2009-10 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.        

Sam Blahnik, Chairperson
Software Consultant

Civic Systems LLC
Phone: 888-241-1517
email Sam Blahnik

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, Chairperson
Director of Finance
Village of Roselle

Phone: 630/671-2830
email Pam Figolah

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

Sue Stanish, Conference Chair

Finance Director

Village of Willowbrook

Phone: 630/920-2235

email Sue Stanish

Peg Hartnett, Conference Program Chair

Finance Director
Village of Clarendon Hills
Ph: 630/323-3500x12
email Peg Hartnett

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, Chairperson
Director of Finance

Village of Streamwood
Phone: 630/736-3815

email Dave Richardson

Membership:
Works to encourage membership participation in Illinois GFOA activities and attract new members.  Coordinate University outreach and advocate local government public finance as career choice.

Mary Dankowski, Chairperson
Deputy Village Manager/Finance
Village of Park Forest
Ph: 708/748-1112
email Mary Dankowski

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

Dallas Whitford, Chairperson
Revenue Manager
City of Springfield
Ph: 217/789-2191
email Dallas Whitford

Past Presidents' Circle:

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

Dallas Whitford, Chairperson
Revenue Manager
City of Springfield
Ph: 217/789-2191
email Dallas Whitford

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.

Melissa Gallagher, Chairperson

Senior Accountant
City of Rolling Meadows
Phone: 847/870-9041
email Melissa Gallagher