COMMITTEES

PFHTA COMMITTEES: FOCUS

PFHA Committees, Activities and Events take on initiatives to benefit the association/hospitality industry as a whole. A committee, activity or event chair, co-chair or individual member thereof shall not represent the association in advocacy of or in opposition to any movement or project without specific authorization of the board of directors, or such authorization as may be clearly planted under the general powers delegated to that committee in the rules, regulations or by-laws of the association.

Committee ChairResponsible for determining committee objectives and coordinating efforts to achieve them, and should have at least some expertise in the function or area of the committee.

Committee Co-chairAssist the chairperson in identifying objectives, preparing agendas, developing programs, etc., as well as assisting in carrying out and following up on programs in cooperation with the chairperson and committee members.

Committees & Committee MembersAs a collective force, assist the Chair & Co-chair maintain/protect the committee mission statement and carry out the committee objectives and goals.

To focus on marketing the association benefits and services to its members and/or potential members and to strengthening the association brand identity, as well as cooperation with the Communications/Public Relations Committee to increase joint marketing efforts to retain and build membership.

To coordinate & communicate all association membership meetings, establish meeting dates/times/venues and secure meeting speakers/presentations that are of benefit to the association members as well as compile, update and distribute an annual calendar of meetings and events.

To professionally represent the association and its members to local, state, and federal government, distribute information to the members on governmental issues affecting our industry, and provide grass roots tools for our members to insure they have a voice with government leaders.

To provide a networking opportunity for allied/regular members to share and promote their products/information with the area associations/hospitality industry.

To present an annual slate of names/recommendations for officers and board members to the association board of directors.

To formulate/manage a three-year rolling budget of the association, monitor the accounting and financial reporting practices of the association, evaluate the dues structure and examine conformance with the bylaws, rules/regulations, specifically on dues payments; and to certify voting credentials at meetings.

To create educational and leaning opportunities that inspires and informs the Pigeon Forge area hospitality community and its related businesses.