Leaders and Committees

Committees

ASID Alabama offers a variety of opportunities that allow our members to impact the chapter, the profession, and their personal & professional growth. We’re continuously seeking enthusiastic and creative members wanting to serve as a volunteer; your voice and ideas are always welcome and invaluable. Below is a list of our currently active committees, if you see one or more that interests you, contact the office at administrator@al.asid.org for more information.

Committee	Purpose	Time Commitment
State Conference	To plan the annual state conference and awards celebration; to include location, events, etc. (CEU’s will be obtained by the Professional Development Director)	Year-long endeavor with meetings scheduled as the committee sees fit. Typically, 3 to 4 in-person meetings, with multiple videoconference meetings.
Strategic Planning	To establish the chapter strategic plan and tactics for the upcoming year.	Short-term commitment involving one in-person meeting.
Awards and Competitions	To oversee the various chapter awards and competitions, and develop proposed adjustments to the competitions/awards. A chairperson for each of the competitions will be chosen from the committee members.	Year-long endeavor with meetings scheduled as the committee sees fit. Typically, only 1 in-person meeting; most planning and contact will be done through email.
Sponsorships & Advertising	To establish the chapters’ sponsorship program using past efforts and analysis, and set effective methods of obtaining sponsors.	Short-term commitment involving at least 1 in-person meeting, with follow-up work done through email.
Newsletter Committee/Social Media	To obtain articles, photos, and other newsletter content.	On-going endeavor with little time commitments. No in-person meetings.
Design Community Leaders	One chair, or two co-chairs, per community; practitioner members only. To plan consistent CEUs and social events in each design community.	No in-person committee meetings. Medium to heavy time commitment depending on the number and type of events. Responsible for attending any events they plan for their community
Member Recruitment/Retention	To establish methods for gaining and retaining members through membership drive events/initiatives, and reach out to potential and at-risk members.	Year-long endeavor with meetings scheduled as the committee sees fit. Typically, only 1 to 2 in-person meetings; most planning and contact will be done through email.
Student Affairs	To schedule, plan, and oversee student events: Student Career Forum, recruitment events, graduation receptions, etc.	Year-long endeavor with meetings scheduled as the committee sees fit. Typically, only 3 to 4 in-person meetings in Birmingham.