Executive
Volunteers are the heart of the Sumi-e Artists of Canada. They have kept the organization going over 25 years! The following volunteers belong to the executive. Positions are voluntary and members receive no salaries. The executive meets several times a year to set direction and fund activities that promote sumi-e art in Canada.
| Chairperson | Rotated each meeting |
| President | Gary Bist |
| Past President | Kathy Matsushita |
| Treasurer | Barbara Laplante |
| Recording Secretary | Connie Bist |
| Correspondence Secretary | Kathy Matsushita |
| Membership Secretary | Peggy Wu |
| Newsletter Editor | Jeffrey Snape |
| Professional Development | Azra Rashid |
| Publicity | Diana Bullock |
| Photographers | Gary Bist and Jeffrey Snape |
| Web Site | Gary Bist |
| USA Liaison | Moira Mudie |
| Membership Communication | Chairperson: Connie Bist Assistants: Jan Applebaum, Beryl Goering, Joan Harris, Gail Pahwa, Mary Yamada |
| Executive Communication | Connie Bist |
| Annual Show Committee | Chairpersons: Gary and Connie Bist Assistants: Keith Caskey and Marie Ikeda |
| Social Conveners | Linda Nakatsu and Dianne Kitazaki |
| Executives At Large | Roslyn Levin and Moira Mudie |
Executive Meetings
Executive meetings are held at the Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre from 1:00 to 3:00 pm on several Saturdays following a workshop. See the workshops section to indicate when an executive meeting is planned.
Members of the Sumi-e Artists of Canada are encouraged to become a volunteer and join the executive. There are always positions to be filled and tasks requiring volunteers. Join as an ad hoc executive member. Contact any of the executive to see how you can help or send us a note.