OUR Executive Teams |
Board Members |
Patti SevensmaPresident |
| Current term: 2019-2021 Leads the board and participates on committees to achieve the goals set by the Board. Guides the development of the annual schedule. Works with the treasurer in support of the annual budget. Serves on committees that impact the long-term direction of the organization. |
Dr. Merle Plagge1st Vice President |
| Current term: 2019-2021 Provides insight and guidance to the President, serves on committees that project the image and functioning of the organization (website, scholarship, membership). |
Bea Pappas2nd Vice President |
| Current term: 2019-2020 Provides insight and guidance to the President. Serves on committees that support the functioning of the organization (site acquisition, scholarship). Supports the development of jury guidelines, policies, and works with jurors. Acts as juror or co-juror as needed for Member Only Online Exhibitions. |
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Marylu DykstraSecretary |
| Current term: 2019-2022 Records minutes at the monthly board meetings. Serves on committees that require outbound communications (scholarship, website, communications). |
Velvet RatteladeTreasurer |
| Current term: 2019-2020 Processes receipts and disbursements. Keeps accurate and timely records of financial transactions. Prepares budgets, financial statements, and reports for corporate tax returns. Presents financial status to the ISEA board. Supports the development of the Book of Resolutions. |
Rick RogersMember at Large |
| Current term: 2019-2022 Communicates the value of ISEA to non-USA based artists, seeking to raise the engagement of artists internationally. Serves on technology-related committees (website, social media). |
June GalazMember at Large |
| Current term: 2020-2023 Manages the intake of images for online exhibitions. Coordinates the input of images into online exhibition sites. Coordinates entries to calls for the Annual International Open Juried Exhibition. Communicates with artists, answering questions regarding the entry process and exhibition results. |
Helga FlowerEx-Officio |
| Current term: 2019-2020 |
Mary Ann BeckwithEx-Officio |
| Current term: 2019-2020 |
Committee Chairpersons |
Marylu DykstraCommunications |
| Manages the quarterly newsletter development; writes communications as directed by the President; serves on the website committee; chairs the scholarship committee; supports the development of the annual catalog as requested; supports the development of the procedures manual; co-develops the annual schedule of events. |
Dr. Merle PlaggeMembership |
| Provides guidance and support to members with questions or concerns. Coordinates with Intake Committee to post Exhibitions on SmugMug site. Participates on committees that impact the members. Supports the maintenance of the member database. |
(vacant)Social Media |
| Posts images of ISEA exhibited works on social media daily; posts key dates and reminders on social media. The committee is comprised of Rick Rogers and Patti Sevensma. |
Helga FlowerLiaisons & Correspondance |
| Maintains communication with the statewide liaisons, tracks brochure quantities, ships brochures to liaisons. Writes thank you notes to sponsors and donors. |
Rick Rogers Websites |
| Maintains the websites of the organization, including the membership website, the exhibition site, the symposium registration site, the associated domains and security, and related membership and communication functions. The committee is comprised of Marylu Dykstra, Dr. Merle Plagge, Rick Rogers, and Patti Sevensma. |
(vacant)Development – Awards |
| Communicates with sponsors and donors each year regarding their participation. Keeps data updated regarding key information needed to make the connections each year. |
(vacant)Annual Exhibition Catalog |
| Works with the Intake Committee to obtain results of exhibitions to provide the graphic designer and the chosen printing firm to produce the catalog printed in an accurate and timely manner. Develops the information for the common pages. |
Mary-Lou MacDonald2021 Symposium (committee representative) |  | Manages the design and development of the annual symposium through branding, coordination of the schedule, recruitment of sponsors, presenters, educators, and acquisitions of sites. Works closely with the board of directors to develop necessary agreements and achieve the goals of the organization. The committee is comprised of Cherie Correll, Marylu Dykstra, Mary-Lou MacDonald, Velvet Rattelade, and Patti Sevensma. |
Cheri Correll2021 Symposium (committee representative) |
| Manages the design and development of the annual symposium through branding, coordination of the schedule, recruitment of sponsors, presenters, educators, and acquisitions of sites. Works closely with the board of directors to develop necessary agreements and achieve the goals of the organization. The committee is comprised of Cherie Correll, Marylu Dykstra, Mary-Lou MacDonald, Velvet Rattelade, and Patti Sevensma. |
Maureen Stenzel-Rogers2022 Symposium (co-chair) |
| Manages the design and development of the annual symposium through branding, coordination of the schedule, recruitment of sponsors, presenters, educators, and acquisitions of sites. Works closely with the board of directors to develop necessary agreements and achieve the goals of the organization. The committee is comprised of Miles Constable, Yvonne DuBourdieu, Teresa Friesen, John Labots, Lisa Liusz, Connie Osgood, Rick Rogers, Deann Stein-Hasinoff, Maureen Stenzel-Rogers, and Johanne Yakula. |
Rick Rogers2022 Symposium (co-chair) |
| Manages the design and development of the annual symposium through branding, coordination of the schedule, recruitment of sponsors, presenters, educators, and acquisitions of sites. Works closely with the board of directors to develop necessary agreements and achieve the goals of the organization. The committee is comprised of Miles Constable, Yvonne DuBourdieu, Teresa Friesen, John Labots, Lisa Liusz, Connie Osgood, Rick Rogers, Deann Stein-Hasinoff, Maureen Stenzel-Rogers, and Johanne Yakula. |