Membership Committee
Develops and implements strategies for recruiting and retaining members. Advises board on membership trends and issues.

Membership Committee Members:
Sharolyn Jackson (chair), Elizabeth Gregory North, Glenda Freeman, Jim Hollyer, Matt Byrnes, Maggie Lawrence, Richard Baker, Deb Pryor

Ex-officio member: ACE Headquarters
Board liaison: Jeff Hino

Listserv: membership_cmte@aceweb.org _______________________________________________

Professional Development Committee
Ensures that ACE provides an array of learning and growth opportunities to help members advance in their professions.

Professional Development Committee Members:
Randy Nemitz (chair), Elaine Edwards, Beth Raney, Amy Taylor, Tobie Blanchard, Linda Sleichter

Ex-officio member: ACE Headquarters
Board liaison: Faith Peppers

Listserv: workshop_cmte@aceweb.org _______________________________________________

Strategic Planning Committee
Directs the association's strategic planning efforts as requested by the board.

Strategic Planning Committee Members:
Bob Furbee (chair), Ashley Wood, Joan Thomson, Nancy Peterson, Leighton Spann, Holly Young, Terry Meisenbach, Linda Benedict

Ex-officio member: ACE Headquarters
Board liaison: Brian Meyer

Strategic Plan Chart 2006 (PDF)

Listserv: strat_plan@aceweb.org _______________________________________________

Development Fund Committee
Oversees the Development Fund and its professional development grant program.

Development Fund Committee Members:
Holly Young (chair), Suzanne Steel, Brian Meyer, Owen Roberts

Ex-officio member: ACE Headquarters
Board liaison: Faith Peppers

More information about the ACE Development Fund

Listserv: ace_devfund@aceweb.org _______________________________________________

Finance Committee
Monitors the development, management, and use of ACE financial resources and advises the ACE board of directors on fiscal policy and procedures.

Finance Committee Members:
Elaine Edwards (chair), Tracy Rutherford, Emily Eubanks

Ex-officio members: Holly Young, ACE Headquarters
Board liaison: Elaine Edwards

Listserv: finance_cmte@aceweb.org _______________________________________________

Journal of Applied Communications (JAC) Editorial Board
Defines the policies of the journal, subject to ACE board approval. Coordinates all activities associated with producing, marketing and distributing the journal. Hires and supervises the executive editor of the journal.

JAC Editorial Board Members:
Dwayne Cartmell (chair), Evie Engel, Glenda Freeman, Ashley Wood, Barbara Abbott, Cindy Akers, Amanda Ruth-McSwain, Jeff Miller, Emily Rhoades, Jennifer Alexander

Ex-officio members: ACE Headquarters, JAC Executive Editor
Board liaison: Hugh Maynard

JAC Task Force Report 2007 (PDF)

Listserv: jac_board@aceweb.org _______________________________________________

Technology Advisory Committee
Works with the board and ACE Headquarters on issues involving the ACE server, listservs, databases and Web site. Recommends technological changes needed to maintain the highest level of communication with and service to members.

Technology Advisory Committee Members:
Bill Watson (chair), David Foote, Bob Rubinyi, Ray Kimsey

Ex-officio member: ACE Headquarters
Board liaison: Larry Jackson

Listserv: ace_server@aceweb.org

Ad Hoc Committees

Annual Meeting Program Committee
Plans and carries out the program for the ACE international conference. Reconstituted each year.

2009 Annual Meeting Program Committee Members:
Suzanne Steel (chair), Faith Peppers, Elaine Edwards, Larry Jackson, Jason Ellis, Terry Meisenbach, Susan McGinley, Jeff Miller, John Rice, Lauren Farr, Bob Kern, Dennis Hinkamp, Rusty Presley, Tom Merrill, Gloria Holcombe, Karen Paulus

Ex-officio member: ACE Headquarters _______________________________________________

Nominating Committee
Presents to the ACE board a slate of two candidates for each office. Reconstituted each year.

Nominating Committee Members:
Frankie Gould (chair), Virginia Morgan, regional directors

Ex-officio member: ACE Headquarters