Standing Committees

The following are IPNCF's standing committees. These committees are formed every year to run the organization. Special committees may also be set up during the year to handle specific tasks.

Bylaws

The Bylaws committee reviews all proposed state, regional, and national bylaw changes and makes a recommendation on how our association should vote. This committee is also responsible for keeping our local bylaws in compliance with the national model.

Education

The Education committee coordinates educational programs presented to our members. These may be continuing education and/or industry speakers. This committee presents at least one NAIW program every year, and is responsible for keeping our members informed on legislative changes. Finally, this committee works with Public Relations on our Consumer Education program.

Horizon Plan

The Horizon Plan outlines our goals for the future. These goals are categorized under Membership, Education, Leadership Development, Strategic Partnering, and Technology. This committee reviews these goals, makes sure we are working towards them, and makes recommendations to the membership for suggested changes.

Membership

This committee promotes membership in the association. It is responsible for publishing our membership directory each year. The committee may provide assistance in organizing new associations.

Public Relations

Public Relations is responsible for advertising our meetings and activities and publishing our association newsletter. This committee coordinates with the Education committee our Consumer Education program.

Technology

The Technology committee is responsible for developing, keeping up-to-date, and making recommendations for the improvement of IPNCF's web site.

Budget

This committee must develop the association's budget and present it to the Board at the July meeting. In addition, the committee monitors the associations revenue and expenses and presents quarterly reports to the membership.

Finance

The Finance committee makes recommendations and coordinates activities to raise funds for the association. The Chairman makes a report within 60 days after the completion of each fund raising event.