Article V, Section 1 of the Bylaws identifies nine Standing Committees, the chairpersons of which are voting members of the Executive Board. Committees with more than one chairperson (co-chairs) are allowed one vote at Executive Board meetings. In addition to Standing Committees, the Bylaws identify other, non-voting Committees. Section 2 identifies four Ad Hoc Committees which meet on an ad hoc or temporary basis to address special concerns. The President or Executive Board also may create committees to fulfill special organizational needs.
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The Fundraising Committee is responsible for raising funds to meet NIMPA’s objectives. Responsibilities include student fund-raisers for band trips. Responsibilities exclude Concessions and Board-excepted Activities.
Chair: Denise Canady
The Apparel Committee, also known as the "Uniform Committee," is responsible for all apparel and related accessories used by the Instrumental Music Program. Responsibilities include purchasing, distributing, maintaining, and cleaning (and a lot of babysitting!). Marching band uniforms and accessories require the lion’s share (or should we say "Viking’s Share"?) of this committee’s effort.
Co-Chair: Lisa Belisle
The Concessions Committee is responsible for all Concession activities sponsored by NIMPA. Traditionally, NIMPA is responsible for Concessions at all Home Basketball games. Responsibilities include purchasing, staffing, setup, cleanup, bookkeeping, and selling.
Co-Chair: Kim Taylor (267-5284), Francina Grimsley (905-0172)
The Chaperone Committee is responsible for making sure all Instrumental Music Program activities are adequately chaperoned. This committee works closely with the Director of Instrumental Music to coordinate Instrumental Music activities and chaperon coverage.
Chair: Penny Adams
The Newsletter Committee is responsible for publishing NIMPA’s monthly newsletter, "NIMPA News," which is NIMPA’s official form of communication with its membership. Responsibilities include collecting articles for publication, editing and collating, printing, copying, and distributing the Newsletter to all Instrumental Music student families and NIMPA members.
Co-Chairs: Fran & Steve Crabtree
The Hospitality Committee is responsible for organizing special events relating to NIMPA, and for providing refreshments as needed for meetings and events. The Committee’s primary responsibility is to provide refreshments for instrumental music students during or after instrumental music activities.
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The Publicity Committee is responsible for all public relations activities for NIMPA, including writing and disseminating press releases, and making other forms of contact with the "media."
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The Calling Committee is responsible for establishing and maintaining a telephone network of contacts to help disseminate critical information rapidly to NIMPA members and instrumental music students and their families.
Chair: Open
The Travel Committee is responsible for assisting the Director of Instrumental Music with travel arrangements involving overnight travel for students.
Chair: Treasurer
The Budget Committee is responsible for planning and preparing NIMPA’s operating budget. The Committee meets at the beginning of each fiscal year to prepare the budget, then as necessary for any revisions.
Chair: Selected by Committee
The Audit Committee is responsible for auditing the Treasurer’s books and presenting the results of its audit to the Executive Board and Membership.
Chair: Selected by President
The Nominating Committee is responsible for presenting a slate of candidates for elected officer positions each year.
Directed by the Executive Board
The Constitution and Bylaws Committee is responsible for ensuring the integrity of NIMPA’s Constitution and Bylaws by considering or proposing changes as required, and by following established procedures for such changes.
Chair: Michelle Wilson
The Membership Committee is responsible for selling annual memberships to parents and adults involved with, or interested in the Instrumental Music Program.
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The Audio Visual Committee is responsible for making audio, video, or photographic recordings of various select activities of the Instrumental Music Department and NIMPA.
Chair: Scott Adams, 847-9584
The Website Committee is responsible for creating and maintaining NIMPA’s internet website.