Board and Committee Descriptions

Board of Directors

The Board of Directors shall be the policy-making body of the Society. All decisions shall be consistent with Sac State policy. The Board shall also adopt by a majority vote such Standing Rules as are necessary to carry out the objectives of the Society. The voting members shall consist of the 4 elected officers; the immediate past president; the elected members-at-large; and the chairs of all standing committees. The Dean of the College of Social Sciences and Interdisciplinary Studies, the Associate Vice President of Finance and Financial Services and/or a designated representative from these offices or the office of the President, Sacramento State, shall be ex-officio non-voting members of the Board.

Standing Committees’ Purposes

The membership, roles and responsibilities, specific functions and operations of the Standing Committees are described and maintained in each respective committee’s Protocol, and Policies and Procedures Manual. The committee purposes described below can be found in each respective Standing Committee’s Protocol.

Administration and Finance Committee

Review and recommend improvements to the RS administrative structures, policies and practices and review and adopt fiscal policies and procedures that comply with standards for non-profit organizations. Provide support and assistance to the Controller who chairs the Committee.

Communications and Marketing Committee

Develop, implement, measure and maintain consistent, active and comprehensive communication and marketing strategy to all members and stakeholders for the purposes of recruitment, program messaging, fundraising, awareness and branding. Collect information and articles, write, edit and publish The Recorder, the RS Facebook page, the Weekly Update and other communication tools and methods.

Forums Committee

Make decisions and selections of Forum speakers each semester. Invite speakers to present at the Forums, introduce speakers and facilitate the implementation of the Forums.

Long-Range Planning Committee

Coordinate the strategic planning process and monitor its implementation. Project one to five years in the future and evaluate all means toward strengthening current programs and developing innovative programs for the future that will meet the intellectual, cultural and social needs of Renaissance Society members. Study and assess issues referred by the Board that are related to the needs of The Renaissance Society and prepare recommendations for Board consideration and approval.

Membership Committee

Ensure that all functions necessary to recruit and maintain membership are carried out. Develop and implement efforts to be a diverse, inclusive, and engaged partner with the CSUS and greater Sacramento communities. Provide social opportunities for members throughout the year. Coordinate volunteers for tabling events with other organizations.

Nominating Committee

Recruit, screen and interview candidates for the purpose of recommending a slate of eligible candidates to stand for election as officers or as Members-at-Large of the Renaissance Society Board of Directors. The committee’s proposed slate shall be presented to the Board for its review, assessment, and approval prior to submittal to the general membership for a vote.

Programs Committee

Plan and direct all aspects of the peer-to-peer learning programs of the RS, except for the Friday Forums. Deliver seminars and speakers that are of the highest caliber possible and assist program leaders continue to improve over time.

Resource Development Committee

Initiate, support and coordinate all resource development activities of the Renaissance Society. This includes solicitation of both financial and in-kind donations from individuals and public and private sector organizations that support goals and objectives established by the Board of Directors. Plan and coordinate a comprehensive donor recognition program.

Scholarship Committee

Provide financial scholarships to select CSUS students in any field of study for both undergraduate and graduate students. Establish a set of stringent criteria for the selection of scholarship recipients. Coordinate with selected scholarship recipients using the established criteria and the students’ demonstration of financial need.

Technology Committee

Advocate, advance, and provide assistance and support in the use of technology within the Renaissance Society and by its members. Develop and maintain the RS Website as a source of information about the programs and activities of the RS for the membership and the community.

Volunteer Services Committee

Serve as the RS liaison to the CSUS Gerontology Department. Promote and assist the CSUS Gerontology Department to recruit members for various educational programs, including but not limited to the Mentor Program, classroom speakers, and periodic and others. Support the CSUS Theater, Music and Dance Departments by recruiting RS volunteer ushers for student productions. Coordinate activities and volunteers for the ASU Food Pantry and Basic Needs Center. Coordinate volunteers and both on-campus and off-campus exhibitors for Open House each semester.

Monthly RS Board Mtg Minutes