2006-07 COMMITTEE CHAIRS

Volunteer Opportunities

If you are interested in volunteering on one of the IGFOA committees please visit the volunteer opportunities page and contact the IGFOA at info@igfoa.org.


Associates Forum:

Advise the Executive Board, as requested, on matters pertaining to Associate members' dues, benefits, and participation in the Annual Conference and other training events.  Also assists with retention of Associate members and outreach to potential Associate members.        

Lynda K. Given, Chairperson
Partner

Chapman and Cutler
Phone: 312/845-3814
given@chapman.com


Career Development:
Provides technical, informational and skill-building courses widely recognized for quality, relevance to current needs and contribution to individual professional development.

Pamela K. Figolah
Director of Finance
Village of Roselle

Phone: 630/671-2830
pfigolah@roselle.il.us


Conference:
Plans and hosts the IGFOA Annual Conference. Makes recommendations for future conference activities and sessions. The Program Chair plans and coordinates educational sessions.

Rita Trainor, Conference Chair
Finance Director
Wheaton Park District
Ph: 630-665-4710

email Rita Trainor

Tom Kuehne, Conference Program
Finance Director/Treasurer
Village of Arlington Heights
Ph: 847/368-5510
email Tom Kuehne


Financial Review:

Reviews IGFOA general ledger and financial management practices.  Prepares annual financial report and advises Executive Board regarding financial practices.

Bonnie McLeod, Chairperson
Finance Manager

Lake County Forest Preserve
Phone: 847/968-3223
E-mail:  bmcleod@co.lake.il.us


Legislative:
Serves as the Association's voice in the state and federal legislation process and develops relations with state constitutional offices in order to communicate local government views and promote sound government financial policies.

David A. Richardson
Director of Finance

Village of Streamwood
Phone: 630/736-3815
drichardson@streamwood.org


Membership:
Works to encourage membership participation in Illinois GFOA activities and attract new members.

Vacant - contact IGFOA staff


Nominating:
Seeks candidates for the IGFOA Executive Board and reviews candidates’ credentials. Recommends candidates for election at the Annual Business meeting.

Robert Fialkowski, Chairperson
Director of Finance
Village of Deerfield
Ph: 847/719-7431
email Bob Fialkowski


Past Presidents' Circle:

Recognizes the contributions of our Past Presidents and draw on their knowledge of the association and profession.

Robert Fialkowski, Chairperson
Director of Finance
Village of Deerfield
Ph: 847/719-7431
email Bob Fialkowski


Technical Accounting Review:
Monitors and comments on activities and rulings of the Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB). The committee provides testimony on GASB standards and educates the IGFOA membership on those standards.

Bonnie McLeod, Chairperson
Finance Manager

Lake County Forest Preserve
Phone: 847/968-3223
E-mail:  bmcleod@co.lake.il.us