MEMBERSHIP COORDINATOR Sharon Hohmann, Bay Area Showcase Chorus The Chapter Coordinator, elected by the members of our region, travels around the region visiting chapter rehearsals. She communicates with chorus presidents and team coordinators to assess their needs and the needs of the chapters and communicates those needs to the Regional Management Team, when appropriate. The ChC assists chapters with problem solving, long-range planning, and goal setting. She provides and facilitates a forum for chorus presidents and team coordinators at Regional Weekends. Back

COMMUNICATIONS COORDINATOR Suzanne Olsen, Pacific Empire Chorus The Communications Technology Coordinator, appointed by International, acts as a liaison for communications with the International organization. She chairs the regional nominating committee, maintains a database of regional talent and serves as Management Team Secretary. She oversees the production of regional publications, including printing and distribution (both physically and electronically). The CTC is responsible for the regional directory, is Editor of the regional newsletter (Stroke of 12) and the Region 12 web page Appointees: Historian Georgia Sutherland Bay Area Showcase Chorus Stroke of 12 Editor Kari Millar   Stroke of 12 Copy Editors Jane Barry-Davis   & Diane Nell Bay Area Showcase Chorus Stroke of 12 Production Kay Peterson Mission Valley Chorus Webmaster Mary Ann Neuman Mission Valley Chorus Regional Presentations Team CAL Jeanette Butler Technology Consultant Leah Brooks Pacific Empire Chorus Back   DIRECTOR'S COORDINATOR Fran Laplante, Bay Area Showcase Chorus The Directors' Coordinator, elected by active chorus directors of our region, communicates with chorus directors to assess their needs, and then communicates those needs to the Regional Management Team. She provides and facilitates a forum for directors and is responsible for communicating chapter issues to chorus directors. The DC also auditions chapters and prospective chapters, coordinates the Director Certification program, the LAW (Learn Arm Waving) School, and the Assistant Director Forum. Appointees: Assistant Director Forum Coordinator Debbie Thomas Pacific Empire Chorus DCP Coordinator Angela Suraci BASC/Mission Valley LAW Coordinator Fran Laplante Bay Area Showcase Chorus Steering Committee Jan Gervais Pacific Empire Chorus Fran Laplante Bay Area Showcase Chorus Molly Schultz   Cyndi Sharp Diablo Vista Chorus Debi Thomas Pacific Empire Chorus Back EDUCATION COORDINATOR Pat McCandless, The Education Coordinator, appointed by International, is responsible for planning and monitoring education programs and events for choruses, quartets, regional leaders, and the general membership of the region. She is also responsible for coordinating regional faculty visits, and for auditioning quartets containing more than 2 CAL members. The EC is responsible for the Young Women in Harmony program as well as for arranger, quartet, and faculty training. Appointees: Steering Committee Sharon Carlson   Linda Conley   Shelley Culp Diablo Vista Chorus Judy Dyke   Sally Massen Harmony Bay Chorus Syreeta Shepard   Barb Tincher   Judie Wykoff Bay Area Showcase Chorus Arrangers Coordinator Judie Wykoff Bay Area Showcase Chorus Quartet Education Coordinator Linda Conley Pacific Empire Chorus Regional Songs/Regional Chorus Leah Brooks Pacific Empire Chorus Tape & Resources Materials Librarian Mikki Melton Sacramento Valley Chorus YWIH Program Coordinator Syreeta Shepard   YWIH Contest Coordinator Judy Dyke   YWIH Chorus Director Karen Fish   Regional Faculty Coordinator Sharon Carlson   Regional Faculty & Coaching Staff Jackie Bishop, Leah Brooks, Sharon Carlson, Merriann Cree, Leslie Dalton, Joyce Falger, Harriett Feltman, Jan Gervais, Dana Gervais-Volz, Sharon Hardie, Suzi Heron, Julie Harrellson, Sharon Hohmann, Pamela Johnson, Shirley Kout, Pat LeVezu, Pat McCandless, Suzanne Olsen, Kathy Pescar, Robin Richie, Cyndi Sharp, Julie Starr, Angela Suraci, Barbara Vander Putten, Judie Wykoff Back EVENTS COORDINATOR Linda Brown, The Events Coordinator, appointed by the Regional Management Team, is responsible for planning execution of all Region 12 events. Through delegated staff activities, she is responsible for inspecting facilities and negotiating contracts for regional events, coordinating the physical aspects of all regional events, over-seeing event registrations, and has overall responsibility for the Regional Convention/Competition. Appointees: Regional Convention Chair Georgia Sutherland Bay Area Showcase AIM Weekend Site Coordinator Diane Meyer Bay Area Showcase Chorus LAW School Logistics Susan Zarchy Pacific Empire Chorus Area School Logistics Linda Fellers Harmony Crossroads Chorus Regional Convention Steering Committee (2007 Convention): Chair of the Regional Convention Georgia Sutherland Bay Area Showcase Chorus Events Coordinator Linda Brown San Francisco Sound Wave Assistance Chorus Coordinator Joanna Davis Bay Area Showcase Chorus Competition Coordinator Cathy Daniel Diablo Vista Chorus Finance Coordinator Alison Regalia Mission Valley Chorus Housing Coordinator Sue Booth Sacramento Valley Chorus Official Panel Liaison Sharon Hohmann Bay Area Showcase Chorus Site Coordinator (Hotel) Bonnie Garlow Voice of the Valley Chorus Transportation Coordinator Sue Higbee Harmony Bay Back   FINANCE COORDINATOR Sherry Rowe, The Finance Coordinator, appointed by the Regional Management Team, negotiates contracts for service and equipment and has the sole authority to sign contracts on behalf of the region. She prepares the annual budget, participates in long-range financial planning, coordinates fund-raising projects, collects and distributes regional funds, manages investments, and provides reports. The FC also provides advice and training to chorus treasurers. Appointees: Auditor Linda Gummerson   HOW Coordinator Mary Brookshire   YSF Liason Jan Propert Bay Area Showcase Chorus Insurance Chair Betty Stirnaman CAL Regional Boutique Co-Chairs Marilyn Schlocker Northern Gateway Chorus Joyce Creller   Back   MARKETING COORDINATOR Pam Johnson, The Marketing/Membership Coordinator, appointed by International, is the primary media contact for the region and provides public relations/marketing training to chapters. She executes plans aimed at membership growth and retention, which includes assisting chapters, prospective chapters, revitalizing chapters, and Chapter-at-Large members. Appointees: CAL Liaison TBD   Prospective Chorus Liaison Lois Hammond Diablo Vista Back   TEAM COORDINATOR Marge Biddle, Sierra Gold Chorus The Team Coordinator, elected by the members of our region, coordinates the management team meeting agenda and facilitates the meetings. She is responsible for monitoring implementation of the region's long-range plan and for maintaining the regional calendar. The TC also reviews regional and chapter standing rules, recommending revisions when needed.  Appointee: Regional Secretary Teresa Landsaw High Desert Harmony

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