ARTICLE VII - COMMITTEES

§7.1. At the organizational meeting of the Board of Directors, the President may appoint the following Committees and Chairpersons as the need arises:

7.1.a. Financial and Budget Committee.

7.1.b. Membership Committee.

7.1.c. Program Committee.

7.1.d. Resolutions Committee.

7.1.e. Nominating Committee.

7.1.f. Admissions Committee.

7.1.g. Information and Public Relations Committee.

7.1.h. Scholarship Committee.

7.1.i. Career Advisory Committee.

7.1.k. Admissions Committee

§7.2. Duties of the Committees shall include the following:

7.2.a. The Financial and Budget Committee shall prepare a financial program for the society at the beginning of each fiscal year and shall work with the Treasurer in obtaining the necessary funds for the society.

7.2.b. The Membership Committee shall promote membership in the society and shall stimulate attendance at all meetings.

7.2.c. The Program Committee will prepare and recommend to the Board a program of activities for the coming year to include dates and places for these activities. Specific functions normally include the fall picnic, Army/Navy and Army/Air Force game tailgate parties, and Founder's Day dinner.

7.2.d. The Resolutions Committee shall be responsible for periodic review and recommended revision of the By-laws and for the preparation or review of resolutions proposed for adoption by the society. Every fifth year the Committee will publish a booklet containing By-laws, past officers and Board Members, History, and other appropriate items.

7.2.e. The Nominating Committee shall nominate one candidate for each vacancy on the Board for the election held at the Annual Business Meeting.

7.2.f. The Admissions Committee will work with the Admissions Office, USMA, to advise and evaluate candidates for the Military Academy.

7.2.g. The Information and Public Relations Committee shall promote a better understanding of the Military Academy by the public in the area of the society and keep the society informed on developments at the Academy.

7.2.h. The Scholarship Committee shall raise funds to be used to help prepare academically deficient young men and women of high school age who show unusual leadership potential and who indicate a desire to attend USMA.

7.2.i. The Career Advisory Committee shall advise and assist members or those eligible for membership regarding career opportunities.