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Serving on a committee is a great way to deepen your connection to LAI Chicago Region Chapter and its membership.

LAI Chicago Region Chapter has two (2) standing committees: Membership and Program. Additionally, the Chapter has the following Special Committees: Communications, Chautauqua & Salon, and the Member Engagement Committee. Each committee meets on a regular basis, moving forward a workplan to achieve strategic goals for the Chapter. On average, committee members dedicate 2-3 hours each month by attending a meeting and working with fellow committee members to move the workplan forward.  The standing and special committees make a great impact on the health (not quite the right word?) of the Chapter.

Ad hoc committees are created to address specific needs during the year that are considered outside of, but no less important, than our standing committee work.  Current ad hoc committees include the Member Support Fund Committee and the Service Day Committee. Participation in supporting these committees are generally shorter, one-time commitments to organize a specific program or initiative.

If you are interested in learning more or would like to be considered for committee work, please complete the volunteer form. Someone from the board will reach out to you soon.



PROGRAMS


VP Programs:

Mariah DiGrino

Committee Purpose:

  • To create monthly programs for the LAI Chicago Region Chapter that:
  • Creates learning opportunities relevant to membership interests and promotes the expertise found within the membership and sponsors.
  • Engages members, both current and future, to attend and interact with one another monthly.
  • Promotes diversity both in membership and topic. Generate revenue for the chapter.

Monthly Time Commitment: XXX

SALON/CHAUTAUQUA


VP Salon/Chautauqua:
Cassandra Rice

Committee Purpose:

  • To create annual Chautauqua and Salon programs for the LAI Chicago Region Chapter that:
  • Aligns with the Chapter’s annual theme as stated by the Board of Directors.
  • Presents event formats that allow in-depth, intimate discussions on timely topics.

Time Commitment: 5-10 hours for the year, virtual monthly meetings




MEMBERSHIP

VP Membership:
Diane Gormely-Barnes

Committee Purpose:

  • To generate enthusiasm through communication planning that:
  • Drive conversations around generating membership.
  • Increase the Chapter membership with diversity, equity and inclusion in mind that represents the region in which this Chapter resides.

Monthly Time Commitment: XXX

COMMUNICATIONS


VP Communications:

Justin Pelej

Committee Purpose:

  • Promote Lambda Alpha events and activities.
  • Increase communication among members.
  • Develop internal and external communications plans and strategies.

Monthly Time Commitment: XXX

MEMBER ENGAGEMENT


VP Member Engagement: LeeAnn Tomas-Foster

Committee Purpose:

  • To conceptualize, evaluate and implement activities, events, and light programming (e.g. networking activities, icebreakers, etc.) to encourage engagement and interactions between both seasoned and new LAI members.
  • Review membership demographics, post-event survey results, and attendance trends to gauge member participation.
  • Brainstorm engagement approaches to be incorporated into existing programming and where applicable and/or necessary, determine formats for new and interactive programming.
  • Determine areas of focus and engagement activities that align with LAI principles.
  • Prioritize areas of focus and map an implementation plan.
  • Collaborate with core member-facing committees (e.g. Programs, Membership, Communications) to incorporate engagement strategies into existing structures.
  • Contribute to future planning and outreach efforts initiated by the Chapter (strategic planning, survey composition, development of demographic questionnaires, etc.) to generate data-informed criteria to track engagement.

FINANCE COMMITTEE

VP Finance:

Malek Abdulsamad

Committee Details

Committee Purpose:

  • To support the Board in its execution of its fiduciary responsibilities to the Chapter. Specifically, to carefully account for Chicago Region Chapter funds, manage Chapter finances wisely, plan for adequate funding of Chapter services, and establish guidelines to ensure the fiscal stability of the Chapter.
  • Evaluate and monitor Chapter finances via, at minimum, a quarterly review.
  • Evaluate and monitor any/all special purpose funds or accounts of the Chapter.
  • Evaluate and monitor Chapter investment strategies.
  • Evaluate and recommend modifications to Chapter member dues structure to the Board for the subsequent year (by July of current year to enable coordination with LAI International).
  • Prepare a draft annual budget for Board review (by September of current year).


AD HOC COMMITTEES

Awards Committee

Jewell Walton, Chair


Banquet Committee

Chair TBC


Board Nominating Committee

LeeAnn Tomas-Foster, Chair


Member Support Fund Committee

Jewell Walton, Chair


Sponsorship Committee

Gordon Ziegenhagen, Chair


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Chicago, IL 60646

773-804-8592

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