FSEA Committees

FSEA is a non-profit organization run by volunteer members that serve on our Board of Directors and our Committees. Read more about our different committees below. If you are interested in joining a committee please e-mail secretary@fsea.net

Our By-laws state that there shall be a Nominating Committee, a By-laws Revision Committee, a Host and Program Committee, a Membership Committee, a Professional Relations Committee, a Steering Committee, and an Executive Committee.  Except for the Steering Committee and Executive Committee, all committee members and their chairmen shall be appointed by the President after each annual meeting.

Nominating Committee.  The Nominating Committee shall consist of at least two members, exclusive of ex-officio members, with at least one member being a member of the Board of Directors and at least one member not being on the Board of Directors.  The Chairman shall be a member of the Board of Directors.  It shall be the duty of the Nominating Committee to report and recommend to the Board of Directors a slate of candidates to fill the vacancies on the Board and to present a slate of officers for election.  The Nominating Committee shall appoint a Secretary from among its members who shall keep an accurate record of its meeting.

Bylaws Revision Committee.  The Bylaws Revision Committee shall consist of at least three members, exclusive of ex-officio members, with at least one member being a member of the Board of Directors and at least one member not being on the Board of Directors.  It shall be the duty of the Bylaws Revision Committee to annually review the Bylaws and Articles of Incorporation of the SOCIETY and to recommend to the Board of Directors any revision or amendments to the Bylaws and Articles of Incorporation.  The Bylaws Revision Committee shall appoint a Secretary from among its members who shall keep an accurate record of its meetings.

Host and Program Committee.  The Host and Program Committee shall consist of at least three members, exclusive of ex-officio members, with at least one member being a member of the Board of Directors and at least one member not being on the Board of Directors.  It shall be the duties of the Host and Program Committee to recommend to the Board of Directors locations and programs for the annual general meeting and other appropriate business and social functions of the SOCIETY; and to plan and carry out all such functions as directed by the Board of Directors.  The Host and Program Committee shall appoint a Secretary from among its members who shall keep an accurate record of its meetings.

Membership Committee.  The Membership Committee shall consist of at least three members, exclusive of ex-officio members, with at least one member being a member of the Board of Directors and at least one member not being on the Board of Directors.  It shall be the duty of the Membership Committee to plan and execute membership drives.  The Membership Committee shall appoint a Secretary from among its members who shall keep an accurate record of its meetings.

Professional Relations Committee.  The Professional Relations Committee shall consist of at least three members, exclusive of ex-officio members, with at least one member being a member of the Board of Directors and at least one member not being on the Board of Directors.  It shall be the duty of the Professional Relations Committee to recommend to the Board of Directors programs and projects which tend to promote the interests and purpose of the SOCIETY, and to aid in the dissemination of information which will result in better recognition of the SOCIETY.  The Professional Relations Committee shall appoint a Secretary from among its members who shall keep an accurate record of its meetings.

Steering Committee.  The Steering Committee shall consist of all Past Presidents of the SOCIETY.  The Chairman shall be the Immediate Past President.  The Steering Committee shall act in an advisory capacity to the Board of Directors.  The Steering Committee shall appoint a Secretary from among its members who shall keep an accurate record of its meetings.

Executive Committee.  The Executive Committee shall consist of the President, Vice-President, Secretary, and Treasurer.  The Executive Committee shall delegate and direct the administrative duties of the Executive Secretary and other staff as appropriate.  The Executive Committee shall appoint a Secretary from among its members who shall keep an accurate record of its meetings.

Other Committees.  The Board of Directors may create such other committees from time to time as it may deem necessary to direct and carry on the activities of the SOCIETY.