Committee Descriptions
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Queen Anne's Chorale Committee Descriptions


BULLETIN BOARD: Creates, maintains, and displays bulletin board for dispersal of general Chorale information.
Chair: Bonnie McGregor

CAPITAL FUND RAISING: Contacts the community and solicits monies for the support of the Chorale. In conjunction with the Chorale treasurer, sends acknowledgements to persons who advertise or contribute monies to the Chorale. Sends complimentary tickets when applicable.
Chair: Tim Fisher

CHORALE ARCHIVES: Maintains the Chorale scrapbook of programs and pictures.
** Needs "amateur" photographer to take pictures of Chorale when appropriate for scrapbook.
Chair: Anne Foss

CONCERT BROCHURES AND PROGRAMS: Prepares the brochure that is distributed in late August detailing the concert schedule and information for donations and ticket purchases. Prepares mock-up of programs including cover design, advertising, lists of members and contributors. Takes program to printer and distributes it at concerts.
Chair: Phil Stapleton

CONCERT COORDINATOR: Manages all activities and tasks necessary for concert performances by contacting and working closely with committee Chairpersons and other responsible persons. Visits venues to determine how needs will be met.
** Needs use of a truck as well as help in transporting risers to and from venues when necessary.
** Chair needed

CONCERT DRESS: Assists newcomers with the ordering of costumes meeting Chorale guidelines. Keeps inventory of any costumes and accessories that are owned by the Chorale.
Chair: Leslie Sylvanus

FINANCE: Prepares annual budget. Sees that the treasury records are reviewed before April 1 for the United Way Grant. Assures that records are audited or reviewed before the annual meeting. Chair: Jim Cosgrove, Treasurer

GRANT PREPARATION: Prepares application forms for securing grant monies from the United Way, Maryland State Arts Council, Queen Anne's County Arts Council, and others as they become available.
** Co-chair is needed.
Co-chair: Jim Cosgrove, Treasurer

HOSPITALITY: Makes all arrangements for receptions following concerts or special rehearsals and Chorale social functions.
** Needs help carrying goods in and out of venues.
Chair: Kim Kuebel

LIBRARIAN: Distributes, collects, and stores music.
Co-Chairs: Kathy Draper and Marty Clayton (over)

MEMBERSHIP (MAILING LISTS): Maintains separate, on-going lists with addresses and telephone numbers of members, former members, contributors and friends, advertisers and Youth Chorus parents. Provides mailing labels and copies of lists as needed for other committees. Provides Section Leaders with attendance lists at the beginning and midpoint of the season.
Chair: Peggy Owens

MEMBERSHIP (RECRUITMENT): Responsible for recruitment of new chorale members and annual "open rehearsal".
Chair: Bonnie Nelson

PERSONNEL: Evaluates the work of the Chorale's Artistic Director, Accompanist, and Youth Chorale Director annually and prepares a report to the president to be kept on file and distributed to the above. Chair: Peggy Owens

PUBLIC RELATIONS (PUBLICITY AND ADVERTISING): Responsible for all publicity and advertising of Chorale concerts and functions.
Chair: Rose Spik

STAGE DÉCOR AND FLOWERS: Responsible for placing stage decorations at concerts and buying/presenting flowers to the director or other appropriate persons.
** Needs help transporting stage decorations in and out of venues.
** Chair needed

SUNSHINE FUND: Sends cards and /or flowers when appropriate for illness or bereavement of chorale members and close family members.
Chair: Pam Fisher

TICKETS (PREPARATION AND PRINTING): Designs tickets and has them printed and numbered. Distributes tickets to Chorale and Youth Chorus members and keeps an accounting of all tickets and money. Is responsible for finding and working with a non-singer (friend or spouse of Chorale members) who will distribute and sell tickets at Chorale performances.
Chair: Connie Cosgrove

USHERS: Provides ushers and a "greeter" for the concerts who will collect tickets, direct and seat audience members, and provide an attendance count to the Tickets Chairperson.
** Needs volunteers from non-singers (family members and friends).
Co-Chairs: Bert and Evie Garcia

WEBSITE: Responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining a website for the Chorale.
Chair: Mark Wiening

YOUTH CHORUS: Serves as liaison between the Board of Directors and the YC, including any board or committee created by YC parents in support of the YC.
Chair: Rose Spik, Youth Chorus representative to the QAC Board of Directors

2004 - 2005