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

Membership Committee Members:
Bruce Sundeen (chair), Martha Filipic, Kristina Boone, Linda Benedict, Elaine Edwards, Princess Gordon-Patton, B.K. Lilja, Elizabeth Gregory, Hugh Maynard, Glenda Freeman, Frida Bonaparte

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:
Barb McBreen (chair), Bob Furbee, Tom Merrill, Becky Koch, Steve Dodrill, Linda Ffolliott

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:
Ashley Wood (chair), Larry Whiting, Ken Kingsley, Jack Sperbeck, Randy Nemitz, La Rae Donnellan, Carla Craycraft

Summary of Strategic Planning Activities Thru 2002 (PDF)
Strategic Planning Chart (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:
Ellen Ritter (chair), Dan Rahn, Sherrie Whaley, Ken Kulka, Lowell Haag, Ned Browning, Ruth Book, Tracy Irani, Carol Ouverson

More information about the ACE Development Fund

Listserv: ace_devfund@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:
Kris Boone (chair), Jefferson Miller, Ricky Telg, Joan Thomson, Melva Berkland, Ashley Wood, Evie Engel

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:
Ron Thomas (chair), Becky Osborne, Beth Raney, Bill Watson, Kim Parker

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:
Owen Roberts (chair), Ashley Wood, Eric Abbott, Holly Young, Bob Kern, Gene Hettel, Roger Barroga, Jeremy Cherfas, Ivan Perov

Listserv: iac@www.aceweb.org _______________________________________________

Committee Chair Leadership Council
Shares information about the activities of all ACE committees to maximize interaction and collaboration.

Committee Chair Leadership Council Members:
Holly Young (chair), chairs of all current committees

Listserv: ace_com_ldrs@www.aceweb.org

Ad Hoc Committees

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

2005 Annual Meeting Program Committee Members:
Diane Bowen (chair), Laura Miller, Pam Alspaugh, Meg Ashman, Robert Casler, John Dickison, Bruce Dupree, Angel Fattorini, Hugh Maynard, Jeff Miller, Gloria Mosby, Faith Peppers, Beth Raney, Janet Rodekohr, Shelly Sitton, Bob Sams
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Nominating Committee
Presents to the ACE board a slate of two candidates for each office. Reconstituted each year.

Nominating Committee Members:
Tom Knecht (chair), Holly Young, Ashley Wood, Terry Meisenbach, regional directors
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Committee on Organizational Structure
Addresses the broad question of ACE organizational structure: 1) how it relates to the centrality and effectiveness of special interest groups; and 2) how it provides appropriate board representation for all members. Reviewed annually by the board for continuation.

Committee on Organizational Structure Members:
Holly Young (chair), John Dickison, Marion Douglas, Randy Nemitz, Hugh Maynard, Kathy Reiser, Frankie Gould, Virginia Morgan

Listserv: orgstructure_cmte@www.aceweb.org _______________________________________________

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:
Kathy Reiser (chair), Neal Vines, Virginia Morgan, Dan Rahn
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Committee on Financial Management
Determines appropriate mechanisms for managing ACE investments and overseeing budgets. Reviewed annually by the board for continuation.

Committee on Financial Management Members:
Tom Knecht (chair), Holly Young, Ellen Ritter