Active ACRA Committees

AUDIT COMMITTEE

Review financial proceedings of the Association annually.
Report findings to the membership
When a formal audit is deemed necessary, recommend to the Board a CPA to perform the audit. Receive findings of the audit, conduct exit interview, and report findings to membership.

ELECTION COMMITTEE

Conduct the annual election.
Retrieve ballots from ACRA mail box.
Tally the votes.
Report the results at the Annual meeting.

MEMBERSHIP COMMITTEE

Assemble packets of information inviting recent County retirees to join ACRA. Packet to include: invitational letter, application form, addressed return envelope, ACRA brochure, and copy of latest available newsletter.
Deliver packets to the Retirement Board office to be distributed to those retiring each month. Work with Retirement Board staff to assure adequate supply of packets are available for distribution.
Review the invitation letter, membership application and brochure each year prior to ordering new stock.
Order materials from printer as needed.

NEWSLETTER COMMITTEE

Edit and publish quarterly Newsletter.
Establish a due date for submission of articles.
Assist with writing and generating ideas for articles.
Circulate the articles prior to publication to the Officers for their review and comment.
Forward all materials to the printer. The printer will lay out each issue and prepare a proof for committee to review. (Current printer is Banksville Express Printing)
Review the proof as provided, inform the printer of any needed corrections and approve final proof.
Update mast head, list of board members, telephone numbers, email addresses and mailing address of association as needed.
Order additional copies as needed.
Through the Secretary provide printer with proper mailing list in electronic format.
Follow Newsletter Guidelines adopted by the Board on April 18, 2012. (copy of guidelines attached)
Update website monthly.

NOMINATING COMMITTEE

Prepare the ballot for the annual election.
Solicit and encourage members to participate as Members or Officers by running for office.
Secure biography from candidates for distribution with the ballots.

PROGRAM COMMITTEE

Schedule meeting rooms with hotel.
Serve as the control point for scheduling of Board meetings, Luncheons, and other activities of the Association.
Assist in securing programs for the association luncheons and activities.
Make arrangements for electronic equipment needed by speakers at luncheons.

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Active ACRA Committees

AUDIT COMMITTEE

Review financial proceedings of the Association annually.

Report findings to the membership

When a formal audit is deemed necessary, recommend to the Board a CPA to perform the audit. Receive findings of the audit, conduct exit interview, and report findings to membership.

ELECTION COMMITTEE

Conduct the annual election.

Retrieve ballots from ACRA mail box.

Tally the votes.

Report the results at the Annual meeting.

MEMBERSHIP COMMITTEE

Assemble packets of information inviting recent County retirees to join ACRA. Packet to include: invitational letter, application form, addressed return envelope, ACRA brochure, and copy of latest available newsletter.

Deliver packets to the Retirement Board office to be distributed to those retiring each month. Work with Retirement Board staff to assure adequate supply of packets are available for distribution.

Review the invitation letter, membership application and brochure each year prior to ordering new stock.

Order materials from printer as needed.

NEWSLETTER COMMITTEE

Edit and publish quarterly Newsletter.

Establish a due date for submission of articles.

Assist with writing and generating ideas for articles.

Circulate the articles prior to publication to the Officers for their review and comment.

Forward all materials to the printer. The printer will lay out each issue and prepare a proof for committee to review. (Current printer is Banksville Express Printing)

Review the proof as provided, inform the printer of any needed corrections and approve final proof.

Update mast head, list of board members, telephone numbers, email addresses and mailing address of association as needed.

Order additional copies as needed.

Through the Secretary provide printer with proper mailing list in electronic format.

Follow Newsletter Guidelines adopted by the Board on April 18, 2012. (copy of guidelines attached)

Update website monthly.

NOMINATING COMMITTEE

Prepare the ballot for the annual election.

Solicit and encourage members to participate as Members or Officers by running for office.

Secure biography from candidates for distribution with the ballots.

PROGRAM COMMITTEE

Schedule meeting rooms with hotel.

Serve as the control point for scheduling of Board meetings, Luncheons, and other activities of the Association.

Assist in securing programs for the association luncheons and activities.

Make arrangements for electronic equipment needed by speakers at luncheons.