New Old Time Chautauqua

Organization Board of Directors - Advisory Board - Who-Am-Us Committee
	New Old Time Chautauqua (NOTC) operates entirely on volunteer efforts. The performers, musicians, board of directors, advisory board, action committees, and tireless hours of technical and logistical support from many people make our collective dream a reality. Board Of Directors The board of directors consists of nine members who oversee the financial and legal structure of the organization. The board meets monthly, via teleconference, and several times a year, in person. Karl Meyer, President, Director, member of Finance Committee Credit Manager, Yak Magik Incorporated, Founder of Nobody's Fools juggling troupe, former General Manager for NOTC, and touring member since 1990. Karl has organized, promoted, and produced annual regional shows in the Puget Sound area of Washington State. He serves as a workshop presenter on tour and a year-round performer. His alter-ego, Carlo Noodlini, assists him in his performances. Related Activities: BA in Human Ecology, Fairhaven College, Bellingham, Washington Member of the juggling troupe Nobody's Fools since 1985 Organizer for the regional Earth Day celebration Volunteer and conference organizer for the Peace Resource Center Performer at the Oregon Country Fair since 1993 Paul Magid, Vice President Founding member of The Flying Karamazov Brothers and New Old Time Chautauqua, Paul has been a touring member of NOTC since its inception. In addition to his roles as show emcee, performer, band member, and workshop leader, Paul helps coordinate the details of both the tour and regional shows. www.fkb.com Related activities: Paul is the author of seven theatre plays, four screenplays, and a teleplay. He has received an Ovation Award nomination, an OBIE Award, a London Olivier nomination, and an Emmy. As a member of the Flying Karamazov Brothers he has been on Broadway six times and appeared on stages throughout Europe, Asia, Australia, and the Middle East. Costarred in 20th Century Fox's "The Jewel of the Nile" Appeared on many TV shows including "The Seinfeld Show", "Ellen", and numerous talk shows, from "The Today Show" to "The Tonight Show" Nancy Levidow, Treasurer, Chair of Finance Committee Nancy maintains the financial and organizational databases for NOTC and participates in development and planning efforts. She joined the touring group in 1991. On tour she plays flute and piccolo with the house band, The Fighting Instruments Of Karma Marching Chamber Band/Orchestra, assists with the juggling workshops, and strives to keep the Big Board up to date. In San Francisco, CA, she works as an event producer, facilitates team-building activities with San Francisco Treasure Hunts, and more recently has been a Project Manager with a renewable energy developer. Related Activities: Served on funding panels for the National Endowment for the Arts and the California Arts Council. Former Managing Director of 'A Traveling Jewish Theatre' and 'El Teatro de la Esperanza.' Has consulted with numerous San Francisco Bay Area theater, dance, and arts advocacy organizations in booking, touring, grant writing, and event production. Entertainer at the Oregon Country Fair since 1980. Plays and marches with the Musicians Action Group in San Francisco Michelle Bates, Director, Secretary, chair of Communications Committee, member of Technology Committee Michelle has been touring with NOTC since she drove to the Gulf Coast for the Jambalaya Tour in 2006. As the tour photographer, she documents the shows, the communities we visit, and Chautauqua's doings. Recently, she took up the clarinet to fulfill a longtime dream of playing with The Fighting Instruments of Karma, and joined the board to help keep this wonderful organization rolling along. www.michellebates.net Related activities: Renowned expert in low-tech photography and author of "Plastic Cameras: Toying with Creativity." Lectures and teaches nationwide on using toy cameras for fine-art and professional photography. Official photographer for the Moisture Festival and many physical theater and circus groups in the Northwest. Former Visual Arts Coordinator and board member of Vashon Allied Arts. Ran Blue Heron and Take 2 Galleries and has been an active member of many arts organizations, including the Fremont Arts Council and Islewilde, for over 15 years. Anne Gavzer, Director, member of 2010 Tour and Who-Am-Us Committees Anne joined the Board in the spring of 2010 after coordinating workshops on the Aqua Chautauqua 2 tour. She is inspired by the mission of NOTC and sees great potential for further developing its role as a service organization. Anne is the owner and designer for the Endless Knot boutique in Seattle. She also serves on the board of the Backbone Campaign, a progressive arts and activism organization based on Vashon Island, WA. Harry Levine, Director, Chair of Heard Committee, member of 2010 Tour and Who-Am-Us Committees Harry joined the Board in 2010 with a background in musical and theatrical performance, theater management, cooperative management, and group facilitation. He graduated in 1980 from Clark University with a BA in music. In 1984, he formed Citizens Band to fulfill his need for humor and socio-political satire. Also in 1984, he joined the management staff at the Olympia Food Co-op. He started juggling in the early 90s and joined the Mud Bay Jugglers as a principal performer in 1995. Later, he decided that the piccolo was not his fate so he took up playing the stand up bass with the Tune Stranglers. Harry managed the Capitol Theater in Olympia Washington from 1998-2002. Harry still resides in Olympia. Wren Schultz, Director Vanessa Vortex, Director Wesley Hauffe, Director Advisory Board Patch Adams: Medical Doctor and Founder of the Gesundheidt Institute in Arlington, Virginia. Patch is one of the founders of NOTC and former workshop leader in the area of health. Joanne S. Murayama Joannie is honored to be a cofounder of the New Old Time Chautauqua. In early spring of 1981, the Flying Karamazov Brothers and their spouses dined with Patch Adams and folks from the Gesundheit Institute. Ideas and juggling implements were tossed around and what resulted was a dream of a zany Vaudeville-Medicine Show (a touring show of interactive workshops and shows). Voila! Chautauqua was born. Although much has evolved and changed, the mission remains the same - Building Community with Laughter, Entertainment and Education. On tour, Joannie's passion is creating partnerships with Chautauqua's host communities through service and performances for people in institutions (hospitals, nursing homes, jails, juvenile detention centers). She is the on-tour bookkeeper. She also leads the "Community Quilts Workshop", in which baby quilts are made and donated to local at-risk infants. Related Activities: Port Townsend-Bay St. Louis, Mississippi Sister City Project--Committee Member Hurricane Katrina Bus Transportation Project--sponsored by the New Old Time Chautauqua, Committee member and bookkeeper Centrum Center for the Arts--Access and the Arts--Committee Member, Port Townsend, WA DASH (Disability Awareness Starts Here)--Board Member, Port Townsend, WA Port Townsend Art Commission--former Commissioner Lawton Elementary School--former Fiber Arts Instructor, Seattle, WA Peter Alsop: Singer/Songwriter, PhD in Psychology, and Certified Experiential Therapist. Peter has been involved with NOTC since 1986 and assisted the Chautauqua Board in the area of development. Tim Furst (aka Fyodor Karamazov): is a cofounder of the New Old Time Chautauqua and a founding member of The Flying Karamazov Brothers. He has been a professional juggler/performer for over 30 years, is on the Board of Directors of the International Jugglers' Association, and is the former USA representative to the European Juggling Association. On the Chautauqua tours he drives the bus, leads the parades, and fixes the showers. U. Utah Phillips (1935-2008): Folksinger, storytelling philosopher, friend and mentor. Utah traveled, and performed, on summer tours and at numerous Chautauqua benefits. His words, and our experiences with him, continue to guide and nurture us. To learn more about Utah visit: www.utahphillips.com Danny Rifkin: Executive Director of Project AVARY, San Rafael, California. Danny is a former NOTC General Manager, providing ongoing aid to the current General Manager and Board. Mark Warren: M.D., M.P.H. Vice-Chair, Department of Psychiatry, Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine, and Medical Director for the University Hospitals Health Systems. Mark is a founding father of Chautauqua and former workshop leader in the area of health. Andrea Williams: served on the NOTC Board of Directors from 2000-2004 as a Youth Representative. She currently works for Bread and Roses in Olympia, WA, as an advocate for the homeless, low income and marginalized of Thurston County, WA. She also serves as board member of Done and Done and of The Gleaners Coalition, both in Olympia, WA. On Chautauqua, Andrea has acted as Stage Manager, Child Care Coordinator, General Grunt Laborer and has facilitated workshops in Samba Music and Dance and in Educational Street Theatre. Dr. William G. Wolf: ND, Lac., William is a workshop leader and coordinates the "medicine show" element of NOTC. Who-Am-Us Committee This committee reviews tour applications and selects tour participants for any given year, ensuring that logistical needs of the tour are met while balancing skills, talents, and personalities of the participants.

• New Old Time Chautauqua •
• PO Box 70173 Seattle, WA 98127 •
• Phone: 360/ 499-2149 •

• Email: info@chautauqua.org •