2025 Updated Committees
Nominating Committee
2025 Chair – Karen Leatherwood
The Nominating Committee is tasked with finding active members in good standing who will fulfill executive committee and director positions on the board of directors and presenting these nominees for consideration for the annual election of directors and officers.
Teller Committee
2025 Chair – Kevin Paulson
The Teller Committee counts the ballots in any election and reports the results to the board of directors.
Conference Site Committee
2025 Chair – Trent Marsh
The Conference Site Committee is tasked with finding bidders for the upcoming annual conference of the association.
Ethics Committee
2025 Chair- Alan Clemons
The Ethics Committee will receive all written complaints regarding ethics violations and will review, investigate, and recommend actions to the Board in accordance with the provisions outlined in the Code of Ethics.
Finance Committee
2025 Chair – Kevin Paulson
The Executive Director will chair the committee, which will include the Treasurer and the current President. The committee will monitor and report all financial transactions of the Association to the Board of Directors.
Awards Committee
2025 Chair – Joe Henry
Joe.henry@lakeofthewoodsmn.com
The Awards Committee oversees the Awards in Craft program, including its rules, policies, and sponsorship. According to our by-laws, the Vice President chairs this committee and facilitates the AIC program during the AGLOW Fall Conference.
Fundraising Committee
2025 Chair – Trent Marsh/Karen Leatherwood
intagsoupllc@gmail.com; karen@hunteroc.com
The committee will facilitate and organize donations, prizes, or raffles at the annual conference. It will also plan the event and provide all necessary personnel to manage and conduct these raffles and auctions. Additionally, the committee will be aware of and seek out other avenues for raising funds to support and advance the Association’s purposes.
Membership Screening Committee
2025 Chair Kevin Paulson
The Membership Screening Committee reviews all applications for membership in the association and submits them to the board of directors for approval.
Constitution and Bylaws
2025 Chair – Trent Marsh
The Constitution and By-Laws Committee recommends necessary changes to the constitution and by-laws to the board of directors.
Member Recruitment Committee
2025 Chair – Kevin Michalowski
kevin@deltadefense.com
This Member Recruitment Committee is tasked with seeking new corporate and media members and acting as a liaison between them and the board of directors.
Marketing/Communications Committee
2025 Chair – Scott Mackenthun
The marketing and communications committee will manage branding and messaging initiatives for the Association to improve its visibility and grow the organization.
Giving Committee
2025 Chair Ken Perrotte
The Giving Committee will execute the Board of Directors’ policy for selecting scholarship and grant recipients. It will also prioritize developing and securing funding for these programs.
Past Presidents Committee
2025 Chair – Trent Marsh
The committee will be chaired by the immediate Past President and will consist of all past presidents of the Associate who are still in good standing.