FACET COMMITTEES

 

The Arts Committee – Each year, this committee shall plan and execute a program which shall be in harmony with the Links, Incorporated’s National dimension of The Arts.

 

Services To Youth Committee – Each year, this committee shall plan and execute a program which shall be in harmony with the Links, Incorporated’s National dimension of Services To Youth.

 

National Trends and Services Committee – This committee shall study all requests from outside groups for money or services of The Links, Incorporated which pertain to  adults, nationally, bringing such requests as they feel are worthy of consideration to the Chapter for its approval and/or suggestions of ways of implementation.  Each year, this committee shall plan and execute a program or project which shall be in harmony with The Links, Incorporated’s National dimension of National Trends and Services.

 

International Trends and Services Committee – This committee shall study all requests from outside groups for money or services of the Links, Incorporated, internationally, bringing such requests as they feel are worthy of consideration to the Chapter for its approval and/or suggestions of ways of implementation.  Each year, this committee shall plan and execute a program or project which shall be in harmony with The Links, Incorporated’s National dimension of International Trends and Services.

 

Health and Human Services Committee – This committee shall promote health and education to eliminate health disparities which plague the ethnic and economically depressed communities in the United States and abroad.

 

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OPERATIONS COMMITTEES

 

Budget and Finance Committee – This committee shall be chaired by the Treasurer with the Financial Secretary, Immediate Past Treasurer and Immediate Past Financial Secretary as members.  The Committee shall present a copy of the proposed Restricted and Unrestricted Budget to each member.  The Committee shall make recommendations regarding Chapter dues and assessments; provide oversight of Chapter expenditures to assure that they are in compliance with the approved budget; make recommendations on monetary requests to the Chapter; assure that all Internal Revenue submissions are made in a timely manner and assure that the Chapter’s financial records are audited by a Certified Public Account every two (2) years or when a new treasurer takes office.

 

Membership Committee – This committee shall consist of at least three (3) members, the Vice President as chair, the Financial Secretary and one other member appointed by the President.  It shall be the duty of this committee to address all membership issues.  At Chapter meetings, this committee shall report on any actions taken affecting members.

 

Bylaws Committee – This committee of at least three (3) members shall be chaired by the Parliamentarian. This Committee shall receive and make recommendations for amendments and/or revisions to the Bylaws, shall assure that Chapter Bylaws are not in conflict with the National and Area Bylaws and shall assure that the Chapter Bylaws are submitted to the National and Area Parliamentarians annually. This committee shall recommend changes to the Bylaws and Standing Rules of the Chapter to the Executive Board before submission to the Chapter. This committee shall consider changes to the Bylaws and Standing Rules that are presented to the committee by Chapter members.

 

Archives Committee – The Chair shall be appointed by the President; this committee shall develop and implement methods of collecting and codifying all documents,   artifacts, correspondence and memorabilia of the Chapter. Charter members and/or members of long-standing shall be among the members of this committee.

                 

Courtesy and Protocol Committee – This committee shall be responsible for extending courtesies to Chapter members according to guidelines adopted by the Chapter. This committee shall also be responsible for extending courtesies to Chapter members and their families in recognition of special achievements and/or honors and the extension of courtesies to others, according to Chapter, Area or National Protocol upon prior approval of the Executive Committee, and approval or ratification by the Chapter.  The Committee shall also be responsible for an annual review of the courtesy guidelines and shall be in charge of alumnae relations.  The Protocol Officer shall serve on this committee.

                  

Communications and Public Relations – The Chair of this committee shall be appointed by the President.  It shall consist of at least three (3) members.  It shall be the responsibility of this committee to procure publicity, print radio and television, for the activities and programs of the Chapter.  This committee shall prepare press releases, develop and maintain media packets and create or update a brochure pertaining to the history of the Chapter, its membership and its accomplishments and update the website at least annually. This committee shall be responsible for enhancing the Links’ image at public events.

 

Fund Development Committee – The President shall appoint the chair of the Fund Development Committee.  Each year, the Committee shall coordinate the solicitation of grants and other funds from Chapter approved sources for Chapter programs and other fund development activities.  The Fund Development Committee shall include the following sub-committees to complete its work:

 

A.        Scholarship Committee – The scholarship sub-committee shall establish criteria for awarding scholarships and determine how available funds will be allocated   among various scholarships.  The Scholarship Committee Chair shall be appointed by the President and the Committee shall include at least one representative from each program facet.

 

B.        EOE (Evening of Enchantment) or other designated fund raising sub-committee shall be responsible for planning and implementing an annual fundraising event for the benefit of the Chapter.  The chair shall be appointed by the sitting President at least twelve (12) months prior to the event being held.

 

C.        Grant-Writing – The Grant-writing sub-committee shall be responsible for identifying and soliciting grants from appropriate public and private funding sources. The Chapter president shall appoint the chairs of the Grant writing sub-committees. 

 

The Ethics and Standards Committee – The Committee shall exist as a Standing Committee on the National, Area, and Chapters levels.  It shall be responsible for overseeing the process for handling ethical complaints, serve as a resource for members on ethical issues and monitor implementation of the Code of Ethics.  It shall oversee and ensure due process involving alleged violations of the Code of Ethics.

 

Strategic Planning Committee – The Committee shall be appointed by the President and shall be responsible for preparing and updating the Chapter’s Strategic Plan.

 

Technology Committee – The Committee shall work with the Executive Board to manage the chapter webpage and determine ways for the chapter to best integrate technology into its operations.

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Social Committee – This committee shall be responsible for planning and implementing social actives for the Chapter and their families, visiting Links and guests.

 

 

CHAPTER SPECIAL PROJECTS

 

Mother’s Day Gift Bag – The Committee works with the Junior League of Seattle and chapter members to procure gift items, determine distribution locations and number, and manage delivery process.

 

Public Event/Scholarship Program – The Committee works with Facets, Scholarship Committee, Publicity and Executive Committee to plan and deliver annual event to recognize Building STEAM participants, local youth and scholarship recipients.