International Committees

Sweet Adelines International is run by volunteer members through an extensive committee system. Many women in Sweet Adelines International began serving on a chorus board of directors, or management team, then became active in regional activities and eventually were appointed or elected to an international position.

Executive Committee
Cammi MacKinlay, International President
Peggy Gram, Immediate Past President
Renee Porzel, President-elect
Patty Cobb Baker, Secretary
Carole Kirkpatrick, Treasurer

Editorial Review Board
Renee Porzel, President-elect
Dale Syverson, EDC Member
Lea Baker
Maggie Ryan
Valerie Taylor

International Bylaws & Rules Specialist
Marilyn Cox

Membership Committee
Fran Furtner, Chair
Deb Ferenc
Maggie Ryan

Nominating Committee
Peggy Gram, Chair
Kathy Carmody
Marsha Fulton
Carole Kirkpatrick
Mary Rhea

Patron Development Committee
Carole Kirkpatrick, Chair
Patty Cobb Baker
Judy Winters

Regional Leadership Committee
Patty Cobb Baker, Chair
Anne Cargill
Patty Martin

Worldwide Liaison
Marilyn Cox

Young Singers Foundation Management Committee
Kate Veeder, Chair
Marti Lovejoy
Shelly Pardis

Education Direction Committee
Betty Clipman, Chair
Marge Bailey
Peggy Gram
Carole Kirkpatrick
Dale Syverson

Director Education Coordinators
Harriette Walters, Moderator
Joan Boutilier
Mary Rhea

IMAP Coordinators
Marsha Zwicker, Moderator
Anita Barzilla
Nancy Bergman

International Faculty Coordinators
Kathy Carmody, Moderator
Karen Breidert
Marge Zimmerman

Judge Specialists
Marcia Pinvidic, Moderator
Sharon Babb, Sound
Carolyn Healey, Music
Paula Davis, Expression
Renee Porzel, Showmanship

Published Music Sales/Marketability Committee
Joan Boutilier
Beth Bruce
Corinna Garriock
Karen Sweeters
Mary Ann Wydra

Young Women in Harmony Program Coordinators
Tori Postma, Moderator
Jennifer Perry Edwards
Beth Watkins

COMMITTEE DESCRIPTIONS

The Education Direction Committee (EDC) with guidance and approval from the International Board of Directors, plans, supervises and evaluates the work of the international subcommittees involved in planning, monitoring or implementing member education. The EDC also plans and oversees content of international educational events, oversees the Young Women in Harmony Program, approves faculty assignments, and initiates long-range planning, among other duties.

Subcommittee members, selected for their particular expertise, are recommended by the EDC to the International President and Executive Committee to be ratified by the International Board of Directors. The following is a synopsis of each committee reporting to the EDC:

International Faculty Coordinators evaluate and oversee the work of the International Faculty.

International Music Arrangers Program Coordinators oversee the administration of the International Music Arrangers Program.

Judge Specialists administer the International Judging Program and evaluate the work of its members.

Director Education Committee is a standing committee named by the International Board of Directors as a direct response to the findings of the Director Education Task Force. The committee is charged with eliciting and overseeing the ongoing education of directors in our organization.

Published Sales/Marketability Committee reviews arrangements for possible publication by Sweet Adelines International.

Young Women in Harmony Program Coordinators oversee the planning and delivery of the Young Women in Harmony Program; assesses regional Young Women in Harmony Program activity; and conducts long-range planning and reports to the Education Direction Committee. Staff liaison is the Director of Education.

The subcommittees just described report to the EDC because they are directly related to education or educational planning. Having a different direction, the following six committees report directly to the International Board of Directors:

The Membership Committee is a new committee named by the International Board of Directors. The committee is charged with creating and developing marketing/membership programs for membership growth and retention.

The Nominating Committee considers potential nominees for the International Board of Directors. The committee is composed of five members: three members of the International Board of Directors and two selected from the membership at large.

Regional Leadership Coordinators oversee regional leader education and training; evaluate and recommend Education Coordinators for appointment by the EDC.

Young Singers Foundation Management Committee oversees the grant and scholarship awards processes; plans, supervises and evaluates the work of subcommittees and volunteers; and oversees the planning and delivery of all fundraising activities.

Editorial Review Board reviews and evaluates editorial and advertising material submitted for publication in The Pitch Pipe and The Pitch Pipe Lite.