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2017 NIBA Officers & Board of Directors

· President: Kim Kraemer (815-383-9329)

vp@nibaweb.org, kimkraemer@comcast.net

· Vice President: Tom Gerber (815-312-3964)

pres@nibaweb.org, tgerber.card@gmail.com

· Treasurer: Cindy Kline (224-569-6210) drpepper@ameritech.net

· Secretary: Mary Krasko (815-879-2414)

Board Members

Jim Berkland 630-479-6610

Dave Erickson 630-746-1445

Joyce Kraemer 630 852-8088

Rich Krasko 815-879-2414

Ted Seed 815-246-6333

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Text Box: A Note from the Prez Greetings Bluegrassers! Cindy Cline has decided to step down as NIBA Treasurer/membership processor in July. Cindy has been doing this job for the past 16 years! Cindy, thank you so very much for all you have done for the NIBA. Given Cindy’s decision, we are looking for a new Treasurer. Please contact Kim Kraemer (815 383-9329) or send an email to niba@nibaweb.org if you are a CPA and are willing to help. We need to have a replacement by July. I hope everyone enjoyed this year’s NIBA Bluegrass Festival. We had 9 amazing band performances with The Special Consensus topping off the event! As well the 4 most excellent workshops! Unfortunately attendance did not meet expectations. I have a feeling the new stupid weather forecasting system scared people away even though the weather was perfect. Please provide feedback about the festival or why you did not attend to a board member and/or email to niba@nibaweb.org . We would like to know how to increase attendance next year. If you did not attend, what would convince you to attend? Kim Kraemer President, NIBA

"Bluegrass has brought more people together and made more friends than any other music in the world. You meet people at festivals and renew acquaintances year after year."

Bill Monroe

Hello Bluegrass Enthusiasts!

NIBA Key Dates to Remember

Sep 22 : NIBA Picnic – Illini State Park

Dec 15 : NIBA Christmas Party – Sugar Grove

Other Key Dates

7/13-14 Frankfort Bluegrass Festival

8/22-24 Two Rivers Jam, Harrison

8/31 Chet Kingery Memorial Festival, Arthur

9/27-28 Hertiage Bluegrass Festival, Bloomington