The Beacon Society
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  • How to Support the Society
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  • Sherlock's Spotlight Gazette
  • The Jan Stauber Grant
    • Apply for a Grant
    • Past - Current Grant Awards
  • The Beacon Award
    • Apply for an Award
    • Current / Past Award Winners
  • A Comprehensive Look at the Stories of the Canon
    • A Comprehensive Look at the Stories of the Canon -- The Novels
    • A Comprehensive Look at the Stories of the Canon -- The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes
    • A Comprehensive Look at the Stories of the Canon -- The Memoirs of Sherlock Holmes
    • A Comprehensive Look at the Stories of the Canon -- The Return of Sherlock Holmes
    • A Comprehensive Look at the Stories of the Canon -- His Last Bow
    • A Comprehensive Look at the Stories of the Canon -- The Casebook of Sherlock Holmes
  • Joel Senter Essay Contest
    • Essay Contest -- Introduction & Copyright
    • Essay Contest -- Age Levels
      • Essay Contest -- 4th-6th Grade Form
      • Essay Contest -- 7th-9th Grade Form
      • Essay Contest -- 10th-12th Grade Form
    • Essay Contest -- Rules & Prizes
    • Essay Contest -- Resources
    • Essay Contest -- Submit
    • More about R. Joel Senter
    • Past Senter Essay Contest Winners
    • Who Was Arthur Conan Doyle and Sherlock Holmes
  • Nancy Springer Creative Writing Contest
    • Creative Writing Contest -- Introduction & Copyright
    • More about Nancy Springer
    • Who Was Arthur Conan Doyle and Sherlock Holmes
    • Past Nancy Springer Story Contest Winners
    • Creative Writing Contest -- Resources
    • Creative Writing Contest -- Age Levels
    • Creative Writing Contest -- Rules & Prizes
    • Creative Writing Contest -- Submit
  • Junior Sherlockian Society
    • JSS Explore
    • JSS Experience
    • JSS Extend
    • JSS ‘B’ Recognized
  • Fortescue Scholarship Exams
  • The Puzzles of Sherlock Holmes
  • Educational Resources (Teachers, Librarians, Theaters)
    • Elementary School
    • Middle (Junior) School
    • High School
    • College / University
    • Library Programs
    • Children Theatre
    • The Life & Times in Victorian London
  • Resources for All Sherlockians (Societies, Calendar)
    • Learn About Sherlockian Societies
    • Locating a Sherlockian Society Map
    • Sherlockian E-Times Archives
  • Home
  • First Time Visitor
  • About the Beacon Society (Newsletters, Bylaws, Meeting Minutes)
  • How to Support the Society
  • Contact Our Officers / Committees
  • Sherlock's Spotlight Gazette
  • The Jan Stauber Grant
    • Apply for a Grant
    • Past - Current Grant Awards
  • The Beacon Award
    • Apply for an Award
    • Current / Past Award Winners
  • A Comprehensive Look at the Stories of the Canon
    • A Comprehensive Look at the Stories of the Canon -- The Novels
    • A Comprehensive Look at the Stories of the Canon -- The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes
    • A Comprehensive Look at the Stories of the Canon -- The Memoirs of Sherlock Holmes
    • A Comprehensive Look at the Stories of the Canon -- The Return of Sherlock Holmes
    • A Comprehensive Look at the Stories of the Canon -- His Last Bow
    • A Comprehensive Look at the Stories of the Canon -- The Casebook of Sherlock Holmes
  • Joel Senter Essay Contest
    • Essay Contest -- Introduction & Copyright
    • Essay Contest -- Age Levels
      • Essay Contest -- 4th-6th Grade Form
      • Essay Contest -- 7th-9th Grade Form
      • Essay Contest -- 10th-12th Grade Form
    • Essay Contest -- Rules & Prizes
    • Essay Contest -- Resources
    • Essay Contest -- Submit
    • More about R. Joel Senter
    • Past Senter Essay Contest Winners
    • Who Was Arthur Conan Doyle and Sherlock Holmes
  • Nancy Springer Creative Writing Contest
    • Creative Writing Contest -- Introduction & Copyright
    • More about Nancy Springer
    • Who Was Arthur Conan Doyle and Sherlock Holmes
    • Past Nancy Springer Story Contest Winners
    • Creative Writing Contest -- Resources
    • Creative Writing Contest -- Age Levels
    • Creative Writing Contest -- Rules & Prizes
    • Creative Writing Contest -- Submit
  • Junior Sherlockian Society
    • JSS Explore
    • JSS Experience
    • JSS Extend
    • JSS ‘B’ Recognized
  • Fortescue Scholarship Exams
  • The Puzzles of Sherlock Holmes
  • Educational Resources (Teachers, Librarians, Theaters)
    • Elementary School
    • Middle (Junior) School
    • High School
    • College / University
    • Library Programs
    • Children Theatre
    • The Life & Times in Victorian London
  • Resources for All Sherlockians (Societies, Calendar)
    • Learn About Sherlockian Societies
    • Locating a Sherlockian Society Map
    • Sherlockian E-Times Archives

How to Contact Us


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Head Light (President)​
​​The Head Light is responsible for the overall leadership of the Society. He or she will represent the Society at various events and may act as the official voice of the Society or assign others to do so from time to time.

Rob Nunn

email:  [email protected]

Percy Phelps (Secretary)
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Prepares and disseminates the minutes for all Society meetings and handles correspondence. Receives requests for Beacon membership and issues invitations to join the Society.

​Anna Behrens

email:  ​[email protected]
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Bursar (Treasurer)
​​Accepts tax-deductible contributions to The Beacon Society and handles sales and delivery of Beacon-related items.

Richard J. Kitts

email:  
[email protected]

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13 Cameron Court, Monroe Township, NJ 08831  USA

Awards Committee
​​Receives nominations for the Susan Z. Diamond Beacon Award as well as oversees the Joel Senter Essay contest.

Ann Brauer Andriacco, Chair

email: [email protected]​

​The Beacon Society, c/o Ann Brauer Andriacco, 1049 Kreis Lane, Cincinnati, OH 45205
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Committee Members:  Shannon Carlisle, Francine Kitts, Peggy Perdue, Debbie Clark

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Grants Committee
Receives proposals for the Jan Stauber Grant.

Beth Gallego, Chair

email:  
[email protected]
Committee Members:  Heather Holloway, Chrys Kegley, Dick Kitts, Steve Mason

Fundraising Chair
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Raises funds to support Society education-related initiatives and awards

David McCallister, Chair

email:  ​[email protected]
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Committee Members:  Carla Coupe, David McCallister, Ashley Polasek, Liza Potts

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The Beacon Webmaster & Communications Chair
Assists other Task Groups and the Board in communicating the Beacon Society’s mission, programs, and initiatives, as well as maintaining the Society's website.

Steve Mason, Chair

​​email:  mason.steve[email protected]    
Committee Members:  Rusty Mason, Peggy Perdue, Greg Ruby

Junior Sherlockian Committee
Develops and Implements the Junior Sherlockian Program under the Beacon Society

Jen Kneeland, Chair

​​email:  
[email protected]
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Committee Members:  Cathy Bruhnke, Alex Katz, Greg Ruby, Conor Kimbo

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 Program Committee
Receives education-related material for review and, with the Beacon Board, approves additions to the website.

Max Magee, Chair


email:  [email protected]
Committee Members:  Elaine Coppola, Beth Gallego, Francine Kitts

At-Large Board Member
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Supports the activities of the Society
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  • Home
  • First Time Visitor
  • About the Beacon Society (Newsletters, Bylaws, Meeting Minutes)
  • How to Support the Society
  • Contact Our Officers / Committees
  • Sherlock's Spotlight Gazette
  • The Jan Stauber Grant
    • Apply for a Grant
    • Past - Current Grant Awards
  • The Beacon Award
    • Apply for an Award
    • Current / Past Award Winners
  • A Comprehensive Look at the Stories of the Canon
    • A Comprehensive Look at the Stories of the Canon -- The Novels
    • A Comprehensive Look at the Stories of the Canon -- The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes
    • A Comprehensive Look at the Stories of the Canon -- The Memoirs of Sherlock Holmes
    • A Comprehensive Look at the Stories of the Canon -- The Return of Sherlock Holmes
    • A Comprehensive Look at the Stories of the Canon -- His Last Bow
    • A Comprehensive Look at the Stories of the Canon -- The Casebook of Sherlock Holmes
  • Joel Senter Essay Contest
    • Essay Contest -- Introduction & Copyright
    • Essay Contest -- Age Levels
      • Essay Contest -- 4th-6th Grade Form
      • Essay Contest -- 7th-9th Grade Form
      • Essay Contest -- 10th-12th Grade Form
    • Essay Contest -- Rules & Prizes
    • Essay Contest -- Resources
    • Essay Contest -- Submit
    • More about R. Joel Senter
    • Past Senter Essay Contest Winners
    • Who Was Arthur Conan Doyle and Sherlock Holmes
  • Nancy Springer Creative Writing Contest
    • Creative Writing Contest -- Introduction & Copyright
    • More about Nancy Springer
    • Who Was Arthur Conan Doyle and Sherlock Holmes
    • Past Nancy Springer Story Contest Winners
    • Creative Writing Contest -- Resources
    • Creative Writing Contest -- Age Levels
    • Creative Writing Contest -- Rules & Prizes
    • Creative Writing Contest -- Submit
  • Junior Sherlockian Society
    • JSS Explore
    • JSS Experience
    • JSS Extend
    • JSS ‘B’ Recognized
  • Fortescue Scholarship Exams
  • The Puzzles of Sherlock Holmes
  • Educational Resources (Teachers, Librarians, Theaters)
    • Elementary School
    • Middle (Junior) School
    • High School
    • College / University
    • Library Programs
    • Children Theatre
    • The Life & Times in Victorian London
  • Resources for All Sherlockians (Societies, Calendar)
    • Learn About Sherlockian Societies
    • Locating a Sherlockian Society Map
    • Sherlockian E-Times Archives