Volunteer Committees

Are you looking for ways to expand your professional network and contribute to FFEA? Committee volunteers help shape FFEA by advancing its strategic plan and influencing the direction of our industry. Serving on a committee is one of the best ways to become involved and make an impact on your profession. If you’d like to become more engaged, we invite you to volunteer to serve on a year-round or Annual Conference Committee.

BENEFITS OF VOLUNTEERING ON A COMMITTEE

• Establish enhanced credibility through leadership role.
• Meet new contacts through association with other committee volunteers and FFEA members.
• Increased recognition through visibility on FFEA website and FFEA events.
• Recognition at all events by wearing a Committee Member Ribbon.
• Sharpen networking, communication, marketing and leadership skills through interaction with other members.
• Camaraderie developed through relationship building with other committee volunteers, members and event community.

Responsible for promoting FFEA membership, events, activities and benefits through social media, public relations, promotional campaigns and other means. Subcommittees Include: Graphic Design, Member Outreach & Social Media

Serves to create a diverse and relevant group of speakers and presentations specific to the Events Industry for the annual Conference, Regional Workshops and monthly Webinars.

Serves to assist with the production of the Expo during the annual conference, providing exhibitors opportunities to network with event planners and planners the opportunity to discover the many products and services offered both locally and nationally.

Responsible for engaging students and Young Professionals with an interest in pursuing a career in the Events Industry through education, networking, and mentoring, Also responsible for facilitating the Scholarship Program.

Serves to create and execute a sustainability plan for FFEA Annual Conference in partnership with the Sustainable Events Network. Will also assist FFEA with producing programs and best practices for members who wish to create sustainability initiatives for their organizations and events.

Mix of event professionals and industry partners who volunteer to personally engage current and potential members of FFEA within their region through local educational and networking events.

Serves to execute the SunSational Awards program recognizing members’ excellence in communications, marketing and programming. Members of this committee are still able to apply for awards.

Serves to ensure ample networking opportunities through conference events including First Timers Meet & Greet, after hours Cocktails & Conversation and any official pre and post conference Behind the Scenes Tours & Mixers.

Serves to produce the annual auction to raise funds for the Harvey Franklin Campbell Student Scholarship and the Emerging Leader Scholarship.

Serves to showcase the variety of entertainment options available for events by FFEA members from around the Country.

Assists with Membership Recruitment and Retention through various marketing efforts, events, community outreach and the Member Referral Program. The committee serves as a resource and sounding board to FFEA’s staff on the development of strategy and campaigns. Through this engagement, the committee creates a sense of community— face-to-face and virtually— that enhances the membership experience and strengthens the organization.