Southeast Hearth, Patio and Barbecue Association

SEHPBA Committees   2011-2012 Revised

Executive Committee

President
Vice President
Secretary          
Immediate Past President
Responsibility – Included but not limited to - interviews and job research for Affiliate Website development, outside contractors and immediate matters of concern.  

Education           

            Art Springer Chair, Bob Wise, Tom Albert
Responsibility – Included but not limited to provide educational programs for membership
Examples – NFI Review and Exam for Gas, Wood and Pellet. Education agenda for Annual Meeting. New education program implementation.

Annual Meeting

            Mike Erickson Chair, Bill Hynd, Wayne Paul
Responsibility – included but not limited to site development, planning and implementation for Annual Meeting each year.

Nominating

            Ken Warren Chair, Bill Carnes, Bob Carter
Responsibility – including but not limited to acquiring individuals willing and capable of serving as members of SEHPBA Board of Directors, State Representatives or appointment as Member At Large.

Communications

             Ken Warren Chair, Cindy Wise, Wayne Paul, Danny Manning, Tom Parks
Responsibility – Including but not limited to oversight and update of Website, oversee support of quarterly Newsletter, Flash E-Mails, back up support of other committees.

Membership

            Cathy Marlowe Chair, Dick Hoffman, Bill Hynd, Tom Albert
Responsibility – included but not limited to retaining and advancing membership in SEHPBA. Overseeing Annual dues, recommendations on changes when needed. Create promotional materials to improve membership levels.

Ways and Means

            Mitch Johnson Chair, Art Springer, Ken Warren
Responsibility – including but not limited to establishing annual budget and oversee implementations of budget. Quarterly reviews of budget to stay on track.

Government Affairs/Codes

            Christine Mitchel (VA) Chair, Bill Carnes (FL) , Bob Wise (SC), Danny Manning (TN), Bob Carter (AL), Richard Oliver (GA), Tom Albert (NC)
Responsibility - Representing the interests of its members with state and local government and /or regulatory bodies, code bodies or interested parties in jurisdictions where the corporation is located.

Long Range Planning

            Dick Hoffman Chair, Mike Erickson, Christine Mitchel
Responsibility – The purpose of the strategic and long range planning committee is to help provide a “road map” and guide each committee in preparing for future needs.  Strategic planning also helps make sure all are working together toward common goals in a congruent and cohesive fashion.  This planning insures a smooth transition and continuity as new members join the board and others move on.