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NERFA 2024 Election Results

The Northeast Regional Folk Alliance (NERFA) is pleased to announce the election of Joel Elliott, Lisa Kaston, and Cheryl Prashker to its esteemed Board of Directors. With a wealth of experience and passion for folk music, Joel Elliot, Lisa Kaston, and Cheryl Prashker bring valuable insights and expertise to NERFA’s leadership team. Their dedication to […]

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NERFA Board of Directors 2024 Election

Every year, NERFA (Northeast Regional Folk Alliance) members nominate and elect board members who represent folk music industry leadership and help shape the future of our organization. The upcoming annual election  closes on February 8, with the candidates posted below, including photos, bios, and platform statements. A secure online election ballot has been distributed by

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NERFA 2024

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Petition Response

NERFA Response to the Online Petition With the approaching NERFA Board of Directors elections, we want to provide the Community with information to aid in your decision making. It is only now that we can respond in detail to the online petition that has been circulating regarding current NERFA leadership. Upon receiving the petition, the

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Upcoming NERFA Elections: Key Dates, Ballot Information, and a Crucial Vote

The North East Regional Folk Alliance (NERFA) is gearing up for its upcoming elections, a significant event for all eligible Folk Alliance International (FAI) voting members associated with NERFA. This election, set to take place from Monday, January 8, through Thursday,  February 8, marks a pivotal moment for the organization. Election Timing and Process: The

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Thank you from NERFA 2023

That’s a wrap for the 2023 Northeast Regional Folk Alliance Conference! Thank you to all our attendees, virtual and in-person: the presenters, performers, DJs, fans, volunteers, mentors, panelists … all the people who create this space every year. As we unpack both our suitcases and our experiences, some further thoughts and thanks: NERFA is not

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Community Meeting Group

These are the meetings where we invite the community to an informal discussion of what’s going on, what we are doing, discuss first looks into programming and conference planning, and basically are there to discuss any questions on the community’s mind. Hope to see you soon! Code of Conduct for Community Meetings   Keep your share

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