AMERICAN READING FORUM

Committee Volunteer Form

2008 - 2009

Name:

Committee

Responsibilities

Archives

Keeps records and artifacts important to the history of the organization.

Budget

Monitors the financial affairs, conducts periodic audits and recommends fees and expenditures.

Bylaws/Parliamentarian

Reviews bylaws and makes recommendations to the Board of Directors.

Call to Forum

Organizes the Call to Forum at the annual meeting.

Conference Program

Develops conference program, reviews proposals submitted for sessions at the annual meeting, selects reactors (listed in program) to session at the annual meeting.

Cosponsored Sessions

Organizes the cosponsored meetings held at the IRA and CRA conferences.

Graduate Student Mentor

Assists with scholarship selection process and coordinates the Graduate Student Mentoring session at the annual meeting.

International Project

Works with the development of literacy in economically developing nations by arranging for developmental resources and/or training

Membership

Assists with on-site conference registration and the development and implementation of a membership campaign.

Nominations/Elections

Seeks nominations for the Board of Directors, conducts the election, and reports the results.

Public Relations

Plan and organize the welcoming reception and other social events as assigned by the Board of Directors.

Publications

Produces the annual yearbook; reviews manuscripts submitted to the annual yearbook.

Research Exchange

Chairs the research exchange session

Service Award

Solicits nominations, reviews submissions, and recommends award winner.

Site Selection

Investigates, reviews, and recommends sites for the annual meeting and assists the Chair in negotiating the terms of the facility contract.

Website

Solicits content to maintain the website.