Committees

If you would like to get involved more with our organization, joining a Committee is a great way to do so. Join a committee by contacting the committee chair or sending an email to president@pbcla.info.

Advocacy and Outreach
The Advocacy and Outreach Committee strives to raise awareness of the variety of services the different libraries in Palm Beach County offer the community by providing pertinent information to the public and planning library advocacy and outreach events.

  • Chair - Michelle Keba
  • Stacy Alesi
  • Bruce Barron
  • Janet DeVries
  • Elizabeth Locke
  • Carol Anne Stiglmeier
  • Chandra Thornton
  • Sheila Washington

Bylaws
The Bylaws Committee Oversees the Bylaws, and Policies and Procedures for the PBCLA membership.  Ensures that the Bylaws and Policies and Procedures clearly reflect all changes that have been made by the Board and voting membership.

  • Chair - Alyse McKeal
  • Sue Comerford
  • Dawn Frood
  • Elaine Minor
  • David Scott
  • Isabel Toolsie

Fundraising
The Fundraising Committee identifies and implements fundraising strategies that provide financial stability to the organization and which further its mission to support and advance libraries and those interested in library service.

  • Chair - Elaine Minor
  • Angelica Cortez
  • Russell Gift
  • Michelle Gunning
  • Liz Locke
  • Amanda Woolf

Marketing and Communications
The purpose of the Marketing and Communications Committee is to provide all communication to both members and the public with the assistance of the Secretary of the Board and the Chair of the Technology Committee.

  • Chair - Clifton Barefoot
  • Karen Crisco
  • Liz Locke
  • David Scott

Membership
The PBCLA Membership Committee is responsible for the planning and execution of campaigns designed to recruit and retain members, establishing a welcoming 11 presence at quarterly meetings and events,overseeing communications related to membership matters, and ensuring the currency of the membership database. 

  • Chair - Chris Jankow
  • Danielle Campbell
  • Elaine Minor
  • Chandra Thornton

Nominating
The Nominating Committee develops an annual slate of candidates for the Board of Directors. 

  • Chair - Margaret Barry
  • Elaine Minor
  • Amanda Woolf

Professional Development Awards
The Professional Development Awards Committee strives to promote professional development by providing financial assistance to members who are seeking professional development opportunities.

  • Chair - Jennifer Webb
  • Karen Crisco
  • Alyse McKeal

Programming
The Programming Committee plans and coordinates events and programs which support the Association’s mission to support and advance libraries and provide professional development to those interested in library service.

  • Chair - Josh Stone
  • Clifton Barefoot
  • Elizabeth Braunworth 
  • Elizabeth Griffin
  • Elaine Minor

Technology / Webmaster
The Technology Committee maintains the Association website and oversees all communication to the membership and public.

  • Chair - Graham Brunk
  • Dawn Frood
  • Josh Stone