The Program Division's Committees
The Program Division operates under the directives and guidance of over 75 member volunteers. Over time, these directives and initiatives have been shaped into seven very focused committees.
Susan Ellefson, Co-Chair
The Peninsula Chicago
Kaisa Auge-Katz, Co-Chair
Where Magazine
Committee Information
- Comprised of a core group of volunteers
- Focuses on planning GNMAA's Annual Meeting
- Committee Members volunteer in various roles at the event
Meeting Information - One meeting per month for four months
Benefits
- Meeting members of the association and introducing them to your business
- Helping plan one of GNMAA's most important meetings
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Patti Kohen, Chair
Amalfi Hotel Chicago
Lynne Rinkoski, Vice Chair
The Leading Hotels of the World
Committee Information
Create new ideas and improvements for each luncheon
- Volunteer as greeters and assist with registration and other areas at luncheons
Meeting Information - One meeting prior to each luncheon/breakfast and one meeting after each luncheon/breakfast (Eight Total)
Benefits - Meeting members of the association and introducing them to your business
- Actively assist in producing GNMAA's Quarterly Membership Meetings
Click here to read more about the Quarterly Membership Meetings.
Click here to volunteer for the Quarterly Membership Meetings Committee!
Lee Golub, Chair
Golub & Company
Chicago's First Lady Cruises
Grant De Porter, Vice-Chair
Harry Caray's Italian Steakhouse
Committee Information
- Two sub-committees, including a Sales Committee and an Operations Committee
- Comprised of a core-group of seasoned volunteers who plan the event and sell tables for GNMAA's largest fundraiser
- Sales-driven, self-motivated volunteers
Meeting Information - One meeting per month for six months for each sub-committee
Benefits
- Meeting members of the association and introducing them to your business
- Planning GNMAA's largest fundraiser
Click here to read more about the Gala
This committee is by appointment only. Please let Polly Olson know if you are interested in joining at polson@gnmaa.com
Kaisa Auge-Katz, Co-Chair
Where Magazine
Jim Doria, Co-Chair
InterPark
Committee Information
- Comprised of a core group of volunteers
- Focused on sales, sponsorships, and planning for the Golf Outing
- Committee Members golf or volunteer in various roles on the day of the outing
Meeting Information - One meeting per month for six months
Benefits
- Meeting members of the association and introducing them to your business
- Have fun planning a great annual event
Click here to read more about the Golf Outing.
Click here to volunteer for the Golf Outing Committee!
THE ANNUAL SUMMER GNMAA CRUISE COMMITTEE
Tobey Geise, Chair
Hotel Sax Chicago
Committee Information
- Comprised of a core group of volunteers
- Focused on sponsorship and logistics for the Annual Boat Cruise
- Committee Members volunteer at the event
Meeting Information
- Two meetings per month for three months
Benefits
- Meeting members of the association and introducing them to your business
- Help plan this fantastic summer event
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Andrew Ettenhofer, Chair
- Committe Information
- Comprised of a core group of volunteers
- Focused on planning and marketing seminars, recruiting presenters, and executing events
- Meeting Information
- Once per month or as needed for one year
- Benefits
- Meeting members of the association
- Enjoy creating a new series of events for GNMAA
Click here to volunteer on the Educational Seminar Committee
Kerry Bowler, Co-Chair
Le Colonial
Committee Information
- Comprised of a core group of volunteers
- Focused on recruiting participating restaurants, silent auction donors, and sponsors
- Plans essential details of the event
Meeting Information - One meeting per month for six months
- Committee members volunteer at the event
Benefits - The experience of planning this fabulous GNMAA event!
- Meeting members of the association and introducing them to your business
Click here to read more about Meritage on The Magnificent Mile.
Click here to volunteer for Meritage on The Magnificent Mile!
