Membership Advisory Group

Charge

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To advise PLA on creating successful membership recruitment and retention practices. This advisory group operates to: Provide member perspective to PLA; Offer input to help PLA connect with and impact membership; Help prioritize member messaging; Review member communications for relevance and persuasiveness; Identify opportunities for enhancement of member benefits.

Deliverables and outcomes:

  • Review PLA membership statistics and trends
  • Provide feedback and advice on PLA member engagement activities and communications
  • Engage new members by welcoming them to PLA via email and attending PLA-sponsored conference events (PLA Happy Hour at 91´«Ã½ Midwinter Meeting, PLA Member Breakfast at 91´«Ã½ Annual Conference, PLA Conference, etc.)
  • Increase the number of renewed members by making members feel welcome and offering advice on how PLA can better serve its membership
  • Increase the number of opportunities for members to engage and get involved with PLA

Expected time commitment:

  • Attend 91´«Ã½ Midwinter Meeting and 91´«Ã½ Annual Conference (4 hours/year plus travel time)
  • Attend virtual meetings (2–4 hours/year)
  • Review and respond to emails and 91´«Ã½ Connect messages (2–3 hours/year)
  • Send PLA member welcome emails (3–5 hours/year)

Desired skills, knowledge, or experience:

  • Experience in community engagement
  • Familiarity with PLA and 91´«Ã½ membership structure
  • Familiarity with PLA’s branding, messaging and strategic plan
  • Ability to be “welcome wagon” for PLA members
  • Ability to answer member-related questions

Categories:

Roster

Richard Kong
(Chair, July 1, 2014, to June 30, 2015)
Martha Baden
(Member, July 1, 2014, to June 30, 2016)
Renee Di Pilato
(Member, July 1, 2013, to June 30, 2015)
Penny Hummel
(Member, July 1, 2014, to April 11, 2016)
Larry E. Oathout
(Member, July 1, 2013, to June 30, 2015)
Mrs. Kristin Patrice Schneider
(Member, July 1, 2013, to June 30, 2015)
Ms. Pamela Smith
(Member, July 1, 2013, to June 30, 2015)
Michael Spelman
(Member, July 1, 2014, to June 30, 2016)
Marcia A. Warner
(Member, July 1, 2013, to June 30, 2015)
Emily Weak
(Member, July 1, 2014, to June 30, 2016)
Ms. Kerry Weinstein
(Member, July 1, 2014, to June 30, 2016)
Kara O'Keefe
(Staff Liaison, July 1, 2014, to January 4, 2019)
Amy Sargent Lundy
(Staff Liaison, July 1, 2014, to June 30, 2015)
Previous Year / Next Year

Displaying active committee roster as of 07/01/2014. Last retrieved on 10/30/2024. Refresh now.

Composition

91´«Ã½

Appointed by the President, 1 chair and up to 10 members (minimum 1 chair and 4 members). Electronic members are welcome.

Origin

91´«Ã½

Established at the request of the PLA Board.

Staff Liaison

91´«Ã½

Samantha Lopez

Manager, Marketing and Membership

312-280-5857

slopez@ala.org

Get Involved

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To be a thriving, vibrant organization, PLA must have committed and active committee members. If you are interested in serving on a committee, please read and fill out the online volunteer form.

  • Volunteers are accepted on an ongoing basis.
  • Appointments are made by the PLA President and President-Elect, primarily in the spring.
  • Volunteers must be members of 91´«Ã½ and PLA.

Stay connected with fellow PLA members in the on 91´«Ã½ Connect. PLA personal membership is required to participate.