Executive
Committee I Alumni
Board Advisory Council (ABAC) I Alumni
Relations Committee I University
Relations Committee I Admissions
Committee I Student
Relations Committee I Finance
Committee I Nominations
Committee
The
Executive Committee provides overall direction for the
Board and its Committees. It is comprised of the Officers
and two other members of the Board of Directors appointed
by the President. In addition, the immediate past president
serves as an ex officio member of the Executive Committee.
It advises the board and makes interim policy interpretations
between board meetings. The committee is empowered to
act on behalf of the Board of Directors when necessary,
subject to the subsequent ratification of the board.
In such instances, the Executive Committee shall have
all the powers of the Board of Directors, except the
powers to make or amend bylaws. It is also responsible
for the development of a long-range plan, updated
yearly, that will outline the general scope and breadth
of organized alumni activities the Association desires.
Officers:
|
Russ Ballagh (President) |
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Alan Prestwood (Vice President) |
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John Valente (Secretary) |
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Mike Gordon(Treasurer) |
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Dr. Tom Fox (Ex-Officio) |
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Jim Downey (IPP) |
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Bob Arnold |
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Paul Cecala |
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Dale Dettmer |
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Jim Downey |
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Jim Irvin |
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Charlie McShane |
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Rob Phebus |
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George Poidomeni |
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Ken Revay |
In order to coordinate and provide liaison between standing committees, the Executive Committee has assigned Executive Committee Members to serve as liaison members of standing committees as follows:
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This
committee is responsible for building good relationships
between the Alumni Association and the alumni. It develops
networks among our alumni to facilitate professional
interaction and career opportunities for alumni and current
students. This committee also works to establish, expand
and promote chapters and other alumni organizations.
It advises staff and chapter leaders in the areas of
planning, chapter development and program promotions.
This
committee also ensures that the Alumni Association utilizes
the most effective communication and marketing techniques
and vehicles to reach our alumni. It is concerned with improving
communication with alumni in order to facilitate greater
involvement of alumni in Association programs and services.
It reviews and recommends new programs and services for alumni.
| Committee
Liaison |
Alan Prestwood |
| Chair |
Gene Buzzi |
| Vice
Chair |
Weyni Clacken |
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Chris Campbell |
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Carolyn Kinebrew-Bosa |
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Herb Raybourn |
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Rocky Rockmaker |
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Allyn Saunders |
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Barbara Teague |
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Jerome Thomas |
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Milo Zonka |
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This committee reviews and oversees the financial affairs of the Association and recommends an annual Association budget to the Board of Directors. This committee is also responsible for implementing Association programs and activities designed to benefit the members and/or promote revenue sources for Association programs. Activities such as group insurance, credit cards, travel and similar programs are in this committee°s purview.
| Committee Liaison |
Mike Gordon |
| Chair |
Mike Gordon |
| Vice Chair |
John Valente |
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Marjorie Becket |
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John Courtney |
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Duane Futch |
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Jim Herdt |
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Mukesh Khattar |
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Garry Miller |
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Penny Vassar |
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This committee is responsible for searching out and evaluating prospective members of the Board. In preparing recommendations for board membership, the committee ensures appropriate alumni representation from the various geographical areas, organizational units and demographic characteristics of the alumni. The committee evaluates current members of the Board for possible re-election and consider nominations from the general membership to the Board. The committee also evaluates current board members in order to provide a selection of candidates for officer positions. The committee also nominates an individual for any vacancy of an office or board position.
This committee is also responsible for reviewing criteria established by the Board for honors and awards. It receives nominations and makes recommendations of recipients of annual honors and awards. This committee also assists in developing award presentation ceremonies.
| Committee Liaison |
Russ Ballagh |
| Chair |
Joan Bixby |
| Vice Chair |
Rosann Kryczkowski |
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Alexis Loo |
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Dean Smehil |
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Mike Ussak |
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Ray Wilkins |
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This committee is responsible for developing good relationships between alumni and current students. A primary responsibility is to support and encourage the student-alumni program that is building closer links between alumni and students through service projects that support the mission of Florida Tech. This committee is also responsible for coordinating alumni-related homecoming activities and for promoting alumni participation.
| Committee Liaison |
John Valente |
| Chair |
Sarah Dunsford |
| Vice Chair |
Juan Chipi |
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Terry Applebee |
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Diane Deaton |
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Sara Fieberg |
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Elizabeth Haupin |
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Sherry Huddleston |
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This
committee is responsible for improving relations between
the Alumni Association and the university by developing
programs which support the university in achieving its
goals. It assists the Office of Development in generating
funds for the enhancement of the university.
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| Committee
Liaison |
Kathy LaMartina |
| Chair |
Kathy LaMartina |
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Ken Calcatera |
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Bino Campanini |
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Rick Horner |
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Francisco Picornell (Kiko) |
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