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Thank You, Lynne Poyant

ince 1989, Lynne Poyant has gone above and beyond for the AFCC, serving as president, chair, volunteer coordinator, and once, even Among Poyant’s favorite memories are meeting guest conductor Julia Child for dinner at The Paddock restaurant in Hyannis, and helping the Boston Pops Esplanade Orchestra play a prank on guest conductor S Lynne and Mike Wallace dinner companion to Pops by the Sea guest conductor Mike Wallace of 60 Minutes. Even when recalling the

Julia Child. Though she has stepped into a number of torrential rainstorm that swept across the Hyannis diverse roles over the past 28 years, Poyant has always Village Green at the 2011Pops, Poyant looks back remained a key player in the foundation’s growth fondly. “A group of hardy Cape Codders came out to and evolution. support the event, and we all had a spectacular time,”

Poyant first came on board as a volunteer she remembers. coordinator for the 3rd annual Pops by the Sea concert AFCC Executive Director Julie Wake praised in 1989, when the AFCC was just getting its start. Poyant’s dedication, and passion for the organization.

She was instrumental in planning decades of Pops by “Lynne has been with the AFCC since its earliest days the Sea events, as well as developing the foundation’s and helped chart its path to success. With her support vision and extending its support to artists and cultural and enthusiasm over the years, the foundation has initiatives of all disciplines. A Cape Cod resident blossomed into a vibrant nonprofit. We’re very grateful since 1972, Poyant currently serves as the Town of for Lynne and all that she’s contributed,” said Wake.

Barnstable’s Director of Community Services. AFCC Board of Directors Chair Rana Murphy echoed

Recently, Poyant stepped down from the AFCC’s Wake’s sentiments. “Lynne was an instrumental part of

Board of Directors, but remains passionate about its the creation and success of the Arts Foundation, especially mission. “The Cape is so blessed to be home to so the Pops by the Sea event,” said Murphy. “Her dedication, many different people who share their talents with passion, and historical knowledge truly helped shape the us,” she says. “What the Arts Foundation does is AFCC . We wish her the best as she continues to support important, but also a lot of fun.” the Cape community in other leadership roles. “

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