CDPHP® to Sponsor Mendelssohn Club's Centennial Season

DELMAR, NY (04/27/2009)(readMedia)-- The Mendelssohn Club of Albany today announced that CDPHP® will be an official sponsor of the club's 100th anniversary season and celebration. Founded in 1909, the Mendelssohn Club plans to officially recognize and celebrate its 100th anniversary on May 16, 2009 with a concert at 7 p.m. in Chancellor's Hall in the State Education Building in Albany.

"The club is grateful that CDPHP is joining our sponsorship team for the centennial season," said club president, Michael Palumbo. "Our 100th anniversary is a major milestone for both the club and the Capital Region. We are pleased that CDPHP has chosen to recognize one of Albany's great traditions by providing the critical support necessary to ensure that the Mendelssohn Club of Albany can continue to be a viable and valuable part of the performing arts scene for another 100 years."

"CDPHP is proud to support regional programs, such as The Mendelssohn Club, as part of our commitment to strong corporate citizenship," said John D. Bennett, MD, president and CEO, CDPHP. "We encourage other organizations to join us in supporting the arts and fostering programs that enhance the lives of our community through the gift of music."

The Mendelssohn Club of Albany welcomes additional sponsorship support for its centennial season, and has assembled an attractive package of benefits for underwriting partners. Interested sponsors can obtain more information at www.mendelssohn.org by clicking on the corporate sponsorship link at the bottom of the home page. As a not-for-profit organization, the Mendelssohn Club will use sponsorship funds to support centennial celebration activities and strengthen its financial foundation for the future.

About The Mendelssohn Club

A Capital Region tradition since 1909, the 75-voice male chorus is the area's longest continuously performing arts group. The club is composed of men from the Capital District, Hudson Valley, and Berkshire regions, and performs a full range of male choral selections from around the world. The Mendelssohn Club is conducted by Dr. Victor Klimash. A faculty member at Union College, Dr. Klimash holds a Doctor of Music in Voice from Florida State University, and a Master's and Bachelor's degree in Voice from The Eastman School of Music. Pianist Michael Clement serves as the Club's accompanist. Mr. Clement was trained at the Eastman School of Music, the University of Arizona, and the University of Southern California. For more information about the Mendelssohn Club, please visit www.mendelssohn.org

About CDPHP®

CDPHP has served as a strong corporate citizen assisting hundreds of community organizations throughout its extensive service area. CDPHP has been recognized nationally and regionally with awards and honors by many organizations for its strong corporate citizenship, health and wellness programs, and its diverse health insurance products.

Celebrating its 25th anniversary in 2009 as a physician-founded and guided health plan, CDPHP® and its affiliates currently serve members in 29 counties throughout New York state and seven counties in Vermont. The affiliated companies of CDPHP include a family of products: Capital District Physicians' Health Plan, Inc.-HMO, Healthy New York, Medicare Choices (HMO), Medicaid, Child Health Plus, and Family Health Plus; CDPHP Universal Benefits,® Inc. -PPO, High Deductible PPO, EPO, and Medicare Choices (PPO); and Capital District Physicians' Healthcare Network, Inc. -self-insured plans. Visit CDPHP at www.cdphp.com.

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