DESIRABLE STANDING COMMITTEES

The Committees described below are recommended. In some instances, these functions may be assigned to Standing Committees previously listed.

Public Interest Committee (Publicity Committee) - The purpose of this committee is to inform the public as well as Section members on issues pertaining to the plastics industry on a local and international level. The Public Interest Committee shall establish contact with local media persons and the Public Relations and Promotion Director of the Society. The Committee shall prepare and distribute to the appropriate personnel details on all newsworthy Section activities. Any regular Section meeting or conference shall be announced in advance if non-members will be admitted. Photographs of speakers, award presentations, donations, etc. should be provided to the media and to the Section/Division Coordinator at the Executive Office for publication in the Section/Division Newsletter.

Social Program Committee - The Social Program Committee shall make arrangements for social events to promote fellowship among the Section members and their families. Non-members should be admitted. Events might include holiday parties, golf outings, group events, and social nights.

Internet Committee - The Internet Committee is responsible for the content and maintenance of the Section’s web site. On a timely basis this Committee will publish an on line Spearhead for the Golden Gate Section. This Committee will maintain an active email distribution list of both members and non-members for the purposes of information dissemination of upcoming events. This Committee is also responsible for the timely collection of articles, publications, notices, flyers, and other text for the web site.