Committees are the force that makes all of the YPK events and initiatives possible! In total, there are 11 committees, eight of which are chaired by members voted in by the general membership. Each committee plays a key role in providing quality events, experiences, and opportunities and relies on members to make it happen! Plus - accomplishments from committee service look GREAT on a resume! 

Nomination Timelines and Process

Members are encouraged to nominate their peers or self-nominate by October 19. Should the nominee accept, a full application will be required by Saturday, October 26, 2024. Current YPK members will have the opportunity to vote for 2025 Committee Chairs between October 31 and our final GMM of the year. Committee Chairs will be expected to attend transition meetings with current leadership prior to serving a one-year term beginning on January 1, 2025, as well as a leadership retreat.

Below, we’ll explore the basic committee structure, each committee’s purpose and activities, and the qualifications for leaders and members.

Basic Committee Structure 

Within each committee, there are at least four leadership roles, a Board Appointed Advisor, Chair, Vice Chair, and Secretary. Many committees may choose to add or expand leadership roles and/or choose to recruit committee members. Within committee leadership, the only roles that can not be held by the same person are the Committee Chair and Board Appointed Advisor. 

The Board Appointed Advisor is typically a Director or Vice President and serves as a member of the committee to be a resource and ensure activities align with strategic goals. 

A Committee Chair is nominated and voted in by YPK members for a one-year term unless appointed by the board as outlined in the bylaws. This individual is willing and responsible for leading all committee activities to achieve strategic goals and plans. This includes planning, executing, and reporting on committee meetings, events, and other activities in a formalized manner. 

A Committee Vice-Chair is decided at the end of Q1 by the committee members and leadership. The Committee Vice-Chair will be the second in command over committee actions and should be willing to assist in leading meetings and assigning/completing tasks as needed. This person would keep a roster of committee members and track attendance.  

The Secretary can be any member of the committee, rotate based on who is in attendance, or be assigned to a volunteer. This person would be responsible for taking role and committee meeting minutes to be reported to the Chair. Other leadership duties may include tracking attendance, sending committee communications, preparing reports for the board, etc. 

Committee Members are asked to attend at least 80% of committee meetings and contribute to the planning and workload each committee is responsible for. Should a committee present a need for a subcommittee (i.e. Community Outreach and Giving Brunch) the proceeding structure may be followed or new positions may be added to the committee leadership, as voted on by the committee members and confirmed by the board pursuant to our bylaws.

Committee Descriptions