Membership Committee
Develops and implements strategies for recruiting and retaining members. Advises board on membership trends and issues.

Membership Committee Members:
Doug Edlund (chair), Elizabeth Gregory, Glenda Freeman, Jim Hollyer, Matthew Byrnes, Sharolyn Jackson

Ex-officio member: ACE Coordinator
Board liaison: Carol Whatley

Listserv: membership_cmte@www.aceweb.org _______________________________________________

Professional Development Committee
Ensures that ACE provides an array of learning and growth opportunities to help members advance in their professions.

Professional Development Committee Members:
Randy Nemitz (chair), Elaine Edwards, Cindy Akers, Pamela Kan-Rice, Robert Loughry, Beth Raney, Amy Taylor

Ex-officio member: ACE Coordinator
Board liaison: Faith Peppers

Listserv: workshop_cmte@www.aceweb.org _______________________________________________

Strategic Planning Committee
Directs the association's strategic planning efforts as requested by the board.

Strategic Planning Committee Members:
Bob Furbee (chair), Larry Whiting, Holly Young, Terry Meisenbach, Ashley Wood

Ex-officio member: ACE Coordinator
Board liaison: Brian Meyer

Strategic Plan Chart 2006 (PDF)

Listserv: strat_plan@www.aceweb.org _______________________________________________

Development Fund Committee
Oversees the Development Fund and its professional development grant program. Oversees the investment and management of money in the ACE Development Fund.

Development Fund Committee Members:
Holly Young (chair), Suzanne Steel, Frankie Gould, Brian Meyer, Linda Benedict, Owen Roberts

Ex-officio member: ACE Coordinator
Board liaison: Frankie Gould

More information about the ACE Development Fund

Listserv: ace_devfund@www.aceweb.org _______________________________________________

Finance Committee
Monitors the development, management, and use of ACE financial resources and advises the ACE board of directors on fiscal policy and procedures.

Finance Committee Members:
Neal Vines (chair), Tom Knecht, Janet Poley, Elaine Edwards

Ex-officio members: Holly Young, ACE Coordinator
Board liaison: Steve Dodrill

Listserv: finance_cmte@www.aceweb.org _______________________________________________

Journal of Applied Communications (JAC) Editorial Board
Defines the policies of the journal, subject to ACE board approval. Coordinates all activities associated with producing, marketing and distributing the journal. Hires and supervises the executive editor of the journal.

JAC Editorial Board Members:
Joan Thomson (chair), Dwayne Cartmell, Evie Engel, Glenda Freeman, Ashley Wood, Barbara Abbott

Ex-officio members: ACE Coordinator, JAC Executive Editor
Board liaison: Joanne Littlefield

JAC Task Force Report 2007 (PDF)

Listserv: jac_board@www.aceweb.org _______________________________________________

Technology Advisory Committee
Works with the board and ACE Headquarters on issues involving the ACE server, listservs, databases and Web site. Recommends technological changes needed to maintain the highest level of communication with and service to members.

Technology Advisory Committee Members:
Bill Watson (chair), Marion Douglas, David Foote, Bob Rubinyi

Ex-officio member: ACE Coordinator
Board liaison: John Dickison

Listserv: ace_server@www.aceweb.org _______________________________________________

International Affairs Committee
Develops and maintains strong and supportive relationships with ACE charter affiliate chapters and works to establish new chapters in eligible countries. Coordinates all international activities.

International Affairs Committee Members:
Hugh Maynard (chair), Frida Bonaparte, Shelly Sitton

Ex-officio member: ACE Coordinator

Listserv: iac@www.aceweb.org

Ad Hoc Committees

Annual Meeting Program Committee
Plans and carries out the program for the ACE international conference. Reconstituted each year.

2008 Annual Meeting Program Committee Members:
Gloria Holcombe (chair), Judy Winn, Chris Sigurdson, Laura Probyn, Anne Henderson, Neal Vines, Barb McBreen, Frida Bonaparte, Debbie Hagenmaier

Ex-officio member: ACE Coordinator _______________________________________________

Nominating Committee
Presents to the ACE board a slate of two candidates for each office. Reconstituted each year.

Nominating Committee Members:
Bob Sams (chair), Holly Young, Dave King, Tom Knecht, Martha Filipic, regional directors

Ex-officio member: ACE Coordinator _______________________________________________

JAC Task Force

JAC Task Force Members:
Dwayne Cartmell (chair), Lisa Lundy, Kevin Gamble, Tracy Irani, Joan Thomson, Mark Tucker, Ashley Wood

Ex-officio member: ACE Coordinator
Board liaison: Joanne Littlefield _______________________________________________

Committee on ACE Participation in the Galaxy Conference
Determines how ACE can best have a presence at the Galaxy Conference to promote the contributions of communicators and information technologists to their agencies and institutions. Reviewed annually by the board for continuation.

Committee on ACE Participation in the Galaxy Conference Members:
Judy Rude (chair), Neal Vines, Virginia Morgan, Dan Rahn

Ex-officio member: ACE Coordinator
Board liaison: Faith Peppers _______________________________________________

Conference Continuity Committee
Develops materials to enhance future continuity of international conferences. Items may include RFP for multi-year conference planner, registration and breakout session databases, budget worksheets, and planning timelines.

Conference Continuity Committee Members:
John Dickison (chair), Tom Knecht, Judy Winn, Bob Sams, Becky Koch, Gloria Holcombe, Diane Bowen, Laura Miller

Ex-officio member: ACE Coordinator
Board liaison: Bob Sams

Listserv: continuity@www.aceweb.org