Chief Sealth Performing Arts has been a designated a 501 (c) 3 non-profit organization registered with Washington State since November 1997. The CSPA officers plan department-wide activities, events, and fund raisers such as the pre-concert mixers and annual poinsettia sales.
CSPA is the umbrella group under which each of the individual ensemble booster groups operate: band, jazz band, mariachi, choir, orchestra and drama. Each of these booster groups elects their own leadership, raises money for their specific activities, and determines when and how those funds are spent. All funds are held in the CSPA bank account; the CSPA treasurer keeps separate account ledgers for each group and works closely with each of the respective booster group treasurers.
Many people choose to donate to CSPA through their workplace; employers often contribute a matching amount, doubling the benefits. These donations can be designated for the CSPA general funds or for a specific ensemble booster group.
2009-2010 CSPA Officers
- President – Tom Wolken
- Vice-President – Dan Ross
- Secretary – Freda Everett
- Treasurer – Susan Hahn
- Poinsettia Fund Raiser – Allison Wetzel
For more information about ensemble-specific groups, keep reading. If you would like to make a donation to our program, please visit our Donations page.
