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STANDING COMMITTEES of NAME


Serving on a NAME Committee is a benefit of NAME membership and to our communities. An interest survey is sent to NAME membership periodically to gather information about who is interested in serving NAME on a committee. We use the information gathered in the survey for at least two years.

NAME committees are identified in the bylaws to assist the board in designing the future direction for the association. While NAME cannot offer financial compensation for serving on committees, most work will be completed via email, conference calls and/or during the annual conference meeting of the association.  All committee members are asked to attend the NAME annual conference/annual meeting of the association. 

NAME committee members are appointed by the President, with input from the NAME board. If you have any questions please email serve@NAMEorg.org or call the NAME office 202-679-6263 (NAME)
 
Advancing Multicultural Learning Committee
The Advancing Multicultural Learning Committee shall consist of at least five (5) members in good standing of the Association, members are appointed by the President with input from the board and Executive Director. This committee designs and oversees opportunities for learning in order to advance multicultural education, equity and social justice. 

Awards Committee
The Awards Committee shall consist of at least five (5) members in good standing of the Association; members are appointed by the President. The Committee is responsible for developing the criteria for the annual awards identified by the Board of Directors; seeking nominations for the awards; reviewing the applications; selecting the awardees; and coordinating the awards presentation at the annual conference.

Bylaws Committee
The Bylaws Committee shall consist of at least three (3) members in good standing of the Association; members are appointed by the President.. The Committee is responsible for overseeing the development and management of the bylaws for the Association and its chapters; reviewing regularly the policies and procedures approved by the Board of Directors. Activities include the regular and systematic review of the bylaws of new chapters, policies and procedures guiding the association's operations; and updating the bylaws as necessary and preparing documents with proposed changes for review and approval by the membership. After the review of a chapter's bylaws and supporting information, the chair of the Committee will make a recommendation to the Board of Directors for the acceptance of new chapters.

Communications/Outreach Committee (subcommittee: Job Bank)
The Communications/Outreach Committee shall consist of at least five (5) members in good standing of the Association. The Committee shall be responsible for coordinating use of electronic media for connecting and engaging members of the Association, as well as connecting the Association with relevant external constituencies.  

Development Committee
The Development Committee shall consist of at least five (5) members in good standing of the Association; members are appointed by the President and approved by the board. The Development Committee shall be responsible for creating, implementing, and periodically evaluating a plan to generate diverse revenue streams for the Association. The Committee shall coordinate its work with that of the Planning and Finance Committee. The Development Committee shall also ensure that the values and processes of sources of external funding are consistent with those of the Association.

Membership Committee
The Membership Committee shall consist of at least one member in good standing from each region of the Association, recommended by the Regional Director for that region. The Membership Committee shall oversee activities to promote membership in the Association. The activities shall include efforts to recruit new members, retain current members, and publicize the Association for membership purposes.

Mentoring Committee
The Mentoring Committee shall consist of at least five (5) members in good standing of the Association; members are appointed by the President, and shall represent a diversity of work settings. The Mentoring Committee shall oversee the planning and implementation of processes and events for in which more senior and experienced people will mentor younger and/or junior people to assume leadership roles in work that is consistent with the mission of NAME.

Nominations Committee
The Nominating Committee shall consist of six (6) members of the Association. The Committee shall oversee/supervise nomination and election procedures. The Committee shall present nominations for offices and positions of the Association.

Publications Committee
The Publications Committee shall consist of at least five (5) members in good standing of the Association. The Committee shall be responsible for coordinating the production of print and electronic publications of the Association including the newsletters, magazines, and journals.