

January’s General Membership Meeting Scheduled for Wednesday, January 2, 7:00 pm
Please join The Cascade Blues Association as we kick off a new year in a new venue for our membership meetings — The McMenamins Mission Theater. This is going to be the perfect way to begin 2019 since we’re bringing in some of the finest…

30th Annual Muddy Awards Held in Spectacular New Fashion
The 30th annual Muddy Awards took on a new venue, new format and an old look for the actual award, and it all came across in spectacular fashion. Now including multiple short showcases featuring nominated acts, everything fell in line and on…

OFFICER JOB DESCRIPTIONS FROM THE BY-LAWS
7.3 President. The President shall supervise and direct the business of the corporation. In addition, the President shall preside at meetings of the Members and of the Board of Directors. The President has the right to make Executive decisions…

Merry Larsen – Candidate for CBA Treasurer
Merry Larsen - Candidate for CBA Treasurer
Qualifications:
Work experience in sales & marketing.
Past National Oregon Director for General Federation of Junior Women’s Clubs
CBA Contributions:
At-large Board Member from 1996, 1997, 2012…

Shelley Garrett – Candidate for CBA Vice-President
Shelley Garrett - Candidate for CBA Vice-President
Qualifications:
Served as Vice-President in 1995, Secretary from 1993-94
My work experience included leading diverse teams to complete projects
Current Contributions:
Producing the CBA Calendar
Volunteer…

James Kosek – Candidate for CBA President
James Kosek - Candidate for CBA President
Qualifications:
Currently serving as an At Large Board Member
30+ years of professional sales, marketing and planning experience
Instrumental in the production of this year’s Muddy Awards including…

Greg Johnson – Candidate for CBA President
Greg Johnson - Candidate for CBA President
Qualifications:
CBA Board of Directors since 1998, Vice President 2001, President 2002 to present
Background in Staff, Project & Purchasing Management
Internationally respected & recognized…

Strong Entries for This Year’s Best Self-Produced CD Competition Selection
The deadline has passed and now all we need do is judge the entries for the Best Self-Produced CD Competition. The winning disc will be submitted to The Blues Foundation as the Cascade Blues Association’s entry this year to compete against…

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