APPOINTMENTS AND COMMITTEES

Executive Committee

The Executive Committee shall consist of the officers of the association and three members from the current board, including, if possible, one student member.

John Risseeuw, CBAA President
Kathy Walkup, CBAA Executive Vice President
Phil Zimmermann, VP Programming
Richard Zauft, VP Membership
Lisa Beth Robinson, Secretary
Mary Phelan, Treasurer
Michelle Strizever, Student member
Tony White
Harry Reese
Bonnie O'Connell

Nominating and Membership Committee

The Nominating and Membership Committee, appointed by the Executive Committee, shall consist of one former chairperson, one director, and one member not a director, together with no more than two such other members, whether or not directors.

Richard Zauft, VP Membership, Chair
Matthew Aron
Susan Harlan
Mary Phelan


Steering Committee

The Steering Committee shall have the Executive Vice President of the board as its chairperson and shall consist of five members who will solicit new ideas, recommendations and suggestions to further the aims of the association and the profession. The committee shall function as a research and development group responsible for suggesting long range planning to the board.

Kathy Walkup, CBAA Executive Vice President, Chair
John Risseeuw, CBAA President
Harry Reese
Bob Blesse
Charles Hobson


Communications Committee

The Communications Committee shall be responsible for all communications with and between the members. The committee shall have responsibility for the content of the association's newsletter, website, listserv, and other instruments of communication.

Bob Blesse, Chair
Sandra Anible 
Julia Leonard
Kitty Maryatt
Steve Miller
Jeff Nilan
Lisa Beth Robinson
Shawn Simmons
Barb Tetenbaum
Richard Zauft


Publications Committee

The Publications Committee shall have a director as its chairperson and shall consist of five members at least two of which shall be directors and two non-directors and one of which is a former editor of the journal when possible. The Publications Committee shall have responsibility for the design and production of the association's journal (at such time as the board decides to publish one), newsletter, and other documents, except for those overseen by the Communications Committee, as directed by the board.

Bonnie O'Connell, Chair
Clifton Meador
Laurie Whitehill-Chong
Susan Viguers


Meetings and Programs Committee

The Meetings and Programs Committee shall recommend the annual national meeting program chairperson to the board and shall oversee the planning and production of the annual national meeting and the biannual national conference. The committee shall also advise the board on suitable locations and hosts for future meetings.

Phil Zimmermann, Chair
Julie Leonard
Kitty Maryatt
Mary Phelan
Lynn Sures
Barb Tettenbaum
Tony White
Kathy Walkup



Awards Committee

This ad-hoc committee was created at the annual meeting January 10-11, 2008. The Executive Committee appoints. There is no limit to the number of committee members. The Awards Committee is responsible for overseeing the promotion and management of all CBAA awards.

Marnie Powers-Torrey, Chair
Julie Chen
Judy Harvey Sahak
Karen Kunc
Cynthia Thompson


Development Committee

This ad-hoc committee was created at the annual meeting January 9-10, 2009.
The Development Committee is responsible for identifying and cultivating donors and coordinating all fund raising activities.

Charles Hobson, Tri-Chair
Harry Reese, Tri-Chair
Ruth R. Rogers, Tri-Chair
Tony White
Steve Woodall
Richard Zauft


Task Force on Criticism

This ad-hoc committee was created at the annual meeting January 9-10, 2009.
The Task Force on Criticism is responsible for developing and identifying potential publishing venues and prioritizing ideas for the enrichment of the discourse in book art, as well as its integration into mainstream art discourse. Specific objectives will be to compile  a list of potential publications, both print and online, for the placement of reviews and other writings on the field.

Betty Bright, Co-Chair
Kathy Walkup, Co-Chair
Katy Govan
Sarah Hulsey
Michael Kasper
Elisabeth Long
Jae Rossman
Michelle Strizever


Task Force on Strategic Planning

This ad-hoc committee was created at the annual meeting on January 8-10, 2010 to develop long-term strategic plans for the organization.

Kathy Walkup, CBAA Executive Vice President, Chair
John Risseeuw, CBAA President
Richard Zauft, Vice President for Membership
Bob Blesse
Charles Hobson
Harry Reese

Editorial Board
This ad-hoc committee was created at the annual meeting January 8-10, 2010. The Executive Committee appoints. There is no limit to the number of committee members.

Elisabeth Long, Editor, CBAA Journal
Betsy Davids
Betty Bright
Clif Meador
Laurie Whitehill Chong
Susan Viguers