Component Relations Section Council Fact Sheet
Chair
Vice Chair
Holly Duckworth, CMP
President
Leadership Solutions Intl
1504 Oak Street
Lake Oswego, OR 97034
Phone: 503-887-4112
Amalea I. Hijar, MPA
Associate Director, Member Strategy
American College of Cardiology
Heart House DC
2400 N Street NW
Washington, DC 23337-1148
Phone: 202-375-6000
E-mail : duckworth.holly@gmail.com
E-mail : ahijar@acc.org
Senior Staff Liaison
Wanda Little-Coffey, CAE
Director, Volunteer Relations
ASAE
1575 I Street NW
Washington, DC 20005
Phone: 202-626-2775
E-mail: wcoffey@asaecenter.org
What is the Component Relations Council?
The council is a group of volunteer association leaders who guide and recommend content for ASAE's Component
Relations section related to chapter, affiliate, section and other component relations and management issues.
This group requires two face to face meetings each year with one of those meetings being held at the ASAE
Annual Meeting in St. Louis, MO on Saturday, August 6, 2011.
Projects for 2011-2012 include:
 Development and execution of a monthly virtual education program called CRP Virtual Lunch Date
 Planning articles and recruiting authors for the section e-newsletter
How is the Council organized?
The Council is led by a chair that serves a one-year term. The vice chair assists the chair with council
management. Council members work with specific subcommittees to meet Section strategic goals and assist
in the completion of ASAE’s work plan. All council members serve on one or more of the subcommittees.
The council is supported by a staff liaison that works with the group on a day-to-day basis and provides
overall strategic leadership to the group consistent with the goals and objectives of ASAE. Each council
member is usually appointed for a one-year term and may be re-appointed for no more than a total of three
consecutive years of service.
How often does the Council meet?
The Council holds at least two in-person meetings each year, beginning with its Saturday, August 6th meeting
at ASAE’s 2011 Annual Meeting in St. Louis, MO. We will meet from 1:00pm to 4:00pm. All volunteers are
invited to a volunteer recognition reception from 4:00pm to 5:00pm.
Who pays my expenses?
Committee members (or their organizations) pay their own travel expenses to attend meetings. Most
meetings are scheduled to take advantage of larger ASAE meetings. Hotel rates average $195.00/night.
ASAE does not reimburse council members for travel.
What are my responsibilities as a Committee member?
Committee members are expected to attend committee meetings (as outlined above), actively participate,
and assist in supporting ASAE’s strategic plan. For more information see the “Committee Member Position
Description” included below.
Volunteer group member position description and responsibilities
Position Description:
Volunteers are appointed by the leadership of ASAE, but report to the volunteer group chair regarding dayto-day volunteering activities. Volunteers must actively participate in the work of the group, provide
thoughtful input to deliberations, focus on the best interests of ASAE and the membership rather than
personal or constituent interests, and work toward the accomplishment of the goals as outlined by the
volunteer group’s plan of work for the volunteer year as well as those described in ASAE's strategic plan.
Responsibilities:
1. Attends all meetings (in person, conference call, and virtual), generally including ASAE’s Annual Meeting
in August (see above fact sheet that will note whether first group meeting is at the Annual Meeting), and
notifies the primary staff liaison whenever there is a scheduling conflict.
2. Reviews all relevant material prior to meetings. Prepares to make contributions and voice objective
opinions concerning issues and activities.
3. Actively participates on a subcommittee(s) and/or task force(s).
4. Accepts and completes special assignments as requested.
5. Promotes volunteer involvement by maintaining an understanding of activities, discussions and
programs.
6. Assists in formulating products and services that will further the goals and objectives of the group and
ASAE.
7. Promotes ASAE and the group by supporting and participating in membership recruitment/retention
activities.
8. Identifies meaningful topics and possible authors and presenters for the newsletter, education sessions,
publications, etc. (topics to be approved and coordinated through the chair, staff liaison, or other
designate).
9. Responds promptly to correspondence and information requests from the staff liaison and other group
members.
10. Represents the group in other meetings of ASAE as requested.
11. Promotes clarity within the group on their role and how it supports and fits within ASAE.
12. Maintains current membership in ASAE during the volunteer term.
13. Immediately informs the staff liaison and chair of the group if personal or professional circumstances
change to the extent that they cause disruption in the ability to perform the above-listed responsibilities.