Board of Directors The SADM Board of Directors consists of current officers, elected board members serving either a two-year or three-year term and past presidents. Each is a volunteer dedicated to the growth, excellence and continuation of SADM. Cheyenne Dyer President Delaney Jones 1st Vice President Rosemary Turner 2nd Vice President Abby Donaldson Secretary Ashley Lemmon Treasurer Tevita Dumas Sargent at Arms Ashley Volner Principal Rachael Arnwine Board Member M'Call Marcum Board Member Liza Coccia Board Member Ginny Mount Board Member Christy McCord Board Member Tara Sholtis Board Assistant Past PresidentsKathy Kinner Janice McAfee Sally Alfonso Joy McDaniel Lori Baker Bonnie Cagle Jerri Leatherwood Carol Robertson Shelia Vaught Abby Donaldson History of SADM In November 1959, dance teachers from Arkansas, Tennessee, and Mississippi gathered at the Marion Hotel in Little Rock to attend a regional meeting of the Chicago National Association of Dance Masters. Since CNADM had no affiliated chapters, southern teachers felt the need of an association in the South. A meeting was held and the following were elected as tentative officers who were designated to explore the possibility of forming an independent association.
The first meeting was held in Memphis at the Peabody Hotel in February 1960. The name decided upon was Southern Association of Dance Masters. Meetings were held each October in Memphis and each February in either Jackson, MS; Little Rock, AR; or Hot Springs, AR. As the fledgling association prospered, a three-day summer session was added beginning in 1962. The location varied each year based on a vote of the members.
In 1977 SADM was incorporated, henceforth to be known as Southern Association of Dance Masters, Inc. The association achieved tax-exempt status in 1978.
From its formation with 52 charter members representing a three-state area, SADM has grown into one of the finest independent associations, with members representing fourteen states. CommitteesMuch of the work of the SADM is accomplished through the efforts of its volunteer committee members. Committees are established by the 1st Vice President and President.
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