Member Participation

Committee chairs are voting members of the Board.

The committee chair’s role is to work with the Board to set goals for the year, then lead their committee/subcommittees members to complete the tasks required to fulfill those goals.

·  Meet with board or president to review project activity and obtain approval as necessary.

·  Review goals, determine tasks, set schedules, and communicate deadlines with committee members.

·  Provide updates of your committee’s progress and needs at monthly Club meetings.

·  Become familiar with all committees’ responsibilities to accomplish common goals/help each other.

1.  Develop:  gather information to compile a list of activities to meet the committee’s goals.

2.  Approval:  committee chair presents to the Board for approval.

3.  Planning:  committee identifies specific tasks, assignments, schedules, and deadlines.

4.  Logistics:  consider needs, such as space, equipment, purchases, and volunteers.

5.  Engage:  include other committees, such as photographer or membership for volunteers.

6.  Publicize:  contact Communications Committee to announce the activity.

7.  Prior to:  send reminders, gather equipment, supplies, etc.

8.  Day of:  perform duties such as setup, assistance, and cleanup.

9.  Thanks:  hand deliver or send a thank you note when applicable.