All members are encouraged to participate in Section activity by becoming a member of one or more committee. Participation on a committee is an excellent opportunity for you to work with your peers and to network within the organization. Through you participation, our Section will become a viable organization to enhance your own opportunities within the ADR community.
A brief description of each committee is listed below. To participate on a committee please contact, Interim Chair Walt Bitler for additional information. northeastservices@comcast.net
Planning and Advisory Board:
Is responsible for planning and executing the vision of the Consumer Section, establish the annual budget, while serving as a liaison with ACR and other Sections
Section Meeting Committee:
Develop and implement programs for the purpose of professional development and public eduaction. Will work with the Planning Committee for implementation of the events,
Program Committee:
Develop and implement programs and special events throughout the year. These may include speakers, teleconfrences, workshops, book signings, and training events
Newsletter Committee:
In conjunction with the Editor, develop and publish a qurterly Newsletter for Section members. This committee wil also be responsibile for the development and mantainence of the Section's website.
Public Relations Committee:
Create a program to promote and publicize initiativies and events of the Section. The committee will also be responsible for the development of hard copy items such as brochures, flyers,, business cards, signage and prining for meetings and events as well as marketing materials for meetings and events.
Membership Committee:
Encourage and recruit new members; provide information for new members to participate in Section programs and activities; maintain a database of current member information; provide a response to new member inquiries.