Committees

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Participation on committees is a great way to network with other industry executives with the same interests and to help direct association programs to increase the value of your membership to your company and assist in professional development overall. Please note that most committee business is conducted by conference call, at industry trade shows, and/or LPA functions. There are many choices to ensure each member benefits from participation.

LPA Standing Committees

Executive Committee
The Executive Committee is authorized to meet and take action between board meetings. The Executive Committee can also serve as an advisor to the chief executive officer and a liaison between the CEO and the full board. The Executive Committee is usually charged with oversight of the association’s chief executive officer. Per the LPA Bylaws (7.1), the Executive Committee shall be comprised of the Officers (chair, vice chair, and immediate past chair) of the Board, the chief executive officer, and any additional Directors elected to the Executive Committee by the Board.

Government Affairs Committee
Committee chair: Phil Farinelli
The Government Affairs Committee is tasked with working closely with the LPA’s government affairs consulting firm to:
-    Identify and monitor proposed legislation and regulations that may impact members and the industry.
-    Keep members appraised of and educated on these issues via various means such as email alerts, webinars, in person presentations, etc.
-    Take grass roots action as needed.
-    Collaborate with other organizations as needed to advocate as a larger voice.
-    Closely monitor federal research spending/budgets such as the NIH and other federal research agencies.
-    Plan and organize the association’s Capitol Hill Day every two years.

Time Commitment, Tenure, Size
Commitment for committee members averages 2-3 hours per quarter via virtual meetings lasting approximately one hour in length. Membership on the committee shall be no more than five consecutive years. The committee shall consist of a chair, a vice chair, board liaison, a staff liaison, and any individuals that have an interest in serving.

MARKET INFORMATION Committee
Committee chair: Harry Ruska
The Market Information Committee is tasked with:
-    Overseeing the production of various market reports produced for the LPA such as: the Global Market Report and End-User Report produced by Frost & Sullivan, the Global Outlook Report, End-user Survey, and Member Climate Survey produced by Top-Down Analytics; the monthly Flash Report, and other periodic reports.
-    Providing input and guidance on data that would provide value to the membership.
-    Reviewing drafts of surveys that are sent to collect data and provide guidance and input.
-    Periodically reviewing the structure and questions of the monthly flash report and providing input for improvements.
-    Overseeing the Scientific Advisory Board to include identifying sessions topics, finding a moderator and panelists.
-    Identifying opportunities for new market data reports that will provide value to the membership.

Time Commitment, Tenure, Size
-    Commitment for committee members averages one-two hours per quarter via virtual meetings lasting approximately one hour in length.
-    Membership on the committee shall be no more than five consecutive years.
-    The committee shall consist of a chair, a vice chair, board liaison, staff liaison, and a diverse group of members to include large companies, medium sized companies, smaller companies, manufacturers, and distributors.

MEETINGS committee
Committee chair: TBD
The Meetings Committee is tasked with:
-    Overseeing the activities of the Annual and Spring Meetings to include identifying pertinent topics for the education sessions and assisting in finding and vetting high-caliber speakers.
-    Assisting in the planning of various networking and optional event activities.
-    Reviewing meeting surveys and identifying ways to make improvements.

Time Commitment, Tenure, Size
-    Commitment for committee members averages two-three hours per year via virtual meetings lasting approximately one hour in length.
-    Membership on the committee shall be no more than five consecutive years.
-    The committee shall consist of a chair, a vice chair, board liaison, staff liaison, and up to 10 members.

MEMBERSHIP Committee
Committee chair: Dan Hensler
The Membership Committee is tasked with:
-    Providing input on membership recruitment, engagement, and retention to include identifying potential members, reaching out to them, articulating the value proposition, and assisting in membership recruitment activities and events.
-    Assisting in retention efforts.
-    Periodically reviewing the criteria for membership, the various product categories, and the dues structure.
-    Assessing and recommending products, services, and programs that will add value to the membership.

SALES AND MARKETING committee
Committee chair: John Rux
The Sales & Marketing Committee is tasked with:
- Developing educational programs (both in-person and virtual) and activities that will enhance the sales and marketing capabilities of member companies as well a serving as a forum to exchange ideas and best practices.

Student Engagement Committee
Committee chair: Jim Averso
The Student Engagement Committee is tasked with:
-   Working on an initiative to help raise awareness to students about the laboratory products industry with the objective being to inspire new talent to join the commercial side of science.
-   Raising awareness of the LPA in an increasingly important component of job markets – internships and entry level candidates.
-   Perpetuating growth of the LPA by attracting new member companies.
-   Strengthening the relationship between researchers in government agencies, academia, and the private sector with LPA members.
- Attending college career fairs on behalf of the LPA and the industry.

WOMENS FORUM committee
Committee chair: Jen Smith
The Women’s Forum Committee is tasked with:
-    Providing a platform to increase connectivity with women currently in LPA.
-    Driving engagement of women in general with LPA, and better position LPA for future engaged women leaders.
-    Sponsoring events and activities at LPA meetings to foster connectivity and engagement.

Time Commitment, Tenure, Size
-    Commitment for committee members averages one-two hours per month via virtual meetings lasting approximately one hour in length.
-    Membership on the committee shall be no more than five consecutive years.
-    The committee shall consist of a chair, vice chair, board liaison, staff liaison, and up to 10 members.

LPA Ad-Hoc Committees

Strategic Planning Committee
The Strategic Planning Committee is tasked with developing and updating the association’s strategic plan every two years for the full board’s approval. The committee will be appointed by the chair and may be comprised of up to seven members who may be current board members, former board members, committee chairs, or others from the membership. At the outset, the committee will select an individual who will serve as the committee chair. The committee members’ service will conclude when the board approves an updated plan.

Nominations Committee
The Nominations Committee is tasked with identifying individuals to serve as officers and directors of the association in accordance with the Bylaws. Members are appointed by the chair at least 120 days prior to the annual business meeting and may be comprised of up to six members who may be current board members, former board members, or others from the membership. Individuals that are expected to be nominated should be excluded from the committee. At the outset, the committee will select an individual who will serve as the committee chair. The chair will present the slate of nominated officers and directors at the annual business meeting to the membership for approval.

Please email Angie or call (703) 836-1360 ext. 102 with the names and emails of volunteers and which committee they would like to join.