2012 Spring Conference Planning Committee

Conference Planning Committee:

    ROLE OF THE COMMITTEE

      The AMA Spring Conference Committee shall:

    • Plan the annual Spring Conference; 
    • Develop a Spring Conference program, keeping in mind the objectives the AMANS;
    • Plan and develop any pre- and/or post-Spring Conference events;
    • Work with the Executive Director to suggest names for the speakers of workshops;
    • Approve and work within a Spring Conference budget;
    • Solicit sponsorship in the amount outlined in the budget;
    • Suggest and assist with the organization of Spring Conference social and networking events.

    ROLE OF THE CHAIR

      The Chair of the Spring Conference Planning Committee shall:

    • Ensure that the work of the Spring Conference Planning Committee is in keeping with the overall goals and objectives of the AMANS;
    • Convene and preside over meetings of the Spring Conference Planning Committee;
    • Set the agenda for each Spring Conference Planning Committee meeting, in consultation with the Executive Director;
    • Assign work to Committee members;
    • Report to the Executive on Committee's progress;
    • Attend the Annual Spring Conference and Chair such events as deemed appropriate.

    ROLE OF THE VICE-CHAIR

      The Vice-Chair shall fulfill the duties of the Chair in the absence of the Chair.

    ROLE OF COMMITTEE MEMBER

      A member of the AMA Spring Conference Planning Committee shall:

    • Regularly attend Spring Conference Planning Committee meetings;
    • Makes a serious commitment to participate actively in Committee work;
    • Volunteer for and willingly accepts assignments and completes them in a thorough and timely manner;
    • Stay informed about Committee matters, prepare themselves well for meetings, and review and comment on minutes and reports;
    • Attend the Annual Spring Conference, chair Conference sessions and assist on-site where necessary.