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

2. 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.

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

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

5. 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.

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

7. 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.

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

9. 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.

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

11. 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.

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

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

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

15. 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.

16. 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.

17. 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.

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

19. 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.

20. 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.

21. 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.

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