Committees & Functions

Internal Committees

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

• Designs and implements career-building programs and seminars that support the needs of the membership.
• Coordinates job transitioning and career fair events.
• Sponsors members to external seminars.

AWARDS DINNER

• Oversees the major fund raiser, for scholarships and educational programs, which is held in April of each year.
• Spotlights individuals and corporations that have improved the financial well-being of their communities.
  Committee Programs
  1. Annual Awards & Scholarship Dinner
  2. Souvenir Journal

FUND RAISING

• Organizes special outings such as theater parties, sporting and cultural events for members and guests.
• Develops and implements fund raising events to finance projects and programs.
  Committee Programs
  
  1. Summer Sizzler
  2. Black Tie Yacht Cruise
  3. Christmas Party
  4. Theater Parties/Sporting Events
  5. Annual Charity Golf Tournament

FINANCE

• Develops and recommends to the board ways and means to acquire and maintain financial security for the organization.
• Submits semi-annual recommendations to the board regarding fiscal responsibilities.

MEMBERSHIP

• Reviews and approves all new membership applications.
• Maintains membership records and organization demographics.
• Implements programs to acquire and maintain the human resources needed to successfully complete the organization's activities.

BY-LAWS

• Develops and recommends to the board of directors changes in the By-Laws.
• Reviews proposed By-Laws changes submitted to the Committee by members in good standing.

NOMINATING (Active for three months prior to the May elections)

• Identifies qualified candidates interested in running for election.
• Manages the election process.

External Committees

SCHOLARSHIP AND MENTORING

• Establishes and maintains long-term, mutually beneficial relationships with colleges and universities.
• Provides educational, technical and advisory assistance to high school and college students.
• Encourages students to consider careers in the financial services industry.
  Committee Programs
  1. Manages the scholarship awards program.
  2. College & High School Scholarship Program
  3. Banking Educational Awareness & Mentoring Program
  4. Member Graduate Study Program
  5. Harlem Educational Activities Fund Program
  6. NAACP ACTSO student sponsorship
  7. HS Economics & Finance

COMMUNITY AND POLITICAL AFFAIRS

• Assesses the community's needs and determines what resources are needed to satisfy them. Emphasis is placed on economic development, housing, consumer and small business credits, and education.
• Works jointly with selected community organizations to sponsor and/or facilitate seminars and workshops that meet the needs of the community.
• Meets with elected government officials to establish relationships that will help meet UFSCNY's goals in the communities.
• Keeps UFSCNY members informed of current legislative proposals affecting the financial services industry and its communities.

CORPORATE LIAISON

• Develops strategies to increase the number of corporate members.
• Maintains an ongoing relationship with our current corporate members.
  Committee Programs
  1. Summer Sizzler
  2. Black Tie Yacht Cruise
  3. Christmas Party
  4. Theater Parties/Sporting Events
  5. Annual Charity Golf Tournament

PROFESSIONAL LIAISON

• Establishes a communications network with other professional organizations.
• Manages and coordinates fund raisers and events with other professional organizations.

PUBLIC RELATIONS

• Publishes the quarterly newsletter and manages the organization's web site.
• Designs, develops and produces media materials that help project a professional image of the organization.
• Communicates the organization's purpose and achievements to the membership and the public.

SPECIAL EVENTS

• Develops and manages special events such as golf tournaments, art exhibitions and special receptions that are designed to enhance the image of the organization and promote networking among like-minded professionals.