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 –Stephen Maciejewski and Jeremy Keene, Co-Chairs |
| Conventions – Jo Anne Martinez |
| Development - Paul Susi |
| Elvin McDonald Research Endowment Fund - Alain Chautems |
| Finance - Michael Riley |
| Frances Batcheller Endowment Fund - Tom Bruning |
| Gesneriad Hybridizers Association - Dale Martens |
| Gesneriad Register - Irina Nicholson |
| Gesneriad Research Center Fund - Jo Anne Martinez |
| Historian - Suzie Larouche |
| Insurance - Dariane Joshlin |
| Internet Communications - Julie Mavity-Hudson |
| Membership Promotion - Fay Wagman |
| Merchandise - Carol Ann Bonner; Order Fulfillment: Kathy Spissman |
| Nellie D Sleeth Scholarship Endowment Fund - Eric Roalson |
| Nominating Committee - Ben Paternoster |
| Photography - Julie Mavity-Hudson |
| Properties - Doris Brownlie |
| Publications - Jeanne Katzenstein, Chairperson; Nancy Kast, Order Fulfillment, Mel Grice, Gleanings |
| 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 - Quentin Schlieder |
| Standing Rules - Susan Grose |
| Student and Speakers Convention Fund – Jo Anne Martinez |
| Student Grant Committee – Jeanne Katzenstein and Stephen Maciejewski |
There are currently two 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
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