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.

Updated January 11, 2013

Richard Zauft, President
Julie Leonard, Executive Vice President
Cynthia Thompson, Secretary
Sarah Hulsey, Treasurer
Bob Blesse, VP Membership
Julie Chen, VP Meetings and Programs
Matt Runkle, Student member
Cynthia Marsh
Macy Chadwick
Tony White

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.

Bob Blesse, VP Membership, Chair
Matthew Aron
Sarah Hulsey

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.

Julia Leonard, Chair
Kathleen Walkup
Marnie Powers-Torrey
Cynthia Marsh
Cynthia Thompson
John Risseeuw
Kristen Merola
Bonnie O’Connell

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, and other instruments of communication.

Updated March 14, 2013

Kerry McAleer-Keeler, Chair
Denise Bookwalter, Managing Editor, Newsletter
Bob Blesse
Elizabeth Boyne
Georgia Deal
Molly Dotson
Robin Price
Camden Richards
Shawn Simmons
Alexandria Small
Casey Smith
Sarah Smith
Tricia Treacy

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.

Julia Leonard, Interim Chair
Bonnie O’Connell
Kathleen Walkup
Michelle Strizever
Sara Sauers
Cynthia Marsh
Katherine Ruffin
Richard Ring 
Laurie Whitehill Chong

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.

Updated April 26, 2013

Julie Chen, Committee Chair and Vice Chair for programs
Macy Chadwick, Vice Chair for meetings
Marnie Powers-Torrey
Emily Tipps
Kitty Maryatt
Jae Rossman
Shawn Simmons
Kathy Walkup
Cindy Marsh
Inge Bruggaman
Kat Howard
Matt Runkle
Sarah Hulsey
Phil Zimmermann
Cynthia Thompson
Annie Herlocker
Sandra Fernandez

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.

Updated March 14, 2013

Mare Blocker, Chair
Karen Zimmerman, Vice Chair for Project and Research Grants
Janine Wong, Vice Chair for Travel Grants
Bridget Elmer, Liaison to Development Committee
Betsey Holster
Emily Tipps
Mary Phelan

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.

Cynthia Thompson, Chair
Bridget Elmer
Ethan Henderson
Harry Reese
Ruth Rogers
Tony White
Steve Woodall

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, Chair
John Risseeuw
Richard Zauft
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
Laurie Whitehill Chong
Susan Viguers