Committees – KY-ALA

2024 Standing Committees

Committees		Committee Description
Community Connection
Chair	Mary Hackworth	This Committee selects a project each quarter in which to participate where the Chapter can contribute time, energy and resources toward improving our community. Committee members will choose at least two hands-on projects (one in Louisville and one in Lexington) for the Chapter to participate in and will be responsible for evaluating all projects submitted to them to determine the Chapter’s involvement. The Committee will promote and encourage participation in all projects selected. The BP Committee will line up event sponsors. This Committee should maintain communication with the BP Chair/Committee to coordinate participation of these sponsors. Please remember to include the Silver BPs on all communications to the membership about projects. Their Logo should be shown on any sponsored project and communication.

Retreat (Currently partnering with BP Committee)

Chair

Jaime Farabee

This
Committee is responsible for planning the Retreat. They obtain a budget from the Board, select
the location, plan and coordinate the Thursday and Friday event, select speakers,
arrange entertainment, meal planning, prepare snack/gift bags for each
attendee, etc., create brochure and send out invitations. The BP Committee will line up event
sponsors. This Committee should
maintain communication with the BP Chair and Committee to coordinate
participation of these sponsors.

Co-Chair

Desirae Hagan

Kelly Paine

Tina Kirkland

Joni Pardue

Past Chair

Business Partner Committee (Currently partnering with Retreat Committee)
Chair	Desirae Hagan	This Committee will work in conjunction with the Retreat Committee in planning the mini mix n mingle to be held at the Chapter retreat. This Committee is responsible for creating new sponsorship packets, sending invitations to the Expo, recruiting BPs to participate in Chapter activities, assuring all BPs receive the benefits of their sponsorship level, maintaining contact with existing and potential BPs, and maintaining communication with BPs throughout the year. The BP Committee will line up event sponsors and advise Committee Chairs of these sponsors. This Committee will also plan and coordinate a Business Partner Appreciation cocktail hour in September to thank Business Partners for their continued sponsorship. The prior year’s Chair will always remain on the Committee to assist the current Chair. To maintain continuity, a Co-Chair will be named to chair the event for the following year. The Committee will work within a budget provided by the Board.
Co-Chair	Jaime Farabee






Past Chair	Joni Pardue

Holiday Party

Chair

Tina Kirkland

This Committee
is in charge of planning the annual Holiday Party the 2^nd Thursday
in December. They will receive a
budget from the Board, choose the location and menu, any door prizes, table
decorations, gift bag or party favors for attendees, and select a charity in
Lexington and Louisville to collect donations for in lieu of a gift exchange among
members. They will send out invitations.
This Committee can begin planning in mid-to late-August to reserve a
desired location mutually convenient to both Louisville and Lexington
members. The BP Committee will line-up event sponsors. This Committee should
maintain communication with the BP Committee to coordinate participation of
these sponsors.

Co-Chair

Desirae Hagan

Jaime Farabee

Jennifer Langford

New Members
Chair – Immediate Past President	Joni Pardue	This Committee meets to brainstorm ways to recruit and bring new members to the monthly meetings. The committee will be proactive by inviting potential new members to chapter meetings, BP events and other Chapter-hosted events. The Committee should be creative in developing a recruitment plan to encourage membership in ALA. Once a person has joined, the committee will develop a mentoring program to welcome and encourage new members to become involved.

Education Committee
Chair – VP/President Elect	Desirae Hagan	This Committee is always chaired by the VP/President-Elect. The Committee will meet to plan and identify speakers for the following year, January to December, to ensure each monthly meeting has a speaker that will provide educational value to our Chapter. The Committee is available to assist the Retreat Committee in obtaining speakers for the Spring Retreat. Please remember to schedule the Silver BPs for monthly luncheons.

Communications Committee
Chair	Natalee Danapas	This Committee reviews and recommends updates for the Chapter’s website. This Committee is also responsible for posting updates to the Chapter’s social media pages.
Co-Chair	Jaime Farabee

v Committee Chair term is one calendar year.

v Committees should meet or have a conference call once a month beginning as soon as possible.

v Past Chairs will meet with the new Chair to turnover information and to assist the new Chair. Each Committee will receive ongoing guidance and help from the Board and past committee members.