CONFERENCE ADVISORY COMMITTEE

Chaired by: Jeff Schloss – jeff.schloss@unh.edu
Board Oversight: Region 7 Director Jennifer Graham

Conference Advisory Committee Description

Objective

The Conference Advisory Committee functions in an oversight and advisory capacity to ensure that Society-sponsored conferences and workshops are planned and conducted in a manner consistent with the mission and goals of the Society as set forth in the Constitution and as directed by the Board of Directors.

Organization

The committee chair shall be designated by the President and in most cases there will be a co-chair who is also a member of the host committee.  This is to ensure that the details associated with and single conference do not rest entirely with a single person.  The committee members should include NALMS Executive and those with experience in planning, chairing, or assisting with past NALMS annual symposia. 

Activities and Procedures
  • To act as a conduit for the Board of Directors in the initial screening of future sites for annual conferences and workshops.
  • As proposals for future sites are received, the Board of Directors will be notified.
  • Under direction of the Board of Directors and/or Executive Committee, the committee shall investigate proposed sites, analyze them in relation to the Society's site selection criteria, and make recommendations to the Board regarding specific site negotiation services that will be provided by the NALMS business office in coordination with the Conference Advisory Committee Chair.
  • At a minimum the Conference Advisory Committee chair must review all recommended and alternative meeting proposal packages (e.g., hotel) before any contract is signed by the Society's President.
  • Provide support for the NALMS business office in the planning and preparation for NALMS sponsored conferences and workshops.