Welcome
to our
Online Voting Platform!
We invite ALL Creative Arts Center members
to cast your votes!
Voting is open October 28th through November 3rd.
Please cast your vote to choose the Creative Arts Councils Executive Board positions of Chair, Vice Chair,
Secretary and Treasurer.
These positions will be held for the next 2 years.
PLEASE VOTE!
See the list of nominees below this form.
This form is accepting submissions through Sunday, November 3rd 2024.
THE NOMINEES:
Below are the nominees for the Executive Board of Director positions for the Creative Arts Council.
Each position is held for a 2 year term.
The Creative Arts Council welcomes new Board Members. Please inquire if you are interested in how you can join the board and/or receive an invitation to our monthly board meetings.
Monthly board meeting are open to the public and you do not need to be a board member to attend.
Chair, Board of Directors
My name is Cheryl Bressi and I have accepted the nomination for the Chair for the Creative Arts Council.
My history with the Creative Arts Center runs deep. As the founding director of the Creative Arts Dance Studios in 1987 and also one of the founding members of the Creative Arts Center, my interest and involvement has been consistent.
I am a health and fitness industry leader, a Certified Personal Trainer, Corrective Exercise and Youth Exercise Specialist with the National Academy of Sports Medicine. I consistently continue my education and am currently studying The Schatz Method, under the direction of Gina Schatz.
My two daughters grew up being very involved in many of the programs at the Creative Arts Center including dance, art, music and tumbling. My daughter Kara Minnis is the current director of the Creative Arts Dance Studio.
My interest, my history and my love for the Creative Arts Center continues to feed my drive to be involved. I have served as Vice Chair from 2020 to present and will continue to put in the time as Chair, and do what it takes to ensure that the people in our community continue to have the opportunity to learn, develop and express themselves through the variety of art programs such as those offered at the Creative Arts Center.
Vice Chair, Board of Directors
Hello! I'm Loni Rice, and I have accepted the nomination for the Vice Chair position for the Creative Arts Council.
I have a broad background in art education, having taught all ages in a wide variety of contexts - from Creative Arts director at a summer camp in rural Ohio, to High School Art Teacher at a girls' boarding school in South Africa, and a visiting teacher at an American school in Mexico City, Mexico.
I am passionate about making art-making available and accessible to all people, especially kids. The importance of understanding visual media in today's world cannot be overstated, and that begins with exploring the possibilities of various materials and ideas (which are, essentially, endless).
I'm fairly new to the area, and the Creative Arts Center has welcomed me with open arms. I am looking forward to this chance for me to give back to this community through the arts and various other programs, and to drive more opportunities for the community to come and make art with us!
Secretary, Board of Directors
My name is Tracey Thomas and I have accepted the nomination for the Secretary position for the
Creative Arts Council.
My history with the Creative Arts Center is fairly new, but I’m excited to be a part of it. I have been a
resident of Eureka since 2017. I truly believe that the arts are essential to a child’s education, having
been in the field of education since 1980.
I am currently teaching in Southwest Alaska on the Alaska peninsula as a Special Education teacher
as an independent contractor, which allows me to spend more time in my home state of Montana.
I’ve taught almost every grade level from pre-school to teens. I most recently was involved with the
local Eureka theater group which enabled me to meet even more wonderful residents of Eureka.
I am widowed with three adult children who live within 60 miles of me and seven grandchildren. My
grandchildren have participated in the dance programs made available through the Creative Arts
Center. I love to create and upcycle materials, paint, bead and when I have time play the ukulele.
I’ve been on different boards in the past with various roles, have done in-service training, summer
programs and am used to taking very complete notes during meetings. I look forward to serving as
a Secretary for the Creative Arts Center.
Tracey A. Thomas, M.Ed.
Treasurer, Board of Directors
My name is Katie Cook and I have accepted the nomination for the Treasurer position for the Creative Arts Council.
I am a native to Eureka and have been part of the community my entire life. I started dancing with the Creative Arts Dance Studio as a very young girl. I was part of the Dance Company and the competition team and now continue in the program as one of CADS Dance Instructors. I am certified as a Power Sculpt and Barre Instructor and continue to take classes to help further my knowledge to help my students. I have a tremendous love for dance and for teaching!
I have four beautiful daughters who have been involved with many of the programs at the CAC. I see how valuable it is to have a facility like the Creative Arts Center in our community. A safe place for our children to learn and grow with the influence of the arts as part of their lives. An opportunity for both children and adults to creatively express themselves through movement and imagination. I know and understand how my life was influenced by having the arts available to me, and I want it to continue for all the children in our community!
Thank you for your consideration.