2016-2016

ADMINISTRATIVE COMMITTEE

•      Identify all pertinent information to be included on revision of website. (to be completed by November 5th)
•      Review nominations for the office of vice president. (to be completed by the end of July)
•      Interview candidates for the office of vice president. (to be completed by the first board meeting of the fiscal year)
•      Conduct the election for the office of vice president, if necessary. (to be completed by December 15th)
•      Complete preparation for the Joy Coye Schaffer award to be presented at conference 2015. (to be completed by September 15th)
•      Review Scholarships and Awards Handbook and revise as needed.  (ongoing, as needed)
•      Review applications for scholarships and awards and present recommendations to the FRA Board for approval. (ongoing as deadlines approach for each board meeting)
•      Provide the secretary and president with an electronic file of minutes of your committee meeting. (after each committee meeting adjourns)
•      Prior to each board meeting provide the president with an electronic file of a progress report on your committee’s activities. (at least two days prior to the beginning of each board meeting)
•      Prepare necessary information for inclusion in each issue of the FRA Newsletter, FRJ, and for inclusion in social media. (ongoing, check deadlines for inclusion in publications)
•      Prepare information to forward to the President-elect to include in the ILA Award of Excellence. (ILA is currently updating the requirements; due dates will be shared as they become available)
•      Schedule four conference call meeting for the purpose of checking ongoing progress with tasks (by September 5th)    

COUNCIL DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE

•      Identify all pertinent information to be included on revision of website. (to be completed by November 5th)
•      Develop a plan for restructuring Districts, selecting District Directors, and revising District Director cycles or some other innovative way in which to reach our local councils. (to be completed by February 15th)
•      Encourage and assist with the continuing activities of existing councils. (ongoing, as needed)
•      Organize new local councils.  (ILA is currently updating the requirements; information will be shared as it becomes available)
•      Provide the secretary and president with an electronic file of minutes of your committee meeting. (after each committee meeting adjourns)
•      Prior to each board meeting provide the president with an electronic file of a progress report of your committee’s activities. (at least two days prior to the beginning of each board meeting)
•      Prepare a brief report (including pictures) for inclusion in each issue of the FRA Newsletter.
•      Prepare information to forward to the President-elect to include in the ILA Award of Excellence.  (ILA is currently updating the requirements; due dates will be shared as they become available)
•      Consult with other committees in planning FRA Leadership. (to be completed by February 15th)            
•      Schedule four conference call meeting for the purpose of checking ongoing progress with tasks (by September 5th)                

GOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS COMMITTEE

•      Identify all pertinent information to be included on revision of website. (to be completed by November 5th)
•      Study and disseminate to the FRA Board and members information concerning changes in legislation and certification that may affect the teaching of reading. (ongoing)
•      Plan and conduct a legislative session at the FRA Conference (arrange with General Conference Chair) and for Leadership.
•      Draft a letter of introduction to be mailed to all members of the Florida Legislature.  (To be completed by September 10th)
•      Provide the secretary and president with an electronic file of minutes of your committee meeting. (after each committee meeting adjourns)
•      Prior to each board meeting provide the president with an electronic file of a progress report of your committee’s activities. (at least two days prior to the beginning of each board meeting)
•      Prepare a brief report for inclusion in each issue of the FRA Newsletter. (ongoing, check deadlines for inclusion in publications)
•      Prepare information to forward to the President-elect to include in the ILA Award of Excellence.  (ILA is currently updating the requirements; due dates will be shared as they become available)
•      Review and revise nomination form for the FRA Legislative Award. (to be completed by February 15th)
•      Make recommendations for the Legislative Award to the FRA Board. To be completed by May 20th)    
•      Schedule four conference call meeting for the purpose of checking ongoing progress with tasks (by September 5th)                                      

LITERACY PROJECTS COMMITTEE

•      Identify all pertinent information to be included on revision of website. (to be completed by November 5th)
•      Coordinate FRA-initiated projects and activities that reach out to the community. (CBA, Ellie Somers Poster Contest, International Project)
•      Plan and conduct a literacy projects session at the FRA Conference (arrange with General Conference Chair) and for Leadership.
•      Provide the secretary and president with an electronic file of minutes of your committee meeting. (after each committee meeting adjourns)
•      Prior to each board meeting provide the president with an electronic file of a progress report on your committee’s activities. (at least two days prior to the beginning of each board meeting)
•      Prepare necessary information for inclusion in each issue of the FRA Newsletter, FRJ, and for inclusion in social media. (ongoing, check deadlines for inclusion in publications)
•      Prepare information to forward to the President-elect to include in the IRA Award of Excellence. (ILA is currently updating the requirements; due dates will be shared as they become available)
•      Schedule four conference call meeting for the purpose of checking ongoing progress with tasks (by September 5th)    

MEMBERSHIP COMMITTEE

•      Identify all pertinent information to be included on revision of website. (to be completed by November 5th)
•      Assist the Publicity Committee in the organization and operation of an FRA/ILA table at the FRA annual conference and at other events to promote both FRA and ILA membership (ongoing)
•      Develop and implement a membership campaign for 2016-2017. (to be completed by May 30th)
•      Design a membership card and certificate to be delivered electronically to all members (September 5th)
•      Provide the secretary and president with an electronic file of minutes of your committee meeting. (after each committee meeting adjourns)
•      Prior to each board meeting provide the president with an electronic file of a progress report on your committee’s activities. (at least two days prior to the beginning of each board meeting)
•      Prepare necessary information for inclusion in each issue of the FRA Newsletter, FRJ, and for inclusion in social media. (ongoing, check deadlines for inclusion in publications)
•      Prepare information to forward to the President-elect to include in the ILA Award of Excellence. (ILA is currently updating the requirements; due dates will be shared as they become available)
•      Schedule four conference call meeting for the purpose of checking ongoing progress with tasks (by September 5th)    

PUBLICATIONS/STUDIES & RESEARCH COMMITTEE

•      Identify all pertinent information to be included on revision of website. (to be completed by November 5th)
•      Update publication deadlines for FRA newsletter, FRJ, and Teachers on the Cutting Edge (September 5th)
•      Create and produce FRA publications. (ongoing as deadlines approach)
•      Share publication deadlines and dates and ensure they are posted on the FRA website. (September 5th)
•      Provide the secretary and president with an electronic file of minutes of your committee meeting. (after each committee meeting adjourns)
•      Prior to each board meeting provide the president with an electronic file of a progress report on your committee’s activities. (at least two days prior to the beginning of each board meeting)
•      Prepare information to forward to the President-elect to include in the ILA Award of Excellence. (ILA is currently updating the requirements; due dates will be shared as they become available)
•      Schedule four conference call meeting for the purpose of checking ongoing progress with tasks (by September 5th)    

PUBLICITY COMMITTEE

•      Identify all pertinent information to be included on revision of website. (to be completed by November 5th)
•      Provide the secretary and president with an electronic file of minutes of your committee meeting. (after each committee meeting adjourns)
•      Prior to each board meeting provide the president with an electronic file of a progress report on your committee’s activities. (at least two days prior to the beginning of each board meeting)
•      Prepare necessary information for inclusion in each issue of the FRA Newsletter, FRJ, and for inclusion in social media. (ongoing, check deadlines for inclusion in publications)
•      Prepare information to forward to the President-elect to include in the ILA Award of Excellence. (ILA is currently updating the requirements; due dates will be shared as they become available)
•      Work with Conference Chair to design, publish, and disseminate FRA conference information. (September 5th)
•      Collaborate with Membership Committee to organize and operate FRA/ILA table at FRA Annual Conference to promote membership and activities. (September 5th)
•      Organize and operate an FRA/ILA table at other meetings (Leadership, local council conferences) as appropriate.
•      Develop and distribute FRA image brochure and/or other brochures and packets targeting specific audiences as appropriate. (October 1st)
•      Schedule four conference call meeting for the purpose of checking ongoing progress with tasks (by September 5th)    

•      Identify all pertinent information to be included on revision of website. (to be completed by November 5th)
•      Additional conference website update (at each board meeting)
•      Review and revise the Conference Procedures Handbook (November 30th)
•      Assist the Conference Chairperson with all tasks involved in planning, organizing, and running the annual conference. (ongoing, as needed)
•      Provide the secretary and president with an electronic file of minutes of your committee meeting. (after each committee meeting adjourns)
•      Prior to each board meeting provide the president with an electronic file of a progress report on your committee’s activities. (at least two days prior to the beginning of each board meeting)
•      Prepare necessary information for inclusion in each issue of the FRA Newsletter, FRJ, and for inclusion in social media. (ongoing, check deadlines for inclusion in publications)
•      Prepare information to forward to the President-elect to include in the ILA Award of Excellence. (ILA is currently updating the requirements; due dates will be shared as they become available)
•      Schedule four conference call meeting for the purpose of checking ongoing progress with tasks (by September 5th)