If you would like to get involved more with our organization, joining a committee is a great way to do so. Email us at info@pbcla.org if you’d like to join a committee, or if you have questions about committees, and we’ll get back to you.
Detailed committee descriptions and responsibilities are listed in the association’s Policies and Procedures document.
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 - Alia Spencer
Janet DeVries Naughton
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 - Isabel Toolsie
Co-chair - Amanda Woolf
David Scott
Joshua Stone
Communications
The Communications Committee provides all communication to the membership and the public, and manages the association website.
Chair - Kristina Wernisch
Graham Brunk
Max La Mura
Events
The Events Committee plans and coordinates events, programs and fundraising strategies to further the association’s mission to support and advance libraries and provide professional development to those interested in library service.
Chair - Charlene Alonso
Craig Santiago
Courtney Poonaisingh
Alia Spencer
Nominating
The Nominating Committee develops an annual slate of candidates for the Board of Directors.
Chair - Doris Mendez-DeMaio
Amanda Woolf
Kristina Wernisch
Scholarship and Professional Development Awards Committee
The Scholarship and Professional Development Awards Committee strives to promote professional development by providing financial assistance to members who are seeking professional development opportunities.
Chair - Karen Crisco
Jennifer Medler
Carol Groceman
Janet DeVries Naughton
Lindsey McMullen
Doris Mendez-DeMaio