About Friends of NAC Orchestra

Friends of the National Arts Centre Orchestra is a not-for-profit organization who support the NAC Orchestra, music, and music education through our fundraising activities and volunteer efforts.

Founded at the same time as the Orchestra, in 1969, Friends has been connecting music and people ever since. Our goal is to enjoy music while financially supporting young talented musicians and creating opportunities for the younger generation to enjoy orchestral music.

2025 – 2026 BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Honorary Patron

Alexander Shelley
 

Executive Committee

President Christine McLaughlin
  First Vice-President Ludwik Klimkowki
  Second Vice-President Melina Vacca-Pugsley
  Secretary Paula Rozanski
  Treasurer Sally Boucher
 

Directors

Embassy Concerts Melina Vacca-Pugsley
  Diplomatic Liaison Carol Lutes Racine and David Devine
  Membership Services Madeleine Aubrey
  Legal Colonel-Maître® Michel W. Drapeau
  Music to Dine For Elizabeth Rajanayagam
  Music Liaison Christine McLaughlin
  Technology Praveeni Perera
  Director without Portfolio Ludwik Klimkowski
 

Ex officio Representatives

NAC Orchestra Representative Lauren Anker
 

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Annual Reports

2024-25
2023-24
2022-23
2021-22

Contact Us

By Mail
Our mailing address is:
Friends of the National Arts Centre Orchestra
PO Box 4839, Station E
Ottawa ON K1P 5H9
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