Greater Milford Events & Arts Council Announces New Officers

Kim Chamberland and Mark Chaffin

Milford, Ohio - The Greater Milford Events and Arts Council (GMEAC) elected new officers to the Board of Directors.  Mark Chaffin, president, Kim Chamberland, vice president, and Marti Kleinfelter, secretary, were recently elected by the members of GMEAC.

Also elected and returning to the Board is Dave Hunter, Sr., finance officer; Judy Sheakley, fundraising and events chair; Susan Widder, membership chair; Connie Hunter, nominating committee; Char Hinners, community liaison; and Mary Anne Crowley, officer at large.

Connie Hunter, former president and founder of GMEAC, credits Dr. Vivian Franz for proposing an events and arts council for the greater Milford and Miami Township area.  The board recognized Mrs. Hunter for her service and dedication to GMEAC and the community. 

GMEAC’s monthly meetings are the second Monday of every month, 8:30 a.m., at Panera Bread, 1066 SR 28, Miami Township, Clermont County, Ohio. 

The next meeting is scheduled on February 11, 2013. The meetings are open to members and anyone interested in GMEAC.

The council is currently planning the third annual Bikes in Bloom garden art project for 2013.

The Cincinnati Horticultural Society awarded Bikes in Bloom 2012 the Gardener’s Recognition Award. Winners in the community category show “love of gardening (that) cultivates gorgeous outdoor spaces that delight and inspire all who see them.” More than 50 bikes were ‘planted’ during Bikes in Bloom 2012 and ‘delighted’ the greater Milford and Miami Township community.