LAMA President’s Corner

President's Message - April 2007

Looking Ahead!

If you are interested in serving on a LAMA committee to assist in implementing these goals, please contact the executive director, Jim Manke at jrmanke@associationsolutionsinc.com.

Here’s a listing of committees and their projects.

AWARDS COMMITTEE
John Park, Chair and T. Lane Watkins, Vice Chair

Purpose:
To select individuals, recommended by the membership, for recognition of outstanding service to LAMA.

Areas of Focus:
• Publish awards information and time frames in appropriate journals and magazines.
• Coordinate preparation of plaques and cash awards for presentation to awardees.
• Publish awardee information as appropriate.
• Awards include:

1. Charles River Medallion
"Recognition of distinguished contributions to the field of laboratory
animal management by an administrator/manager who is a current
member of LAMA."
2. U. Kristina Stephens Award
"Recognition of outstanding service to LAMA."
3. Special Service Awards
"Recognition of contributions to the success of the association."
4. William O. Umiker Memorial Award
"Recognition of contributions to the field of laboratory animal
management education through LAMA association’s publications,
published articles, books and presentations at seminars and
workshops."


FINANCIAL OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE
Sally Thomas, Chair and Neil Weigle, Vice Chair

Purpose:
Oversee the financial affairs of LAMA.

Areas of Focus:
• Annual budget preparation
• Administration of association investments
• Oversight of Association expenditures and financial statements reports

PUBLICATIONS COMMITTEE
Fred Douglas and Stephen Baker, Co-Chairs

Purpose:
Develop content for the bi-monthly membership newsletter LAMA Lines.

Areas of Focus:
• Write, solicit and edit articles for the on-line newsletter.


MEMBERSHIP COMMITTEE
Joe McKenna, Chair

Purpose:
Oversee an ongoing membership development program.

Areas of Focus:
• Take responsibility for representing LAMA in the booth at various trade shows during the year.
• Annually assist in contacting members who have not renewed memberships.

POLICIES AND PROCEDURES COMMITTEE
Robyn Kiser, Chair and Liz Stitch, Vice Chair

Purpose:
Prepare and update the Leadership Manual to enhance the effectiveness of the administrative affairs.

Areas of Focus:
• Conduct annual review of the Leadership Manual to ensure it is consistent with the association’s governing documents, structures and policies and procedures.


PROGRAM, EDUCATION AND TRAINING COMMITTEE
Steve Benigni, Peggy Nahorski and Gordon Brackee (DVM, MS, DACLAM), Co-Chairs

Purpose
Serve the association by developing and supervising learning opportunities for the membership.

Areas of Focus:
• Responsible for developing all programming for the annual LAMA/ATA Conference.
• Solicit and submit to AALAS/CALAS one workshop, seminar or roundtable idea for the annual meeting of AALAS/CALAS.
• Develop other educational opportunities as needed.
• Insure the training/education program at the LAMA/ATA Conference addresses our industry’s most current concerns.


PUBLIC RELATIONS COMMITTEE
Nikki Nicolelis-Amaya, Chair

Purpose:
Make information available to the membership and the general public about the association and aspects of management related to people working in animal care and use.
Areas of Focus:
• Serve as the focal point for information on the association.


STRATEGIC PLANNING COMMITTEE
Leo Yanas, Chair

Purpose:
Develop an action plan to guide association activities.

Areas of Focus:
• Understand member future needs and satisfaction with existing programs.
• Conduct a bi-annual planning retreat.
• Produce an annual action plan.