ALLIED COMMITTEE
Roles and Responsibilities:

Roles and Responsibilities:

Structure. The following positions shall be established / appointed to work with the President/CEO and World Headquarters (WHQ) staff in providing IAAM member-driven support: (1) DAL– serves on the Board of Directors and is responsible for overall coordination of committee strategy and agenda(s) and serves as the Allied liaison to Site Selection Committee, (2) Chair- responsible for conducting Allied Meetings and the coordination of committee responsibilities, district and specialty committee liaisons, and serves on the Industry Affairs Council (IAC); (3) District liaisons – 8 district (1-8) representatives; (4) Specialty Meeting liaisons –5 representatives for each of the following: AMC, ICCC, ISMC, PAFAS; (5) Past Chair – chairs Allied nominating committee (includes 1st Vice President and DAL-Allied) to appoint new Allied Committee Chair. Appoint two representatives to the Resource Services Task Force. To facilitate empowerment, other sub-committees and chairs are encouraged where applicable. Vacancies should be filled no later than July 1, annually to take office following Annual Conference.

Works / Objectives:
1. Membership. Work with WHQ staff and the IAAM Membership committee to increase membership among Allied constituents. Identify and recommend Allied members who are willing to actively participate in the Association or as a liaison to an IAAM committee.

2. Advocacy. Identify needs and expectations of Allied members with respect to services provided by the Association to create partnering opportunities for Allied members in the presentation of their products and services.

3. Site Selection. Provide recommendations and input to the BOD and WHQ staff regarding: any fee adjustments that impact allied members prior to October 1, 2005 for budget preparation, on future Annual Conference sites with respect to the interests of Allied members and a representative for any site visits, and other applicable association business.

4. Sponsorship. Work with WHQ staff in the implementation of a consolidated, creative, and valued sponsorship program. Work closely with all stakeholders to ensure the recognition and interest of our meeting sponsors are taken into consideration.

5. Meetings. Meet regularly [at Districts] to facilitate interactive feedback opportunities and provide reports to the WHQ staff and Board of Directors (BOD).

6. Action Charge: Research and report on term limits, succession plans, and guidelines for developing future leadership potential.