Whether you have 1 or 100 hours to spare, no matter your skill level or experience, we need you!
There is no limit to the ways you can be involved in this effort. Just let us know where your interest lies and we will find a way for you to be a part of the team.
We have seven specific committees you may be interested in joining. These are listed below. But we are open to any ideas you might have about how you could fit in.
Marketing Committee
Responsible for public relations, advertising placement, advertising copy & materials, registration solicitation, list preparation & mailing, poster development & poster distribution, working with (and meeting with, if necessary) all appropriate partners and audiences, including, but not limited to: Holy Name province, all local colleges and universities, the NC Council of Churches, local & regional nonprofits, NC & Regional dioceses, etc. Coordinates with the Steering Committee and all other Committee Chairs, as appropriate.
Registration Committee
Coordinates event registrations & confirmations, assisting in the development of registration tools & processes (electronic & paper), developing registration materials & streamlined registration processes, identifying (and negotiating preferred rates with) local hotels for out-of-town guests, assisting registrants with special needs (environmental, physical, financial), providing timely & accurate updates to event leadership re: number of registrations. Coordinates with the Steering Committee and all other Committee Chairs, as appropriate.
Finance Committee
Ensures all funds are collected and disbursed for the event are properly accounted for, consistent with the policies of SFA and GAAP. Provide periodic accounting of income and expenses, and review same with the Steering Committee; advise immediately of “alert conditions” should any arise. Coordinates with the Steering Committee and all other Committee Chairs, as appropriate.
Hospitality Committee
Coordinates the meeting & greeting of all guests, manages food service and snacks, set-ups and clean-ups, directions, special needs, etc. Stations “hospitality associates” throughout the various venues during the entire conference. Coordinates with the Steering Committee and all other Committee Chairs, as appropriate
Program Committee
Coordinates details/needs for keynote speaker, all breakout session speakers and prayer service leaders – including props, handouts, A/V assistance, room management, refreshments, etc. Coordinates registration area set-ups – including displays, posters, book sales, demonstration tables, etc. Coordinates with the Steering Committee and all other Committee Chairs, as appropriate.
Prayer Committee
Coordinates with the presiders of the Friday evening and Saturday afternoon Inter-faith services. Assists in liturgy design and coordination, materials and ceremonial assistance (ushers, cantors, etc.). Coordinates with the Steering Committee and all other Committee Chairs, as appropriate.
Technology Committee
Coordinates and fulfills the needs of the various committees and speakers with respect to overall technology for the conference, including, but not limited to, website development & linkage, e-registration & credit card use, A/V presentation set-up for the Coalition & speakers, audio set-up & event management for all venues – including all Church & breakout sessions & meals. Coordinates with the Steering Committee and all other Committee Chairs, as appropriate.
