THE DIRECTOR PENNY Mc AURTUR JANOWSKI

PENNY McARTHUR JANOWSKI directed the Florida State University Auxiliary Camp in Tallahassee, FL for 32 years. While directing the FSU Camp, Penny felt there was a need for a similar camp in Central Florida. In 1972 she opened PENNY’S CAMP at Eckerd College in St. Petersburg, FL Penny played the bassoon in the FSU Concert Band, served as Head Majorette for the Marching Chiefs her Junior and Senior years, and has served two terms on the FSU Band Alumni Board. On October 26, 2007, Penny's name was placed on the Florida State University Alumni Band Wall of Fame. She was selected for this prestigious honor as a result of attaining significant accomplishments in her field that reflect positively on FSU and it's band program. On January 9, 2009 Penny was awarded the 2009 Distinguished Service Award by the Florda Music Educator's Association. Her affiliation with the Florida Bandmasters Association includes serving as an FBA Auxiliary Judge since 1960, chairman of the Auxiliary Committee for eleven years, and now currently serving on the FBA Auxiliary Committee panel for Adjudication Training. In l999 Penny was selected Citizen of the Year by the City of Largo for her Contribution to the Youth of Largo.