Community School of the Arts announces new Board of Directors
Mark Mealy elected chair, 4 new board members elected

Charlotte, NC, June 30,2006 —Community School of the Arts recently elected its 2006- 2007 officers and new members to the Board of Directors. Newly elected members to the Board of Directors are Eadie Ferretti, Senior Vice President and Project Manager at Bank of America; John Hudson, Managing Director at Wachovia Securities; Jose Hernadez- Paris, Diversity Specialist for Charlotte Mecklenburg Schools; and Julie Szeker, Corporate Counsel for Carolinas HealthCare System.

The Executive Committee for the 2004-2005 term includes: New Incoming Chair: Mark Mealy; Outgoing Chair, Debbie Abels; Amy Pitt, Treasurer; and David Page Development Committee Chair.

Returning members to the Board of Directors include: Laurie Bond, Henry Bridges, George Campbell, Rev. Katie Crowe, Jerry Fox, Joseph Grier, Jr., Sally Higgins, Joe Huneycutt, Valecia McDowell, Shannon McFayden, Don Olmstead, Moira Quinn, Cecilia Ramirez, Josephine Rankin, Rev. Dr. Stephen Shoemaker, and Harriette Line Thompson.

Community School of the Arts is lead by President and Executive Director, Kathy Ridge and headquartered at Sprit Square.

ABOUT COMMUNITY SCHOOL OF THE ARTS:
Community School of the Arts is a non-profit organization that provides quality youth arts education and a family focused appreciation of the arts. Classes in visual arts and music are taught in an accessible environment with a curriculum that enables students of diverse backgrounds to achieve their highest potential. Community School of the Arts receives operating support from the Arts & Science Council and the North Carolina Arts Council. For more information visit www.csarts.org.

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