Board of Directors
Ted Kuster - Chairman
Bert Daniel
Robin Frenette
Karen Celia Heil
Phoebe Leigh-Suelflow
Ashley Readel
Tyler Stamets
Lani Way
Andrea Zelones
Be a CBA Board Member
One of the best ways to support the California Bluegrass Association is by taking part in its leadership team.
Elections
The CBA board consists of nine members, and are elected annually by CBA members. Nominations are now open for new board members interested in joining the board. The next term is starting October 1, 2025. Nominations will be accepted between now and August 15.
You can learn more about how to become a Board member by clicking below:
Board Meetings
Board Meetings are generally held the 3rd Saturday of the month at 10 am via Web Conference. Four in-person board meetings are held at CBA events. Meetings are open to all members. Please contact any board member if you would like to attend. Meeting dates and times are shown below in the meeting calendar.
Board Meeting Calendar
Saturday, November 23, 2024
10:00am PT – Location: Web conference
Saturday, December 14, 2024
10:00am PT – Location: Web conference
Saturday, January 11, 2025
10:00am PT – Location: Great 48
Saturday, February 15, 2025
10:00am PT – Location: Web conference
Sunday, March 9, 2025
10:00am PT – Location: Sebastopol Community Cultural Center
Saturday, April 19, 2025
10:00am PT – Location: Spring Campout
Saturday, May 24, 2025
10:00am PT – Location: Web conference
Saturday, June 21, 2025
10:00am PT – Location: Web conference
Sunday July 20, 2025
10:00am PT – Location: Web conference
Saturday August 23, 2025
10:00am PT – Location: Golden Old-Time Campout
Saturday September 27, 2025
10:00am PT – Location: Web conference
Sunday, October 19, 2025
10:00am PT – Location: Fall Campout
Board meeting dates for 2026 will be added following the October board meeting.
Board Meeting Minutes
Committees
Executive Committee
Chair – Ted Kuster
Karen Celia Heil
Tyler Stamets
Phoebe Leigh-Suelflow
Andrea Zelones
Finance Committee
Chair – Theresa Gooding
Phoebe Leigh-Suelflow
Pete Ludé
Ashley Readel
Talent Acquisition Group
Chair – Danny Clark
Aaron Zorndorf
Jason Winfree
Karen Celia Heil
Father’s Day Advisory Committee
Chair – Pete Ludé
Ted Kuster
Phoebe Leigh-Suelflow
Lani Way
Theresa Gooding
Mark Hogan
Joyce Hennessey
Fundraising and Grant Committee
Chair – Pete Ludé
Joel Keebler
Phoebe Leigh-Suelflow
Lani Way
Welcome Committee
Chair – Ted Kuster
Karen Celia Heil
Ashley Readel
Lani Way