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Winter Conference Committee

Purpose:
  • To plan, organize, and execute all facets of the annual conference.
Duties:
  • Propose a tentative conference budget, registration estimate and conference fee to the Executive Council at the Planning Retreat and firm numbers for Council approval at the first Fall Executive Council meeting. Include in the budget calculations the cost (meals, social events, etc.) of vendor complimentary packages.
  • Work in cooperation with the Vice-President (Training Chair) to make sure training topics don't overlap.
  • Negotiate meals, breaks, etc. with the hotel, including menu selection and prices.
  • Plan all sessions (breakout and general) including scheduling, room assignments, speakers, presenters, moderators, etc.
  • Plan all social activities.
  • Produce and distribute all conference promotional and registration materials.
  • Turn receipts, bills and records over to the Treasurer on a timely basis.
  • Arrange and manage all mail-in or on-line registration and registration desk activities.
  • Liaison, as necessary ,with the hotel, sponsors, vendors and the Development Committee Chair to cure problems that develop throughout the conference.
  • Follow all applicable CAPFAA policies in organizing and overseeing the conference activities.
  • Prepare a budget for annual operations and account to the Treasurer for all expenditures with necessary supporting documentation.
 

 

Membership:
  • Co-Chairs: Appointed by the President during his/her year as President-Elect. Chairs should have been a member of the previous year's conference committee. At least one Chair should be an active institutional member.
  • Members: At least eight members (additional as necessary), selected by the chair with the approval of the President.
 

 

Tenure:
  • One year, but may be re-appointed.
 

 

Qualifications:
  • Experience on a conference committee or other similar organizational activities.
 

 

Executive Council Contact:
  • Vice-President

Committee Members (2011 - 2012)

Co-Chairs: Cathylene Black
University of Connecticut School of Law
(860) 570-5147
cathylene.black@law.uconn.edu

Ashley Witkoski
University of Hartford
(860) 768-4296
witkoski@hartford.edu
Members: Kerry Jacob - Wells Fargo
Jennifer Fuhrmann - University of Hartford
Sarah Bedan - Albertus
Rosario Silvestre - St. Josephs
Gregory Ashford - Eastern CT State
Eileen Muhlig - USA Funds
Ann Cooper - Sanford-Brown
Morgan Kelly - Sacred Heart
Sage Cary - Porter and Chester
Jeanne Ellis Holmes - SunTrust
Janelle Serrentino - Sacred Heart
Linda Jacobs - Yale School of Forestry and Enviromental Studies
Marjie Brackett - CT Center for Massage Therapy

Committee Members (2010 - 2011)

Co-Chairs: Kerry Jacob
Wells Fargo, RI
(401) 683-2655
Kerry.Jacob@wellsfargo.com

Ashley Witkoski
University of Hartford
(860) 768-4296
witkoski@hartford.edu
Members: Brian Maynard - Citizens
Melissa Stephens - Western CT State University
Cathylene Black - University of CT School of Law
Pat Hickey - Goodwin College
Amber Doan - Albertus Magnus College
Gail Walker - RISLA
Rosario Silvestre - Saint Joseph College
Sarah Bedan - Albertus Magnus College
Flo LaCroix - Bridgeport Hospital School of Nursing
Linda Diamond - CTDHE
Jackie Stoltz - Mitchell College
Susan Gerber - Yale University
Tanya Tanaro - ASA
Tracie McGinty - Sallie Mae
Jim Falconer - Lyme Academy College of Fine Arts

Committee Members (2007 - 2008)

Co-Chair: Susan Gerber - Yale University
Claire Dwyer - Sallie Mae
Members: TBD

Committee Members (2006-2007)

Co-Chairs: Susan Gerber - Yale University
Tracie McGinity - AMS
Lisa Kaiser - Edamerica
Members: Beth Baker - Trinity College
Bill Bufkins - Chase
Patricia Delbuono - St. Joseph's College
Dan Dreves - EdFund
Kevin Hayes - Academic Finance Corp
Patricia Hickey - Goodwin College
Beth Ingle - NextStudent
Kerry Jacob - Wachovia Education Finance
Dave Kelly - Bank of America
Jennifer Keenan-Jolie - Trinity College
Lisa Kyranos - CSLF
Brian Maynard - Citizens Bank
Jill Stone - University of New Haven
Anne Traverso - Student Loan Xpress

Committee Members (2005-2006)

Co-Chairs: Debbie Flinn
John Giordano
Kevin Hayes
Members: Beth Baker
Rich Bishop
Bill Bufkins
Noemi Crespo
Terri DeBarros
Kimber Decker
Patty Del Buono
Dan Dreves
Susan Gerber
Pat Hickey
Gayle Hoffman
Beth Ingle
Kerry Jacob
Lisa Kaiser
Dave Kelly
Hong Yu Kovic
Lisa Cabral Kyranos
Joseph Lombard
Joe Martinkovic
Tracie Mcginty
Donna Ramos
Christine Simmons
Mercy Smith
Jackie Stoltz
Anne Traverso

Committee Members (2004-2005)

Co-Chairs: Tracy McGinity
Mercy Smith
Beth Baker
Members: Bill Bufkins
Rob Callahan
Kerry Davis
Patty Del Buono
Megan Dorsey
Claire Dwyer
Odette Franceskino
Carmel French
Susan Gerber
John Giordano
Kevin Hayes
Pat Hickey
Lisa Kaiser
Dave Kelly
Hong Yu Kovic
Lisa Cabral Kyranos
Joseph Lombard
Christine Simmons
Jackie Stoltz
Anne Traverso

Committee Members (2002)

Co-Chairs: Joe Martinkovic
Gayle Hoffman
Members: Cathylene Black
Rob Callahan
Kerry Davis
Kimber Decker
Patty Del Buono
Kimberly Erb
Tony Ferrarro
Odette Franceskino
Karen Flynn
Carmel French
Mark French
Susan Gerber
Jonathan Glover
Jennifer Hales
Pat Hickey
Liz Hook
Cindy Houlihan
Lisa Cabral Kyranos
Pat Lawson
Cary LeGeyt
Val Marshall
Tracie McGinity
Jennifer Miller
Christine Simmons
Jackie Stoltz

Committee Members (2001)

Co-Chairs: Odette Franceskino
Mark French
Members: Robert Callahan
Kathy Crowley
Kerry Davis
Kimber Decker
Patty Delbuono
Tony Ferraro
Karen Flynn
Carmel French
Susan Gerber
Jonathan Glover
Gayle Hoffman
Elizabeth Hook
Cindy Houlihan
Pat Lawson
Flo LaCroix
Carrie LeGeyt
Val Marshall
Joe Martinkovic
Jennifer Miller
Nancy Stanavage
Jacklyn Stoltz