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There are a number of committees that have specific responsibilities, either as described in the Bylaws (standing committees) or as determined by the president (ad-hoc committees).
In addition, there are a number of staff positions that are needed for the efficient operation of the Society. The President, with the approval of the Board of Directors, appoints committee
chairpersons and staff, with the exception of the Nominating Committee.
Committee Chairpersons:
Archives - Lee Stradley
Awards of Appreciation - Molly Schneider
Bylaws - Irwin Wagman
Chapters and Affiliates - M.J. Tyler
Conventions – Jim Roberts
Development - Paul Susi
Elvin McDonald Research Endowment Fund - Alain Chautems
Finance - Pam Braun
Frances Batcheller Endowment Fund - Tom Bruning
Gesneriad Hybridizers' Association - Dale Martens
Gesneriad Register - Judy Becker
Gesneriad Research Center Fund - Jo Anne Martinez
Historian - Suzie Larouche
Insurance - Dariane Joshlin
Internet Communications - Julie Mavity-Hudson
Library and Education - Vivian Scheans
Nellie D Sleeth Scholarship Endowment Fund - Larry Skog
Newsletters - Leslie Milde
Nominating Committee - Kathy Spissman
Parliamentarian - Irwin Wagman
Photography - Julie Mavity-Hudson
Properties - Doris Brownlie
Publications - Peter Shalit
Publicity and Promotion - Fay Wagman
Review - Suzie Larouche
Seed Fund - Carolyn Ripps (Species) and Gussie Farrice (Hybrids)
Speakers Bureau - Karyn Cichocki
Shows and Judging - Arleen Dewell
---Awards - Jo Anne Martinez
Standing Rules - Susan Grose
Appointed Staff
GESNERIADS Journal
Editor: Jeanne Katzenstein
Business Manager: Michael Riley
Advertising Manager: Tom Bruning
Membership Secretary: Bob Clark
Parliamentarian: Irwin Wagman
Interest Groups
There are currently several interest groups within The Gesneriad Society. Interest groups provide opportunities for members with specific interests and provide speakers at the annual convention. Each interest group publishes a newsletter or blog. The current interest groups are:
The Judges’ Interest Group - Chairperson of Shows and Judging: Arleen Dewell; Subscriptions: Mel Grice; Newsletter:
Appraisal; editor, Charlene Marietti
The Gesneriad Hybridizers' Association – Chairperson: Dale Martens; Membership: Martha Lacy; Newsletter: Crosswords; co-editors, Dale Martens and Linda Zillich
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