Have a Voice in What Happens at MAC

MAC is driven by its active and thriving committee system. Joining a committee is one of the best ways to get involved with the club. Participating on a committee provides the best path to foster and grow new MAC friendships. From family-friendly events to budget decisions, and from project assignments to organizing special events, MAC committes lead nearly all activities that happen at the club.

MAC’s committee system is made up of eight standing committees, seven event committees, several ad hoc committees and 25 sport committees. MAC’s committee system is open to young, old, new and lifelong members. Adult resident members may apply for any committee except the Junior Events Committee, which is restricted to junior members in the eighth grade and younger.

Committee members work side-by-side with MAC’s professional staff and Board of Trustees to plan and deliver programs and carry out policies. The leadership, expertise and camaraderie shared by committee members, creates a unique community spirit, which is the foundation of MAC’s strong culture. Any member, who is selected to serve on a committee, needs to be available to commit the time and energy necessary to be a successful committee member. Several committees seek for members with specific qualifications or prior committee experience. Members do not need to provide a reference to serve on a committee. Members may offer a resume reflecting any relevant expertise, professional or volunteer experience.

Standing committees are defined by the Club Bylaws and report directly to the Board of Trustees. The eight standing committees are: Athletic, Budget and Finance, Communications, Diversity Admissions, House, Member Events, Membership and Property. These committees are a key component of MAC’s governance system providing input, guidance and recommendations directly to the Board of Trustees.

Sport committees represent the voice of members in athletic activities. These committees communicate the needs and desires of participating members to staff and the Athletic Committee. In addition, the committees create, convey and review policies as needed. They promote athletic activities to member participants. All sport committees report to the Athletic Committee, which provides an Athletic Committee liaison to serve as a communication link between the Athletic Committee and the sport committee. The 25 sport committees are: Basketball, Climbing, Cycling, Dance, Early Birds, Exercise and Decathlon, Golf, Gymnastics, Handball, Karate, Outdoor Activities, Pilates, Racquetball, Ski, Studio Fitness, Squash, Swim, Synchro, Tennis, Triathlon and Running, Volleyball, Walking & Hiking, Water Fitness, Water Volleyball and Yoga.

Event committees represent the voice of members in MAC’s wide range of social activities. Through meetings and other input, these committees provide to staff and the Member Events Committee the needs and desires of members. In addition, the committees communicate, create and draft revisions to club policies and promote social activities to members and their guests. The event committees plan activities, provide volunteer help in event preparation, and offer ideas and volunteers to prepare for and assist at events. A Member Events Committee liaison attends event committee meetings to serve as the communication link between the Board of Trustees and the event committees. The seven event committees are: 20s/30s, Balladeers, Culture & Style, Family Events, Holiday Decorating, MelloMacs and Social Activities.

These committees are designed to meet targeted MAC needs, oftentimes for a specific duration. Currently, these committees are: Ad Hoc E & C Modernization Project, Ad Hoc Facility Access Project, Ad Hoc Campus Master Plan, Arts Subcommittee (Subcommittee of Property), Audit, Community Relations (Subcommittee of Communications), Food & Beverage, Human Resources, Investments (Subcommittee of Budget & Finance), Junior Events, Land Use and Technology Advisory.

Take advantage of this once-a-year application process. The committee system allows members to give a voice to their passions and expertise. Committee participation also provides an excellent opportunity to enhance one’s MAC experience, build new friendships and have input into what happens at the club.

Submit a committee interest form available online no later than 5 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 31. For more information contact committees@themac.com.

Applications are now available online and are due no later than 5 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 31. This is the first year for fully online committee interest forms, and At Your Service is available to help with any technical difficulties.