Community Advancement Award Recipients
The Windham Endowment has been proud to bestow its Community Advancement
Award on the following recipients:
2011:
The Windham Actors Guild (WAG),
established in 2010, is a non-profit community
theater organization that encourages members of all ages to develop their creativity and talent
by participating in every aspect of theater. WAG presents live theatrical
productions at Windham High School for the enjoyment and enrichment of its members, patrons,
and residents of the surrounding communities.
2010:
Since its inception in 1976, the
Windham Historic Commission has worked to
preserve and restore the historic Searles School and Chapel. After two major
building projects, including handicap accessibility adaptations, the building is now
being used for town committee and organization meetings, social functions,
business functions, awards events, and concerts. It is a venue for many Windham
residents to commemorate important family events. Through the years, the
Commission has led the way in the transformation of the building, from a
deteriorating and detrimentally modified structure to a beautiful, functional, and
historically accurate building that is a significant community resource.
Additionally, the Commission has organized and supported numerous events that
give residents education and appreciation for the town's history. For example, in fall
2009, the Commission organized a "Cemetery Walk," where residents – young and
old – played the character of some of Windham's historic figures while standing at
the grave of these people. Through the years, the Commission has fostered an
appreciation for the town's architectural and historic heritage. The Commission has
successfully demonstrated that historic buildings can be preserved, appreciated,
and useful.
2009:
"The
Windham Community Band (WCB) was established in May, 1997.
Co-founded by Roanne Copley, Frank Rydstrom, and Bruce Lee (Music
Director from 1997 through Oct., 2004), the membership quickly increased
from the original eight musicians, and now consists of about 60 total
members and includes three performing groups: the Windham Concert Band,
the Windham Swing Band, and the Windham Flute Ensemble. The WCB is a
volunteer non-profit organization based in Windham, NH. It's parent
organization is the Friends of Windham Arts and Recreation. Members
range in age from teens to seniors, and come from many walks of life:
music teachers, doctors, business people, technical professionals,
students, and retirees. They all share a love of music and performance."
(From Windham Community Bands website)
Windham Endowment for Community Advancement
P.O. Box 4315, Windham NH 03087
Tel: 603.437.0686
Email: ContactWE@windhamendowment.org