COMIT TEE REPORTS
STA N D I N G CO M M I T T E E S Athletic
Budget & Finance
Mission Statement:
Mission Statement:
The Athletic Committee’s mission is to inspire participation in MAC’s diverse athletic offerings among athletes of all skills, ages, and backgrounds while fostering a positive and engaged community.
Recommend and monitor financial policies, procedures, programs, budgets, and investments to the Board of Trustees. Accomplishments in 2023:
Ken Meyer
Accomplishments in 2023:
• Focused on multiple board charges, including policy evaluation, adherence, and relevance for the 26 Sport Committees.
• Evaluated Athletic Guest Policies for visitors to the club to improve the guest experience. This initiative was driven by the subcommittee of Gretchen Johnson and Beth Westbrook. • Worked with MAC staff to ensure Athletic Member program headcount accuracy and program end dates. Also reestablished the annual Athletic Member review process and worked with impacted Sport Committees to confirm/update Athletic Member sportspecific standards. Great work by the subcommittee members Chris Bathurst, Lee Whitaker, and Mitzi Raaf. • Oversaw the athletic awards selection process, including the Celebration of Champions. Thank you to the subcommittee efforts of Janae Pyle and Mollie Suits.
Audit Mission Statement:
Assist the board with oversight of the integrity of the club’s financial statements; the qualifications, performance, and independence of the club’s independent auditor; and the club’s compliance with legal, regulatory, and ethical standards.
Diversity Admissions
Alison Rosenblum
Accomplishments in 2023:
• Reviewed the Audit Committee charter. • Completed a request for proposal with auditing firms for the 2023 audit.
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• Further integrated the Portfolio Management Office and Club Strategy teams into the budgeting processes.
• Partnered with staff to complete the segregation between the operational and property fund bank accounts and deliver a 2024 budget that met the growing needs of the members and club operations.
— Alison Rosenblum, Chair
The purpose of the Diversity Admissions Program is to increase the diversity of Multnomah Athletic Club membership to better reflect the community in which we live.
Ann Blume
Accomplishments in 2023:
• Approved a combined nomination packet and membership application, making the process more efficient.
• Approved a bylaw change to enable applicants a path to join through self-nomination.
Communications Mission Statement:
We listen, we write, we listen again. Partnering with MAC’s Communications team, our committee informs and crafts strategy, policy, and communications that meet and exceed the expectations of our diverse membership. We shape and amplify the voice of MAC.
Mission Statement:
• Interviewed over 30 nominees and recommended them to the Board of Trustees for invitation to membership. Committee members followed up with phone calls and club meetings to insure their onboarding process was going smoothly. Jake Laban
Accomplishments in 2023:
1. Member engagement breakthrough: Partnered with the Engagement Department to launch the MAC’s largest-ever member satisfaction survey. This pivotal project is set to redefine the club’s roadmap, providing data to influence strategy and improve member services for the next decade. 2. Structural innovation: Championed a comprehensive restructuring of the committee framework, aligning subcommittee efforts directly with specific Board mandates. This strategic realignment ensures that each member’s contributions are purposeful, directly enhancing the MAC experience.
3. Digital transformation: Directed the rollout of the new MAC member app, improving the way members interact with the club. The app has significantly enriched member engagement, offering a meaningful first step forward to better keep the MAC community informed and connected.
• Partnered with the Membership Committee in reviewing and enhancing the new member onboarding experience. • Held a Partners In Inclusion event, the “What Now” panel.
• Updated the Policy & Procedure Manual.
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Mission Statement:
The Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee works to make MAC more welcoming to all members. The goal is to amplify voices and increase representation of the diverse range of members within this community.
Accomplishments in 2023:
Vishnu Jetmalani
• Completed 2023-2024 board charge and received the completed organization assessment from the survey that was distributed in 2023 to the general membership.