Consider Joining One of our Committees
Alano Club of Kent County is made possible by talented, generous volunteers like you. If you’re interested in giving back with Alano Club, consider joining one of our committees.
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Governance and Nominating Committee
The Governance Committee is the primary resource for all governance issues. It is tasked with evaluating the Board of Directors and Committees, scouting additional talent for director positions, and amending and enforcing the Corporation’s articles and bylaws.
The Governance Committee is also tasked with overseeing that the Corporation remains in compliance with non-profit status requirements.
The Committee also has enforcement authority over other Committees that are not in compliance with the Corporation’s Bylaws or Committee Charters. This authority extends to amending Committee Charters that fail to align with the Corporation’s objectives.
The Nominating Committee is one subcommittee of the Governance Committee that recruits potential board members at the request of the Governance Committee. The Nominating Committee may also be tasked with scouting for certain needs of other committees if the chairperson of another committee requests.
The Governance Committee meets at least monthly and, through its chairperson, reports to the Board monthly on the above issues.
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Finance Committee
The Finance Committee is responsible for:
- Reviewing monthly reports and balance sheets and reporting to the full Board of Directors
- Confirming the operating budget for presentation to the full board before the start of the next fiscal year
- Approving major expenses not in the original budget based on staff recommendation
- Reviewing annual audit as prepared by auditors and presenting to the full board for approval
- Overseeing all investments of the organization (if there is no investment committee)
This committee meets monthly before the board meeting. The Finance Committee is led by the board treasurer, made up of one to two other board members and one to two non-board members.
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Personnel Committee
The Personnel Committee is formed to ensure consistent, well-documented policies and procedures for employee relations and benefits. It will assist the Director of Strategic Initiatives in providing:
- Clear and consistent statements of the Club’s expectations for employee behavior.
- A fair and transparent disciplinary procedure for handling violations of the Club’s expectations.
- Consultation and assistance in determining the content and timing of changes in the Club’s pay and benefits of all employees except for the DSI.
- Recording of all protocols and procedures to maintain consistency and reliability over the long term.
- Consistent awareness that the Club is not only partly a place of business but also a refuge for all who are suffering from substance abuse disorders.
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Events Committee
The Events Committee is charged with developing events for the Alano Club that will serve as a vehicle for annual fundraising, as well as a means to fostering cohesion and deeper relationships among club members. This committee will focus its attention on the following areas: oversight of event activities, ticket sales, marketing, and publicity. In collaboration with the Fundraising Committee, hosts for these events will also be responsible for securing outside sponsorship.
Membership on this committee is open to both club and community members. This committee meets as often as needed to execute the events planned and can be broken into sub-committees for maximum efficiency. This committee, in tandem with the Fundraising Committee, serves as a critical element in the club’s financial sustainability, as well as member engagement and cohesion.
The Events Committee is made up of a chair and one to two board members along with a number of club and community members, dependent upon the event.
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Communications Committee
The Communications Committee is responsible for:
- Overseeing the communications plan for the organization
- Providing counsel regarding communications strategies
- Actively seeking new ways to help the Board assist with the organization’s communications, including social media
This committee meets quarterly and is made up of one to two board members and one to two community members.
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Membership Engagement Committee
The Membership Engagement Committee works on the front lines, developing and sustaining a culture that communicates the importance of being a member. Rather than focusing on how becoming a member serves the individual, this Committee educates and reinforces the message that the primary purpose of being a member of this Club is to strengthen our family, which sets this Club apart from other 12-step meeting places; the Alano Club of Kent County is a network of people with a common goal, not just a wonderful building.
The Committee strives to improve all aspects of the membership experience, which may include traveling to meetings at other meeting locations and Alano Clubs in other counties to report back on what is making those places successful, and how we could integrate some of that success here.
The Membership Engagement Committee is also charged with assessing membership rights and benefits, accounting of membership lists, and pricing of membership dues.
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Fundraising Committee
The Fundraising Committee is responsible for supporting the Alano Club of Kent County in achieving its goal of becoming a sustained, financially self-supporting non-profit organization. To this end, the Fundraising Committee focuses its efforts on providing strategic initiatives and opportunities to develop financial support—in the form of grants, donor cultivation, endowment expansion, and event-related sponsorship. Working in collaboration with the Director of Strategic Initiatives (and in consultation with the Board of Directors), the committee will develop and execute a multi-stage funding plan that draws on the sources of support mentioned above. Committee members will help enact this plan through various avenues: grant writing, identifying potential donors (and philanthropic organizations), and soliciting corporate sponsorships. Drawing upon their unique skill set, members will select areas of concentration in which they will invest their time as a volunteer on this committee. The Fundraising Committee will serve as a valuable tool for the Alano Club toward reaching its goal of a financially, self-sustaining club.
This committee meets monthly and is made up of a chair and one to two other board members as well as several club and community members.
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Food, Beverage, & Literature Sales Committee
The FBL Committee oversees and enhances the sales and promotion of culinary products and literature within the Organization. It serves as a platform for collaboration, innovation, and improvement in all matters relating to sales.
The FBL Committee is tasked with Product Selection and Development, Sales Strategy, Marketing and Promotion, Inventory Management, Customer Experience, Vendor Relations, and Literary Events.
The Food, Beverage, & Literature Sales Committee, through its chairperson, reports to the Board on a monthly or quarterly basis to discuss performance, strategies, opportunities, and challenges.
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Building and Maintenance Committee
The Building and Maintenance Committee oversees the longevity and improvement of fixed assets, aka the land, building, and equipment. No small task, this Committee looks to utilize available resources to prioritize building improvement, while maintaining ADA compliance.
The Club has operated in this building since 1952, and the Building and Maintenance Committee’s mission is to continue our founders’ mission of providing a safe place for those seeking sobriety.
The Committee is also tasked with increasing accessibility to the Club through physical improvements, so that the Club is able to welcome all people who seek to improve their lives through sobriety.
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