University of Illinois · Latina/Latino Alumni Association

Committees

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Establishes, maintains, promotes, grows and awards our scholarships.
Works closely with many other IllinoisLLAA committees and members, as its purpose is tightly correlated with the core foundation of our purpose.

Creates and coordinates all fundraising activities.
Develops methods for supplementing dues-related income.
Executes at least one fundraising event every quarter.
From Sox games and Facebook fundraisers to Salsa Happy Hours and Comedy shows, they operate to have fun for a cause.

Implements networking and fellowship activities for our members, UIUC students and their families and UIUC staff.
The Membership Committee works to achieve sustainable growth for IllinoisLLAA by increasing and retaining professional, student and associate members.
This committee's mandate is to facilitate within existing members a sense of belonging and engagement, and – working with other relevant committees as assigned by the Board of Directors – to provide opportunities for members to contribute to IllinoisLLAA substantively and financially.
Furthermore, the Membership/Recruitment Committee will advocate on behalf of IllinoisLLAA to generate public support and awareness for the organization and its goals.

Identifies and enables opportunities for IllinoisLLAA to exert a positive influence in the development of communities associated with the University and with the University's Latina/Latino alumni.

Assists the Board of Directors in fulfilling its oversight responsibilities and helps IllinoisLLAA achieve its purposes through effective governance and management.
Reviews IllinoisLLAA's governance policies and procedures; general management, legislative, legal and regulatory compliance and other such matters as the Board of Directors may from time to time determine.
Responsible for reviewing, drafting and amending the current bylaws and create procedures by which future members can choose to amend or change bylaws language or content.

Supports activities that research, highlight and present the history of Latinas/Latinos at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign in various forms.
The history of Latina/Latinos at the University of Illinois is a multifaceted experience that demonstrates the challenges, accomplishments and prosperity of individuals and organizations who have emphasized academic excellence and community leadership throughout the years.

Convenes as needed for determining when elections will be held.
Verifies how many vacancies will need to be filled during said elections.
Establishes the criteria and requirements for candidates to be approved by the Board of Directors.

Primary liaison with the University's Champaign-Urbana campus contacts.
Identifies and prepares IllinoisLLAA members to act as IllinoisLLAA ambassadors at events, meetings or other gatherings that are University of Illinois specific.

Responsible for developing and implementing comprehensive communications and marketing plans to further IllinoisLLAA's mission, goals and visibility.
Branding, web updates, email blasts, social media management and official external communication are all part of the committee's duties.