One of Delaware County's most prominent and influential citizens will receive the "Walter Strine, Sr. Advocate of The Arts Award" at The Media Theatre's Silver Anniversary Benefit on Saturday night, March 30. The honor was named after Walter Strine, Sr. who had the vision a quarter of a century ago to renovate State Street's historic movie theatre into a live performing arts venue. Holefelder will receive the award due to his consistent advocacy and support for The Media Theatre over the past 25 years in various capacities. He was the first Board Chair for the professional music theatre and has remained closely involved ever since.
Jack
Holefelder is a graduate of St. James High School in Chester, PA, where he is
on the School’s “Wall of Honor”. He went on to St. Joseph’s University where he
earned a Business Administration Degree. He is a Certified Arbitrator for the
Better Business Bureau. His Community Service includes having been or serving
as The Chairman for the following: Neumann University’s Center for Leadership,
Delaware County Fair, Chester Housing Authority Advisory Board, Red Cross,
March of Dimes Fundraising, Aston Memorial Garden Foundation, Rotary District
7450 Rotaplast Committee, Goodwill Business Advisory Board, Southwest Delaware
County Municipal Authority, and The Media Theatre’s Board of Directors.
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| Mr. Jack Holefelder |
He has
served on the Boards of the Pennsylvania Veterans Museum, the Ethel Sergeant
Clark Smith Memorial Foundation, the Delaware County Hero Scholarship Fund, Blue
Cross Citizen Advisory Council, Southeastern Delco United Way, Rocky Run YMCA, and
Delco Community College Education Foundation.
He has
been the President of The Media Theatre for The Performing Arts, Aston Business
Association, Glen Riddle Rotary, and the Penn-Delco School Board, as well as
the Vice-Chair for the Aston Township Civil Service Commission and the Delaware
County Flag Foundation.
Jack has
also been the Assistant District Governor for Rotary District 7450, and has
raised over $5,000,000 for local charities and projects.
Currently
the Chairman of the Board for Iron Workers Bank, his professional service
includes having been the President of the Delaware County Chamber of Commerce
and the PA Chamber of Commerce Executives. His Board member experience extended
to the Philadelphia Airport Advisory Council, Villanova University Small
Business Advisory Council and more, as well as having been a PA State Delegate
for the White House Conference on Small Business.
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| Jack Holefelder with Iron Workers Bank's John Whitig. Holefelder is the Board Chair for the bank. |
Jack
Holefelder’s influence has also been noted on the ‘airwaves’ as the Producer
and Host of Suburban Cable’s “Delaware County Business Update” and as the
co-host of “Dateline Delaware County” on KISS 100 Radio. He also co-emceed WQIQ
Radio’s “Sports Talk” and Channel 17’s “Easter Seals Telethon”.
His awards include Neumann University's President's Award for Humanitarian Service, The Red Cross David Henderson Humanitarian Award, U.S. Air Force Commendation Medal for his service in the Air Force in Vietnam, Delaware County's Distinguished Community Service Award, March of Dimes Lifetime Achievement Awards, Rotaplast International Personal Service Award for Service to the Children of Peru, and more.
He is the CEO of Holefelder Brothers, Inc., now in its fifth generation, and is the Publisher of "Life in Delaware County" magazine and "Delaware County Today". As an author, his books include "Passing The Torch" and "What's In Your Toolbox".
As one of Delco's most 'involved' citizens, Jack Holefelder has been a great ambassador for The Media Theatre since its inception as a live performing arts venue 25 years ago.
To join Jack Holefelder and other prominent citizens of Delaware County and beyond at The Media Theatre's Silver Anniversary Benefit on Saturday March 30, call 610-891-0100 or visit mediatheatre.org for tickets and information. The 25th Anniversary celebration will include a memorable one-night-only concert, a reception, silent and live auctions, and award ceremony for Mr. Holefelder. Sponsorship opportunities are available.
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