The Praha Outdoor Performance Stage (POPS) Committee was formed in 2022 by the New Prague Area Arts Council (NPAAC).  Since April of 2023 it has operated under the Forward New Prague Foundation, a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit corporation.

The Committee is made up of leaders from the community, city, arts groups, school district and other interested individuals from the greater New Prague area.

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The members of the POPS Committee are:

Den Gardner, Chair – dengardner@gandgcomm.com

Vice Chair– vacant

Sandi Loxton, Secretary - sloxton@isd721.org

Bruce Wolf, Treasurer/Financial Officer – bwolf5771@gmail.com

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Shannon Allen

Joe Barten

Andy Beckius

Lisa Brusseau

Shannon Brusseau

Tony Buthe

Jon Colling

Steve Frost

Gina Fadden

Pastor Ben Hilding

Larry Pint

Eddie Shimota

Brooke Sticha

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The POPS Committee is made up of numerous sub-committees.  They include:

City/School/Community Organization Collaborations

Feasibility & Design

Fundraising

Grants - Public/Private Funding

Marketing Communications