Casting Society Of America Appoints 2008 Board of Directors

Casting Society Of America Appoints 2008 Board of Directors

LOS ANGELES, Feb. 28 /PRNewswire/ -- The Casting Society of America (CSA) is pleased to announce the appointment of its newly elected Board of Directors for 2008. The Board aims to gain recognition for the achievements done by Casting Directors, improve the access of information to CSA members and the Industry via an improved website, and continue to increase the level of giving for both Casting Society Cares in Los Angeles and Stockings with Care in New York, which provides gifts for underprivileged children during the holiday season. Exemplifying influential experience in the field of theatrical casting, the new Board includes:

Officers:
Pam Dixon, President
Howard Meltzer, Vice-President
Sharon Lieblein, Treasurer
Rebecca Mangieri, Secretary

Board of Directors:
Laura Adler
Eyde Belasco
Chemin Bernard
Shawn Dawson
Liz Dean
Felicia Fasano
Jeremy Gordon (Associate CD)
Tara-Anne Johnson
Lora Kennedy
Gary Zuckerbrod

New York:
Bernie Telsey, Vice President
James Calleri
Amelia Rasche (Associate CD)
Tara Rubin
Cindy Tolan

"My hope is that I can be an integral part in facilitating the promotion of the outstanding achievements of our members," said Pam Dixon, President, CSA. "It is my greatest desire, not only as President, but also as a working Casting Director, to gain the long overdue recognition for our untiring efforts."

To qualify as a CSA member, a Casting Director must have two years of main title credit and be recommended for membership by two other members in good standing. Yearly, 7 of the 14 board seats become vacant. Members are free to nominate himself or herself or another member to fill those seats. An election is then held where the entire membership votes. As of 2007, casting associates have been granted membership opportunities in the organization. One associate holds a seat n the board.

Collectively, the Board is responsible for managing the organization's finances, determining policy and membership guidelines. In addition, individual Board members chair the diversity, membership, website, activities, Casting Society Cares, and Stockings with Care committees. Finally, board members act as liaisons with standing committees for the Artios Awards in Los Angeles and New York, the New York Apple Award, and electing a Tony voter.

For further information on the Casting Society of America, please visit http://www.castingsociety.com/.

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CONTACT: Dave Linden, +1-213-908-0800, dave@largestmixer.com

Web site: http://www.castingsociety.com/

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