Program Chaired by the 1st Vice President, co-chaired by the President, and comprised of the chairs of the Program Work Committees: Plans programs and secures presenters and venues for meetings. Chair: Tamra Ragan Co-Chair: Kate Pearson Tamra Ragan - Music Kim Kusler - Yearbook Miriam White - Professional Affairs Pam Roiger - Legislative Julie Paulson - Personal Growth/Services Michelle Luby - Research Kate Pearson - Zoom Meetings
Music Arranges for and/or performs music for chapter events, and provides equipment/instruments Chair: Tamra Ragan Felice Dickey Sharon Hokuf Michelle Luby Judy Dvorak Delphine Jacobsen Kim Kusler Lisa Graefe Julia Simons Deb Nelson Geri Nynas Miriam White Diane Wahl
Yearbook Prepares, edits, prints, and distributes the annual yearbook Chair: Kim Kusler Co-Chair: Kate Pearson Joyce Holmstrom Cindy Johnson
Personal Growth & Services Manages the Woman of Achievement and Outstanding Service Awards Chair: Julie Paulson Cindi Wiebe Lisa Graefe Diane McKean Julie Anderson Carol Steigauf Judy Dvorak Darlene Matthews-Mulvenna Heidi Ryan
Professional Affairs Manages the Memorial Grant-in-Aid, Presidents’ Recruitment Grant, Theresa Galloway Grant-in-Aid Chair: Miriam White Bev Labraaten Wendy Nygaard Dr. Carol Ann Russell-Wething Delana Smith Mary Theresa Seig Sherry Halloway
Legislation Informs the chapter of legislative initiatives and changes related to education Chair: Pam Roiger Nancy Goudge Colleen Cardenuto Helen Winge Michelle Dahlby Diane Whalen
Summer Events Plans for and implements a fun summer event. Assists with fundraising activities when needed. Chair: Michelle Luby Donna Hickerson Patty Marquardt Robyn Edwards
Educational Services
Communications Promotes the chapter and organization by publishing events in a variety of media Chair: Cindy Johnson Co-Chair: Maura Johnson Kathy Cyr Joy Barclay Felice Dickey Karie Hougard
Networking Plans for and implements networking activities at monthly meetings to promote positive relationships. Assists with fundraising when needed. Chair: Gloria Collyard Co-Chair: Colleen Joyce Jackie Barclay Kerry Nelson Lacey Nosbisch Sharon Hoverson Julie Anderson Sonia Wadena Angie Dahlberg Lori Hildenbrand Judy Dvorak Allison Chandler Deborah Nelson Lona Bloomquist
Scholarships and Fellowships Manages the Brune-Parker Legacy Scholarship for Special Projects, the Myrtie Hunt Scholarship, the Hazel Shimmin Scholarship, and Internatiocnal Scholarships Chair: Lois Falk Co-Chair: Arlane Mulrannin Lynda Jordan Miriam White Dr. Ruth Howe Terri Strandlien Dr. Carol Ann Russell-Wething Carolyn Hegland Nicole Eck Joyce Siegert Robyn Edwards
Technology Manages all technology needs including equipment, set up, trouble-shooting, and the chapter website Chair: Geri Nynas Co-Chair: Gloria Collyard Bev Labraaten Julia Simons Cindi Wiebe Deb Rossman Lindsi Shanahan Libby Underhill Shirley Lipscy Heather Otterstad
SOCIETY BUSINESS
Finance Prepares the annual budget and oversees the distribution of fundraising dollars Chair: Heidi Krause Kate Pearson – ex officio Patti Refsland Libby Underhill Deb Rossman - ex officio Kathy Palm Tamra Ragan Sonia Wadena
Membership Oversees new member inductions, works with the Necrology Committee. Keeps current records pertaining to the education, skills and interests of members. Chair: Pam Murray Avonel Kjellberg Merrily Burmeister Tami Wesely Michaelene Lucia Lynn Baird Arlane Mullranin Marie (Chandler) Borslien Renae Donaghue Lois Falk
Necrology A membership sub-committee; oversees the Ceremony of Remembrance, Files Necrology Reports, works with the Membership Committee Chair: Sharon Hokuf Hallie Baldwin Michelle Luby Karen Valentine Nicole Kieson Diane Wahl Delphine Jacobsen Stacy Bahr Marie Kovar Nicole Eck
Historical Records A Membership Sub-committee; Takes and retains photos at chapter events, organizes and files historic records Chair: Susan Eichstadt Co-chair: Deanna Nicho Carol Grimes Terri Strandlien Joyce Holmstrom Jennifer Annette
Nominations Elected; Secures a slate of officers and a nominations committee at designated times, prepares ballots for elections, and carries out the installation of officers Chair: Angie Dahlberg Stacy Bahr Kathy Van Wert Libby Underhill Nancy Goudge Pam Roiger
OTHER COMMITTEES
Courtesy Supports the membership with notes, cards, visits, calls, rides, etc. as needed Chair: Dianne Sizer Ellen Anderson Dr. Ruth Howe Dr. Bea Knodel Durayne Mitby Joy Barclay Carol Sorensen Bonnie Bredenberg Sue Feeney Merrily Burmeister Karen Valentine Carol Sorensen Carol Grimes Darlene Schultz
Auditing Conducts an annual audit of the chapter's financial statements Chair: Pat Welte Deb Rossman – Treasurer -ex-officio Heidi Krause- ex-officio Bev Labraaten Sandra Kranz Kathy Palm
Chapter Rules Oversees changes to and implementation of the chapter rules and aligns them with the state and international standing rules and constitution. *year the term ends Chair: Kathy Palm (*2024) Co-Chair: Gloria Collyard (*2026) Wendy Nyegaard (*2024) Allison Chandler (*2026) Lori Hildenbrand (*2024) Colleen Joyce (*2026)
Michelle Dahlby-Past President Susan Flicek-Parlamentarian- ex-officio Kate Pearson-President ex-officio Shirley Deno -Past Chair -advisory Deb Rossman-Treasurer- advisory
Calling Committee Contacts all members, on a monthly basis, regarding meeting details and other communications as needed Chair: Libby Underhill Lynn Baird Diane McKean Renae Donaghue Durayne Mitby Dianne Sizer Colleen Joyce Angie Dahlberg Arlane Mullranin Pam Murray Merrily Burmeister
Zoom Committee Manages Zoom meetings and provides tech support. Kate Pearson , President - Host Tamra Ragan, 1st VP - Attendance & Vote Count Gloria Collyard, 2nd VP - Chat Manager Geri Nynas, Technology Chair - Tech Support * For help before or during meetings call (218) 368-4129 Deb Rossman, Treasurer - Backup Attendance Manager Susan Flicek, Parliamentarian, and Kim Kusler - Backup Chat Managers Libby Underhill (218) 444-9774 and Heather Otterstad (612) 709-1672 - Backup Tech Support