Jefferson Arts Committee elects 2015 officers

JEFFERSON — The Jefferson Arts Committee recently announced the election of the following members to serve a two-year term as officers of the 2015-16 Executive Board: Carol Punturieri, president, Sheila Rhoades, vice president public relations, Renee Marinello, vice president fundraising, John Focacci, vice president special events, Treasurer Betty Eastman, Assistant Treasurer Jean Wilson, Recording Secretary Rose Jackameit, and Corresponding Secretary Janet Breckenridge.

The following members were elected to serve a one-year term as trustees: Jack Kelly, Carol Mullen, and Jeanne Hantson; and the following members were elected to serve a two-year term as trustees: Kathy Damerel, George Damerel, and Debra Broski.

Jason Nicholas will serve as Chairman for the group’s Student Artists of the Month Program assisted by Donna and Marc Staccioli, and Elisa DeYoung with Jefferson Township High School Art Teacher Karen Frelinghuysen serving as the Jefferson Township School District teacher coordinator/liaison.

Information about the Jefferson Arts Committee can be found at www.jeffersonarts.org, by emailing artscommittee@jeffersonarts.org, or calling 973-697-3828. Membership is always open.