As with any volunteer organization, we are only as strong as our member involvement. We have several standing committees and we encourage our members to be active. From time to time, we have special committees which form to address short-term issues; these are announced at our meetings or by e-mail. A list of our standing committees follows:

PROGRAM COMMITTEE

This committee is responsible for the programs at the monthly member meetings. Each year, the Program Chair distributes a questionnaire to determine the topics that are of greatest interest. The Committee schedules the speakers, sends out communications to the membership, and facilitates the meetings

Tony Rooney, Chairperson
tony.rooney@ipaper.com

Sue Conklin
sue_conklin@tnb.com

STRATEGY SERIES COMMITTEE

Once a year, traditionally in lieu of the November meeting, we hold a technology strategy event for senior IT leaders and business executives. The event is sponsored by leading technology vendors; attendance is by invitation, and proceeds are used to help fund various projects, such as scholarships and other educational programs to enhance the awareness and understanding of IT and IT professionals.

Steve Schaefgen, Chairperson
sschaefgen@deloitte.com

MEMBERSHIP COMMITTEE

The Membership Committee is responsible for attracting, engaging, and retaining members in accordance with the Chapter By-laws. This committee maintains the membership and target member database and email contact lists.

Judy Simon, Chairperson
jsimon@memphis.edu

Susan Caldwell
susan.caldwell@digeratisearch.com

COMMUNITY OUTREACH COMMITTEE

The Community Liaison Committee is responsible for chapter visibility and give-back efforts within the Memphis community.   The committee identifies and explores outreach opportunities, coordinates Chapter gift-giving and endowments, and manages the Teen Tech Camp program that the chapter sponsors in conjuction with the Memphis Library.  Through its endowment subcommittee, led by Tim Meek (tlmeek@buckman.com), the committee also manages the endowed scholarship programs the chapter has established at the University of Memphis and at Lemoyne Owen College. 

Jana Branham, Co-Chairperson
jana_branham@hilton.com

MARKETING COMMITTEE

All marketing efforts including media releases, web content, and newsletter articles are carried out by this committee.  This committee participates in cross-group activities with other technology and business leadership organizations such as the local Chamber of Commerce Technology Council and also communicates relevant chapter news to the SIM International organization.

Diane Coons, Chairperson
diane.coons@ipaper.com