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SILICON VALLEY COMMITTEES

Working with fellow committee members offers numerous chances to share ideas, enhance skills, and contribute to the growth of our chapter. We encourage creativity and collaboration in all our initiatives!

Accounting Seminar Committee

The Accounting Seminar Committee is responsible for planning, organizing, and executing the Accounting seminar once every other year.

Objectives:
  • Provide a high-quality educational opportunity that enhances the skills and knowledge of construction accounting professionals.
  • Update participants with the latest trends and issues in the construction accounting field.
  • Ensure the seminar is relevant and impactful.
Responsibilities:
  • Seminar planning and development.
  • Identify relevant topics and themes.
  • Develop a comprehensive seminar schedule.
  • Budget costs and determine pricing.
  • Facility and catering arrangements.
  • AV arrangements.
  • Produce any physical materials needed.
  • Research and invite knowledgeable speakers.
  • Coordinate speaker logistics.
  • Create promotional materials.
  • Gather and analyze feedback.

Beer Event Committee

The Beer Committee is responsible for hosting an annual beer event in the spring for around 50 guests. It is geared toward creating a networking opportunity for current and prospective members. Planning begins in March and includes coordinating logistics, venue arrangements and event programming.

Committee Member Commitment:
  • 1-2 hours per month in March and April.
  • 2-3 hours in the month of May.

Emerging Professionals Committee

The Emerging Professionals Committee is focused on creating networking events and mentorship opportunities for young construction finance professionals. The committee hosts three to four social events per year for 20-40 attendees.

Committee Member Commitment:
  • Four meetings per year to plan and coordinate.
  • 2 hours per quarter.

Finance/Administrative Committee

This committee supports the Treasurer and the Board ensuring the financial health and sustainability of the organization, fostering transparency and accountability. It also works with the chapter Administrator to review their role and responsibilities.

Responsibilities:
  • Financial management and record keeping.
  • Budget preparation and management.
  • Financial reporting.
  • Oversee bookkeeping practices.
  • Maintain financial records.
  • Support fundraising efforts.
  • Understand and facilitate the chapter Administrator's role.
  • Provide feedback to the chapter Administrator.
  • Review and approve monthly invoices.

Greeting/Welcome Committee

The Greeting/Welcome Committee is dedicated to creating a warm and inviting atmosphere for our members and guests. Our goal is to enhance their experience, address questions, promote the value of our organization, and ensure each event is meaningful.

Responsibilities:
  • Welcome guests at events.
  • Organize event materials.
  • Promote the value of the organization.
  • Gather feedback from attendees.
  • Participate in the annual Board of Directors meeting.

Membership Committee

The Membership Committee is dedicated to recruiting new members to the chapter and assisting new members to feel welcome and help them get involved. The focus is to meet in person with new members, focusing on general members.

Committee Member Commitment:
  • 2 to 4 hours per month.
Responsibilities:
  • Introduce new members to the Silicon Valley CFMA Chapter.
  • Inform members about meetings and activities.
  • Explain Board and Committee structures.
  • Provide information on mentorship and other resources.
  • Promote National and Regional meetings.
  • Answer questions and encourage participation.
  • Make introductions as appropriate.

Programs Committee

The Programs Committee is responsible for leading the chapter's annual strategic planning meeting to brainstorm, identify, and assign topics for the monthly breakfast meetings. This committee helps to coordinate speakers, prepare marketing materials and assist with follow up for the monthly meetings.

Committee Member Commitment:
  • 4-6 hours in June for Strategic Planning Meeting preparation.
  • 1 hour per month during the program season (August through May).

Scholarship Committee

The Scholarship Committee is responsible for all aspects of distributing scholarship funds to local students pursuing a degree in construction or an accounting related field. This includes outreach to local high schools to solicit student applications, receiving and reviewing applications and essays, and selecting respective winners each year.

Committee Member Commitment:
  • 2 to 4 hours per month for March, April and May.

Wine Event Committee

The Wine Event Committee is responsible for hosting an annual wine-tasting event for over 100 guests, offering a unique experience for both members and prospective members to enjoy. Planning begins in June and includes coordinating logistics, such as wine selection, venue arrangements, and event programming.

Time Commitment:
  • June to August: 1-2 hours per month.
  • September: 3-4 hours for final preparations.