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162 donated over $200,000 to the Termeer Center; they are the second largest donor group that benefits the center. While VOH counts song and theatrical performance as their primary fundraising tool, both Chastain and executive artistic director Dana Siegal make it clear that they are a nonprofit first and foremost, and not a theatre group: "The theatrical community can be competitive, but not here," says Siegal. "We have members who are incredibly talented, but this isn't a place where anybody is 'the star.'" Chastain adds, "We don't have auditions; the only requirement for membership is that volunteers put in the time and help in whatever way they can. Anybody is welcome—there are no egos or divas, because we are all focused on the same cause." That's not to say that VOH performances aren't high quality and entertaining for audiences. Many members do have a musical or theatrical background, and it's easy to see that they know their way around a stage. A single show might feature over a hundred members of the group, and many more work behind the scenes to create costumes and sets. Each year, VOH mounts two major productions: in the spring, a full-length musical, and in in-depth LIVE Ferncroft Jr. Golf Classic a Big Thank You To all the sponsors who made the 2015 Ferncroft Jr. Golf Classic possible, especially Presenting Sponsors: Panther Properties Investment, LLC Scoreboard Sports Bar & Grill The Ferncroft Jr. Golf Classic is a golf tournament hosted by the Boston Bruin's Tuukka Rask to benefit the Ferncroft Junior Golf Scholarship Program. This program seeks to nurture disadvantaged youth ages 8-16 with an interest in golf by providing access, instruction and equipment to introduce them to golf and develop their game. 10 Village Road, Middleton, MA 01949 | 978-739-4040 www.ferncroftcc.com | info@ferncroftcc.com All monies raised benefit the Termeer Center. Photograph by George Lucozzi (top), courtesy of Voices of Hope (bottom)