Committees

Awards and Scholarship

The Awards and Scholarship Committee receives and evaluates applications and make recommendations to the Board of Directors for approval.  The committee notifies recipients of awards and reviews and revises scholarship guidelines as needed.

Governance

The Bylaws Committee, in accordance with Chapter Bylaws Article XIV.Amendments to Bylaws, will submit amendments to the chapter bylaws.  The committee considers, edits, and/or correlates such amendments as it may originate and as are referred to it. This committee also reviews potential members for eligibility requirements and assists the program committee in planning the induction of new members.

Leadership Succession

This committee assists in leadership development by meeting with the Board of Directors and learning the direction and goals of the chapter.  Recruitment is conducted throughout the year or biennium in to prepare a ballot with two candidates for each position.  The committee secures the candidates' consent to serve, verify active membership in the chapter, prepare the ballot, and send it to the Board of Directors at least four weeks prior to the election meeting.

Fundraising

The Fundraising Committee is responsible for obtaining funds for the chapter to support specific programs, projects and activities that are consistent with the goals and objectives of the chapter.
 

           

Chair
Claudia Diebold

Publicity/Web Site/Heritage

The Publicity Committee coordinates news releases and maintains mailing lists, prepares and distributes the chapter newsletter. The committee is responsible for publicizing all programs and accomplishments of members. The members are also responsible for the development of the Chapter web site and the maintenance and timeliness of this site. This committee also collects, preserves, indexes, and makes available historical records and materials on the development of the chapter. 

Program

The Program Committee is chaired by the vice-president and is responsible for the programs of the chapter including the induction ceremony (i.e. logistical arrangements such as selecting the facility, planning the reception, etc.) and at least two programs of a scholarly nature held during each fiscal year.  The committee maintains a record of all programs, including dates, topics, and speakers.