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GNMAA

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 eight very focused committees.


ANNUAL MEETING COMMITTEE


Susan Ellefson, Co-Chair
The Peninsula Chicago

Peter Simoncelli, Co-Chair
The Westin Chicago River North


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


Click here for more information about the Annual Meeting.

Click here to volunteer for the Annual Meeting Committee! 


QUARTERLY LUNCHEON COMMITTEE


Susan Ellefson, Co-Chair
The Peninsula Chicago

Peter Simoncelli, Co-Chair
The Westin Chicago River North
 

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 and one meeting after each luncheon (Eight Total)


Benefits

  • Meeting members of the association and introducing them to your business
  • Actively assist in producing GNMAA's Quarterly Membership Luncheons


Click here to read more about the Quarterly Luncheons.

Click here to volunteer for the Quarterly Luncheon Committee!


GALA COMMITTEE 


Jeanette Stancato, Chair
Chicago Marriott Downtown Magnificent Mile

Mitchell Feldman, Vice-Chair
Water Tower Place

Lee Golub, Vice-Chair
Golub & Company

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


GOLF OUTING COMMITTEE


Peter Simoncelli, Co-Chair
The Westin Chicago River North

Kaisa Auge-Katz, Co-Chair
Where

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!


BOAT CRUISE COMMITTEE


Susan Ellefson, Chair
The Peninsula 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


Click here to read more about the Boat Cruise.

Click here to volunteer for the Boat Cruise Committee!


CULTURAL EVENT COMMITTEE


Susan Chernoff, Chair
Lettuce Entertain You Enterprises


Committee Information

  • There is no committee for this event at this time

GNMAA AWAY COMMITTEE



Holly Agra, Chair
Chicago’s First Lady Cruises

Glenda Jindrich, Vice-Chair
Accenting Chicago Events & Tours, Inc.


Committee Information

  • Seasoned Volunteers
  • Focused on planning the annual member trip to a similar destination
  • It is encouraged that Committee Members have experience in the travel industry


Meeting Information

  • One meeting per month for six months


Benefits

  • Help plan an exciting trip for GNMAA Members!
  • Meeting members of the association and introducing them to your business


Click here to read more about GNMAA Away.


 WINE AND FOOD PAIRING EVENT COMMITTEE



Angela Roman, Co-Chair
The Signature Room at the 95th

Andrew Ettenhofer, Co-Chair
fig media inc.

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 the Wine and Food Pairing Event.

Click here to volunteer for the Wine and Food Pairing Event committee!