• Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar
  • Skip to footer
Pacific Crest Youth Arts Organization

Pacific Crest Youth Arts Organization

  • ABOUT
    • Report an Ethics or Policy Violation
    • Policies
    • Jobs
    • Staff
    • Board of Directors
    • News
  • DRUM CORPS
    • Audition
    • General Info
    • For Current Performers
    • Calendar
    • Alumni
      • Alumni Association
      • Alumni Spotlight
  • EDUCATION
    • Camps and Workshops
    • School Outreach
    • Virtual Private Lessons
    • Virtual Studio Library
      • Subscriber Info
      • Login
  • EVENTS
  • SUPPORT
    • Donate
    • Shop
    • Volunteer
    • Corporate Sponsorship
    • Corporate Sponsors
    • Honor Roll of Donors
  • FOR EDUCATORS
    • Camps and Clinics
    • DCI Shows Group Sales
    • DCI Shows Free Ticket
  • CONTACT

DONATE

  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • Twitter
  • YouTube

George Perry to Retire after Two Decades of Service

After nearly two decades of service to Pacific Crest, Board President George Perry will retire on December 31st.

According to Executive Director Stuart Pompel, George first got involved when his son, Ryan, performed with the corps in 1994. “Ryan went on to perform with the Santa Clara Vanguard, but George stayed on at PC, and was elected to the Board of Directors in 1996. I immediately came to rely on him as a volunteer, donor, and adviser.”

Photo_PerryAndRoyce
Congressman Ed Royce (Left) presenting the California Senate Resolution to George Perry and his wife, Sue.

George served for a decade as Vice President, and in 2009, he became President. He has led the organization through some of its most significant growth these past three years. In recognition of his vast service to Pacific Crest, the organization’s Volunteer Hall of Fame is named in his honor.

At the Board of Directors Holiday Party on December 5th, George was recognized for his long and dedicated service to Pacific Crest.

As a special surprise, U.S. Congressman Ed Royce attended the party and presented a California Senate Resolution on behalf of State Senator Bob Huff.

George spoke of his service to Pacific Crest during that presentation. “Over the past twenty years, I’ve watched Pacific Crest develop from a Division III start-up corps into the highly respected World Class Drum Corps it is today. To watch the members, who often come from competing high schools, mature and become a cohesive performing unit is a rewarding experience, and has given me great pleasure. I am certain that I have received more than I have given. I look forward to seeing the continued growth of the organization.”

Photo_MortensenPerryPompel
Board Vice President Phil Mortensen (left) and Executive Director Stuart Pompel (right) presenting to George Perry on behalf of the Board of Directors

“I consider George a great friend,” said Pompel. “There’s so much of him embedded in the DNA of Pacific Crest. He continues to be a role model for our alumni, supporters, and volunteers, and I know his impact will continue on.”

Filed Under: News, Alumni News

Primary Sidebar

Pacific Crest Header Logo - Drum and Bugle Corp. Diamond Bar, CA
Pacific Crest Title Sponsor image
[adrotate group="2"]

Join Our Mailing List

Sign Up
SafeSubscribe with Constant Contact
  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • Twitter
  • YouTube
PacificCrest2019-DrumandBugleCorpsTanakayBGb

 

Pacific Crest Mission Statement

The mission of Pacific Crest Youth Arts Organization is to provide superior educational and competitive performing arts programs that change the lives of young people in the greater Southern California region and prepare them for leadership in a fast-moving world.

 

MAKE A GIFT

 

Ad Rotate

[adrotate group=”1″]

  • ABOUT
    • Report an Ethics or Policy Violation
    • Policies
    • Jobs
    • Staff
    • Board of Directors
    • News
  • DRUM CORPS
    • Audition
    • General Info
    • For Current Performers
    • Calendar
    • Alumni
      • Alumni Association
      • Alumni Spotlight
  • EDUCATION
    • Camps and Workshops
    • School Outreach
    • Virtual Private Lessons
    • Virtual Studio Library
      • Subscriber Info
      • Login
  • EVENTS
  • SUPPORT
    • Donate
    • Shop
    • Volunteer
    • Corporate Sponsorship
    • Corporate Sponsors
    • Honor Roll of Donors
  • FOR EDUCATORS
    • Camps and Clinics
    • DCI Shows Group Sales
    • DCI Shows Free Ticket
  • CONTACT

Footer

Pacific Crest - Drum and Bugle Corp. Diamond Bar, CA
  • ALUMNI
  • SHOP
  • AUDITIONS
  • PROGRAMS
  • TOUR MAP
  • EVENTS

LATEST NEWS

  • Introducing Our 2023 Drum Majors

  • Elan Percussion Becomes an Affiliated Program of Pacific Crest

  • Board of Directors Candidates: Call for Applicants

  • PCYAO Board Elects Adrian Rivas as President

  • Meet Our 2022 Drum Majors

Copyright © 2023 · Pacific Crest Youth Arts Organization · Responsive website by Social Cindy · Log in