jcarlilesiu
New member
The CMAS BoD is proud to announce the formation of multiple committees within the club. These committees will allow more of our members to have the opportunity to have a hands-on and controlling role in determining the direction of the club.
CMAS is no longer a small club of a handful of members where a couple of dedicated individuals are able to plan events, conduct club business, establish relationships with local, regional, and national vendors, or many of the other responsibilities necessary to run a club of this size.
Our club is truly on the cusp of being able to take our events, our charity, as well as our impact in the reefing industry to the next level. Additionally, we have heard our members, and their desire to help, and be more involved in the decision making process of the club. Not just from a volunteer position, but from a true leadership position. The newly elected BoD is gearing up to take control on January 1, and it is the BoD's desire to administer club business from more of an oversight and advisory role leaning heavily on member run committees to conduct business on behalf of the club.
It is our vision that these committees will be afford the resources, man power, and control that they need to act on behalf of the club. The BoD has voted to authorize the formation of the following committees:
Forum and Website Committee
Current Participants:
- Dave Frank
- George Fredrich
- Frankie Torres
- Dave Lawlor (Need confirmation)
Chairman and additional committee positions still open
This committee will be responsible for the online presence of the club. Both in the development of our website, advertising revenue, web forum, and member and public inter-action online. This forum will work closely with the Commercial Liaison & Fundraising Committee to work out advertising and promotion on our online forums.
It is expected that this committee will be perpetual.
Event Planning Committee
Current Participants:
- Christopher Reed (Need confirmation)
- Isaac Martinez (Need confirmation)
- Yuri Faktorovich (Need confirmation)
- Rich Thacker (Need confirmation)
Chairman and additional committee positions still open
The events committee will be responsible for the planning of club live and hosted events. Some of this planning will include the Marine Aquatic Conference of Illinois, Club Frag Swaps, Club Meetings & Guest Speakers, Club Parties, and Club Educational opportunities.
It is expected that this committee will be perpetual.
Commerical Liaison & Fundraising Committee
Current Participants:
Chairman and additional committee positions still open
The commercial liaison and fundraising committee will be responsible for establishing sound networks with local, regional, and national industry related industries including fish stores, vendors, and manufacturers. These relationships will both help us identify opportunities to grow the club's membership, assist in exposing the club to interested parties, and will help to obtain charitable contributions and educational materials from our commercial supporters. This group will work closely with the Website & Forum Committee, Event Planning Committee, and Charity Committee.
It is expected that this club will be perpetual.
Charity Committee
Current Participants:
Chairman and additional committee positions still open
The Charity Committee will be responsible for setting up opportunities for the club to give back to the public. Ideas for involvement include reef tanks in hospital or charity locations, club volunteering opportunities, and fundraising for donations.
It is expected that this club will be perpetual.
Articles of Incorporation Amendment Committee
Current Participants:
- Ted Horowitz (Need confirmation)
- Larry Waughon (Need confirmation)
Chairman and additional committee positions still open
The AoI Amendment Committee will be responsible for gathering club input and opinion on the appropriate revisions and amendments which are desired to the club's current constitution. This information will then be drafted into a legal amendment, with legal procurement at the committee's discretion, and filed with the State of Illinois to legally amendment our clubs constitution.
This committee is expected to be finite and dissolved
Here is your chance to help make CMAS the mid-west's largest and most influential club. The foundation is set, and now we need people to step up and help us build.
If you are interested in serving on any of the club's new found committees, please make a post in the appropriate Committee Formation Thread on the Club's Business Discussion.
Please contact a Board member directly with any questions.
CMAS is no longer a small club of a handful of members where a couple of dedicated individuals are able to plan events, conduct club business, establish relationships with local, regional, and national vendors, or many of the other responsibilities necessary to run a club of this size.
Our club is truly on the cusp of being able to take our events, our charity, as well as our impact in the reefing industry to the next level. Additionally, we have heard our members, and their desire to help, and be more involved in the decision making process of the club. Not just from a volunteer position, but from a true leadership position. The newly elected BoD is gearing up to take control on January 1, and it is the BoD's desire to administer club business from more of an oversight and advisory role leaning heavily on member run committees to conduct business on behalf of the club.
It is our vision that these committees will be afford the resources, man power, and control that they need to act on behalf of the club. The BoD has voted to authorize the formation of the following committees:
Forum and Website Committee
Current Participants:
- Dave Frank
- George Fredrich
- Frankie Torres
- Dave Lawlor (Need confirmation)
Chairman and additional committee positions still open
This committee will be responsible for the online presence of the club. Both in the development of our website, advertising revenue, web forum, and member and public inter-action online. This forum will work closely with the Commercial Liaison & Fundraising Committee to work out advertising and promotion on our online forums.
It is expected that this committee will be perpetual.
Event Planning Committee
Current Participants:
- Christopher Reed (Need confirmation)
- Isaac Martinez (Need confirmation)
- Yuri Faktorovich (Need confirmation)
- Rich Thacker (Need confirmation)
Chairman and additional committee positions still open
The events committee will be responsible for the planning of club live and hosted events. Some of this planning will include the Marine Aquatic Conference of Illinois, Club Frag Swaps, Club Meetings & Guest Speakers, Club Parties, and Club Educational opportunities.
It is expected that this committee will be perpetual.
Commerical Liaison & Fundraising Committee
Current Participants:
Chairman and additional committee positions still open
The commercial liaison and fundraising committee will be responsible for establishing sound networks with local, regional, and national industry related industries including fish stores, vendors, and manufacturers. These relationships will both help us identify opportunities to grow the club's membership, assist in exposing the club to interested parties, and will help to obtain charitable contributions and educational materials from our commercial supporters. This group will work closely with the Website & Forum Committee, Event Planning Committee, and Charity Committee.
It is expected that this club will be perpetual.
Charity Committee
Current Participants:
Chairman and additional committee positions still open
The Charity Committee will be responsible for setting up opportunities for the club to give back to the public. Ideas for involvement include reef tanks in hospital or charity locations, club volunteering opportunities, and fundraising for donations.
It is expected that this club will be perpetual.
Articles of Incorporation Amendment Committee
Current Participants:
- Ted Horowitz (Need confirmation)
- Larry Waughon (Need confirmation)
Chairman and additional committee positions still open
The AoI Amendment Committee will be responsible for gathering club input and opinion on the appropriate revisions and amendments which are desired to the club's current constitution. This information will then be drafted into a legal amendment, with legal procurement at the committee's discretion, and filed with the State of Illinois to legally amendment our clubs constitution.
This committee is expected to be finite and dissolved
Here is your chance to help make CMAS the mid-west's largest and most influential club. The foundation is set, and now we need people to step up and help us build.
If you are interested in serving on any of the club's new found committees, please make a post in the appropriate Committee Formation Thread on the Club's Business Discussion.
Please contact a Board member directly with any questions.
