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.

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.

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.

Committee Purpose:

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

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.

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).