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OUR MISSION STATEMENT

George and Ellen Malesis and Dr. Deborah Gibbons founded the Valley Arts Society in January of 1993. We became a non-profit 501c3 Society for the Performing Arts and incorporated in the state of Washington on May 6, 1994.

All contributions are tax deductible. There are no paid board members. All contributions are used 100% for the performing arts, music, plays, stage productions, equipment, costume storage and repairs etc.

The 1994 Founding Board Members:

George Malesis, Boeing Purchasing Department
Ellen Malesis, Boeing Finance Department
Dr. Deborah Gibbons, Professor Carnegie Mellon University
Randy Tate, U.S. Congressman
Lynda Dryden, President Bank of Sumner
Ella Reese, Reese Tax Services
Robert E. West, Attorney at Law
Father Kevin Bond Allen, Episcopal Priest
Maralyn Burt, Seattle Symphony Advisor
Zoanne Wilkie, Lecturer and Vocal Teacher
Linda Heaton, Heaton Secretarial Services
David Baines, Drama Instructor

PRESENT BOARD MEMBERS
George Malesis Founder, Chief Executive Officer
Ellen Malesis Founder, President
Dr. Deborah Gibbons Founder, Executive Vice President
Greg Pessemier Senior Vice President, Finance
Eddie Akers Senior Vice President, Support & Operations
Ellen Malesis Vice-President, Treasurer (Acting)
Erin Oliver Vice President, Secretary
Gail Turner Vice President, Ways and Means, Special Projects
Dixie Byrne Vice President, Public Relations and Membership
Jay Grenard Vice President, Military Liaison, Equipment Manager
George Malesis Vice President, Historian
Robert E. West Legal Advisor, Auburn Attorney at Law
Annette Turley Auditor, Accounting Offices of Auburn


Goals: Performing Arts Center
Performing Arts Festival
School for the Performing Arts

Membership: Singers, Actors, Dancers, Instumentalist, Composers/Arrangers, Volunteer Seamstresses, Stage Hands, Costume Jewelry Hobbyist, Artists and Carpenters for Scenery/Flats

Members of: Sumner Promotions Association