Foundation Committees
Executive:
Consists of the officers of the Foundation, elected at the annual fall general board meeting and will serve for the following year. Develops board agendas and the annual budget, advises the board president on various matters, and assists in directing the ongoing functions of the board. Convenes once in the fall and once in the spring, prior to each semi-annual board meeting, to assist in setting the board meeting agenda, and as needed.
President, Carley Thomas
Vice President, Haley Godwin
Treasurer, Diane Lacombe
Secretary, Adrienne Shelnutt Hundley
Board Development:
Recruits Board members, reviews prospective Board member applications, and recommends community members for Board and committee positions. Prepares new Board member orientation materials and oversees the planning of new member orientation seminars. Assesses the needs and promotes the development and effective functioning of the Board, its committees and its members. This includes providing new and existing Board members with the information and support needed to be knowledgeable and productive members of the Board. Typically meets once in the fall and once in the spring, prior to each semi-annual board meeting, and as needed.
Teri DeRosier, Chair
Scholarship: Reviews camper scholarship applications and awards merit and financial need scholarships. Typically meets once in April of each year. A sub-committee was created in November of 2019 to increase the awareness that scholarships are available.
Gianna Zappettini, Chair
Margie Bryant
Haley Godwin
Shannon McCrea Waldman
Heidi Kling
PR/Marketing: Serves as a support service to other board committees that have publicity, marketing and public relations needs. Assists in creating press releases, brochures and mailings to publicize foundation activities and promote the general aims of the foundation. Maintains a master calendar of foundation events. Manages all communication channels including social media, email, and the website.
Shannon McCrea Waldman, Chair
Teri deRosier
Heidi Kling
Haley Godwin
Madi Grandlund
Alumni Club: Builds an Sugarloaf Alumni community to encourage continued involvement and support for Sugarloaf Fine Arts Camp. You can find the Facebook page for the alumni club here.
Lori Stone, Chair
Annual Fundraiser: Organizes and coordinates the annual fundraiser event for the foundation, including securing location, soliciting donations, marketing the event, and coordinating volunteers at the event. Meets regularly throughout the year.
Teri DeRosier, Chair
Donor and Fund Development Team: Convenes immediately following the annual fundraiser to gather ideas for the next annual event. Meets as needed after the annual fundraiser in the fall.
Karen Shelnutt, Chair
Diane Lacombe
Carley Thomas
Teri DeRosier
Winter Campfire: Plans and executes the annual Winter Campfire - a fundraising concert with campers, staff, and community members in support of Sugarloaf Fine Arts Camp.
Adrienne Shelnutt, Chair
By-Laws: Responsible for examining the Foundation’s by-laws and ensuring the organization processes adhere to them. Includes development and carry-out of the mission and vision statements.
Teri DeRosier, Chair
Scotty Comer
Past committees:
Sugarloaf Stampede: Organized and planned the annual "Sugarloaf Stampede" - a fundraising run for Sugarloaf Fine Arts Camp that took place in 2014 and 2015
Whitewater Happening: Organizes and coordinates the foundation’s annual whitewater rafting fundraiser held in June. Meets periodically through the months of March through June. Based on river conditions, this fundraiser has been cancelled since 2015.
60th Anniversary Celebration: Plans and executes the 60th Anniversary of Sugarloaf Fine Arts Camp, which ran from August 2019-August 2020, including events, marketing, and story-telling.