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The Idaho Bluegrass Association was formed in 1980 by Glen Garrett & more
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Membership year goes from July to June!
IBA Board of Directors
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Petra Schwarthoff I am a classically trained violinist who was lured to the dark side in 2016 when I fell into the company of other stringed instrument players jamming in Boise. Soon after I started to help the IBA with some computer and website skills and joint the IBA board in 2017. I am hoping to widen the reach of the IBA and cooperate with all regions in Idaho. |
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Kathy Allyn I have been a Director for the past two years. The IBA organizes a number of popular bluegrass events but there is more work to be done. The IBA looks to expand its activities throughout the state, and it needs to be done in a way that will be successful. I have worked with other small nonprofit organizations and understand the challenges they face. I want to help broaden the IBA's reach while continuing its current effective work. |
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Mark Stolpe I discovered Bluegrass at the Minnesota State Fair on a trip back home. Shorty after I started attending a Bluegrass instructional jam with my Bass. By the time I retired the next year, music became my primary avocation. I am working with Bluegrass, Oldtime, and Jazz ensembles and run the IBA Open Mics at Heritage Social on Sunday nights. |
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Barbara Kemp Since 2019, I’ve been the Secretary/Newsletter Editor for the IBA and have enjoyed working alongside our dedicated, creative Board members growing the bluegrass community with new events, open mics, camps, and jams. I’d be honored to continue on the Board as we look to improve existing programs and develop stronger connections with bluegrass communities throughout Idaho—Yahoo!! |
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Joe Gobel
Along with Petra and Mark, I was recruited to lead the IBA in the fall of 2017. I have been involved as president or vice president since. We grew membership from 50 to over 700 people, expanded the website (Petra) with the help of Jason Homey's excellent teaching materials and videos, wrote the bylaws, started an open mic(Mark), started Springrass and Winterfest and merged the banjo and guitar camp and started the Idaho Bluegrass Camp. Goals for the coming years include continue a supportive and inclusive bluegrass community, expand membership involvement, and promote and expand representation of bluegrass throughout the state. |
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Monty Mortensen Desire to promote Bluegrass music throughout the state. organize more jams/festivals in the state. encourage youth to play stringed instruments, Foster an atmosphere of inclusion to all who are interested in playing music. former president of the Idaho Old Time Fiddlers. (8) years. |
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Cahill Jones cuz |
Past IBA Presidents: |
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2020 - 2024 Mike Murray
2017-2019 Joe Gobel 2013 - 2017 Bill McKeeth 2009 - 2012 Gib Jones 2007 - 2008 Bruce George 2005 - 2006 Jim Sturgill |
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2003- 2005 2000 - 2002 Randy Helton 1994 - 1995 Mame Ewing 1993 - 1994 Bill Elmer 1990 - 1992 Becky Smith 1988 - 1989 Keith Freedman 1982 - 1987 Randy Glen, Dee Smith, Jim Harris, Charley Simmons, Bill Bernard, Ron Outen 1980 - 1981 Glen Garrett first IBA president with Mike Bond as vice president. Randy Glen’s mother in law, Joyce as first treasurer. |