Programming Committee Takes New Direction
OPALGA’s Programming Committee recently held a meeting to reconfigure itself after a break of several months. One major change is that the committee will now be known as the Social Committee because it will primarily concern itself with social-type events. This was a direct result of the recent strategic planning process wherein the Board identified the need to differentiate social events from substantive programming for specific groups such as families, singles, etc. Programs targeted for these and other specific groups will be put on by a new Programming Committee, while the Social Committee will now consider a wide range of activities including events such as the drag show, gay bingo, theatre outings, and the like.
“The timing of the new structure is perfect because it now gives us a chance to think totally outside the box,” said David Rappoport, Board member and interim Chair of the Social Committee. “We can continue with events that have been successful in the past while at the same time come up with totally new ideas that satisfy the needs of our members for more diverse social events.”
The Social Committee meets monthly on the second Tuesday at 7:00 p.m. at The OPALGA Center and is looking for new members who want to help plan and put on events for the membership. “Your involvement can be limited to occasionally lending a hand, or you can take on and manage your own event if you have the time and interest,” added Rappoport.
“I am truly grateful for David’s willingness to step up and help us at this time,” said Mike Cochran, OPALGA Co-Chair. “Already this year we had over 85 people at the post-holiday brunch and 5 days later over 60 people attended the Steppenwolf benefit evening. These numbers show that our members enthusiastically respond to the right kinds of events.”
Anyone who wants further information about the Social Committee and its activities should contact David Rappoport at davidsteven@comcast.net.
