Duty makes us do things well -

Love helps us do them beautifully

Legislative Committee ~ The Legislative Committee shall keep abreast of, and advise the

Association of, current or pending legislation of interest or concern of the Assisted Living

Residence industry. This committee recommends legislative priorities and actions to the Board

and follows activity during session. There are usually 2-3 meetings during the year and

frequent conference calls during legislative session.

Education Committee ~ The Education Committee shall advocate for and promote the

highest possible standards of training for operators and staffs of Assisted Living Residences.

The committee shall be responsible for planning and implementing course content at CALA

educational conferences and shall coordinate the same with the Convention Committee. The

committee shall also advise the CALA newsletter editor regarding educational content of the

newsletter.

Membership Committee ~ The Membership Committee shall plan and implement membership

strategies for the Association. These strategies shall consider the recruiting of new members

and the retention of existing members. The committee shall advocate for strong membership

benefits and shall advise the Board of Directors of issues that affect the accomplishment of

these goals.

Communications Committee ~ The Communications Committee shall advise and assist the

Board of Directors in editing and production of newsletters, fliers, brochures and other printed

material and shall oversee the development and implementation of editorial policies of all CALA

publications. The committee shall be concerned with the quality and image to be projected in

any medium in which CALA may be presented.

Convention/Event Committee ~The Convention/Event Committee shall plan and coordinate

conferences,conventions and events which CALA may conduct from time to time. The

committee shall concern itself with the details and logistics involved with running a conference,

convention or event and shall work closely with the Education Committee, which shall oversee

course content. There are and shall quarterly meetings during the year and occasional

conference calls.

Finance Committee ~The Finance Committee shall monitor the financial integrity of CALA. 

The committee shall plan a balanced annual budge for the Association and shall present the

same to the Executive committee prior to the Annual meeting.  The budget shall consider both

projected income and expense.  The Executive Committee will recommend approval to the

Board of Directors or shall return it to the Finance Committee with suggested revisions.  The

Committee shall also prepare quarterly financial reports for the Board of Directors.  The

Finance Committee shall be chaired by the CALA Treasurer.