There are a number of committees that have specific responsibilities, either as described in the Bylaws (standing committees) or as determined by the president (ad-hoc committees).

In addition, there are a number of staff positions that are needed for the efficient operation of the Society. The President, with the approval of the Board of Directors, appoints committee chairpersons and staff, with the exception of the Nominating Committee.

Committee Chairpersons:

Archives - Lee Stradley
Awards - Jo Anne Martinez
Awards of Appreciation - Molly Schneider
Bylaws - Debra LaVergne
Chapters and Affiliates - M.J. Tyler
Conventions - Paul Susi
Development - Paul Susi
Elvin McDonald Research Endowment Fund - Larry Skog
Finance - Pam Braun 
Frances Batcheller Endowment Fund - Tom Bruning
Gesneriad Register - Judy Becker
Historian - Suzie Larouche
Insurance - Helen Bortvedt
Internet Communications Committee - Julie Mavity-Hudson
Library and Education - Vivian Scheans
Newsletters - Leslie Milde
Nominating Committee - Suzie Larouche  
Photography - Julie Mavity-Hudson
Properties - Doris Brownlie
Publications - Peter Shalit
Publicity Membership Promotion - Carol Ann Bonner
Review - Suzie Larouche
Seed Fund - Carolyn Ripps (Species) and Gussie Farrice (Hybrids)
Selby Gesneriad Project -- Stephen Maciejewski  
Speakers Bureau - Karyn Cichocki
Shows and Judging - Ben Paternoster
Standing Rules - Susan Grose

Appointed Staff

GESNERIADS

Editor: Jeanne Katzenstein 
Business Manager: Michael Riley 
Advertising Manager: Tom Bruning

Membership Secretary: Bob Clark 
Parliamentarian: Debra LaVergne

Interest Groups

There are currently two interest groups within The Gesneriad Society. Interest groups provide opportunities for members with specific interests and provide speakers at the annual convention. Each interest group publishes a newsletter. The current interest groups are:

The Judges’ Interest Group - Chairperson of Shows and Judging: Ben Paternoster; Newsletter: Appraisal; editor, Paul Susi 

The Gesneriad Hybridizer's Association – Membership: Martha Lacy; Newsletter: Crosswords; co-editors, Dale Martens and Linda Zillich