PROGRAMS

 
IFCMD currently has four Standing Committees that manage our Programs and activities.  Below are brief descriptions of each. 

 
Most of our committee business is conducted online, to facilitate broader participation.

 
If you are interested in serving on any of these committees and working with any of our programs, please contact us at info@ifcmd.org.  We could definitely use your support!!

 

            E-mail:  bylaws@ifcmd.org             

 The IFCMD Bylaws, Policies and Resolutions Committee conducts an annual review of the IFCMD Bylaws and Policy Manual to ensure that they continue to adequately and effectively meet the current needs of the IFCMD and the community it serves.  They also coordinate and assist with the development and formatting of policy for submission to the Executive Board, receive and consider suggestions for amendment(s) to the Bylaws and the Policy Manual, and facilitate in the writing of resolutions upon request.

If you would like to serve on this committee, please contact the Committee Chair for more information!

 

Communications Committee

Chair:  Kathleen Rybarcyzk

Vice Chair:  William Palmer

E-mail:  communications@ifcmd.org

 The IFCMD Communications Committee is responsible for promoting print and electronic communications for the IFCMD, developing programs and informational services for the IFCMD and the community, monitoring local media outlets for articles pertaining to the mission and purposes of IFCMD, preparing press releases for the IFCMD President to disseminate upon request and working with all IFCMD bodies to advertise and promote IFCMD activities to the General Membership and to the general public.

Specific Programs the Committee manages include:

• The IFCMD Website – The committee is responsible for managing and keeping current this website.       
  

• The IFCMD List-serves – The committee is responsible for managing the various IFCMD information list-serves.
• The IFCMD Inclusive and Welcoming Ministry and Resource Directory – The committee is responsible for editing, compiling and publishing the directory.

If you would like to serve on this committee, please contact the Committee Chair for more information!

 

Finance & Development Committee

Finance Co-Chair:  Carol Berman
Development Co-Chair:  Vacant

E-mail:  finance@ifcmd.org
development@ifcmd.org

The IFCMD Finance and Development Committee works with the IFCMD Board and all Standing Committees to establish an annual budget for the IFCMD and advise the Executive Board on all financial matters, and works to develop strategies to ensure the financial integrity of the IFCMD.

If you would like to serve on this committee, please contact the Committee Chair for more information!

 

Outreach and Education Committee

Outreach Co-Chair:  Doreion Colter

Education Co-Chair:  Pat Tomkins
E-mail:  outreach@ifcmd.org

education@ifcmd.org

 The IFCMD Outreach and Education Committee sponsors and promote programs to increase the membership and diversity of the IFCMD and educational events and programs that promote the well being of the community.

Specific Programs the Committee manages include:

• The Annual Pride Interfaith Service – The committee coordinates this service which brings together representatives of many faiths and community members seeking to celebrate and learn together.
• The Annual Interfaith Service of Thanksgiving – The committee coordinates this service which brings together representatives of many faiths and community members to give thanks and learn together.
• GLBT Pride Festivals – The committee coordinates IFCMD participation at various Pride Festivals throughout the area.
• Educational Programs – The committee develops and coordinates educational programs, such as the “Forgiveness Conversations” held in March and April 2008, the "Love Conversations" held in February and March 2009, and the Transgender Education Program in September 2008.

If you would like to serve on this committee, please contact the Committee Chair for more information!