Committees
All current, active paid members of the Chapter are eligible to serve on a committee. Additional criteria may be required for some committees. Most committee deliberations are accomplished by phone, fax, or email, with the exception of the Audit Committee and the Budget Committee.
All Chairs are designated by the Chapter President. Membership requirements, if any, are listed below with the descriptions.
Ad Hoc Committee - Policy Manual
- Review and Update the Manual
- (Three (3) active or honorary members)
Athenian Dialogue Committee
- Plans Athenian Dialogue hosted by the Chapter (usually held in January)
- (Three (3) active or honorary members)
Audit Committee
- Reviews the Chapter's bank account(s) annually during the month of November. Their findings shall be reported to the membership at the February meeting.
- (Three (3) active or honorary members)
Clerk (Member) of the Year Committee
- Responsible for establishing guidelines and eligibility for nominating a Lone Star Chapter Member of the Year and a nomination for TMCA Clerk of the Year.
- (Three (3) active members.)
Holiday Celebration Committee
- Plan, coordinate and host holiday program held in December.
Legislative Committee
- Convenes during legislative years (odd).
- Reports and presents significant bill changes to the membership.
- (One member)
Membership Committee
- Maintains communication with members regarding matters of interest and importance and develops a program to increase and maintain membership.
Newsletter Committee
- Develops and distributes monthly chapter newsletters.
Nominating Committee
- Comprised of Immediate Past President and two members; Nominates officers for consideration by the membership for the upcoming year.
- (Immediate Past President and two members)
Scholarship/Fundraising Committee
- Reviews applications and approves or denies the requests as well as coordinates fundraising efforts to fund upcoming scholarships.
Technology/Website Committee
- Reviews, recommends changes; Maintains Lone Star Chapter website and any social media accounts.