AHF Committees and Task Forces

Auction Subcommittee
The Auction Subcommittee plans, organizes and solicits donors for items to be auctioned off at the Annual Conference.
John Becker (Chair) Karl Beese Deborah Jones Marty Malley Leonor Maro Debbie Rayhab Andrea Richards Susan Wyman

Awards Committee
The Awards Committee develops, maintains and administers the AHF Awards Program annually presented at the Annual Conference.
Robert Darrah (Chair) Tim Bentzel Evelyn Pemberton Jacqueline Sikoski Bruce Thomas Regina Toomey Bueno

Benchmarking Committee
The Benchmarking Committee will focus on providing and updating the benchmarking tool for AHF members and promoting the program's continued success.
Jackie Chase (Chair) Liz Boone Tonya Burnett Mari Chamberlain Debra Colombe George Cranmer Mary Fonville Julie Jones Colleen Petty Wren Roberts Marty Rothschild Mary Spicer

Chapter Affiliation Council
The Chapter Affiliation Council is an official and direct link between the chapters, membership, national board of directors and national headquarters staff.
Sam Samuels (Chair) Becky Amt Moises Brito Frank Coffey Joyce Hagen-Flint Candi Johnson Teri Kopp Joanne McMillian Bruce Parker Kris Schroeder Mark Trnka

Conference Planning Committee
The Conference Planning Committee is chaired by an operator and a business partner. Members of the committee include the president, president-elect, treasurer, business partners and other members as deemed necessary by the AHF president. The committee plans the annual conference.
Raquel Bulford-Frazier (Co-Chair) Pat Moran (Co-Chair) John Becker Frank Coffey Robert Darrah Patti Dollarhide Crystal Duncan Christine Guyott Mary Jaskowski Barbara Kane Bill Klein Sandy Lyons Patti Oliver Beth Yesford

Culinary Competition Planning Committee
The Culinary Competition Subcommittee is responsible for developing and administering the Culinary Competition during the Annual Conference including soliciting entries, selecting finalists, securing judges and program execution.
Mary Jaskowski (Chair) Tony Almeida Diana Brokaw Doris Davis Kim de la Villefromoy Connie Dickson Eric Eisenberg Carl Hall Yusie Kim Angela O'Neill Jerry White

Editorial Advisory Board
The EAB is responsible for the editorial content of the AHF quarterly magazine – S.O. Connected.
Joyce Hagen-Flint (Chair) Tim Bauman Deanne Carlisle Mark Lewandowski Marie Nelson Donna Noden Char Norton Thomas Peterson Michael Sabo Sharon Sachenski Michelle Sbabo Georgie Shockey Walter Thurnhofer Laura Watson Dean Young

Education Committee
The Education Committee will enhance the tools and educational resources/programs that reflect "best practices." Duties include webinar development (timing, programming, etc.).
Lynne Ometer (Chair) Karen Arnold Ami Bhow Deborah Bowen Jennifer Davis Maria DeNicola Rod Friesen Dexter Hancock Deedra Hoffart Dick Hynes Jimae Kenney Pat McClain Jim McGrody Matt Otchet Dave Reeves Nancy Robinson Andrew Shakman Randy Sparrow Don Tymchuck Mary Wright-Rana

Executive Committee
The executive committee consists of the president, the president-elect, the secretary, treasurer, treasurer-elect and immediate past president. The duties of the executive committee include conducting AHF's business between board meetings in keeping with the board's established policies and directives.
Patti Oliver (Chair) Denisa Cate Robert Darrah Randy Sparrow Laura Watson Beth Yesford

Finance Committee
The finance committee consists of the president, treasurer, treasurer-elect and past president, and others as invited, with the Executive Vice-President as a non-voting ex-officio member. The committee develops and reviews policies and procedures for sound fiscal management. The committee also prepares a budget based on committee/team/task force requests and submits it to the board of directors. The committee serves in an advisory capacity to the board of directors and gives counsel on financial matters affecting AHF, including the recommendation of a qualified independent CPA for an annual review of AHF's financial report.
Randy Sparrow (Chair) Denisa Cate Robert Darrah Nick Kruthaupt Patti Oliver Toni Watkins Beth Yesford

Industry Advisory Board
The Industry Advisory Board (IAB) is comprised of business partner members including the Chair, Vice Chair, a media representative, and a GPO representative. The IAB provides important advice and counsel to the board of directors of AHF from the business community.
Barbara Kane (Chair) David Bermingham Patti Dollarhide Crystal Duncan Rod Friesen Dick Hynes Teri Kopp Nick Kruthaupt Maureen Leugers Pat Moran Marie Nelson Cindy Parker Marty Rothschild Scott Saklad Andrew Shakman Nancy Skodack Jerry White Kathy Wilson-Gold Susan Wyman

Marketing and Communications Committee
The Marketing Committee is responsible for oversight of brand identity, all communications and self-op advocacy.
Cyndi Roberts (Chair) David Bermingham Kristen Bouchie Will Chizmar Marsha Diamond Ralph Goldbeck Todd Griffith Jill Herling Bob Lewandoski Mary Angela Miller Tommy Orpaz Gina Palladino-Bever Bruce Parker Cindy Parker Ralph Prichard Wayne Sirmons Thomas Thaman Laura Watson

Membership Retention & Recruitment Committee
The Membership Retention & Recruitment Committee is responsible for increasing the number of operator and business partner members and ensuring the retention of these members through the offering of services that meet their needs. This committee also submits recommendations for membership categories, structure and costs.
David Gray (Chair) Becky Amt Benjamin Ballagh Ann Marie Barrett Bob Dunn Jim Greenough Dan Henroid Mari Herdine Karen Horsley Amy Lewis Cathy Nehl Scott Saklad Sam Samuels Guy Scimenes Joyce Scott-Smith Nancy Skodack Mimi Wang Michael Welch

Nominating Committee
The immediate past president chairs the nominating committee as a full voting member. The nominating committee prepares a slate for the offices required to complete the board, including any vacant positions and those filled on an interim basis. The chair of the nominating committee shall present the recommended slate of candidates to the president of AHF for approval by the board of directors.
Denisa Cate (Chair) Lynda Carpenito Susan Coleman Patti Oliver Beth Yesford

Past Presidents Council
The Past Presidents Council will consist of past presidents of the legacy associations and AHF, all of whom are current members of AHF. The council brings to the association the expertise, experience, and continuity that will help the Board and the elected officers in governing AHF. They will serve in the role of advisor to the president and the board of directors on matters relating to AHF's governance, strategic direction, operations and succession planning, as well as participate in specific projects and assignments that either may be recommended to the president and the board or assigned by the president or board.
Kris Schroeder (Chair) Marge Beasley Deanne Carlisle Denisa Cate Sharon Cox Paul Deignan Maria DeNicola Helen Doherty Patti Dollarhide Dale Evert Phyllis Filgate Joyce Hagen-Flint Mary Keysor Bob Lewandoski Mary Angela Miller Bill Notte Lynne Ometer Mary Spicer Lawanda Spotts Marcy Stone Bruce Thomas Walter Thurnhofer Regina Toomey Bueno Dean Young

Sponsorship Committee
The Sponsorship Committee develops a comprehensive sponsorship program, including but not limited to conference, webinars and benchmarking.
Beth Yesford (Chair) Michael Campbell Patti Dollarhide Tom Hilton Lorena Moyer David Phillips Regina Toomey Bueno Kathy Wilson-Gold Debbie Witt

Additional committees, sub-committees and task forces will be named as deemed necessary by the Board of Directors.

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AHF Committees and Task Forces

Auction Subcommittee

Awards Committee

Benchmarking Committee

Chapter Affiliation Council

Conference Planning Committee

Culinary Competition Planning Committee

Editorial Advisory Board

Education Committee

Executive Committee

Finance Committee

Industry Advisory Board

Marketing and Communications Committee

Membership Retention & Recruitment Committee

Nominating Committee

Past Presidents Council

Sponsorship Committee