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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.
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PRESIDENT
Karen (Edgerson) Dilligard (1985 – 1989)
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.
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VICE-PRESIDENT
Debbie Humble (19 – 19)
(Biography
coming soon)
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SECRETARY
Glenn R. Williams (1980 – 1984)
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.
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TREASURER
Olanna
Pullen (1995 – 1999)
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.
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HISTORIAN
Rorene (Wooten) Hughes (1977 - 1983)
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.
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IYC ALUMNI ADVISOR/LAISON
Donald
E. Reed (1989 - 1995)
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.
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Scholarship Committee
Chair
Robinzina
Bryant (1985 – 1988)
Robinzina was a member of IYC from
1985 to 1988 and served as the alto
section leader. She also served as
the faculty advisor for IYC from
1989-1990. Robinzina, an attorney, is
the owner of Law at Last, Inc., and
serves as Of Counsel with The Evans
Williams Law Group, LLC in Homewood,
Illinois. She specializes in the areas
of probate, estate planning (i.e., wills
and trusts), and real estate. She
completed her Bachelor’s and Master’s
degrees at Illinois State University and
her Juris Doctorate at Drake University
Law School. She is a retired FBI Special
Agent, is licensed to practice law in
Michigan and Illinois, a mother of
one, a doting grandmother and a member
of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority,
Inc. Robinzina's hobbies
include reading, cooking, writing,
gardening and serving others.
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40th
ANNIVERSARY 2010 CHAIRPERSON
Diane Harvell (1975 - 1979)
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.
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40th
ANNIVERSARY 2010 CO-CHAIRPERSON
Melanie Hubbard (1988 - 1992)
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.
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