MEMBERSHIP COMMITTEE
Roles and Responsibilities:

Roles and Responsibilities:

1. 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) Chair – responsible for overall coordination of committee strategy and agenda(s), (2) Vice Chair - responsible to assist chair in coordination of membership recruitment initiatives with district liaisons, (3) Allied Membership liaison [serves ex-officio on Allied Committee-sponsorship], (4) Diversification liaison [serves ex-officio on Diversification Committee], (5) Chapter liaison [serves on Chapter Task Force], and (6) Venue liaison [serves ex-officio on Facility Specific committees]. To facilitate empowerment, other sub-committees and chairs and/or task forces are encouraged where applicable. Vacancies should be filled no later than July 1, annually and assumes role at the conclusion of Annual Conference.

2. District Recruitment & Chapter Development. Work with DVPs to establish a chapter network representative by state or region. Develop an action plan that will identify non-member list of prospects by venue, by cities, by states (begin with major cities). Assist Chapter Task Force in the establishment of a viable grass roots initiative. Monitor non-renewal membership reports and identify any trends that would negatively impact IAAM.

3. Member Value Benefits. Consult with the IAAM Membership Manager to examine and review member benefits and criteria for each category of IAAM membership. Ensure that members worldwide receive appropriate recognition and/or entitlements.

4. Marketing Recruitment. In accordance with the IAAM three-year business plan, work with the Membership Manager and the Marketing Manager to create a strategic marketing initiative that would incorporate possible new member types (corporate members, affiliate members, etc.) as well as an alliance with like-minded organizations/associations. Develop an action plan with methods for increasing ALL types of membership recruitment and retention. Review and seek input from the Sales and Marketing as to recommendations relevant to IAAM’s fee structure for members and new membership acquisition.

5. Diversification. Work with the Diversification Committee to define and establish benchmarks or measures of success relative to ensuring our commitment to diversity within the IAAM membership.

6. Recognition (awards & sponsorship). Ensure that sponsors are adequately recognized with appropriate entitlements. Review and establish awards recognition program as may be necessary

7. Annual Conference. Produce in conjunction with the Annual Conference Planning Committee and WHQ staff a New Member/new attendee program as part of the Annual Conference. Include program components that include IAAM senior officers and lAAM Foundation.

8. Meetings/Reports. Meets during annual conference and trade show at specified times with a prepared agenda and thereafter a minimum of two occasions (fall and spring) via audio conference calls (assisted by WHQ). Provide minutes of each meeting to committee and WHQ staff [Directors – Board Services; Sales and Marketing] and submit reports to Chair of IAC at specified times prior to mid-winter Board of Directors (BOD) meeting (December each year) and Annual Conference.