State Committees 2025 - 2027

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Society Business

ByLaws & Rules
   Bev Reinvik, Alpha Tacoma - Chair
   Nancy Sauer, Psi Kennewick
   Cindy Shearard, Phi Grays Harbor/Pacifi

Stipend & Scholarship
   Karen Chance, Theta Yakima - Chair
   Terri Diehm, Beta Delta Auburn

Communications
   Barb McPherson [Kappa Kent], Chair 
   Open - Newsletter Editor
   Mary Lou Gregory [Beta Chi GH], Website Editor

Finance
   Jane Carden, Alpha Tau  - Chair
   Adriane Hartness, Beta Delta Auburn
   Jan Morgan, Phi Grays Harbor/Pacific

Leadership Development
   Kay Stern, Chi Cowlitz - Chair
   Caryn Mears, Psi Kennewick
   Open Position
   

Membership, Expansion & Dissolution
   Dr. Charlene Shea, Mu, Clark County - chair
   Candace Rutherford, Kappa Kent  
   Pamelia Valentine, Iota Mason/Thurston
   Monique Harrison, Beta Sigma Seattle
  

Nominations
   Lisa Wiese [Eta Spokane]- Chair
   Marcia Perkins [Eta Spokane]
   Marian Palmer [Eta Spokane]

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Society Mission and Purposes

Educational Excellence
   Dr. Marge Lofstrom, Beta Delta Auburn - chair
   Maria Norby, Eta Spokane
   Linda Elliott, Beta Delta Auburn

Educational Policy & Legislation
   Nancy Sheng, Lambda Bellingham - chair
   Pat Bennett Forman, Alpha Sigma Kitsap
   Joanne Vining, Alpha Lambda Lower Yakima Valley

State Rep to US Forum
   Nancy Sheng [Lambda Bellingham]

Leadership Development Retreat
July 21 - 23, 2026
   Caryn Mears, Psi Kennewick, Chair

Creative Arts Retreat 2027
   Not yet named

DGIEF Ambassador
   Susan Fritts, Alpha Sigma Kitsap

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Committee Chair Guide

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Updated 1-17-26