Membership Committee

Charge

To campaign and recruit new members for the division [name here] at the national, state, regional, and local levels. To promote the division to colleagues, to retain and engage existing members, and to connect professionals with division [name here] opportunities and resources. To plan and assume responsibility for new and existing member engagement, to celebrate current members’ achievements and milestones. To promote and communicate [name here] procedures and purposes and to serve as a channel for the division’s messaging.

Categories:

Roster

Sarah Polen

(Staff Liaison, July 1, 2023, to June 30, 2028)

Previous Year / Next Year

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Composition

The Membership Committee consists of eleven members appointed from the ALSC membership at large, serving 2-year terms and led by two committee co-chairs, appointed in alternating years. (2 co-chairs + 9)

Origin

Established in 1976 at the request of the ALSC Board of Directors.

Staff Liaison

Membership/Marketing Specialist
312-280-2163

Get Involved

Vital professional associations are the result of engaged and committed member leaders! If you are interested in serving ALSC on a committee, please read and complete the online volunteer form. 

  • Process committees (non-award committees) are appointed in early spring (Jan-May)
  • Award and evaluation committees are appointed in early fall (July-Oct)
  • Replacement positions pop up and are filled throughout the year (ongoing)

The Vice-President/President-Elect begins making his/her process committee appointments in February/March. In August/September, after being seated as President, he/she will then begin filling fall appointments.

Learn More about ALSC Committees and Volunteering

Volunteering and the Appointments Process
“What Does That Committee Do”