American League of Lobbyists - Organization: Committees

Committees

Volunteers welcomed! As a nonprofit organization, ALL depends on volunteers to help run the organization. Members are encouraged to participate at the committee level, particularly if they are interested in eventually serving on the board of directors. Listed below are the various active committees, along with their chairs. If you are interested in learning more about the opportunities for committee service, please contact our Executive Director.

Budget & Finance, Paul Kangas (Chair)
Committee responsible for recommending annual budget to ALL board and overseeing implementation
Mike Aitken

Education Committee, Robert Hay (Chair)
Committee responsible for developing programs and activities to help members develop and enhance their professional skills.
Derek Brandt, Mike Fulton, Dom Ruscio, Elva Smith, and Pam Whitted

Media & Public Relations, Mike Fulton (Chair)
Committee responsible for developing activities and programs that will further the public's understanding of lobbying and the League.
Howard Fienberg, Amy Showalter, Nate Smith

Membership, Tim Fenton (Chair)
Committee responsible for membership recruitment and retention efforts as well as the development of member benefit programs.
Kenny Ames, Arielle Eiser, Paul Kelly

Professional Ethics & Standards, Don Masch (Chair)
ALL maintains a standing Professional Standards and Conduct Committee to both foster ethical conduct and to be a source of advice for ALL members on lobbying practices, law and regulations. We believe it is important to communicate both to ALL members and others in the lobbying profession the high standard of conduct to which we should adhere in our dealings with the government, our clients, the public and each other. Periodically, the Committee will publish updates and reminders for Member reference and use. We welcome your input and feedback and any suggestions you may have to insure the League's high standards are maintained.

Programs, Laura Perrotta (Chair)
Committee responsible for securing congressional, executive branch and other speakers as well as developing other program offerings that appeal to the interests of ALL's diverse membership.
Carrie Bachner

LCP and Education Committee, Paul Kelly (Chair)
Responsible for managing ALL’s Lobbying Certificate Program

Strategic Planning, Monte Ward (Chair)*
In charge of the development and management of the 5-year strategic plan for ALL’s growth and effectiveness
Monte Ward

Young Lobbyists Network, Ralph Tyler (Chair)
Responsible for the development of programs and services for government affairs professionals 35 and under.

Note: An * indicates that the entity or function is not a committee in need of members