The Members of the Northern California Bluegrass Society will elect the nine-member 2024-2025 Board Of Directors on Saturday, August 10, 2024, 10:00am-5:00pm at the Good Old Fashioned Bluegrass Festival at the San Benito County Historical Park in Tres Pinos and by mail. Mailed ballots must be received by Tuesday, August 6, 2024.

Here are the statements from the nine candidates:

Gary Anwyl — I’m a current NCBS Board member and a long time NCBS volunteer. I’ve had the pleasure of playing with the Stoney Mountain Ramblers at numerous NCBS events over the last 20+ years. I believe in the mission of the NCBS. I want to continue applying my problem solving and organizational skills to help the NCBS promote bluegrass and build a strong local bluegrass community.

Bruce Bellochio — I have been an active NCBS board of directors member for many years and have served as the director of the GOF festival.
I look forward to many more years of supporting this bluegrass music organization.🎶

Eric Burman — For the last 30yrs, I’ve been an active member of the NCBS, not always a Board member, but this year I am. I have been your president this last year. We have been able make improvements with our main money maker and fun activity the Good ol’ fashion Bluegrass festival. To make working on the set up and take down teams more rewarding and easier, with more hands to do the work. With our eye on the prize, I’m sure we have improved many aspects of the festival. Our team this year has worked hard to make this festival the best ever.  If you think we’ve made things better vote for me. I am the originator of this, and the famous Brookdale Bluegrass festivals, and hope to continue to bring fine Bluegrass entertainment to you, for years to come.

Scott Conroy — I will be a great fit for the board because I appreciate tradition, and at the same time, leave room for innovation.  I’m happy to change my mind when I learn new information or figure out a better way to do something.  I’ll always do my best to serve and direct the board, to ensure the enjoyment of bluegrass music for all, for years to come.  Wagon Wheel shalt not be allowed at any sanctioned NCBS performance, so long as I have anything to say about it. One guitar, bass and banjo, with fiddles and mandolins for all.  Let’s pick!

Bruce Edmundson — I have been an active bluegrass music volunteer with NCBS/SCBS (and formerly with Redwood Bluegrass Associates) for many years, and plan to continue to help with the GOF and other activities as well as continuing to serve as the Treasurer and webmaster. I would appreciate your vote so that I can continue to be part of the bluegrass team.

Michael Hall — Clean Up Air Pollution! Play more Bluegrass Music!  I look forward to seeing everyone at the Good Old Fashioned Bluegrass Festival and at all the NCBS events during the coming year! Our members, volunteers and musicians make it all happen — Thanks for your support!

Lois Kellerman — I’m pleased to offer my name to serve on the NCBS board. I was on the board in previous years & have been volunteering at the GOF for many years & have a radio show on KZSU.

Joanne Minasi — Hi Friends!  Call me crazy but I’m once again going to toss my hat in the ring to try and keep my spot on the NCBS Board of Directors!  This past year seems to have just flown by!  I’ve volunteered at GOF for so many years now, first in the T-Shirt booth and then, my favorite spot, working the gate.  I love seeing everyone as they arrive, welcoming new people, and saying “Hey!” to friends I haven’t seen in a while. Music is my passion, and I am grateful that I found NCBS and get to share that passion  with so many amazing people! Happy 30^th Anniversary NCBS! Here’s to 30 more!

Mike Russell — I’ve enjoyed being a part of the NCBS Board of Directors since 2004. My passion is producing a radio program for the local scene which provides an avenue for bands to showcase their talents live on the radio. I look forward to another great year in 2023-2024. Thank you for your support!

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Write-in votes are also accepted. Ballots can be downloaded from this website and paper ballots will be available at the NCBS Booth at the GOF during voting hours.