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