Chapter Committees
Scholarship Committee
• Works to prepare the materials for the selection of the annual scholarship recipient
• Determines the criteria for the annual scholarship recipient
• Distributes materials
• Selects the awardee(s)
• Announces awardee(s) at the dinner/dance
Dinner/Dance Logistics Committee
• Prints and distributes tickets for the annual scholarship event
• Collects money from sales
• Works with dance venue on banquet specifics (e.g., seating, decorations, menu, payment)
• Secures band and requirements for night of event (including payment)
• Prepares profit/balance sheet for dinner/dance
Special Activities/Community Outreach Committee
• Plans community service projects for the Chapter
• Assists with the Dinner/Dance by:
o taking tickets at the door and directing guests to seats
o conducting intermission activities (awards, raffles, door prizes)
o ensuring guests' needs are accommodated
• Selects venues and serves as hosts for Fall Founders' Day Social, Christmas Social and other special events, as requested
Note: The Scholarship Committee, Dinner/Dance Logistics Committee, and Special Activities/Community Outreach Committee all are subcommittees for the Annual Scholarship Dinner and Dance. The Special Activities/Community Outreach Committee has responsibilities in addition to the annual dinner.
Membership/Reclamation Committee
• Motivates JSU alumni in the metro Washington, D.C. area to become active members in the Alumni Chapter
• Distributes contact cards at chapter events (for inactive alumni) to maintain contact with alumni
• Produces a Calendar of Events to be distributed to alumni about Chapter's yearly events
• Distributes reminder mailings to alumni about upcoming events
• Obtains list of current JSU students and invites current students to the June Year-End Picnic
• Provides innovative strategies to attract and retain alumni participation
Recruitment Committee
• Attends area college fairs to advise and recruit students to Jackson State University
• Works with the Office of Marketing and Recruitment at JSU to obtain materials for interested students
• Maintains recruitment materials for distribution
• Transmits inquiries and completed information requests to the Office of Marketing and Recruitment
• Seeks a visible presence of JSU Alumni in the Metro-DC area
Publicity Committee
• Designs and maintains useful, timely and appropriate information on the Chapter's website
• Distributes the Chapter’s newsletter
• Responsible for publicizing Chapter events
Fundraising Committee
• Plans, organizes, and promotes Fundraising activities
• Solicits donations and contributions from corporations
Audit Committee
• Responsible for auditing the records of the Treasurer at the end of the year
• Presents report of audit to the Chapter at the first meeting of the year
Amenities Committee
• Responsible for providing appropriate expressions of concern or sympathy for members of the Chapter
Budget Committee
• Responsible for establishing a budget and monitoring the financial status of the Local Chapter, as well as coordinating with the Committee Chairs regarding their financial needs and responsibilities