Member Relations Committee

If you're interested in serving, please contact Lisa Fitch. 

Charge

• MRC members to contact new members and welcome them to the Academy and working with staff to assure the new member is aware of all the benefits of membership. New & rejoining members to include students becoming recent graduates becoming full-paying doctors. a. Member Relations Committee Liaison to provide member relations committee with monthly list of new members (both U.S. and International) to call and welcome. Contact information to be included on the list: First Name, Last Name, Email, State, Country, Office Phone number, Cell phone if provided. Lists are provided only for the purpose of welcoming new members. 
• Lead discussion or be available for support during one-two of the four quarterly virtual New Member Mixers. (Co-chairs to ensure at least one of them is present for all mixers) 
• If attending the Scientific Session, participate in at least one way on-site, with varied opportunities year to year.
  • Attend new member/first timer breakfast
  • Sit at designated lunch tables to meet up with new members/first timers
• Be open to helping with call lists or other TBD ways to help welcome members and keep them engaged. This won’t happen regularly, but appreciated when needed.

Qualifications, Skills and Knowledge

• Excellent communication skills.
• Commitment to make the phone calls and sending follow-up e-mails
• Must have empathy with new members to understand their needs
• Be able to share their passion about AACD with new and new members.
• Must be able to make the time to call 5 – 10 members every month and fill out follow-up paperwork and e-mail on a timely basis.

Time Requirements

• Virtual committee meeting 2X/year 
• Approximately 1-2 hours per month - Includes call time
• Sending Follow up email
• Committee meeting or virtual mixer if applicale

Length of Term

1 Year

Committee Size

Size 10-17 committed members, including chair(s)