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Committees
Committees are vital to the success of our CFMA Portland Chapter. Members can volunteer in a variety of ways within CFMA.
This is a great way for you to get to know other members of the association. Time commitments vary by committee, but most meet once a month or quarter for about an hour. They are fun and informative meetings.
Education Committee
Mission:
- To facilitate a forum to educate those involved within the Construction industry on the unique characteristics of the construction financial process
- To assemble a group of professionals capable of providing quality education
- To provide education to all knowledge levels in the Construction industry
Contact Committee Chair, Joe Connors, for more information or to get involved: jconnors@columbiabank.com
Golf Committee
Mission:
- Assist with the Annual Golf fundraiser to help fund scholarships to local college students
- Support committee chair on event tasks
- Promote event to members and prospects
- Help with coordination during event
Contact Committee Chair, Kelly Niemela, for more information or to get involved: kniemela@bbnw.com
Emerging Issues Committee
Mission:
- Identify relevant financial and governmental issues that could potentially have an impact on construction industry members
- Assemble the facts surrounding each issue
- Communicate the findings to the chapter membership on a timely basis.
- Support the Chapter's efforts to be a recognized resource for the construction industry
Got a Hot Issue? Email Portland.CFMA@gmail.com. A member will search it out and fill you in on the findings.
Scholarship Committee
Mission:
- Award scholarships
- Increase student awareness of CFMA and careers in the construction industry
- Promote education for employees of member firms as well as children of CFMA members
For questions regarding the 2021 Scholarship Program please contact Alisa Castellano, Scholarship Committee Chair, at acastellano@rhconst.com
Membership Committee
Mission:
Membership Committee is responsible for the Chapter’s membership recruitment and retention efforts.
Main responsibilities of the Membership Committee include:
- Identifying and Recruiting Prospective Members
- Promoting CFMA at events and Answering Inquiries Regarding Membership
- Integrate New Members Into The Organization
- Member Retention
Contact Committee Chair, Tammy Bass, for more information or to get involved: hylandnac@gmail.com
Events Committee
Mission:
- Assist with the Annual Awards Banquet
- Support committee chair on event tasks
- Promote event to members and prospects
- Help with coordination during event
Contact Committee Chair, Stacey Poirier, for more information or to get involved: SPOIRIER@travelers.com