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PSTOS Honorary Life Membership Awards

In 1997, the PSTOS Board of Directors established an Honorary Life Membership Award to recognize those whose efforts have contributed significantly to the furthering of the Theatre Organ in the Northwest.
 


Click for more information about Thelma Barclay Thelma Barclay
Thelma was active for many many years in PSTOS. She was an officer, a Board member, and for several years was overseer of the Young Organist Competition. She played for Saturday birthday parties at Pizza & Pipes in Bellevue until being disabled by a stroke, after which her family moved her to Little Rock, Arkansas. With much sadness PSTOS members learned of her death in the summer of 1999. Thelma's enthusiasm and energy made her a strong and positive presence during all her years of involvement with PSTOS.

Click for more information about Bill Bunch Bill Bunch
Bill was a longtime pillar of the local pipe organ scene, having formerly owned and operated Balcom & Vaughan Pipe Organs. Bill spent much of his spare time over a period of many years upgrading and improving the organ in his church, Central Lutheran. He was also a strong supporter of PSTOS, having attended many conventions and functions, and supplied a never-ending stream of wonderful archival materials for use in the chapter's Pipeline newsletter and website.

Click for more information about Eddie Zollman Eddie Zollman
Ed was one of the big names in the Puget Sound Theatre Organ scene for years, having been a Seattle area resident for most all of his life. Ed made his living as a professional musician, playing piano, Hammond and pipe organ. He worked in bands, orchestras, and as a soloist performer. He was featured organist in the 1971 Seattle ATOS convention and taught many area folks to play the organ. Although in his 90s, he continued to make music on a portable keyboard until his passing in Summer 1999.

Click for more information about Don Myers Bill Hale
In April 2000, an Honorary Life Membership Award was presented to Bill Hale: "With gratitude for your forty years of loyal chapter membership, for acting as official organizer of our Canadian members, for your willingness to help in all ways to further the goals of the chapter, for always remaining keenly interested in the preservation of Canada's last remaining original theatre organ installation, and for always making every effort to attend Chapter functions in spite of health problems, this award is presented in recognition of your many years of service to Puget Sound Theatre Organ Society."

Click for more information about Don Myers Clyde & Adeline Hook
With gratitude for your many years of loyal Chapter membership, for your masterful officiating at numerous Open Console sessions, for your superb service as Bus Captains for many Chapter events, for always helping to further the goals of the Chapter, this award is presented in recognition of and appreciation for outstanding service to Puget Sound Theatre Organ Society. February, 2001.

Click for more information about Don Myers Don Myers
Don was recognized in December 2001 for his lifelong commitment to the theatre pipe organ, and his numerous contributions of time and effort on behalf of PSTOS. Don worked for Balcom & Vaughan Pipe Organs for many years. He played a large role in the preservation of the Paramount Theatre Wurlitzer, was involved with the PSTOS club organ, and had a lesser role in many other theatre organ installations in the Puget Sound area. Don is a "natural" musician, having pleased PSTOS listeners with his music at many open console sessions and at several concerts. Thank you, Don, for all you've done to preserve, restore, and present the Theatre Pipe Organ for Puget Sound devotees!

Click for more information about the Evans Russ & Jo Ann Evans
With gratitude for your continued support and many years of loyal Chapter membership, for opening your home to Chapter members, friends and theatre organ enthusiasts worldwide, for your continued contributions as the Puget Sound Pipeline publishers and editors, for your commitment, energy and continued presence at Local, National and International theatre organ events, and for your excellent organizational and craftsman skills, this award is presented in recognition of your tireless efforts and years of service to Puget Sound Theatre Organ Society. December 2002.

Click for more information about Andy Crow Andy Crow
A "theatre organ institution" in the Puget Sound area since the 1960s, Andy was instrumental in the installation of the 3/23 Wurlitzer in the Washington Center for the Performing Arts, Olympia WA, and was a primary figure in the installation of the 3/16 Robert Morton in the social hall of St. Columban Church, Yelm, WA. He entertained audiences at the three local Pizza & Pipes restaurants during their years of operation, and has always made himself available to play for silent movies, parties, and concerts for PSTOS.
In December of 2005, Andy was finally given overdue recognition for his life-long commitment to the theatre pipe organ in the Northwest. His award plaque reads: Recognizing with sincere appreciation your many contributions to Puget Sound Theatre Organ Society in preservation of and performance on the theatre pipe organs in our area.
  • Andy Crow tribute slide show (Oct. 24, 2015) - 21MB
  • Bob Zat
    In December 2006, Bob was presented with the PSTOS Honorary Life Membership Award: "With grateful appreciation for your many years of dedicated service to PSTOS, for sharing your numerous talents and skills, for devoting hundreds of hours to the maintenance of our Chapter pipe organ, for your willingness to serve in a variety of capacities on the PSTOS Board, and for your consistent and diligent work for the good of the organization, this award is presented in recognition of your invaluable contributions toward the betterment of PSTOS."

    Jack & Mary Lou Becvar
    In August 2007, Jack and Mary Lou were presented with the PSTOS Honorary Life Membership Award: "With grateful appreciation for your many years of dedicated service to PSTOS, for sharing your many talents and skills, for opening your home and sharing your Wurlitzer Pipe Organ with PSTOS members, for your willingness to serve in a variety of capacities on the PSTOS Board, for the hundreds of hours invested in preserving the Paramount Theatre Wurlitzer and other Northwest instruments, and for your consistent and diligent work for the good of the organization, this award is presented in recognition of your invaluable contributions toward the betterment of PSTOS and the Theatre Organ over a period of many years."

    Tom Blackwell
    In February 2009, Tom was presented with the PSTOS Honorary Life Membership Award: "In recognition of your work in establishing a solid working relationship with the Seattle Paramount Theatre staff; Your untold hours of devotion to the maintenance of the Paramount Wurlitzer; Your talent and effort in establishing an outstanding website for our Chapter; Your diligence in researching and securing ATOS funds for the Paramount Wurlitzer restoration; Your foresight in seeking once again a national convention hosted by Puget Sound Chapter; Your encouraging the involvement of our Chapter in the restoration of theatre organs in our area; Your three years of leadership as Chapter president; and your consistent diligent work for the good of the organzation."


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