces, the needto make several changes was recognized and the changes werequickly enacted. The need for additional tweaks was alsorecognized as the season progressed.This year, with a full season of performances under our belt andbecause of feedback from volunteers and patrons, additionalchanges to the physical space are being put into place. These willbenefit patrons and volunteers alike and will serve to improve theoverall experience and consistency for all participants. Feedbackreceived from the volunteer survey and from the focus groupswas well received and as a result, additional focus will be placedon enhancing communication and interaction between thecaptains, staff, and volunteers.We are looking forward to a smooth year bringing the bestpossible experience to patrons, volunteers, staff, and artists alikeas we present the arts at Freeman Arts Pavilion.Pat FarinaVAC Newsletter Subcommittee Chair
05VOLUNTEER VOICE ISSUE 32Volunteer Advisory Committee UpdateLet’s start off by welcoming Marianne Owens as the newest VAC member, serving the remaining term for PJCavanaugh, who is transitioning to a seasonal employee role for Season 15. Marianne started volunteering with theFoundation in 2021 and has graciously accepted her new role on the VAC and on the Newsletter Subcommittee.As we continue to prepare for the start of the 2022 Freeman Arts Pavilion season, the VAC members, along with thisyear’s captains, completed a review of all 2022 Volunteer Role Descriptions. This review was important to ensure allrequirements necessary to serve more than 80,000 patrons could be met and that volunteers could efficientlyfunction within this season’s “No Pod” venue.This season will see the return of individual ticketing and seating. Some shows in the venue will consist of a FixedSeating area in the front of the seating lawn, with a General Admission “Bring Your Own Chair (BYOC)” sectionbehind the fixed seating area. For those shows with no fixed seating, it will be completely General Admission (BYOC)seating.All these changes make it very importantfor each volunteer to be aware of whattheir specific role entails and whichvolunteer captain directly supports eachrole. At each show, there are five captains:Head, Green, Parking, Inside Gate, andOutside Gate. Each captain has theresponsibility to oversee duties andoperations of their assigned volunteer areaalong with guiding and supporting thevolunteers. Below is a list of each volunteerposition and who they directly report towhen serving in that position:Chair Checkers report to Inside GateCaptainConcessions Attendants report to GreenCaptainCriers report to Outside Gate CaptainDonor Relations report to Head CaptainGate Monitors report to Head CaptainPacers report to Outside Gate CaptainParking Attendants report to ParkingCaptainScanners report to Inside Gate CaptainSponsor Bar Attendants report to HeadCaptainUshers report to Gree CaptainsVenue Setup report to FacilitiesManagerIn addition to the above, our review provided the opportunity tomake a few refinements to the volunteer roles and expectations.Here are some highlights:Inexpensive ear protection is suggested for volunteers who maybe sensitive to volume if positioned near the speakers or thestage.Criers will be supported by the security staff and will not engagein confrontation with patronsUshers may assist patrons who require mobility assistance.Ushers are compassionate and understand to always ask andobtain permission before physically assisting and/or touching apatron’s personal belongings, including wheelchairs, canes, andwalkers. Ushers may assist patrons with accessibility needs byensuring they have a clear path to move within the venueParking attendants must be comfortable in directing parking forlarge numbers of vehicles. Parking attendants will identify anyconcerns or safety hazards in the parking areas to Foundationstaff. Parking attendants will encourage pedestrians to usesidewalks and safe areas of parking lots for walking. Thisincludes assisting pedestrians across intersections in the Baysidecommunity.The VAC continually seeks any ideas, suggestions or comments thatwill assist in creating a positive volunteer experience. Everyvolunteer has something positive to offer to the overall programand your VAC members look forward to working with youthroughout the year.Mary Pineda, VAC ChairCongratulations PJ Cavanaugh!We want to send a heartfelt Congratulation to PJ Cavanaugh! PJ is steppinginto a different role for Season 15, she has decided to become a seasonalFreeman Arts employee! She served more than 1,000 hours as a volunteerand has decided to transition to a staff role. PJ has served as a Captain for thelast three years and served on the Volunteer Advisory Committee.PJ, thank you for your service as a volunteer! Thank you for your leadershipin the Captain program and as a member of the Volunteer AdvisoryCommittee! You have shown commitment, compassion, and collaborationwhile serving as a volunteer.We all look forward to working with you as a seasonal employee and knowyou will continue to make a positive impact on the organization!PJ Cavanaugh second from left.
06VOLUNTEER VOICE ISSUE 32Volunteer Recruitment, Recognition & Retention UpdateVolunteers are the lifeblood of theFreeman Arts Pavilion. Without you,the growth we have seen over the last14 seasons would not have beenpossible. As the Freeman Arts Pavilioncontinues to gain more prominence,and as we look into the future, keepinga solid corps of experienced volunteersintact, while replenishing the ranks is acontinual effort.The Recruitment, Recognition andRetention Committee has beenmeeting since the end of the 2021season to discuss all aspects of thevolunteer experience. We are happy toreport we have a full pipeline of newrecruits for the 2022 season so that wecan better meet the needs at the venuefor performances. One of our primaryobjectives this season will be to ensureall volunteers feel appreciated andrecognized for the great work you dowhether it is helping in the parking lot,at the auxiliary concessions, ushering,greeting patrons, or checking chairs, toname a few roles.If you have ideas how we can improverecognition of the volunteer corps, feelfree to share with your captains, thevolunteer manager or any member ofthe VAC throughout the season. Wewant to hear from you!The committee would also like tothank Bob Katz for his years of serviceas chair of this subcommittee. Bob hasbeen a volunteer for 10 yearscontributing in every way possible. Hisleadership and collegiality helped keepthe subcommittee focused on thechallenges so that our volunteers havea great experience every time youcome to Freeman Arts. MarkKronenberg, who has been a VACmember since 2021 and a volunteersince 2015, will chair thesubcommittee this year. Please feelfree to share your thoughts with Markat mekro1956@gmail.com on ways toimprove the volunteer experience.Below is the list of pin recipients formilestone years of service and hoursof service in 2021. Thanks to all foryour incredible support of theFoundation and our patrons!Mark KronenbergVolunteer Recruitment,Recognition and RetentionSubcommittee Chair2021 Milestone Hours of Service Awards400 Hours PinPJ CavanaughTurdy Albrecht350 Hours PinSarah GradyLinda Urban300 Hours PinLynette CathaMyrie WardPhil FaccioloKathryn Chapdelaine250 Hours PinMary PinedaMelanie HoffmanChuck BolognaJohn Tiberi200 Hours PinEllen FoxMary KendallDiane GilnerMike BoscoPatrick FarinaTom GairyKimberly LittmanMarc Grimes100 Hours PinMelinda StoneLinda FergusonBarbara FaccioloTom LigisDeborah CurtinDavid ChapdelaineAnne KerrJeff PierceElena RipkinFrank RipkinRich HammondRichard ParkerIrene TothMarc GoodmanAngela RossSkip (Steven) SkipperJoe RyanSteve O’NeillLen CaroTricia CassidyMary PeevyBrooke EstesCathy StoneKathy SkipperMarianne Owens150 Hours PinMaureen GriffithBob KatzJim Roche50 Hours Pin126 Volunteersreceived thisawardMilestone Years in Service AwardsYears of service or longevity pins are awarded in 5-yearincrements. At the end of your fifth year, 10th year, and thenevery individual year after 10 we award a milestone pin foryears of service. We also award a first-year pin to all newvolunteers who complete the first season successfully.14 Year PinsMarc Grimes13 Year PinsMargaret Jacobs12 Year PinsSharon PagePatti Wiedermann11 Year PinsJoel Wiedermann10 Year PinsBob KatzSue Katz5 Year PinsSharon MilesJoanneKarambellasMark KronenbergJohn ReinholtPeggy ReinholtChuck BolognaSharonPenhallegonMaria ShieldsMichele ThriftWesley WickesCathy AbbottTrudy AlbrechtMartha Baker5 Year Pins continuedChuck BoilonMike BoscoLynette CathaPJ CavanaughNan DoveEllen DowlingManch EickTom GairyAnne KerrMargaret SidlickPaul SidlickBob SuterLinda UrbanColleen WilsonLynn Wivell
07VOLUNTEER VOICE ISSUE 32Arts Education UpdateThank you all once again for partneringwith us to provide 42,577 CreativeNourishment Kits to the students ofSussex and Wicomico counties! On April5, we delivered the final 7,200 kits to all17 elementary schools in the WicomicoCounty schools. The impact we wereable to make during the COVID-19pandemic is a testament to our work oftransforming lives through the arts.Sonia, who resides in New YorkCity, will spend one week herein Sussex County and perform10 school assembly programs.A multitalented artist, Soniasings, plays guitars indigenousto her native country ofMexico, and adds some kazooand harmonica playing to hershow.After 26 months of contactless studentengagement, we will be back in theschools next month with live schoolprogramming! We have partnered withSonia De Los Santos, a Latin Grammynominated singer/songwriter, whoperformed at our venue last summer.She also explores thewonderful dance traditions ofher Mexican culture. She willperform for the schoolchildren along with anothermusician who plays acousticbass guitar.Sonia presents a bilingual ageappropriate music programhighlighting her life in America as animmigrant from Mexico. The districtsSonia will visit expressed a greatinterest in having her perform tocomplement their dual language orSpanish immersion programs.To learn more about Sonia, visitsoniadelossantosmusic.com.More exciting news to come aboutour Arts Education plans for theupcoming 2022-2023 school year!Paul TookerArts Education CoordinatorMeet the Staff by Pat FarinaSarah GradyMy name is Sarah Grady, and I workas a seasonal hospitality coordinator.My husband, Glenn, and I haveowned a home in Bayside since 2007and what started out as boredomand curiosity one weekend led me tovolunteer for The Freeman Stageabout midway through its firstseason. I met Patti Grimes andMichelle Freeman and learnedabout the mission of theFoundation.My first couple of seasons as avolunteer were spent mostlyushering or helping patrons put on awrist band, which was their ticket. Itwas fun to meet the othervolunteers, neighbors, and patrons.There wasn’t a system to trackvolunteers or our hours, we simplyemailed or texted the productionmanager and showed up to dowhatever was needed!I became a captain in 2011 and in2013 was asked to work as a runnerfor Darius Rucker. I wasn’t sure whatthat meant, but I ended up spendingthe day running errands for the tourand eventually took Darius and hischildren shopping for bathing suits.It was an exciting day that led tovolunteering backstage for a coupleof seasons, which eventually led tobeing hired as a seasonal hospitalityassistant.In addition, I served on the VAC fortwo years and have worked in thevenue and Canteen.Sarah GradyBackstage is an exciting andsometimes exhausting place to work.Planning starts weeks before the show.Once we know the date of a nationalrecording artist’s show, I work withSeasonal Production Manager JesseDavis to prepare everything for theupcoming show. Jesse manages thetechnical production elements and Icoordinate catered meals, dressingroom food, after-show food, andanything else needed. I also coordinateartist runners (transportation), plustowels for the stage and showers.Some tours are more demanding thanothers and the greatest compliment wereceive is when a tour tells us that theyhad a wonderful day and would love tocome back!Last year, I was asked to help withthe Creative Nourishment Kitsproject. Dozens of volunteersprepared and packed more gradelevel specific kits that weredelivered to school districts andother organizations in SussexCounty. I found the project to befulfilling in two ways: theFoundation provided art projectsthat were accessible to studentsduring the pandemic AND I metand worked with dozens ofvolunteers whom I likely would nothave met otherwise. The dedicationof the volunteer corps made it aneasy project to lead. Even whenasked to complete tedious andmundane tasks, the volunteersalways showed up and got right towork. I continue to see that everyday in the office as well as in thevenue.Gratitude is a core value of theJoshua M. Freeman Foundation. InDecember of 2021, I was honoredwith a Governor’s VolunteerLeadership Award, which would nothave been possible without thegreat volunteers that put incountless hours in support of theCNK project. I’ve seen a lot ofchanges to the venue since my firstdays of volunteering, but one thingthat has never changed is thededication and enthusiasm of thearmy of volunteers that makeFreeman Arts Pavilion the greatplace that it is. I am grateful for thesupport and dedication of the staff,sponsors, and volunteers and lookforward to what the future holds!
08VOLUNTEER VOICE ISSUE 32Meet the Staff by Pat FarinaLauren KuzminskyHere are some basics aboututilizing Volunteer Impact forscheduling your shifts forshows and events. Log into thewebsite MyImpactPage.com.Feel free to browse around thesite and check out the “Help”link at the top right for detailedinstructions on anything youneed to know about utilizingMyImpact.Meet Lauren Kuzminsky, our newBox Office Manager at Freeman ArtsPavilion. Lauren joined the team inFebruary. She grew up and lived inRockville, Md., and moved to becloser to her parents, Meg and Alan,and her brother, Adam, to LongNeck in August 2020.Lauren’s most recent position, priorto taking on this new role, was inproperty management in a billingcapacity with SeaScape in Lewes.This experience, as well as manyprevious experiences while in theDC-area, has prepared her for hernew responsibilities, which includemanaging the box office andadministering contracts for artistsperforming at the Pavilion.Lauren Kuzminsky“Arts education is so important,especially to have it opened up to peopleWhat drew Lauren to apply for hercurrent position was a desire to work who
from Harford County Public Schools where I was a middle school instructional technology specialist, I became a yoga teacher and integrative therapist at Southampton Hospital. After moving to Ocean City full time in 2015, I began working at Beebe Hospital teaching yoga and meditation to cardiac rehab patients, until my second retirement in 2020.
