Archives Committee
– maintains a file of past minutes, newsletters, convention programs, and photos
– maintains a binder of INBA historical information
– maintains an “information” display board at conventions
– provides Archival Revival articles for the newsletter
Cameras and Microphones in the Courts Committee
– facilitates electronic news coverage in Illinois and federal courts
– maintains a list of media coordinators in the circuits
– monitors best practices
Financial Committee
– assists with fundraising activities for convention committees
– spearheads specific INBA financial campaigns and activities
– helps research best opportunities for investment and purchasing decisions
– oversees activities of the Directory and Scholarship Auction Committees
Directory Committee
– creates an electronic directory listing stations & INBA members with contact info
– maintains updated directory information in an electronic format
– sells advertising and prints the directory at the INBA board’s request
Scholarship Auction Committee
– acquires items for the fall scholarship auction
– arranges for an auction emcee and collection of proceeds
Freedom of Information/Open Meetings Committee
– monitors Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) and Open Meetings Act (OMA) issues
– takes complaints on and addresses suspected FOIA/OMA violations
– informs the public and government workers about open government laws
Honors & Awards Committee
– administers the judging of student scholarships given each spring
– determines the scholarship dollar amount based on INBA Foundation earnings
– keeps a record of the scholarships and for whom they are named
Legislation Committee
– monitors state legislation on issues affecting journalism
– provides opinion as to whether the INBA board should get involved in an issue
– works with other media interests in dealing with legislative issues
Membership Committee
– implements techniques to recruit all classes of INBA members
– develops methods to retain all classes of current INBA members
Mentoring/Tape Critique Committee
– matches young mentees with professional mentors
– coordinates critiques by professionals of young members’ work
Nominations/Elections Committee
– recruits candidates for INBA offices
– conducts elections at the fall general membership meeting
Professional Development Committee
-develops workshops on reporting, writing, producing, videography & website skills
-works with convention committees in the development of convention sessions
SINBA Awards Committee
– conducts an awards contest for students
– presents awards at the spring convention
– publicizes the winners in the newsletter and on the INBA website
Website Committee
– maintains the INBA website www.inba.net
– acts as liaison between the INBA board and the web service provider