Committees
Senior Scholars Committees
Curriculum Committee
Help determine topics and locate/contact speakers for our meetings. Periodic meetings scheduled.
Curriculum Chair: Len Norman, First Vice President
Great Decisions: Ken Brown
Program Managers:
Science – Carlos Glender
Arts – Open
Health – Open
Business/Government – Open
Social Committee & Moderator Volunteers
Arrive before Friday meetings to help prepare, set up and (later) clean up coffee and tea service for members. Volunteers rotate one meeting per month.
Board Chair: Carol Kesmodel
Wildacres Retreat Committee
Our annual spring learning (and social) retreat in the lovely North Carolina Mountains. An engaging speaker leads several learning sessions. There are also social get-togethers, including a voluntary member talent show. Committee members primarily assist in proposing/contacting speakers and leading onsite social activities. Periodic meetings scheduled.
Committee Chairs: Jim Gronquist & Jeanne Smith
Membership & Directory Committee
Help prior to Friday meetings to enroll new members and renew existing members.
Board Chair: Pam Nemecek
Database: Sue Gill, Sophie Marshall, Adele Samson; Support: Bob Metzler
Membership Committee Members Only
Password protected.
Website & Email Committee
Create and maintain a member website including researching best technical solutions. Assist Technical Services with surveys and support during virtual meetings.
Maintain an email database, create and send membership email communication.
Board Chair: Mitzi Czapla
Co Chair: Aimee Hite
Member Email Distribution: Chris Pouler
Website Administrator: Open
Technical Services Committee
Run Virtual Zoom Webinars, edit recordings and operate audio/visual equipment during meetings.
Board Chair: Gordon Haymond
Co Chair: Alan Matthews
With assistance from Jin Wang, Bill Nemecek & Ollie Frazier
Production of the Speaker and Announcement Slide decks: Aimee Hite
Nominating Committee
Board Chair: Don Campbell
Members: Chairs of: Membership, Technical, Website & Wildacres Committees
Field Trip Committee
Help with planning and leading periodic outings.
Board Chair: John Ferguson
Venue Liaison
Board Chair: John Koch
Lunch Bunch Committee
Board Chair: BG Metzler
Queens Liaison
Bob Metzler – Senior Scholars
Robert Koch, Sr – Queens University
Marketing
Board Chair: Jane Howard (Second Vice President), with Don Campbell, Teresa Robertson, and Jim Laseter

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Curriculum Meetings Open to Membership
Join our Curriculum meetings to hear about upcoming speakers/events. Make suggestions on topics or speakers you can contact to speak to our membership.
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