Committees

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DKG Maryland State Executive Committee
2025 - 2027 Biennium

Janey Snyder

Dr. Terry Showers

Jean Marie Hofstetter

Dr. Minnie Young

Sally Nazelrod

Elected Officers
President
Janey Snyder, Alpha
[email protected]

First Vice President
Dr. Terri Showers, Lambda
[email protected]

Second Vice Secretary
Jean Marie Hofstetter, Omega
[email protected]

Recording Secretary
Dr. Minnie Young, Eta
[email protected]

Treasurer (Consultant)
Mary Louise “Weezie” Carey, Alpha Delta
[email protected]

Executive Committee Members
Parliamentarian
Sharon Darling, Nu
[email protected]

Executive Secretary
Gwen Cooley, Delta
301-236-9550
[email protected]​
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Immediate Past State President
Dr. Sally Nazelrod
[email protected]

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Society Business

These committees maintain the Society and continue to move it into the future.

• Bylaws
• Chapter Support
• Communications
• Finance
• Historical Records
• Leadership Development 
• Membership
• Nominations
• Review Committee/Exec Sec.
• State Convention
• Strategic Planning

Society Business Committee Members

Bylaws/Standing Rules
Chair: Dr. Marilyn Keane, Upsilon            
301-540-9041            
[email protected]
Members: Gwen Cooley, Delta; Lorraine Johnson, Theta; Mary Makinen, Alpha Delta
Ex-Officio: State President, Executive Secretary, Parliamentarian

Chapter Support
Chair: Sally Nazelrod, Xi
Members: Karen Hojnacki, Zeta; Rochelle House, Omega                                    
Ex-Officio; State President, Executive Secretary, Parliamentarian

Communications
Liaison: Dr. Terri Showers, Lambda
Members:  Patty Simon, Mu (Newsletter Editor); Diane Straub, Delta (Circulation); Iris Wingert (State Directory/Supplement); Director of Technology; TBD;  Ex Officio: State President

Finance (Elected)
Chair: Christy Mullins, Alpha Beta (2022-2026),  410-320-2555  [email protected]
Members: Barbara McKimmie, Epsilon (2022-2026); Gretchen Ginder, Zeta (2024-2028); Sheila Owens, Mu (2024-2028); State Treasurer
Ex-Officio: State President, Executive Secretary,

Historical Records
Chair: Joan Wiggins, Tau; 410-322-6249, [email protected]
Members: Brenda Patterson, Tau; Ina Gardner, Tau
Ex-Officio:  State President, Executive Secretary

Leadership Development 
Chair: Janey Snyder, Alpha
Executive Committee Members:
Janey Snyder, Alpha
Dr. Terri Showers, Lambda
Jean Marie Hofstetter, Omega
Dr. Minnie Young, Eta 
Executive Secretary: Sally Nazelrod, Xi
Parliamentarian: Sharon Darling, Nu
Treasurer Mary Louise “Weezie” Carey, Alpha Delta
Members:
Gwen Cooley, Delta
Dr. Marilyn Keane, Upsilon
Erin Myers, Pi
Suzi Plaut, State Member
Patty Simon, Mu
Jane Smith, Pi 

Membership
Chair: Erin Myers; Pi, [email protected]
Members:
Sharon Darling, Nu, Necrology Representative
Chery Townshend, Omega, Liaison from Strategic Planning;
Sarah Keller, Zeta
Ex-Officio: State President, Executive Secretary

Nominations (Elected)
Chair: Cheryl Townshend, Omega              
[email protected]
Members:
Area 1: Dr. Marilyn Keane, Upsilon        
Area 2: Ivy Storm, Pi               
Area 3: Luianne Potter, Tau                
Area 4: Cheryl Townshend, Omega         
Area 5: Doretha Gay, Lambda
Area 6: Rita Powers, Theta
Area 7: Sharon Darling, Nu
Area 8: Sue Capron, Xi

Review Committee for Executive Secretary (Elected)
Chair: Brenda Patterson, Tau (2025-2028)
[email protected]
Members: Faye Burns, Nu (2023-2026) 
Becky Taylor, Beta (2024-2027)
Ex-Officio: State President, Executive Secretary

State Convention
Chair: Jean Marie Hofstetter, Omega
Hostess Chapters: Alpha, Zeta, Mu, Xi, Tau; 
State Committee Chairs
Ex-Officio:  State President, Executive Secretary, Treasurer (Consultant)

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Society Mission and Purposes

These committees focus on society outreach through training, workshops, scholarship, and financial support for women in other countries.

• Educational Excellence (Women in the Arts, Legislation, Educational Law)
• Scholarship/Mini Grants
• World Fellowship

Society Mission and Purposes Committee Members

Educational Excellence
Chair: Dr. Terri Showers, Lambda
Members: Mu; Kathy Bateman, Alpha (Legislature); Sheila Owens, Mu; Suzy Plaut (State member); Patty Simon, Mu; JoAnn Velten, Xi, (U.S.Forum);
Ex-Officio: State President

Music
Chair: Ann Campbell, Nu       
[email protected]
Members: Betty Hepler, Omega; Bonnie Nelson, Nu; Luianne Potter, Tau; Robin Spickler, Pi; Maria Shanabarger, Omicron

Scholarship
Chair: Allison Gradwell, Mu          
[email protected]
Members: Kathleen Brunnett, Omicron; Sheila Owens, Mu; Dorothy Clowers, Theta
LaTanya Eggleston, Rho (Communications Consultant)
Ex-Officio:  State President 

World Fellowship
Chair: Laura McClelland, Omicron        
​[email protected]
Members: Wendy Haapal, Mu; Florence Saku, Eta; Becky Taylor, Beta; Maria Shanaberger, Omicron
State President, Ex-Officio

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