Through this local presence, the organization engages artists and communities more directly, vitally, and efficiently. The chapters have become permanent parts of the communities they serve. Their constant presence enables them to forge lasting alliances with a wide range of musical, cultural, educational, and philanthropic partners.

Chapter directors with members of the Forum's board of directors and staff at the annual meeting in July 2002. (left to right) Front row. New York Director Renita Kalhorn, Board Member Mary Greer (New York), Philadelphia Director Katy Clark, San Francsico Bay Area Director Tod Brody, Board Member Anthony Tansimore (San Francisco), and Atlanta Director Lane Wilson. Second row. Board Member David Wolman (Philadelphia), Minnesota Director Elissa Ecklund Chaffee, Chicago Director Paula Giannini, and Associate Director of Chapters David Wolff. Third row. Board Member Mary Deissler (Boston), Boston Director Beth Denisch, Board Member Raphael Cung (Los Angeles), Director of Chapters Bob Peskin, and Washington, D.C. Director Jonathan Matis. Top row. Southern Minnesota Director Daniel Zielske, Executive Director Linda Hoeschler, Board Member David Ranheim (St. Paul), and Board Member Carmen Telléz (Bloomington, Ind.).

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