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
Peggy Gram, International President
Pat LeVezu, Immediate Past President
Cammi MacKinlay, President-elect
Renée Porzel, Secretary
Carole Kirkpatrick, Treasurer

Editorial Review Board
Cammi MacKinlay, President-elect
Renée Porzel, EDC Member
Joni Bescos
Anne Cargill
Judy Chan
Maggie Ryan

International Bylaws & Rules Specialist
Marge Zimmerman

Membership Committee
Kathy Carmody, Chair
Fran Furtner
Erin Lunn

Nominating Committee
Cammi MacKinlay, Chair
Sharon Babb
Marge Bailey
Joni Bescos
Carole Kirkpatrick

Regional Leadership Coordinators
Marge Zimmerman, Moderator
Patty Cobb Baker
Karen Sanford

Worldwide Liaison
Cammi MacKinlay

Young Singers Foundation Management Committee
Rita Hull, Chair
Beckie Martini
Kate Veeder

Education Direction Committee
Betty Clipman, Chair
Pat LeVezu
Carole Kirkpatrick
Renée Porzel
Dale Syverson

Director Education Coordinators
Harriette Walters, Moderator
Joan Boutilier
Kim Wonders

International Faculty Coordinators
Marilyn Cox, Moderator
Nancy Field
Tori Postma

Judge Specialists
Marcia Pinvidic, Moderator
Sharon Babb, Sound
Carolyn Healey, Music
Paula Davis, Expression
Ruth Ann Parker, Showmanship

IMAP Coordinators
June Berg, Moderator
Nancy Bergman
Sharon Holmes

Published Music Sales/Marketability Committee
Beth Bruce
Debbie Connelly
Tori Postma
Dale Syverson
Mary Ann Wydra

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.

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.

The Showcase Committee plans the annual philanthropic Showcase performance benefiting the Young Singers Foundation and the Young Women in Harmony program. Showcase is held on Tuesday evening during international convention week. The committee oversees its production, and acts on behalf of the International Board of Directors in engaging performers for its shows.

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 Sing eZine.