National Committee Descriptions and Information

There are many ways to serve in the National organization of Gamma Sigma Sigma.  One of the best ways to learn about the organization and how it works, is to be involved as a member of one of the National Committees, or as a Chapter Consultant.  Most allow for collegiate and alumni involvement.

If you are interested in serving on any Committee, contact the National Vice President.

ALUMNI COMMITTEE:  The Alumni Committee is chaired by the Membership Director, and is made up of 4 Alumni and 2 Collegiate members (preferably sr/jr).  They are elected by the NBD at its annual meeting, and serve for a one year term. This committee assists with special projects as identified by the Membership Director or NBD. It conducts activities through postal mail and email.

AWARDS COMMITTEE (Convention): The Awards Committee is responsible for coordinating, preparing and distributing awards at the national Convention; maintaining the sorority’s permanent award file; and coordinating publicity on award winners. Bylaws specify the National Secretary as chair and provide for the appointment of two additional members to this committee. These committee members are appointed at the NBD Planning meeting.  Committee members are appointed to assist in lettering awards, in preparation of press releases, or other such duties deemed necessary by the chair. The Awards Committee provides the President with resume data regarding award winners and assists the President and other NBD members with award presentation at Convention.

COMMUNICATIONS/MARKETING COMMITTEE:  This committee consists of two alumni and 3 collegiate members, who assist the Marketing Director with marketing and communication duties, publication evaluation, and any other items deemed necessary.  The NBD elects members for a one year term at the annual meeting.

CONFERENCE COMMITTEE:  The Conference Committee consists of up to 3 alumni members who work with the Program Director to secure hotel reservations, arrange programs and speakers, distribute mailings, collect registration fees and pay bills for Conferences.  The President appoints members annually.

CONVENTION COMMITTEE (Convention):  The Convention Chair establishes a National Convention Committee to assist in areas such as transportation, arrangements, hospitality and entertainment, finance, registration and public relations. A vice chair may be appointed to assist and fulfill the responsibility of the chair, should such become necessary. The National President directs this committee.  Included in this committee are the national President, national Vice President and the District Director of the host District. Additionally, the National Convention Chair establishes a committee of 5 members to work in the planning and hosting of the National Convention. The committee members generally assume responsibility for the following: accommodations, arrangements, meals and special events, publicity and publications, registration and finances, and transportation.  This committee functions primarily in the year prior to Convention.

CREDENTIALS COMMITTEE (Convention): The National Secretary, National Parliamentarian and National Treasurer, by virtue of their offices, are members of this committee. The National President appoints an alumni member who will attend Convention as the Chair of this committee. The committee is responsible for the provision of delegate badges/ribbons or other designation, determination of chapter eligibility to vote at Convention, and recording of voting delegates at Convention. The Credentials chair oversees up to 8 alumni members that act as tellers and collect delegate admission tickets prior to each general session of Convention.

FINANCE COMMITTEE: The national Treasurer chairs the Finance Committee, composed of the President, Vice President, one other NBD member and three at-large members appointed by the President with the approval of the NBD.  One of the at-large members will be appointed by the President annually in June, based on the established rotation.  The Finance Committee meets annually via a determined communication method to prepare a budget and recommend allocations for approval by the NBD.  The Committee reviews annual financial statements; monitors budget compliance; monitors and evaluates investment alternatives for capitol funds and the sorority’s tax position; and make other such financial evaluations or recommendations as deemed necessary. 

MEMBERSHIP COMMITTEE: The Membership Committee assists the Membership Director with chapter and colony member recruitment practices and pledging policies.  The committee recommends procedures and policies for member recruitment and designs materials for member recruitment. 

NOMINATING COMMITTEE (Convention): The Nominating Committee is elected at the NBD Training Session.  In addition to the 5 members, three alternate members are elected. The President appoints a chair who is responsible for soliciting candidates for office; receipt and maintenance of brochures for national office; organization and conduct of the meeting of the Nominating Committee; reporting of the committee following its meeting and at Convention; the display of candidate information at Convention; and the Candidate’s Forum at Convention. 

S.E.T. COMMITTEE (SELF EVALUATION TEAM): The SET committee serves as an advisory committee to the NBD, evaluates the effectiveness of the organizational and administrative structure of the sorority and proposes revision of policy or bylaws as appropriate.  The committee membership includes 2 collegiate members, 2 alumni, 1 district director and 2 alternates (1 alumni and 1 collegiate). The National Vice President serves as a non-voting facilitator and the Parliamentarian serves as an advisor. The committee is appointed at the NBD Training/Planning Session following Convention, to serve in the two-year period between Conventions. 

SERVICE COMMITTEE:  The Service Committee assists the Service Director with service programs, service standardization, award criteria, Project IMPACT and other assigned issues. The Service Director serves as chair of the committee, which serves for one year terms. It is composed of 2 alumni, 3 collegiate, and 1 at-large member elected by the NBD at the Training/Planning session after Convention and at the Summer meeting.  

WOMAN OF THE YEAR COMMITTEE (Convention): The Vice President is the chair of this committee of between 3-4 members elected at the NBD Training meeting and recommends the candidates to the NBD for approval.  The WOTY Award is presented at Convention to a woman of national prominence who has made a significant contribution to community/national service. During the year following Convention, the committee solicits and researches nominations for this award, developing comprehensive biographical information for each nominee.

SPECIAL COMMITTEES (as required): At times, special committees are needed to assist in the collection of information or completing a complicated task.  Examples of these committees might be the Bylaws Committee held during National Convention, or a District Realignment Committee to help determine regional growth changes in our membership.  These committees are allowed for in our policies and are generally appointed or called for by the President. 

CHAPTER CONSULTANTS:  The Chapter Consultant is an alumni member who serves as an informal support to collegiate chapters. The contact with the chapter may be through mail, email, chapter visits, phone calls, presentation of workshops, and participation in chapter activities.  Chapter Consultants are assigned to chapters, preferably within a 50 mile radius of their homes, by the Membership Director (with approval of the President).