Letter from the Chairman of the Board

Dear VLA Supporters and Friends:

In its Fiscal Year 2004-05, VLA had its most successful year ever.

Once again, while continuing to expand the scope and depth of its activities, VLA reached a larger constituency than ever before. For the fifth consecutive year, VLA recorded a financial surplus. During the course of its 36 years of service, VLA has reached and assisted countless artists and arts organizations. It has been particularly active in assisting in the formation of other nonprofit arts-related corporations.

A highlight for me of last year’s many achievements was the initiation of VLA’s E-vents to Go program designed to promote theatrical and entertainment events and, in particular, to assist New York City’s many nonprofit theater entities.

In the coming year, I am particularly excited about VLA’s creation of a Holiday Card Program, a program that will spread the work of many participating artists, as well as identify VLA, to thousands of holiday card recipients.

VLA’s staff, headed by Elena M. Paul, our remarkable Executive Director, continues to work at maximum efficiency. And VLA’s Board of Directors remains extremely dedicated and involved.

VLA pledges to continue to improve and increase its efforts. We welcome your involvement. We hope that, after reviewing our achievements, you will continue to encourage and support our many activities.

Peter R. Stern, Esq.
VLA Board Chairman