(NOTE: Included below, are statements received from nominees who responded to the request.)

President – *Nana Bellerud, Sogetsu
Vice President – Vacant
Treasurer – *Julie Nakao, Saga Goryu 15 years, II Member 6 years

“Meeting and becoming acquainted with students  from other Ikebana Schools was my reason for joining II.  I quickly discovered that the Chapter needed help fitting into the 21st century.  I highly recommend serving on the Board, as the fast lane to fulfilling both of these worthy objectives!”

Recording Secretary – Helen Chadsey, Sogetsu, II Member ~40 years

“I began taking lessons approximately 40 years ago and joined II soon thereafter.  It has been one of  my most fulfilling interests, adding to my appreciation of using flowers in various arrangements and learning about Japanese culture.  I want to support the group so that other lives can also be enhanced.”

Corresponding Secretary – Deloah Brady,  Sogetsu
II HQ Liaison – *Michiko Kornhauser,  Saga Goryu 24 years, II Member 27 years

Program Officer – Diane Sayrizi, Ohara
Membership Officer – Kathryn Cochran,  Ikenobo
Webmaster – *Julie Nakao,  Saga Goryu

“There are people ‘out there’ who are interested in what we do!  Our Chapter website receives an average of 300 unique visitors per month, (according to a data service provided by our Web Host). “

*incumbent