Proof Of Vaccination for the Covid 19 Virus will be needed in order to attend Northern California Bluegrass Society events in 2022. This requirement will also be in effect for all or most bluegrass events in Northern California next year. Vaccines are FREE and WIDELY AVAILABLE.
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NCBS Board Of Directors Elects Officers For 2021-2022
The Northern California Bluegrass Society Board Of Directors has elected the following officers:
President — Michael Hall
Vice-President — Mike Russell
Treasurer — Bruce Edmundson
The board deferred the election of the office of Secretary to a later date. Jesse Fichman will continue to serve for now.
Useful Tax Planning Information For Donations Made Before December 31 2021
Here is some useful tax planning information for 2021 only if you are interested in supporting NCBS/SCBS with tax-advantaged contributions:
The Northern California Bluegrass Society/Santa Cruz Bluegrass Society is an official Internal Revenue Code Section 501(c)(3) organization that accepts tax-deductible contributions.
For the tax year ending on December 31, 2021, it is possible to deduct cash gifts up to $300 for an individual or $600 for a married couple filing jointly, even if the taxpayers do not itemize deductions — that is, the 90% of taxpayers who take the standard deduction. Gifts must be made by check, credit card or debit card to a qualified 501(c)(3) charity. Volunteers who have unreimbursed out-of-pocket expenses will also qualify for this deduction.
Also, cash gifts to public charities usually have deduction limits of 60% of a donor’s adjusted gross income, but in 2021 the limit has been temporarily raised to 100% of AGI. In addition, donors who contribute more than the limit may carry the balance of the deduction forward for up to five years after the year of the gift.
To take advantage of these tax provisions, your contribution must be made before December 31, 2021. Thanks for your support.
NCBS Schedule For 2022 Will Be Full Of Great Live Bluegrass Music
The Northern California Bluegrass Society is planning a full schedule of live music events for 2022. In the meantime, NCBS has cancelled all events for the remainder of this year out of concern for the safety of our members. By 2022, the widespread availability of Coronavirus Vaccines is expected to make in-person bluegrass music gatherings safe and fun once again. Now is the time for bluegrass fans to get their vaccine status updated, so everyone will be ready for the upcoming bluegrass season.
Use This Link To Benefit Local Bluegrass Music If You Shop On Amazon
The AmazonSmile program will donate to the Northern California Bluegrass Society/Santa Cruz Bluegrass Society without cost to you, if you shop on Amazon. Here is the link: smile.amazon.com/ch/94-2907716 (“Santa Cruz Bluegrass Society”).
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2021 Tax Provisions Benefit Donors To The NCBS/SCBS, A 501(c)(3) Organization
The Northern California Bluegrass Society/Santa Cruz Bluegrass Society is an official Internal Revenue Code Section 501(c)(3) organization that accepts tax-deductible contributions. Here is some useful tax planning information for 2021 only if you are interested in supporting NCBS/SCBS with tax-advantaged contributions:
For the tax year ending on December 31, 2021, it is possible to deduct cash gifts up to $300 for an individual or $600 for a married couple filing jointly, even if the taxpayers do not itemize deductions — that is, the 90% of taxpayers who take the standard deduction. Gifts must be made by check, credit card or debit card to a qualified 501(c)(3) charity. Volunteers who have unreimbursed out-of-pocket expenses will also qualify for this deduction.
Also, cash gifts to public charities usually have deduction limits of 60% of a donor’s adjusted gross income, but in 2021 the limit has been temporarily raised to 100% of AGI. In addition, donors who contribute more than the limit may carry the balance of the deduction forward for up to five years after the year of the gift.
To take advantage of these tax provisions, your contribution must be made before December 31, 2021. Thanks for your support.
NCBS Now Planning Full 2022 Bluegrass Event Schedule
The Northern California Bluegrass Society is currently planning a full schedule of events for 2022. In the meantime, NCBS has cancelled all events for the remainder of this year out of concern for the safety of our members.
By 2022, the widespread availability of Coronavirus Vaccines is expected to make in-person bluegrass music gatherings safe and fun once again. Now is the time for bluegrass fans to get their vaccine status updated, so everyone will be ready for the upcoming bluegrass season.
Bluegrass Musicians Are Welcome To Post Their Music On The NCBS GOF Facebook Page
Bluegrass Musicians are welcome to self-post their music on the Northern California Bluegrass Society’s Good Old Fashioned Bluegrass Festival Facebook Group Page
This is the place to enjoy great local bluegrass music. For more information, contact page host Bruce Bellochio <Bbellochio@gmail.com>.
Planning Is Underway For 2022 Northern California Bluegrass Society Events
The Northern California Bluegrass Society is planning a full schedule of events for 2022. The widespread availability of Coronavirus Vaccines is expected to make in-person bluegrass music gatherings safe and fun once again.
In the meantime, NCBS has cancelled all events for the remainder of this year out of concern for the safety of our members.
Now is the time for bluegrass fans to get their vaccine status updated, so everyone will be ready for the upcoming bluegrass season.
NCBS Will Not Hold Any Further In-Person Events In 2021 Due To Covid — Planning Underway For 2022
The Northern California Bluegrass Society will not hold any further in-person events through the end of 2021 due to concern about Covid safety. Planning is underway for a full schedule of bluegrass fun in 2022. Stay safe!