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.
| Awards of Appreciation - Molly Schneider |
| Bylaws - Irwin Wagman |
| Chapters and Affiliates – Charlene Marietti |
| Conservation – John R. Clark |
| Conventions – Jo Anne Martinez |
| 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 |
| Nellie D Sleeth Scholarship Endowment Fund - Larry Skog |
| Newsletters - Leslie Milde |
| Nominating Committee - Susan Grose |
| Photography - Julie Mavity-Hudson |
| Properties - Doris Brownlie |
| Publications - Jeanne Katzenstein, Chairperson; Nancy Kast, Order Fulfillment |
| Publicity Membership Promotion - Fay Wagman, Chairperson; Kathy Spissman, Order Fulfillment |
| Review - Suzie Larouche |
| Seed Fund - Carolyn Ripps (Species), Gussie Farrice (Hybrids), Karyn Cichocki, Seed Coordinator |
| Shows and Judging - Arleen Dewell, Chairperson; Paul Lee, Awards |
| Speakers Bureau - Karyn Cichocki |
| Standing Rules - Susan Grose |
| Student and Speakers Convention Fund – Jo Anne Martinez |
| Student Grant Committee – Jeanne Katzenstein and Stephen Maciejewski |
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; Newsletter: Appraisal; editor, Mel Grice; Subscriptions: Mary Lou Robbins
The Gesneriad Hybridizers' Association – Chairperson: Dale Martens; Newsletter: CrossWords; co-editors, Dale Martens and Linda Zillich; Membership: Martha Lacy
Gleanings – A free monthly newsletter available to everyone; Mel Grice, Editor
Gesneriphiles Internet Discussion Group — Join at http://lists.ibiblio.org/mailman/listinfo/gesneriphiles
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