1. Advisory Organizations
Committees and succession

2. Goals of the session Overview of Committees in The salvation army
Types of Committees
Roles within Committees
Succession planning in leadership

3. backbone Where the work gets done Action Plans
Experts from the community
Ideas, projects and innovation occur
Be creative when getting together – use of technology

4. Committee members Chair Must be member of Advisory Board
Appointed by AB Chair
Presents report and action items in full advisory board meetings
Secretary
Elected by committee members
Records
Submits minutes and recommendations to Exe. Committee Member Liaison
Membership
Non Board Members and Board Members
Test drive for future members
Build affinity
Expertise and passion

5. Purpose of Committees
Clearly defined and written purpose by Advisory Board Chair and Committee Chair
Align with overall strategic plan and vision
Develop and submit actionable recommendations to the board
Execute board decisions – action or hands on

6. Two kinds OF committees
STANDING
SPECIAL

7. Executive…finance…property…public relations & development…program
Standing committees
Executive…finance…property…public relations & development…program

8. executive Chair Vice Chair Treasurer Secretary
*only committee with all advisory board members

9. Subcommittee - nominating
Executive Committee
Subcommittee - nominating

10. Succession of leadership
Secretary
Vice –Chair
Chair

11. finance Chaired by Treasurer
Detailed work in accounts, budget, forecasting, etc.
Expertise welcome!

12. Public relations & development
Provide insight and action in sharing who we are and what we do
Set Development & Public relations goals annually and align with Strategic plan
No money, no mission…no mission, no money
Volunteerism – all generations
Door opening
Subcommittees – events, Christmas Support, major giving, planned giving, Media Relations, etc.

13. Property Inspect property annually and report findings to board
Investigate & make recommendations on acquisition of, major alteration to, maintenance and improvements to buildings, land, equipment and other property owned by tsa

14. Program & Services
Annually assess & review existing programs and services in the community to increase outcomes and effectiveness
Measuring impact
Evaluating costs & benefits to budget
Exploring compatible community partnerships
Review Human needs, gaps in service, mission planning studies, community needs assessments, strategic planning

15. Special committees
Share & compare

16. Record keeping in committees
Secretary records minutes & recommendations to executive Committee member liaison
Becomes part of the board packets
Helps provide historical reference for the future

17. Share & compare Be innovative! Meet when it works, use technology
Have a clear purpose