Committees 2021-2022
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Scroll down to “Committee Descriptions” for more information about the committees.
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| 2020-2021 5CLIR Committees | Committee Chairs |
| Curriculum | Jake Greenberg, Tom Jones |
| Encore | Elisa Campbell |
| Extra-Curricular | vacant |
| Great Decisions | Linda Lau |
| Interest Groups | Jane McMurrich |
| Special Programs | Ellen Kosmer |
| Social Events | Nancy Clune, Suzanne Metz |
| Outreach | Pam Daniels, Kevin Foley |
| Technology | vacant |
| Governance Committees | |
| Executive | Francie Borden, Michael Miller |
| Finance | Gene Fisher, Roger Webb |
| Nominating | Kay Klausewitz |
Committee Descriptions
Curriculum
About:
This committee oversees the central mission of LIRT. It meets monthly and is charged with all aspects of maintaining a diverse offering up to 25 peer-led seminars and workshops every Fall and Spring, plus shorter Summer seminars/workshops.
Chair(s): Two Chairs.
Members: 12 Members.
Encore
About:
Collects and organizes recommended presentations from the previous semester’s seminars and makes them available to the membership and the public on Friday mornings.
Chair(s): Three Co-Chairs
Extra-Curricular
About:
Coordinates supplementary programs, field trips, and other events, primarily during the Summer and Winter intersessions.
Chair(s): One Chair
Members: Variable
Great Decisions
About:
In conjunction with the Foreign Policy Association, this committee organizes a series of lectures each spring open to LIR members and the public for a modest fee.
Chair(s): One Chair
Members: 4 Members
Interest Groups
About:
The committee coordinates and facilitates a variety of informal interest groups (books, films, opera, politics) that meet on Zoom or in members’ homes.
Chair(s): One Chair
Special Programs
About:
This committee finds, manages, and offers one-of-a-kind programs or series or programs, usually open to the public as well as the membership. Fees may be charged for attendance. Presenters or performers are often compensated with an honoraria.
Chair(s): One Chair
Members: Variable
Social Events
About:
The committee organizes social events several times a year, including a fall picnic and an annual New Members’ “Coffee”.
Chair(s): Two Chairs
Members: Three Members
Outreach
About:
The committee initiates and coordinates our messaging both internally and externally. The Newsletter and the Website fall under the umbrella of this committee.
Chair(s): One Chair
Members: Four Members
Technology
About:
The members of this committee offer workshops, how-to guides, and individual personal assistance regarding the multiple technologies and software used by LIR members, e.g. Zoom, and PowerPoint.
Chair(s): Two Co-Chairs
Members: Variable
Governance Committees
Executive
The committee is comprised of the six LIR elected Officers. It has general supervision over the affairs of 5CLIR as directed by Council. It may act on time-sensitive and confidential matters in the name of Council, subject to approval of Council at the next meeting.
Finance Committee
The Finance Committee is comprised of the treasurer, assistant treasurer, the Vice President, the past president and two other members nominated by the president and approved by Council. The committee advises the treasurer and works on financial development.
Nominating Committee
The nominating supervises the nominations for officers and Council and their election. The committee consists of a chair, who is a member of Council, and four additional LIR voting members, at least two of whom are not current Council members. Current officers may not serve on the committee. The president nominates the members and Council approves.
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