Committees

Joining an ILEA committee offers a range of benefits. It provides opportunities for skill development, fostering teamwork, leadership, and decision-making abilities. Committee involvement facilitates networking within your community, enhancing professional growth and potential career advancement. Through collaborative efforts, you can contribute to meaningful projects and community service, leading to personal satisfaction. Joining a committee also adds value to your resume, showcasing your commitment, leadership skills, and active involvement in the world of live events. Overall, being part of an ILEA committee allows you to make a positive impact, both professionally and personally, while building valuable connections and experiences.

Committee recruitment is open now! We'd love to have you, let us know which committee you're interested in by filling out this form.

Committee terms run annually from July 1 - June 30 and are largely recruited for in the Spring. However, if you are interested in serving on a committee, you can signal your preferences by emailing us here. .

Content Committee

To proactively generate content for ILEA communication vehicles with the aim to engage, support and grow ILEA. The main work and objectives of the committee are:

To serve as author, contributor and/or editor for ILEA’s content.
Leverage personal network to bring industry thought leaders into the ILEA community.
Assist in developing content ideas for any of ILEA’s communication channels.
Promote ILEA’s content products to other members through personal social media accounts.

2023-2024 Committee Members:

Melissa Jurcan, CSEP, chair

Monet French

Jodi Gold

Elizabeth Nutting, CSEP

Dustin Westling, CSEP

India Rhodes, CSEP

Beth Knight, CAE, executive director

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CSEP Committee

To act as ambassadors to promote the growth and stewardship of the Certified Special Events Professional (CSEP) credentialing program. The main objectives and work of this committee includes:

· As program ambassadors, raise the profile of the CSEP program within and outside of ILEA, including marketing campaigns and promotion at industry events.

· Annually review the CSEP program, its policies and procedures to improve accessibility, diversity, equity, and inclusion.

· In consultation with the ILEA Board of Governors, conceptualize, develop, and execute exam preparation resources including, but not limited to, CSEP Prep, practice exams, or other preparation courses.

· Engage current and lapsed CSEPs due for recertification, to provide encouragement and resources for renewal concerns or questions, year-round but with an increased focus prior to the recertification deadline.

· Assist HQ Team with strategy and development of CSEP marketing plans as requested.

· Participate in CSEP online communities (including the CSEP Facebook Group) as thought leaders to foster discussion and support of the program. Admit new members to the CSEP Facebook groups as per outlined criteria and monitor all discussions.

· Review and approve all new candidate applications with technical support from the CSEP staff liaison.

· Resolve all exam candidate appeals, ensuring the documented appeals process is applied to all candidates.

· Audit the required number of recertification and reinstatement applications.

· Evaluate CSEP information on ILEA website quarterly, request updates as needed.

2023-2024 Committee Members:

Stacey Hoyt, CSEP, chair

John Jossifakis, CSEP

Jason Weible, CSEP

Randi Steinhart, CSEP

Nick Peter, CSEP

Tracey Fricke, CSEP

Rawle Borel, CSEP

Marnie Oswald, CSEP

Ryan Hanson, CSEP, board liaison

Katie Kenney, HQ liaison

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Diversity, Equity + Inclusion Committee

To guide the work of diversity, equity, and inclusion within ILEA. To develop strategies, resources, and best practices to promote equal access and opportunity for all ILEA members and the greater event industry to achieve inclusive safe spaces and a sense of belonging within a diverse and inclusive community of events professionals.

Main Objectives:

· Serve as a resource for guidance and consultation regarding diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives or concerns for ILEA membership and leadership teams.

· Evaluate, update, and implement the ILEA Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Strategic Plan.

· Curate, update and manage the DEI resources list on the ILEAhub.com website.

· Maintain and promote the ILEA Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Pledge campaign.

· Develop diverse strategic partnerships and uphold the existing contractual obligations within their Strategic Partnership Agreements. Continue to foster industry partnerships with DEI focused organizations.

· Encourage the completion of the demographic questions by ILEA members on their member profiles on ILEAhub.com and analyze the results.

· Advocate for policies and interactions that foster diversity, equity, and inclusion, cultivate empathy, embrace differences.

· Make recommendations to ILEA HQ and the BOG on how to improve ILEA operations, policies, programs, services, and procurement to better serve a more diverse and inclusive membership.

· Listen to our members and leaders by hosting and participating in DEI discussions.

· Monitor and post to the ILEA online communities in support of DEI initiatives and events.

· Provide and update content, tools, and resources for the DEI Chapter Resource Guide.

2023-2024 Committee Members:

Tiffanie Rosier, chair

Alicia George

Carey Rayburn

Sarah Cissna, CSEP

Jen Bertolino, board liaison

Armando Seledon, CSEP, board liaison

Beth Knight, CAE, executive director

Membership Committee

To serve as international membership ambassadors to support membership initiatives, recruitment, retention, and engagement of members. The main objectives of this committee include:

· Assist in outreach to ILEA members to establish and strengthen engagement.

· Welcome new members and familiarize them with the benefits of the organization through phone calls and new member orientations.

· Review, recommend, and assist in the implementation of policies to promote membership in the association.

· Assist with planning and evaluation of membership promotion efforts.

· Assist in recruitment and retention outreach.

· Work with designated leaders and staff to assist with the distribution of membership marketing materials, messaging and tools needed for chapter leaders’ membership and recruitment plans that reflect ILEA’s commitment to developing a diverse, equitable and inclusive member community.

· Monitor and manage the ILEA Member Connect Group on Facebook

2023-2024 Committee Members:

Amanda Eberle, chair

Elizabeth Moore

Justin Nickerson

Matthew Regan

Gretchen Olivares

Barbara Siska

Elizabeth Nutting, CSEP, board Liaison

Steven Moore, board liaison

Beth Knight, CAE, executive director

Ashley Slauter, HQ liaison

Appointed Committees

The following committees are formed by positions held within the ILEA International Leadership in accordance with ILEA Bylaws.

Executive Committee

The Executive Committee is comprised of members currently serving in the roles of ILEA President, President-Elect, Secretary/Treasurer and Immediate Past President and shall have the power and authority to conduct all business of the Association, subject to the laws of the state of incorporation or as otherwise limited or directed by the Board of Governors and these Bylaws, during the time periods the Board does not meet. The ILEA Executive Director also serves as an ex-officio member of the committee.

Finance/Audit Committee

This committee is charged with overseeing financial reporting, investment potfolio management, financial policies of the association, risk management, external audit processes, internal controls, compliances and ethics. The committee comprised of members of the Executive Committee and is chaired by the current Treasurer.

Nominating Committee

To determine the International leadership slate for Regional Vice Presidents, International Board of Governors, and International Committees and to review and propose changes to the elections process as needed. Committee is comprised of up to five members who have previously served as International ILEA Presidents and is chaired by the current Immediate Past President.

Regional Vice Presidents (RVP's)

Serves as an effective and powerful voice connecting the ILEA Chapters to the Board of Governors and staff.