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 - Bruce Barron
  • Stacy Alesi
  • Janet DeVries Naughton
  • Raychell Harris
  • Michelle Keba
  • 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
  • Dawn Frood
  • Elaine Minor
  • 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

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
  • Michelle Quigley
  • Alyse McKeal

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 - David Scott
  • Elaine Minor
  • Chandra Thornton

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

  • Chair - Margaret Barry
  • Janet DeVries Naughton
  • 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 - Karen Crisco
  • Simone Clunie
  • 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 - Elizabeth Braunworth
  • Clifton Barefoot
  • Elizabeth Griffin
  • Raquel Mendelow
  • Elaine Minor

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

  • Chair - Michelle Quigley
  • Dawn Frood
  • Josh Stone
  • Graham Brunk