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Warren Wilson Recognized for Outstanding Service!

At the 20^th annual Allentown Arts Ovation luncheon (1 May 2008), Local 45 First Vice President and Allentown Band Business Agent/Trombonist Warren “Max” Wilson received public accolades for Outstanding Service to the Arts in the Lehigh Valley.

When asked for comment he remarked: “Playing trombone probably saved my life during World War II.” Max served in the U.S. Army’s 100^th Infantry, but when the call went out for auditions to form the Special Services Dance Band for General Murphy, Max answered that call. Passing the audition, he was transferred to the 374^th Field Artillery and the rest is history. And how did playing trombone save his life? Sadly, Company K of the 100^th Infantry suffered 100% casualties during the war.

Congratulations, Max, on an honor well-deserved!

 Allentown Arts Ovation Awards are sponsored by the Allentown Arts Commission whose mission is to nurture, promote and sustain the arts in Allentown.

Warren Wilson with award (caricature by Jim Musselman)

Local 45 officers/directors (left to right); Marion Egge (Director), Karen El-Chaar (President), Warren Wilson (1st Vice President), Warren Moyer (Director), Fred Berdux (Director)

Arts Ovation 2008 – Student Scholarship Award

During the Arts Ovation luncheon, nine scholarships were awarded to Allentown students of outstanding caliber in the fields of visual arts, music and theater. Congratulations to Natalie Trach, daughter of Local 45 members Connie and Michael Trach. Natalie is proficient on flute, piccolo, violin and oboe. Keep up the great work!

Natalie Trach

Natalie & Connie Trach