The FLMI Society of Greater Hartford / Springfield has 6 standing committees:
Membership Committee Program Committee
Education Committee Public Relations/Communications Committee
The society president may appoint other committees as deemed necessary by the board of directors.
Chair: Michael Zanta
The membership committee manages society membership efforts and plans and organizes the recognition of new FLMIs. The society treasurer serves as chairperson of the membership committee.
The responsibilities of the membership committee are to
Manage the society’s annual membership drive, contacting both inactive society members and new FLMIs.
Plan and organize the society’s recognition of new FLMIs.
Manage all aspects of associate membership in the society.
Coordinate the billing and collection of society membership dues and/or meeting fees, and ensure that the appropriate records are kept.
Develop, produce and distribute the society’s annual membership survey.
Produce and distribute the society membership directory in cooperation with the communications committee.
Chair: Dave Pauluk
The education committee coordinates all society educational activities. The education committee chairperson is appointed by the society president with the approval of the board of directors.
The responsibilities of the education committee are to
Develop and administer programs such as classes, mentoring programs, and credit-seeking programs to help others earn the FLMI designation.
Work with LOMA Education Representatives (Ed Reps) to promote the FLMI Program and society activities.
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Chair: Kenneth Isenberg
The audit committee provides an independent audit of society financial records, which ensures internal control. (Such an audit can also prove valuable in the event of an audit by the IRS.) The audit committee should consist of two society members, preferably at least once a CPA/CA. The responsibilities of the audit committee are to
Audit the Society’s financial records at the end of the society year.
Submit an audit report to the society president, who will present the results to the board of directors
Report the audit results to society membership.
Chair: Andrew David
The program committee coordinates society meetings and programs. The society vice president serves as chairperson of the program committee. The responsibilities of the program committee are to assist the vice president in planning, developing, implementing and evaluating society meetings and programs.
Public Relations/Communications Committee
Chair: Judy Bennett
The public relations/communications committee promotes society activities and serves as the liaison between the society, other societies, and LOMA. Because long-term relationships with the media are essential to the effectiveness of a society’s public relations efforts, it is recommended that the public relations chairperson serve for as long as he or she is willing to do so and is effective. It is strongly recommended that the public relations committee chairperson serve on the society board of directors.
The responsibilities of the public relations/communications committee are to
Ensure there is representation from the committee at society board of directors’ meetings.
Design, edit, and otherwise assist in the publication of society newsletters ad promotional materials.
Distribute society newsletters and other promotional materials to society members, other FLMI societies, and LOMA.
Develop and submit news releases promoting the society and the FLMI designation to the industry and the community.
Ensure society usage of registered LOMA service marks is in accordance with copyright law.
Submit articles and information concerning society activities and achievements to LOMA’s FLMI Professional Relations Office for publication in the "FLMI Society News" section of Resource magazine.
Chair: - Committee inactive at this time
The nomination committee must be appointed no later than August 1 in order to allow time to collect nominations for officers for the upcoming society year. The immediate past president serves as chairperson of the nominating committee. There should be at least three nominating committee members appointed by the society president. Company representation requirements for the nominating committee are outlined n individual society bylaws.
The responsibilities of the nomination committee are to
Monitor the dedication and competence of officers as they proceed through the typical succession of officers.
Solicit nominations at least 42 days prior to elections.
Evaluate the eligibility of individuals nominated for office.
Announce nominations to the membership via mail at least 21 days prior to elections.
Recommend individuals to fill vacancies on board of directors.
Make recommendations for committee appointments as requested by the society board of directors.
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