NPM DENVER CHAPTER LEADERSHIP

The leadership of the chapter is entrusted to five officers, nominated and elected by the chapter membership. Each officer is elected for a two year term. The following are descriptions of each position.

Chapter Director - A recognized leader, willing to put in the time necessary to make a chapter work. Should be a person who is effective in recruiting a few people to work with him/her. The Director need not be a musician. The Director can be a priest, or a person holding a diocesan office. Current Director: Gerard DiMartini

Assistant Director for Recruiting - A person who could replace the Director. An enthusiastic person that is willing to track attendance, invite newcomers and keep in touch with inactive members. Current Assistant Director for Recruiting: Alma Jerome

Coordinator for Planning - A very organized, efficient person who likes to work more in the background than out front. This person should have a good idea of the talents and needs in the diocese. Current Coordinator for Planning: Fabian Yanez

Animator for Koinonia - An outgoing person who likes to be host or hostess and is a prayer leader. Community spirit is more important than personal "piety" for this position. Current Animator for Koinonia: Julie Plouffe

Secretary/Treasurer - A dependable person that will attend every meeting. This person should be comfortable with basic financial duties. A practical, logical person is best in this position. Current Secretary/Treasurer: Kathy Grywusiewicz

Chapter Newsletter Editor - It is recommended that every chapter have a newsletter of some sort. Because this is a labor-intensive task, and needs to be consistent, it is recommended that a person other than an elected officer be responsible for it.
Current Chapter Newsletter Editor: Andrea Merida

INTRODUCTION OF OFFICERS

Chapter Director, Gerard DiMartini has been a pastoral musician since 1983 when he was approached by the music director to learn to cantor at St. Dominic, here in Denver. He has been in charge of music since 1986 and full time since 1995. (All at St. Dominic, except for one year at St. Joseph, Golden.) He chaired the NPM Liturgy Committee for the 1996 Regional Convention and is now serving as our Chapter Director. He is presently serving on the Denver Archdiocesan Music Committee. Gerard has a BS degree in Music Performance from CU Denver.

Assistant Director for Recruiting, Alma Jerome is a lay person who has served as a cantor, choir member and reader of scripture, and is a graduate of the Catholic Biblical School. Alma has a very deep passion for music and liturgy, and is the NPM representative for the Archdiocesan Music Committee.

Coordinator for Planning, Fabian Yanez

Animator for Koinonia, Julie Plouffe

Secretary/Treasurer, Kathy Grywusiewicz has been serving as the Music Director at All Souls Church for eight years. She has a degree in music and is a graduate of the Catholic Biblical school. She has served as Chair of the Archdiocesan Music Committee. Kathy is a mother of three.

Newsletter Editor, Andrea Merida