The Pitch Pipe - October 2008 - (Page 8) international board nominees This slate of four candidates has been nominated to fill two expiring terms on the International Board of Directors beginning May 1, 2009, and ending April 30, 2012. This information was written and submitted by each nominee. Elections must be held prior to the end of November, with ballots due at International headquarters by 3:00 p.m. CST, Wednesday, December 3, 2008. If you have any questions contact International headquarters at 800.992.7464, x139 or 918.622.1444, x139. The complete list of nominee questions and answers is on our Web site at www.sweetadelineintl.org. Patty Cobb Baker Harborlites, #21 Significant leadership roles as a Sweet Adeline: International Board of Directors, Regional Leadership Coordinators, Education Coordinator (#21), Treasurer (#10), Chorus President (Harborlites) What is your vision for the International organization? My vision for Sweet Adelines International is to see us continuing to improve our performance skills through the provision of premier musical training, broadening the educational opportunities and talent we bring to our members even more than we already have. I also see an organization that presents its exceptional musical product to the world in a professional, contemporary and savvy manner that appeals to a large and diverse female population, opening new membership markets. Always exploring new possibilities, I see us remaining true to our barbershop roots and craft. Kathy Carmody Velvet Hills, #8 Significant leadership roles as a Sweet Adeline: International President, International Secretary, International Treasurer, EDC Chair, International Membership Chair, IES Chair (2001, 2008), Certified International Faculty, Delphi Studies Coordinator (1995, 2007), Webcaster (2005, 2007, 2008) What is your vision for the International organization? I envision Sweet Adelines’ future filling important needs for women of all ages and diversity. I believe through planning strategically we can expand our skills in effectively making positive changes in countless lives. Expansion of our use of cyberspace, appropriate and creative use of resources, and meeting the demands of today’s women will ensure the success of our future. Our musical future is unstoppable. Harriette Walters Greater Nassau (#15) Significant leadership roles as a Sweet Adeline: International Board Member, Director Education Coordinators Moderator, Master Director (Greater Nassau), Certified International Faculty, Education Coordinator (#15) What is your vision for the International organization? My vision would include but is not limited to creating the environment globally for each member to have the opportunity for personal growth along with fulfilling individual and ensemble musical experiences. Additionally, to foster extraordinary interpersonal relationships, sense of family and community and freedom of creative expression to provide opportunities for and cultivate diversity in an inclusive culture would also be paramount. To accomplish these endeavors, we must be able to inspire all leaders in our organization at every level … one step at a time. By further developing the leaders in our organization, we are in the best position to not only create vision for the organization, but to make it reality! Fran Furtner Cincinnati Sound (#4) Significant leadership roles as a Sweet Adeline: International Membership Committee, Regional Board Member (before RMTs), Regional Long-Range Planning Chair, Regional Public Relations Chair, Regional Young Women In Harmony Coordinator What is your vision for the International organization? Sweet Adelines International will be well-known, widely respected, and the indisputable “best choice” in singing organizations for women around the world. 8 October 2008 http://www.sweetadelineintl.org
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