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2009 - 2010 Interim Officers

The Officers of IYCAA will consist of President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer, Alumni advisor/laison and Historian. All officers will be elected by eligible members of IYCAA. There are no restrictions for offices except for the Alumni advisor. This person should live in the Bloomington/Normal area to be available to the current choir.

PRESIDENT
Karen (Edgerson) Dilligard (1985 – 1989)

Biography

Karen was a member of IYC from the Fall 1985 - Spring 1989. She held the position of President from the Fall 1986 - Spring 1989. She received her Bachelor of Science in Business Management from ISU in 1989. She resides in Chicago, Illinois where she is a member of the Salem Baptist Church of Chicago. She is the Director of the Wedding Ministry at Salem, which she founded in 2001. Karen also owns her own business, Exquisite Affaires, which specializes in Social & Corporate Event Planning. She is also a Travel Agent. She has a
son named Jordan.

VICE-PRESIDENT
Debbie Humble (19 – 19)

Biography (Coming soon)

SECRETARY
Glenn R. Williams (1980 – 1984)

Biography

Glenn was a member of IYC from the Fall of 1980 to the Spring of 1984. Glenn was a member of the Tenor section; during the time period of 1983 - 1984 he held the position of Member at Large. He received his Bachelor of Science in Economics from ISU. He resides in Bloomington, Illinois and he attends Mount Pisgah Baptist Church, where he serves as member of the Deacon board and a Christian education teacher. Glenn is married; he and his wife Deborah are raising 3 daughters, twins Danelle, Janelle and Olivia.

TREASURER
Olanna Pullen (1995 – 1999)

Biography

Olanna was a member of IYC from 1995 – 1999 and sang in the soprano section. She received her Bachelor of Arts in Sociology and Master of Science in Education from ISU. She attends Mount Pisgah Baptist Church in Bloomington, Illinois and sings in the Adult Choir. She attributes her vocal ability to first and foremost God; and participation throughout the years in other choirs. Also, Olanna’s training under Dr. Ollie Watts-Davis at the University of Illinois campus in Champaign has taught her a lot about choral music and the history of African-American music. She is a member of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Incorporated and Toastmaster’s International. Olanna currently holds the position of the IYC Alumni Treasurer.

HISTORIAN
Rorene (Wooten) Hughes (1977 - 1983)

Biography

Rene' was a member of IYC from the Fall 1977 through Spring 1983. While in IYC Rene' held the positions of Recording Secretary, Assistant Music Coordinator & Directress. Rene' graduated from ISU May 1983 with a Bachelors Degree in Speech Communications. Rene' is married to Mark and they have one son named Brandon. Rene' currently serves as Choir President and Choir Director at the Greater St. Mark Family Church in St. Louis, Mo.

IYC ALUMNI ADVISOR/LAISON
Donald E. Reed (1989 - 1995)

Biography

He received his B.S. is speech communication in 1994 and a M.S. in Counselor Education in 1997. Both of his degrees were obtained while attending Illinois State University. He served as a member of IYC from 1989 to 1995. Donald had the honor of serving as an Assistant Director from 1992 - 1995. He can honestly say that IYC was one of the main constants that kept him on
track throughout his academic career. Since 1995 Donald has been an advisor to the choir. His church home since 1992 has been Mount Pisgah Baptist Church where Frank L. McSwain Sr. is the Pastor. For the past year, he has served as Head Director of the Mt. Pisgah Adult Choir. He believes that it is the training that he received from IYC and the continued assistance that is still enjoyed to this day from friendships that were born while a part of the choir that has prepared him for such a task. Donald enjoys serving the Lord. Presently, Donald is working at ISU's University Housing Services as an Area Coordinator. Donald has been a part of UHS since 1997. There are many verses that motivate him, but the one that gets Donald through every seemingly "bad situation" is Romans 8:28. According to Donald, "anytime you come against something that may seem insurmountable just remember Romans 8:28 (all things work together for the good of them who love the Lord and are the called according to His purpose)". It is Donald's wish that God blesses you, and that you stay encouraged.

40^th ANNIVERSARY 2010 CHAIRPERSON
Diane Harvell (1975 - 1979)

Biography

Diane was a member of IYC from fall 1975 through spring 1979. While in IYC, Diane held the positions of Treasurer and Vice President. She graduated from ISU in May 1979 with a Bachelor’s Degree in Mass Communications. Diane currently serves as a Trustee and Financial Secretary at Union Baptist Church in Springfield, Illinois.

40^th ANNIVERSARY 2010 CO-CHAIRPERSON
Melanie Hubbard (1988 - 1992)

Biography

Melanie Moten at the time, now Melanie Hubbard, married to Vincent Hubbard, who was also a member of IYC for a short time attended Illinois State University from 1988-1992 where she earned her Bachelor degree in Elementary Education. She was a member of IYC during those four years. During those years in IYC, Melanie was a lead singer, soprano section leader, and a directress. She devoted much of her time listening and learning songs to teach to IYC.

Melanie is currently a 3rd grade teacher at Tanner Elementary School (Lord give me strength...). She has been teaching for 18 years. To God be the Glory for the things he has done and is doing. Melanie's motto is "If I can help somebody as I pass along, then my living shall not be in vain."

Melanie is still musically inclined today. She is a member of the Salem Baptist Church of Chicago where she is assistant director to the Minister of Music and Arts Director, Bro. Walter Owens. During her mission to continue to spread the gospel through song, Melanie has been instrumental both near and abroad. She has traveled with Salem to Africa, Prague, and other states in the U.S. spreading the gospel.