We are pleased to celebrate our Greater NY/NJ Region 15 Members of Note and Golden Members!
Each year our choruses have the opportunity to recognize one of their own who goes above and beyond in their service to the chapter. "A Member of Note is someone who works tirelessly for the chapter, has a positive influence on the chapter, and is a great ambassador for the chapter."
These special honorees were selected by their choruses and their names were revealed at VocalFest on October. Their Member of Note profiles will be featured again in the registration / boutique area during Convention weekend in April.
At the same point each year, we take the opportunity to spotlight our Golden Members – those with 50+ Years of Membership with Sweet Adelines International! You are shining examples for us all!
Click to jump down to the full list of honorees:
Congratulations to all of our special honorees!
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Click here to view the full Member of Note profiles submitted by each chapter.
And see below for some excerpts for a quick look at this year’s honorees.
Theresa Moloney • Capitaland Chorus
Dorcas Ross • City of the Hills Chorus
Susan Krystek • Evergreen Chorus
Sharon Vitkovsky • Golden Apple Chorus
Gretchen Danby • Greater Nassau Chorus
Susie Goldberg • Harmony Celebration Chorus
Gina Cicero • Heart of Long Island Chorus
Becky Woodard • Heart of New Jersey Chorus
Miriam Gonzalez • Hickory Tree Chorus
Marianne Fulfaro • Island Hills Chorus
Anita Barry • Jersey Harmony Chorus
Jennifer Wiseman • Liberty Oak Chorus
Peggy DiSunno • Long Island Sound Chorus
Becca Tebano • Saratoga Soundtrack Chorus
Jo Cary • Seneca Soundwaves Chorus
Elizabeth Culbertson Hillinck • Sirens of Gotham Chorus
Noreen Sevenson • Song of the Valley Chorus
Debbie Saucke • Spirit of Syracuse Chorus
Brenda Liebling • Twin County Chorus
Presentation of Member of Note Certificates at VocalFest 2022
Theresa Moloney • Capitaland Chorus
Theresa is multi-talented…. All directors would love to clone someone like Theresa for her energy, her can-do spirit, and her flexibility. She is an asset to the chorus.
Dorcas Ross • City of the Hills Chorus
Dorcas always has the best interests of the Chorus at heart …. Dorcas is an excellent example of a caring, dedicated Sweet Adeline.
Susan Krystek • Evergreen Chorus
Her enthusiasm…as well as her excellent organization and communication skills are a true asset to Evergreen…. Susan has left a positive mark on each position she has held.
Sharon Vitkovsky • Golden Apple Chorus
The Golden Apple Chorus is very fortunate to have a Queen in our corner! We thank Sharon for sharing her talent, experience, enthusiasm, creativity and good humor with us.
Gretchen Danby • Greater Nassau Chorus
[With] enthusiasm and can-do attitude…. From behind-the-scenes administrative support to large and impactful initiatives – she is someone who can be relied on time and time again.
Susie Goldberg • Harmony Celebration Chorus
During her almost-30 years in the chorus, she has stood out as a role model for what an active, committed chorus member can be…. Susie is just one of those chorus members we know we can count on.
Gina Cicero • Heart of Long Island Chorus
When the chips were down for our chorus, Gina stepped up to take the helm as our Acting Director…. We don’t know too many people who could manage that with the grace, patience and musical ear that Gina has been displaying.
Becky Woodard • Heart of New Jersey Chorus
Becky is a wonderful, positive role model…. Becky’s hard work and dedication to the chorus and each individual member are plain to see…. She just oozes Sweet Adeline love and energy in all that she does
Miriam Gonzalez • Hickory Tree Chorus
[Miriam] stands out as a shining light…. Miriam is a strong and reliable leader - to say that she works tirelessly on behalf of our chorus would be an understatement.
Marianne Fulfaro • Island Hills Chorus
Marianne has always been interested in the management of the chorus…. She called herself the "Susan Lucci" of Island Hills Chorus. Nominated for Member of Note 9 times, she never won. Last year, she refused to be on the slate. This year she forgot to refuse.
Anita Barry • Jersey Harmony Chorus
Anita Barry is the matriarch of our Jersey Harmony family…. Anita first received this honor in 2012 but we all feel it needs repeating. She continues to be a vibrant, hardworking, contributing member.
Jennifer Wiseman • Liberty Oak Chorus
Jennifer is a Sweet Adeline through and through. She’s a thorough section leader…. She enthusiastically serves as board secretary, keeping the chorus organized, while consistently generating new ideas.
Peggy DiSunno • Long Island Sound Chorus
[We are] fueled by Peggy’s unwavering belief that setbacks lead to comebacks…. Peggy is a visionary and an ambassador for the entire Sweet Adeline organization.
Becca Tebano • Saratoga Soundtrack Chorus
Becca is always thinking of the best interests of the chorus. She is a positive individual with a strong work ethic and great leadership qualities. She handles issues with confidence and kindness…. She is a bright light in our chorus.
Jo Cary • Seneca Soundwaves Chorus
Assistant Lead Section Leader…Co-Team Coordinator of the Management Team… User Administrator [and] Chorus Convention Liaison…organizing fund raisers. Jo has worked tirelessly over the years in various volunteer positions.
Elizabeth Culbertson Hillinck • Sirens of Gotham Chorus
Lizzie [contributes to the] administrative, emotional and musical health of our organization…. [We] appreciate her charming character, her supportive attitude, and her smile. Lizzie is an integral thread in the fabric of the chorus.
Noreen Sevenson • Song of the Valley Chorus
Noreen is relatively new to our chorus…and yet she was unanimously voted our Member of Note…. Her upbeat, friendly, enthusiastic personality, and her willingness to help in so many ways…brought a ray of sunshine to our chorus during a difficult time.
Debbie Saucke • Spirit of Syracuse Chorus
A highly valued and active member….Debbie is always willing to lend a helping hand wherever she can; whether it’s helping run a fundraiser or jumping in to lead physical warm ups at a moment’s notice, she’s always up to the task.
Brenda Liebling • Twin County Chorus
With great joy and love, [we] unanimously chose Brenda Liebling…. She works cheerfully and tirelessly for her chapter…. She is one of our most kind and generous members, in every way imaginable.
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Golden Members are those with 50+ Years of Membership with Sweet Adelines International!
50+ Years
Anita Barry • Barbara Blaisdell • Pamela Hyde • Connie Kash • Jan McCaskill • Sharon Vitkovsky
55+ Years
Linda Brown • Marilyn Herke • Barbara McKeon • Sonny Steffan • Brenda Strauss
60+ Years
Joyce Brandt • Marge Dederbeck • Edie Murphy
65+ Years
Judy Rowell
Golden Member Presentation Board at VocalFest 2022