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	Executive Committee Monica Shumake, Chair Jason Daisey, Vice Chair Rebecca Davis,Treasurer LaWanna Duncan, Secretary
	Finance - Rebecca Davis, chair Member Services/Marketing Jocelyn Enriquez Underwriting/Fundraising Rebecca Davis Bernie Henneberg Tom Livingston (Volunteer: Steve Mandel)	Governance LaWanna Duncan, chair Board Development/Orientation Mel Jones Bylaws Larry Dankner Election/Nomination Susie Julbe Liz Rosa-Piñero Marc McDonald
	Strategic Planning - Jason Daisey, chair Business Knowledge Center Brian Sickora Marc McDonald Professional Development Esperanza Fleury	Conference LaWanna Duncan, chair Workshops Rebecca Davis Strand Leaders Jocelyn Enriquez, Finance Tom Livingston, Industry Esperanza Fleury, Professional Development Larry Dankner, Management Mel Jones, Human Resources
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Executive Committee (specified by Bylaws)

The Executive Committee interprets the broad guidance of the board and collaborates with staff on the execution of all association activities. The committee works closely with staff and all other committees of the board in accomplishing the mission driven strategic objectives, both short and long-term, of the association.

Strategic Objectives of the Executive Committee
1. Facilitate the accomplishment of annual committee goals through direction and collaboration;
2. Actively participant in the strategic planning process as set forth by the Strategic Planning Committee;
3. Set forth the annual objectives of the Executive Director, revisiting as needed, to take advantage of new initiatives as they become opportunities;
4. Based on determined outcomes of strategic planning, negotiate association management agreement to include resources for meeting objectives;
5. Carries out objectives and enforces accountability by parties as set forth in the strategic planning and association management agreement.

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Finance Committee (specified by Bylaws)

The Finance Committee monitors the association’s current financial position and plans for future years. This committee works closely with staff and all other committees of the board toward financial sustainability of the association. Annual budgetary objectives are set in place to insure accomplishment of current goals and new initiatives through strategic management.

Strategic Objectives of the Finance Committee
1. Set, review and approve the annual budget for each year and regularly review the current fiscal year budget. Working closely with the Executive Director to take actions necessary to assure budgetary accountability, responsibility and transparency. In addition, review specific areas of the accounting process, such as the 990 report,
compensation, association management fee for services and other payables and all other duties as outlined in Section II (6), IV (1,2) VII and VIII of the association management agreement and Article VII, Section 6 of the Bylaws;
2. Keep Executive Committee informed of association’s financial status as it specifically pertains to conference, professional development, membership and underwriting;
3. Work closely with Member/Marketing Services Committee to determine viability of member dues increase, new revenues sources and costs associated with additional marketing efforts;
4. Work closely with Underwriting/Fundraising Committee to insure the accomplishment of current budgetary objectives and potential opportunities for new revenues, both annually and for cash reserves;
5. Review and consult with auditing firm and present final draft to the Executive Committee prior to full board vote.

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Member/Marketing Services Committee (specified by Bylaws)

The Member/Marketing Service Committee, a newly named committee, will provide extended services through continuous outreach efforts to our constituents. Interaction and networking with the association’s current membership, and identification of additional members both internally and externally of public broadcasting, this committee reviews and defines the benefits and member resources that PBMA provides.

Strategic Objectives of the Member/Marketing Services Committee
1. Increase association’s web use and presence to members, working with the Underwriting/Fundraising Committee to identify and set prices for new funding sources; such as banner sponsorships on a quarterly basis and implement objectives as set forth in section V (8,9 & 10) of the association management agreement;
2. Change E-newsletter frequency and format to include opportunities for a more formal looking newsletter, including color and graphics and sponsorships;
3. Increase membership count by identifying non-members, both internal and external to public broadcasting and market the value and benefits of Institutional and Associate membership through one on one contact and follow up, with special invitation to attend tele and annual conferences;
4. Formulate and implement a working list of non-board committee volunteers, derived from data collected during environmental scanning process of the strategic plan, to assist with Conference, Professional Development and member resource objectives; to increase member resources page; to include items such as job descriptions, disaster plans, and all available teleconference and annual conference handouts;
5. Work with Finance and Executive Committee for adjustment in dues structure and conference registration fees as outlined in Article III of the Bylaws.

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Election Committee (specified by Bylaws)

The Election Committee identifies candidates from the institutional membership of the association, to run for election to the board of directors as voted on by the membership. Oversees the work of staff in preparing calls for nomination, ballots and announcements of election outcomes. In addition the committee is responsible for identifying, preparing and recommending a slate of candidates that are board appointed.

Strategic Objectives of the Election Committee

1. Network and cultivate at conference, recruit, canvass past and present board members and confer as a committee to identify potential candidates for the next election, utilizing data gathered during environmental scanning. Inform potential candidates of the requirements for being a fully engaged, contributing board member through willingness to devote meeting time, travel and associated costs, networks and knowledge. Are there
people in our existing audience that have a passion for PBMA and its mission?
2. Meet by phone in January and/or prior to winter board meeting to compare notes on interested and or interesting individuals and send contacts to staff inclusive of Bio and Campaign Statement. Review current board structure and insure that there will be broad representation of our institutional membership, making adjustments if necessary
during the appointment identification process;
3. Follow procedures as set forth in Article V and VI, sections 1 & 2 of the Bylaws; and recommend a Bylaws amendment to Article VI, Section 2, to specifically identify the timing of the vote of the board process to coincide with the timing and notification as set forth in Article V, Section 2. Thus appointed board members cannot be derived from the pool of defeated candidates that ran for election. In other words, make the board appointment vote timeline to be in sync with that of newly elected board members;
4. Recommend a replacement solution for the one vacant Ex-officio seat of the board as described in Article IV Section 1 c.1 to maximize count to 18;
5. Realize the strategy behind Bylaws amendment in Feb 2004 for the appointment to the board process to identify constituents outside of the institutional membership and keep at least one associate member appointed to the board so that they may serve the board in their capacity of professional position as explained in Article IV,
Section 1 (b).

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Nominating Committee (specified by Bylaws)

The Nominating Committee includes the immediate past chair of the board and current chair, and Ex-officio Industry Directors. This committee is responsible for identification of interested/qualified board members to lead the association as Executive Committee members, preparing the slate of officers for the next year and submitting to the current board for vote prior to the annual membership meeting.

Strategic Objectives of the Nominating Committee

1. Recommend a Bylaws amendment to Article V II, Section 2 so that the timing process occurs prior to the full board meeting in which new board members have been seated;
2. With Bylaws amendment, the Membership meeting at Annual conference can officially include a changing of the guard so to speak and introduction of new leadership to the member stakeholders;
3. Assess strengths and weaknesses of potential based on experience and thorough board orientation;
4. Insure that each nominee has served as a board member at least one year and on the Conference Committee preceding their nomination interest;
5. TBD

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Board Development/Orientation Committee (designated by board chair)

This committee is for governance oversight of policies, process and procedures to ensure that all board members are well informed of their duties and responsibilities as the ultimate stewards of the association. Through the assessment of needs, skills and abilities, this committee determines what new resources will be necessary to advance the organization’s mission and vision, thus implementing the strategic plan. Committee should remain comprised of Board members with at least one year of board duty.

Strategic Objectives of the Board Development/Orientation Committee

1. Identify all the missing pieces in the current board handbook and include any additional resources that would assist in engaging board members.
2. Complete the board handbook, making it extensive and inclusive of institutional memory to insure that new and current board members have a clear understanding of what is happening within the organization, including any external forces that affect the association, such as collaborative partnerships with other entities;
3. Orient new and current board members to the contents, insuring that new members are thoroughly informed shortly after election;
4. Pair new board members with a Board Development Committee member to create a mentorship. It is ultimately the existing board’s responsibility to ensure all members are oriented properly;
5. Training is a perk of volunteering; learning something new is a proven motivator for continuing, loyal service. When organizations demonstrate that education and commitment are both needed and expected of each board member, volunteers will rise to the occasion. Set aside 15 to 30 minutes as committee report time during board meetings for skills and knowledge development/orientation/discussion.

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Conference Committee (designated by board chair)

The Conference Committee oversees the production of the annual conference. Each committee member acts as a “Strand Leader” for an identified group of concurrent sessions, monitoring the work of fellow board members as session “Producers”. The committee collaborates with staff on details of conference execution, site selection and
preparation of budget recommendations related to conference.

Strategic Objectives of the Conference Committee

1. Vice-chair of conference is the conference chair in training, preparing for the conference chair role the following year. Vice-chair is also Chair of the Professional Development Committee (formerly known as Workshops) in charge of the full/half day workshops that occur at annual conference; drawing from understanding and awareness
of hot topics internally and externally of the public broadcasting industry;
2. Raise profile of conference by restructuring design and create new look and direction;
3. TBD by committee
4. TBD by committee
5. TBD by committee

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Professional Development Committee (designated by board chair)

The Professional Development Committee produces the pre-conference workshops and identifies training needs and the presenters of such knowledge sharing, drawing from understanding and awareness of hot topics internally and externally of the public broadcasting industry; and topics of interest to further leadership development of
constituents. This committee collaborates with staff, Member/marketing Services and the Finance Committees to develop workshop/training sessions, site selection, mode of delivery, list of experts in their field, publicity, and related budget revenues and expenses for all training opportunities.

Strategic Objectives of the Professional Development Committee

1. Calendar no less than 8 teleconference sessions, staggered post conference through the year;
2. Develop leadership training; PBMA branded, fee based workshops to coincide with regional meetings logistically managed by PBMA;
3. Utilize data collected from environmental scan process of the strategic planning;
4. TBD by committee
5. TBD by committee

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Underwriting Committee (designated by board chair)

The Underwriting Committee is literally the Rolodex to sponsorships of PBMA initiatives and opportunities. Through its network of vendors, this committee will secure funding for conference based on budgeted revenue goals. In addition, this committee will seek new revenue options to fund PBMA in order to create and sustain more benefit to the membership.

Strategic Objectives of the Underwriting Committee

1. TBD
2. TBD
3. TBD
4. TBD
5. TBD

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