UNCG Alumni Association Board of Directors Orientation 8/05/16 Role of Committees

Committees The work of the association board is accomplished through committees. There are seven permanent standing committees. Ad hoc committees are formed as needed. Committees enable us to focus our resources and accomplish goals more efficiently. Our goal is to have you serve on a committee that will utilize your unique set of talents and skills. Committees meet monthly, or as needed, either in person or via teleconference.

Standing Committees Nominations and Awards Finance Alumni Engagement Communications Alumni House Spartan Recruitment (temporarily inactive) Legislative Advocacy Homecoming (Ad Hoc)

Nominations and Awards Chair: Mary Napier Gail Austin Kevin Barham Jackie Copeland Sherita Gatling Staff: Mary Landers

Committee Responsibilities Reviews nominations for awards and recommends recipients. Prepares slate of nominees for officers and directors of Alumni Association Board of Directors. More detailed information can be found in policies and procedures.

Finance Chair: Lida Coleman Neal Dixon Tamara Kersey Michelle Schneider Staff: Mary Landers

Committee responsibilities Receives budget requests from committees, councils and officers. Prepares and submits annual budget for approval by the Board of Directors. Reviews annual audit and makes recommendations to the Board. Every five years, conducts RFP for external auditing firms and selects firm.

Alumni Engagement Chair: Jennifer Morris Kevin Bottomley Rachael Hart Whitney Hill Jennifer Hooks Erica Mizelle Ashley Raper Mike Roach Staff: Donegan Root, Crystal Josey

Committee Responsibilities Supports regional alumni networks. With network club leaders, engage alumni through an annual calendar of social, networking and service activities. Explore new ways of engaging alumni.

Alumni House Chair: SarahShoffner Miriam Barkley Livina Eshiet Emmy Mills Moreland Smith Agnes Price Staff: John Comer

Responsibilities Develops policies for operation and usage of House. Determines furnishings, interior decoration, and space use in consultation with the Board. Establishes rates for House usage for approval by Board and University. Committee has procurement powers as set by the board. More details can be found in policies and procedures and in the bylaws.

Communications Chair: Elisha Gutloff Melanie Bullock Annie Connors Michelle Dye Katherine Langley Kate Tobey Stacy Vogel Tim Wilson (Gold) Staff: Mark Graves

Develops strategies for effective communication between the Association and its members. Supports the work of other committees. Advises board on implementation of new technologies.

Legislative Advocacy Chair: Aubrey Ravenel Jason Caldwell Dean Castaldo Roy Dixon Jo Safrit Staff: (Pending)

Committee Responsibilities Maintains a strategic plan for the Spartan Legislative Network. In conjunction with the office of government relations, respond to legislative issues affecting UNCG and higher education.

Spartan Recruitment The role of the Spartan Recruitment Committee is currently being evaluated by the Executive Committee. The committee’s responsibilities have changed since the committee was established and made a standing committee.

Homecoming (Ad Hoc) The Homecoming committee is our newest committee. It is charged with assisting UNCG staff in making Homecoming a successful, signature alumni event. The President-Elect serves as committee chair.

Committee members Chair: Annette Holesh Ty Buckner Sarah Gaffney Rachael Hart David Haynes Whitney Hill Tim Howell Brian Japp Bob Nadler Michelle Schneider

Committee Contribution Each committee is responsible for accomplishing the goals set out by the board. Each standing committee presents a report at our quarterly meetings. Committees may propose new initiatives for consideration by the full board.

Committee Contribution Successful committees are collaborations between members. They should be where our new ideas come from. Strong committees are the building blocks for a strong board.

Your Committee Contribution Committee chairs will develop consensus in their committees on how to achieve goals. Each member should be given a role to play. If you aren’t given a role, or don’t understand a process, talk to your chair. Understand that your ideas are valued, even if they aren’t always adopted.

Questions? Please contact me if you have any questions any time. Thank you for your service and support.