Bob Henry Retires from the Festival of Arts Board.David Perry
LAGUNA BEACH Laguna Beach (ləg  `nə), city (1990 pop. 23,170), Orange co., S Calif., on the Pacific coast; founded 1887, inc. 1927. , Calif. -- Bob Henry, a Festival of Arts board member
for nearly six years, recently announced his retirement from the
organization. Henry, a former president and vice president, made his
emotional announcement during a recent meeting of the board of
directors. "These past years have been most fulfilling and
productive for me. I have very strong emotional ties to the Festival. It
holds a special place in my heart," said Henry.
Henry, an Emmy-winning television producer, was elected to the board of directors in 2001. He served as the board liaison for the Special Events and Membership departments for the past five years. Prior to being elected to the board, his efforts were instrumental in the cause of keeping the Festival and Pageant in Laguna Beach. A longtime Laguna Beach resident with a history of community service, Bob has served as President of the Laguna Beach Garden Club and worked hard in support of a new Senior Citizen Center. Now that he's retired, Henry plans on enjoying some well deserved R & R with his wife Annette and family. "Bob has earned our deepest respect and appreciation for his service and unflagging commitment to the Festival and Pageant, which he demonstrated time and again with boundless joy and enthusiasm. He will be sorely missed by all of us," said Festival of Arts president Anita Mangels mangels Beta vulgaris; called also mangel-wurzel. . Appointed to the open board position vacated by Henry is 10-year Pageant volunteer David Perry, who will serve out Mr. Henry's unexpired term ending in November of this year. "David brings to the Festival of Arts not only the knowledge gained through years of volunteer service here, but also the expertise that comes from significant involvement with other non-profit boards. He promises to be a real asset to the Festival, and we are delighted to welcome him to our board," said Mangels. Originally from Arcadia, Perry and his family are long time residents of Irvine. He is currently a partner with the international law firm of Kirkpatrick & Lockhart Preston Gates Ellis, resident in the firm's Orange County office where his practice is focused on corporate matters, including assisting non-profit and not-for-profit entities. Perry is involved with organizations supporting the University of California The University of California has a combined student body of more than 191,000 students, over 1,340,000 living alumni, and a combined systemwide and campus endowment of just over $7.3 billion (8th largest in the United States). , Irvine, (including the university's Chief Executive Roundtable, is a board member of the Kidney Cancer Kidney Cancer Definition Kidney cancer is a disease in which the cells in certain tissues of the kidney start to grow uncontrollably and form tumors. Association, and is a member of the National Cancer Institute's Consumer Advocates in Research and Related Activities. "The Festival of Arts and Pageant of the Masters The Pageant of the Masters is an annual festival held by the Festival of Arts in Laguna Beach, California. The event is known for the "living pictures" wherein classical and contemporary works of art are recreated by real people posing in almost exact detail to the work of art they have long been unique contributors to the community and I am grateful for having the opportunity of stewardship as a member of the board of directors," said Perry. The Festival of Arts is a nonprofit organization Nonprofit Organization An association that is given tax-free status. Donations to a non-profit organization are often tax deductible as well. Notes: Examples of non-profit organizations are charities, hospitals and schools. that produces the Festival of Arts - California's Premier Fine Art Exhibition and the Pageant of the Masters. For general information, call 949-494-1145 or visit the website at www.LagunaFestivalofArts.com. The event is located at 650 Laguna Canyon Road, Laguna Beach, California
Laguna Beach is a seaside resort and artistic community located in southern Orange County, California, approximately 24 miles (39 km) southeast of downtown Santa Ana. . Proceeds support the arts and art education in and about Laguna Beach. Editor's Note Editor's Note (foaled in 1993 in Kentucky) is an American thoroughbred Stallion racehorse. He was sired by 1992 U.S. Champion 2 YO Colt Forty Niner, who in turn was a son of Champion sire Mr. Prospector and out of the mare, Beware Of The Cat. Trained by D. : Photo available upon request. |
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