Hello, friends! It’s that time of year again, when the theatre goes quiet(ish). The holiday decorations are put away, and Michael & Jeff are zipping around the country auditioning zillions of talented artists. The rest of us are fantasizing about the FABULOUS season ahead, and doing what we can to care for our beloved theatre while she takes a quick breather. But the board room is starting to buzz in the background…
At the first of the year, the Board enthusiastically welcomed several new members, a couple of returning former members, and saw some of our veterans move into exciting new roles. This well-rounded new roster brings a dizzying array of skills and talent – in business, law, medicine, fundraising & development, marketing, creative – plus energy and enthusiasm to boot – to the service of RMRT.
After six years at the helm, our fabulous, esteemed Board Chair, Barbara Meyer, has stepped out of that role. We are enormously grateful for Barbara’s great work and steadfast commitment to RMRT (and also super relieved that she’ll remain on the board!). Barbara passes the baton to veteran Board member Karen Fry Weisbrich, a life-long summer resident and consumer of Grand Lake theatre. Karen is thrilled to have this opportunity to work hard for the theatre and community she loves, and for the camaraderie and new friendships borne of volunteering. The Board is also delighted to welcome new members, Heather Bishop, Scott Gibson, Greg Ingalls, Tom Rankin, Kathie Kramer Ryan, and Alex Salinas – and to welcome back returning former members, Beth Chambers and Scott Conrad. If you should come across any of these fine people, please congratulate and thank them!
Theatre is for everyone. And as such, we are incredibly fortunate and very proud to have a board and a broader volunteer community that increasingly reflect this. United by our love of theatre and the town of Grand Lake, we are an otherwise disparate group. Beyond GL, we come from all over the U.S. We are young people, homemakers, working professionals, and retirees. And this breadth of life experiences, expertise, perspectives, skills and talents innervates the collective and brings better insight to the organization. By better understanding the community and people we serve, the better able we are to make meaningful connections with our patrons – by creating a place where all are welcome and valued. Thank you, all!
1) Get Behind The Bar
There’s no better way to connect with our patrons than to tend bar at RMRT shows and events! Concessions bartender licensing is easy, convenient and inexpensive at TIPSalcohol.com.
2) Be the Brand
You’re not just a volunteer, you’re a brand ambassador! The quality of our patrons’ experience is our top priority, and as such we rely on you to represent the theatre efficiently and in a positive and friendly manner that reflects our values.
3) Spread The Word
If you use social media, we’d love to see your posts about upcoming opportunities and fun volunteer action photos!
TIPS.com Bartender Training
Register here for convenient online TIPS Concession Bartender training.
Contact your Volunteer Coordinators
Annie Baker & Catherine Prior
