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Committee Lists and Descriptions
Volunteers make up the committees described below. Those interested in joining a committee or a task force must fill out the Volunteer Application Form.
IAAPA Committees and Task Forces
Volunteerism, cooperation, and advancement of common goals are cornerstones of any association. Countless, hardworking industry professionals dedicate their time and talents to making IAAPA a progressive, proactive, and strong organization. Task forces and committees represent our membership and support our mission, vision, and strategic plan. Task forces and committees create work plans with objectives they plan to achieve. Meet the current IAAPA Task Force and Committee members who are shaping the future of IAAPA and the industry.
Mission Vision
Board Committee
The Officers act on behalf of the global board between meetings, oversee strategic priorities, and ensure alignment with IAAPA’s financial plan. The Finance Committee manages financial oversight, reporting, investments, and audits. The Compensation Committee sets IAAPA’s compensation philosophy and oversees the president and CEO’s employment and performance. The Governance Committee recruits board members, assesses board composition, reviews policies, and handles governance issues.
Global Strategic Committees
These global committees advise and implement strategic programs based on the board’s strategic priorities and annual business plans.
- Awards – Oversees IAAPA’s awards programs, recognizing excellence and innovation within the industry and IAAPA’s global community.
- Professional Development & Certification – Guides policy and strategy for IAAPA’s education programs, online learning, and partnerships while overseeing the IAAPA Certification program.
- Safety & Security – Advises on industry safety and security, promotes best practices, oversees data collection, and represents IAAPA in global safety and security standards groups.
Regional Advisory Boards
A regional advisory board recommends direction, strategies, programs, events, and services for a geographic region. IAAPA currently has four (4) regional advisory boards: Asia Pacific (APAC), Europe, Middle East, and Africa (EMEA), Latin America, Caribbean (LAC), and North America (NA). Chairs of the regional advisory boards are selected through the global board of directors election process and serve as members of the global board.
Regional Task Forces and Committees
Each regional advisory board will determine the task forces and committees needed to advance the strategic priorities of the region. The task forces and committees will be evaluated annually and adjusted to meet the changing needs of the region. Task forces and committees can be focused on professional disciplines, constituencies, and special projects. Task forces and committees will be composed of members from the corresponding geographic region and/or representatives critical to the success of the region’s events and programs.
Each region will have committees focused on education and safety and security and may have additional task forces and committees to address the needs of the region.
Global Constituency Committees
A constituency committee represents a specific membership segment on a global scale. Its purpose is to support the strategic programs as directed by IAAPAs strategic priorities and business plans.
Amusement Parks and Attractions - Develops programs to provide services to and recruit amusement parks and attractions members.
Family Entertainment Centers - Develops programs to provide services to and recruit family entertainment center members.
Museums and Science Centers - Develops programs to provide services to and recruit museum and science center members.
Water Park - Develops programs to provide services to and recruit water parks members.
Zoos and Aquariums - Develops programs to provide services to and recruit zoos and aquariums members.
Requirements
Expand allTo be eligible to serve on a task force or committee, applicants must be IAAPA members in good standing during their full term.
Task force and committee members qualifications include:
- Proven performance in their field
- Commitment and time to participate and serve (including the support from their company leadership)
- Understanding of teamwork
- Interpersonal communication skills
- Commitment to treating all committee and IAAPA Team members with respect
Task forces and committees require a balance of members with diverse perspectives and experiences. Chairs take a variety of factors expertise, experience, region, constituency, or a number of other factors.
All task forces and committees work to advance the strategic priorities and business plan of the Association.
The task force and committee chairs select task force and committee members. Committee members, and committee chairs, are appointed for terms of one year and can serve no more than three consecutive terms. Task force members will serve the term of task force’s project.
Members of task forces and committees are expected to:
- Understand the strategic priorities and business plans of IAAPA and how they relate to the task force or committee’s work plan.
- Actively participate in meeting discussions and work, fulfilling individual assignments.
- Make decisions that are in the best interest of the association, prioritizing IAAPA’s interests over personal or company interests.
- Avoid anti-trust discussions that could potentially reduce competition in the industry.
- Foster an open, diverse, and inclusive environment, steering clear of harassment and discriminatory behaviors.
- Avoid or disclose any conflicts of interest that may arise during their tenure.
- Act as ambassadors of IAAPA.
- Keep confidential information confidential.
- Remain an IAAPA member in good standing (dues paid) and commit to serving on the task force or committee for the entire duration of their term.
- Understand the task force or committee meeting schedule and commit to attending all meetings.
- If there is a travel commitment, they should understand it and agree to it.
In summary, the role requires a strong commitment to the association and active participation.
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