Standing Committees
"We continuously grow professionals who help us grow"
Committee service is a great way to add value to your professional credentials and build a strong network of contacts. This provides skills invaluable to your job, providing an opportunity to distinguish yourself within your company as a demonstrated leader committed to your profession. This is an excellent opportunity to become involved in your Association as we endeavor to provide increasing value to our membership. Those who have served in the past can attest to an experience of personal growth and satisfaction through committee service providing camaraderie, the interchange of ideas, and the opportunity to network with your counterparts from a diverse mix of organizations throughout Northeastern Ohio.
I WANT TO SERVE ON A COMMITTEE. Please be sure to tell us which committees you would like to be a member of.
Communication Committee
The Communication Committee is responsible for the publicizing of activities and achievements of the Association and its members via the Buylines newsletter and the Web site. It also coordinates our total public relations efforts toward the goal of greater recognition for the PMAC and the purchasing profession via the media.
Opportunities for Growth: As a contributor, write or gather articles for publication in our Buylines newsletter. Assist our webmaster in maintaining and enhancing our web site and increasing its value as an information resource for current and prospective members. Serve on our Business Survey subcommittee as we continue its development and expand its scope as a recongnized barometer of the Cleveland, Ohio economic business conditions for use by purchasing and supply decision-makers at all levels. Help author press releases and interface with the media.
Education Committee
One of most important committees charged with selecting the major educational offerings including seminars, forum speakers, plant tours and administration of the C.P.M./A.P.P. review classes offered in the spring and fall. This committee plans and arranges topical and informative educational programs of the highest quality to support the professional development of the membership. Products include dinner programs, seminars, tours and ISM satellite seminars.
Oportunites for growth: Participate in topic selection based on member feedback and current trends. Research and contact speakers and submit articles for publication in the monthly Buylines newsletter regarding program content to encourage attendance. Committee members plan, coordinate and attend seminars as a representative to ensure success of events.
Marketing Committee
The Marketing Committee is responsible for the development and implementation of our Marking Plan and Strategy. Its primary focus is the identification of member needs and wants and the development of the proper mix of products and services to ensure their satisfaction.
Opportunites for Growth: Survey the membership to determine their overall expectations. As we attempt to broaden our membership base, prepare survey for new target markets such as healthcare, government and the service industries to determine their needs.
Membership
Responsible for the recruitment and retention of new members and their orientation as well as the stimulation of attendance at regular meetings. Working in concert with the Marketing committee, this committee is responsible for recruiting prospective members as well as their subsequent orientation and long term retention.
Opportunities for Growth: Develop industry specific cover letters for mass mailings and follow-up with prospects by phone. Design a formal new member orientation program complete with an information packet. Welcome new members and be a "buddy" by escorting them at their first meeting. Work the badge, registration and display tables at regular meetings. Stimulate attendance through personal contact with your peers.
Special Activities
This committe is responsible for promoting special activities. Help designing, setting up and staffing the Association Booth at trade shows. It will continue to work with the trade show producer and we will also assist the show's producer in publicizing the event with the goal of increasing attendance at the show by qualified decision-makers. This is a prime opportunity to generate increased awareness of the Purchasing Management Association of Cleveland, The Institute of Supply Management, the benefits of membership and to identify and recruit new members. In addition, This year we intend to explore other special activities to encourage socialization.
Opportunites for Growth: Plan and promote special activities such as the trade show, sports events (Cleveland Indians, Cleveland Cavaliers, Cleveland Browns and the Crunch), raffles and golf outings for greater socialization and interaction. Design, set-up and tear down our booth at the trade show. Create literature for our broadcast mailing. Develop creative ways to motivate the membership to promote the special activities within their organization and supply base.
