NWS 2024 Board Members

PRESIDENT

Lorraine Watry, CO       contact       website    

   The responsibilities of the President are many and varied. As the organizational leader, implements the goals set by the Board. Coordinates the schedule with Exhibition Director and develops NWS budget with the assistance of  the Treasurer. Foremost, supports the Directors of the Board as we serve all our National Watercolor Society members in our pursuit of excellence in watercolor. 

VICE PRESIDENT - WEB DIRECTOR

Judy Saltzman, FL     contact      website 

  The Vice President heads up committees           and chairs various projects. Stands in for the  President when needed. Additionally,  as the Web Director, makes updates to the NWS website and addresses any problems related to the functioning of the site or other on-line operations.   

SECRETARY

Diane Chencharick, FL   contact    website

   The Secretary is to be present at each Board meeting to record the minutes. In addition, the secretary retains a copy of the by-laws at the meeting and is familiar with them to serve as an advisor to the Board when actions seem to be in conflict. 

TREASURER

Phyliss Schmedake, CA

   The Treasurer assist the President in development of the budget, receives and deposits all monies of the society and reports monthly to the Board. In addition, presents an annual Financial summary to the  membership at the annual Business Meeting. 

EXHIBITION DIRECTOR

Annie Strack, PA         contact     website

  The Exhibitions Director prepares materials and directs all activities for the International Exhibition and Annual Members Exhibition, and advises the selected jurors of policies and procedures to insure integrity and fairness to all entrants.

MEMBERSHIP DIRECTOR

Connie Hendrix, TX    contact  

   The Membership Director manages all          membership functions - dues, renewal, recruitment - and maintains membership records. 

PUBLICITY DIRECTOR 

Gabriel Stockton, CA     contact    website

   The Publicity Director manages all news, information and PR materials sent out in all forms and is responsible for the publicity          and public relations of the society.  

AWARDS DIRECTOR  

Carrie Waller, AR        contact     website

   The Awards Director oversees and develops fundraising to support the            Awards programs and the organization. 

EDUCATION DIRECTOR

Lana Cease, FL              contact     website

  The Education Director oversees all the          NWS Education Programs and Special Projects.  

NEWSLETTER DIRECTOR  

Will Bullas,  CA            contact         website

   The Newsletter Director collects and     edits news and information of interest,    and publishes a quarterly newsletter that   

is distributed to all members.  

PAST PRESIDENT / ADVISOR TO THE BOARD

Stephanie Goldman