Our Dedicated Board Members
Meet the passionate volunteers guiding our watercolor community forward. We are always eager for new volunteers to joint our team!
We are actively seeking volunteers for the following positions:
President – coordinates the work of the other volunteers to ensure smooth flow
Social Media Chair – posting announcements and updates on social media
Exhibition Co-Chairs (two or three people) – helps to coordinate the annual exhibition, working with the gallery, the juror, and the submissions team
Program Chair – obtains speakers for the fall meeting and any other programs would like to develop – workshops, etc.
Travel Exhibition Co-Chair (two people) – helps to coordinate and move the travel exhibit
Social Chair – Organizes Refreshments for meetings and exhibition
Membership Chair – keeps an annual spreadsheet of current and past members
Benefits to Becoming a Board Member
- Develop leadership skills
- Develop communication in person communication skills
- Develop marketing skills
- Develop organizational and teamwork skills
- Exposure to the world of art at large via working with art galleries, museums, and companies throughout the state of Michigan
- Skills obtained as a Board Member of the MWCS are directly transferable to outside careers
We are seeking a new President
Tracy Lyons
Interim President 2022-2026
Brings years of watercolor experience and a passion for connecting people in our organization.
Sharon Henn
Treasurer and Webmaster since 2025
An artist with a head for numbers and organization keeping details on track
We are seeking an Exhibition Co-Chair for 2027
Tina Hotchkiss
Exhibition Co-Chair since 2023
Known for creative event planning and showcasing the work of our members.
We are seeking an Exhibition Co-Chair for 2027
Jill McGinn
Exhibition Co-Chair since 2023
Tirelessly supporting our visiting juror and workshop artists.
We are seeking an Exhibition Co-Chair for 2027
Christine Skoglund
Exhibition Co-Chair since 2024
Tirelessly supporting our visiting juror and workshop artists.
We are seeking a Membership Chair
Vicki Pisto
Membership Chair since 2020
Keeps meticulous records of our membership roster
Patricia Davenport
Awards & Fundraising Chair since 2025
Making contact with donors and coordinating our award ceremony.
David Giordan
Graphics Chair since 2020
Helping maintain printed materials for our organization
Lisa Tennant
Newsletter Chair since 2025
Coordinating and producing our seasonal newsletters
We are seeking a Social Chair
Cindy Rashid
In charge of hospitality at our meetings and exhibits
Virginia LaMont Naegeli
Recording Secretary since 2023
Responsible for keeping notes of our meetings
Rocco Pisto
President Emeritus & Advisor to the Board since before 2016
Highly energetic and tirelessly devoted to our organization
Robin Maxon
Corresponding Secretary since 2023
Responsible for communications between the organization and exhibitors, galleries, and jurors.
Jeanne O’Leary
Historian since 2025
Keeping track of our historical documents
Cheryl Boc-Chidester
Travel Co-Chair since
Helping move the annual exhibit to the travel show
We are seeking a Social Media Chair
Lori McElrath-Eslick
Social Media Chair since 2022
Keeping members informed via our social media channels