BOLThe Bureau of Lectures & Concert Artists
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About Us

We have been providing programs to schools in the U.S. and Canada for over 100 years. This year we will provide more than 5,500 programs to over 3,000 schools.

Please call us at 800-255-0084 if you have any questions about our programs or service. We PERSONALLY answer our phones and are glad to provide any information you may need or respond to questions your may have. We pride ourselves on our prompt service and excellent programs.

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John TachaJohn Tacha, Director

A former high school coach and teacher, owner and director John Tacha has led the Bureau for more than thirty years. Under his direction, the Bureau - headquartered in Lawrence, Kansas - will provide over 6000 shows in more than 40 States and Canada during this current 2007-08 school year. John also does all the routing and scheduling for our performers, and most importantly, finds the great people each year that do the assemblies.


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Barbara WoodBarbara Wood, Sales Manager

Barb Wood, a sixteen-year veteran, contacts principals and other key school personnel, selling assembly programs across the country. She believes in what she is selling and over the years she has become familiar with her customers and what they are looking for in assemblies.



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Terry LymanTerry Lyman, Office Manager

With thirteen years of experience at the Bureau, Terry Lyman is in charge of data entry, accounts receivable and many other office functions. She sends our schools their confirmations, announcement letters and invoices and also makes sure our performers have their schedules and proper information on the schools.



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Andy Thibodo

Andrea (Andy) Thibodo, Account Representative

Andy Thibodo, an enthusiastic individual, has also been with the Bureau for thirteen years contacting schools on upcoming assemblies, selling, scheduling dates and times, and providing promotional materials to our customers. She also handles many different functions to keep our office running smoothly.



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Mary Holdredge

Mary Holdredge, Account Representative

Also a thirteen-year veteran with the Bureau, Mary Holdredge makes sales calls, provides scheduling information to our performers and schools and most importantly helps our customers when they call. Mary also handles account collections, public relations, and mailings.