Committees

ISSUES and RESEARCH COMMITTEE 

The Issues and Research Committee shall be responsible for deciding what member problems shall become Association issues to be addressed during the year. This committee will design, present and oversee research relative to the developments of member concerns regarding discrimination and careers.

EMAIL:  IRC@aimirs-houston.org

BYLAWS COMMITTEE

The Bylaws Committee shall be responsible for overseeing the review, restructuring and rewriting of the Association's Bylaws when appropriate and necessary. This committee will also be responsible for the interpretation of said Bylaws for the Board of Directors and to the membership.

Program and Development Committee

The Program and Development Committee shall be responsible for planning and conducting the regular membership meetings of the Association. This committee will also be responsible for planning, conducting and approving all Association developmental and educational activities.

Evaluation, Scholarships and Awards Committee
The Evaluation, Scholarships, and Awards Committee shall be responsible for the ongoing evaluation of all Association activities.  This includes, but is not limited to, an annual written critical assessment of how the Association is functioning, due in April of each year.  This committee is also responsible for identifying, selecting and awarding appropriate recognition to members and friends of the Association. The committee shall also be responsible for overseeing and implementing the chapter’s scholarship program.  This includes, but is not limited to, determining eligibility, selection criteria, and award presentations.

EMAIL:  scholarship@aimirs-houston.org

Fair Election Committee

The Fair Election Committee shall be responsible for planning and overseeing annual elections as well as campaigning, special elections and reporting results of it to the Board of Directors and the membership in accordance with these Bylaws.    

Public Information and History Committee

The Public Information and History Committee shall be responsible for the oversight of all information going to the public on behalf of the Association. This committee shall advise the Board of Directors as to the appropriateness or inappropriateness of public communications. This committee shall establish and maintain a written historical sketch of the Activities. This committee will also write, edit and publish at least quarterly the official Association publication.

Nominating Committee
The Nominating Committee shall be responsible for certifying the eligibility of members who run for an Association office at the annual election meeting or special election meeting. The Nominating Committee will formulate the annual election slate in accordance with these Bylaws.

Membership Committee

The Membership Committee shall be responsible for establishing, evaluating and maintaining the membership roster.  This committee is responsible for membership orientations and making recommendations to the Board of Directors on membership applications.  The committee will handle the general administration of the membership process to include resignations, dismissals and reinstatements. The committee will also send monthly meeting notices.

FUND RAISING COMMITTEE

The Fund Raising Committee shall be responsible for approving and overseeing all fund raising activities entered into by and on behalf of the Association. This committee shall, at the direction of the Board, plan and implement vital fund raising activities.

EMAIL:  fundraising@aimirs-houston.org

CONFERENCE AND PLANNING COMMITTEE

The Conference and Planning Committee shall be responsible for planning and evaluating all conferences attended by Association members. This committee, at the direction of the Board of Directors, also has responsibility for planning and implementing chapter conferences.