Georgian Bay Folk Society
The Folk Society office and general store is open
Tuesday - Friday 10am - 5pm
Saturday 10am - 2pm
The GBFS Board of Directors are volunteer members and work very hard throughout the year to bring outstanding musical performances and experiences, educational performance and art workshops, and tremendous opportunities to collaborate with others to the area.
The Folk Society office is open Tuesday – Friday 10am – 5pm, and Saturday 10am – 2pm.
We are located at 776 – 2nd Avenue East, Owen Sound, Ontario.
Please feel free to contact the office at any time by email at info@summerfolk.org or by calling (519) 371-2995.
Board Members
Deb Haswell
President
Longtime supporter of Summerfolk, in a former life Deb co chaired the Children’s Area of Summerfolk for 10 years- introducing the craft and activity elements to the children’s area that have become a tradition for families!
Former long time city councillor and mayor of Owen Sound-Deb believes in doing her part to build up communities.
Deb is happy to be working with such a great group of folks as President of GBFS.
Alexander Little
Vice President
Xander is new to the Board of Directors of the Georgian Bay Folk Society, but has been a lifelong
supporter and attendee at Summerfolk, with several years as a volunteer. Xander is an avid supporter of
the arts, and actively participates in local Little Theatre productions.
Eric Cohen
Board Member
Info about Eric will be added soon!
Dave Evans
Treasurer
I have lived in Grey County for most of my adult life with my wife and 3 children. Summerfolk and the rich Owen Sound music scene were a large part of our life here particularly for my children. I am happy to give back to the Society lending my financial expertise gained as a professional accountant.
Ian Solecki
Board Member
Ian is a long time Summerfolkie. While he hasn’t been to all of them, he figures he’s missed far fewer than he’s attended in his 30+ years living in and around Owen Sound. You may know Ian best from on-air appearances at one of Bayshore Broadcasting’s radio stations in the area. When he’s not talking for a living, you may find him our for a run or a hike around the beautiful area that Summerfolk calls home, or cooking up a storm at home with his wife Amy.
Adam Ferri
Board Member
Adam Ferri is the owner & operator of “Big Bay Sound” (audio &
video music production studio) located in Georgian Bluffs.
He has a long history of experience within the Canadian music industry.
Kimberley Moore
Board Member
Kimberley has a background in music business and event management. Over the years, she has aimed to immerse herself in live music. She has held a variety of different positions with organizations such as CARAS, Ticketmaster, and Vans Warped Tour. Most recently, Kimberley has travelled to Yellowknife as part of the production team for the Folk on the Rocks festival. Kimberley has been a volunteer with Summerfolk for a number of years, on the Hotel Hospitality crew, and is excited to start this new adventure as a board member.
Natasha Cordick
Past President
Natasha was born and raised in Owen Sound, where she returned to teach high school science. She has
been a longtime supporter of local culture and arts, and patron of Summerfolk Music and Crafts Festival.
Natasha enjoys music (playing and listening), painting, sports, nature, and learning.
The Georgian Bay Folk Society is a cultural organization, run by volunteers, that presents, promotes and encourages folk music and other folk arts in the community at large.
The GBFS Board of Directors are volunteer members and work very hard throughout the year to bring outstanding musical performances and experiences, educational performance and art workshops, and tremendous opportunities to collaborate with others to the area.
The Folk Society office is open Tuesday – Friday 10am – 5pm, and Saturday 10am – 2pm.
We are located at 776 – 2nd Avenue East, Owen Sound, Ontario.
Please feel free to contact the office at any time by email at info@summerfolk.org or by calling (519) 371-2995.