Bylaws Committee
Chair of committee is a Past President.

Responsibilities

• Review and determine when the bylaws should be amended or updated due to internal or external factors.
• Propose revisions or amendments as necessary to the Board of Directors for approval.
• Recommend ratification of the revised Bylaws by the Membership at the Annual Meeting.

Tasks

• Name committee members to serve on the bylaws committee.
• Select committee chair.
• Determine a procedure for meeting to review and amend the bylaws when necessary.
• Review bylaws and make necessary revisions to the bylaws document.
• Responsible for presenting the amended bylaws to the Board for approval.

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Nominating Committee
Chair of committee is the Director at Large.

Responsibilities

• Select and recruit members to fill Board positions, committee positions and volunteers.
• Develop guidelines for positions and qualifications for Board members.

Tasks

• Name committee members to serve on the committee.
• Select committee chair.
• Contact new nominees to determine willingness to volunteer and participate on the board.
• Send a letter from the nominating committee to outline the responsibilities and commitments to the Board.
• Contact nominees to confirm acceptance of the nomination. Determine willingness to serve and discuss the responsibilities and activities of the position.
• Nominating committee verifies eligibility of candidates which should include paid Association membership.
• Advise the Board of Directors of the offices open for elections.
• Receive nominations from members of the Board of Directors at the February meeting.
• Develop a slate for presentation to the alumni at the general meeting.
• Coordinate with nominees to prepare to introduce themselves at the general meeting.
• Record votes at the general meeting. Announce new officers and members to the membership.

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Program Committee
Chair of committee is the President Elect.

Responsibilities

• Development, implementation and supervision of alumni events funded by the constituent budget, such as the annual reunion, regional alumni programs, and alumni/student events.
• Enlisting the support of the Office of Advancement to participate in the implementation and supervision of alumni events.

Tasks

• Recruit and assign members to committee and subcommittees.
• Recruit for specific events.
• Poll student and college groups to determine ideas for alumni and events for student involvement. Discuss the options for involvement in the Nursing Alumni Association.
• Prepare recommendations for the board with a calendar of events for college, alumni and student events.
• Schedule calendars with program events and set committee meeting dates for each program.
• Prepare budget recommendations for the board to approve requests for funding events.
• Recruit volunteers to assist the committee in hosting or participating in the events.
• Assess events and include in each report insights about the events and recommendations for the future. Prepare budget and event reports.
• Arrange payment of outstanding invoices or deposits receipts.

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Finance Committee
Chair of committee is the Treasurer.

Tasks

• Name committee members to serve on the committee.
• Develop the budget for approval by the directors.
• Establish strategies for fundraising activities.

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Recruitment and Retention Committee
Chair of committee is the Director at Large.

Responsibilities

• Recruit alumni to fill board positions, committee positions, and volunteers.
• Provide students with food during finals.

Tasks

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Last updated : 11/15/2005