New Church Life July/August 2016 | Page 83

  Duane Hyatt was approved for another three-year term as Treasurer. Susan Asplundh was appointed chair of the Nominating Committee and Isaac Smith as vice chair. Charles M. Cole continues as Vice Chair of the Board and Joseph D. Seckelman is Secretary. charter day 2016 This year’s Charter Day celebration for the Academy of the New Church extends from Thursday, October 13 through Monday the 17th. The Rev. Stephen D. Cole, teacher of religion and theology at Bryn Athyn College and its Theological School, will give the Cathedral address on Friday morning. The banquet program on Saturday evening will feature a special program by the Secondary Schools. Among a range of events – from class reunions to sporting events – will be: • Bryn Athyn College Rocks Concerts to benefit the Sherri Rumer Cooper Research Fund (9 p.m. Friday, 10 p.m. Saturday, and 3 p.m. Sunday) • The return of the popular Chili Cook-off and Carnival on Saturday • The traditional Deka Tea on Sunday • Secondary Schools and College tours Saturday morning • The annual Bob Eidse Run on Saturday morning • Mix & Mingle after the banquet • Sporting events, from field hockey under the lights on Thursday to the annual Student Scholarship Golf Outing on Monday Watch for a mailing with further information. Or you may contact Ali Childs in the Office of Advancement: 267-502-4931 or [email protected] cathedral award Terry Schnarr, Principal Organist The façade of the Chara Aurora Cooper Haas pipe organ in the Bryn Athyn Cathedral has received a Special Palladio Award for Craftsmanship. This is a national award honoring outstanding achievements in traditional design. The program recognizes both individual designers and design teams whose work enhances the beauty and human qualities of the built environment. Historic Doors (of Kempton, Pennsylvania) is the 2016 recipient of this award. 395