| Shirley Yoshu Burnell has
been a Sogetsu advocate for over 40 years, presently holding the rank
of Somu, First Grade. She is a founding member of
the original Sogetsu organization (precursor to the present Bay Area
Branch) having served as their President and has remained active with
other related ikebana organizations such as the Ikebana Teachers
Federation and as Past President of Ikebana International. |
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Shirley Yoshu Burnell, Director |
Branch History
In the San Francisco Bay Area, a Sogetsu group was first formed in1966
which was the predecessor for our current organization. The San
Francisco Bay Area Branch was officially certified in 1976. It has more
than 100 members and meets regularly for workshops, programs and
exhibitions.
The Branch, which is a nonprofit organization, is governed by a small
board of directors who plan and produce exhibitions, demonstration
programs and special events each year.
Meetings are usually held at the San Francisco County Fair Building,
9th Avenue and Lincoln Way, Golden Gate Park.
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Sogetsu San Francisco Bay Area Branch
Board of Directors
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Left to right:
Sally Sutherland-Treasurer, Doris Sheetz-Historian, Joan
Finnie-Corresponding Secretary, Shirley Burnell-Director, Kimiko
Dixon-Deputy Director, Alice Tung-Recording Secretary
Not present, Joan Suzuki-Deputy Director |
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