Committees and Projects
The IFOPA relies on the generosity of its volunteers, who donate many hours each year by assisting with fundraisers, staffing our Committees and more. Without them, our efforts would not be possible.
Here, you'll find brief descriptions of what each Committee does to serve you better. Also included are the Committee Chairs.
Committee membership is open to anyone. We hope you join one or more of them. No matter the size of the project, it all adds up in the end and your help will always be greatly appreciated. If you'd like to participate in one or more of the following groups, or would like more information about them, please contact Karen Revels, Executive Director.
Fund Development Committee
Chair: Mark Gambaiana
Purpose: The Fund Development Committee secures sufficient funding over the long-term to ensure operating expenses, existing programs and new projects are adequately funded.
Finance Committee
Chair: Nick Bogard
Purpose: The Finance Committee monitors the financial affairs of the Association and the performance of the investment managers and reports to the Board of Directors quarterly.
L.I.F.E. Committee
Chair: IFOPA Executive Committee
Purpose: The L.I.F.E. Committee's mission is to help people who have FOP live full, satisfying and independent lives. To accomplish this, the Committee provides information about disability rights laws, public schools, special education, post-secondary education, adaptive equipment, assistive technology, government entitlements, advocacy and more. Using money designated for this purpose, the LIFE Committee also sponsors "Quality of LIFE Awards" to support and improve the independence and quality of life experienced by qualified applicants, usually by helping with the purchase of mobility devices, training, etc.
Nominating and Board Development Committee
Chair in charge of Board Nomination/Development: Jennifer Snow
Purpose: This committee identifies, cultivates and recruits Board Members of outstanding potential and makes recommendations to the Board of Directors. It also manages the application, nomination, voting and final approval process for Board Members and officers.
International Presidents' Council (IPC)
Chair: Malcolm Munro
Purpose: The IPC creates a communication system to exchange ideas over international boundaries and identifies ways the IFOPA as an organization can best serve its international members.
Translation
Purpose: This committee oversees the translation process of our important documents so that everyone has access to the same lifesaving medical information no matter the language that they speak.
Media & Public Relations
Purpose: This committee works with the media and develops long and short range plans for media exposure to raise awareness of FOP and the IFOPA.
Projects
Traveling Resource Center
Participants: Amanda Cali
Purpose: This program is designed to provide the FOP community worldwide with a traveling showcase of tools and gadgets available for use in everyday living. The TRC includes live demonstrations and examples of tools, gadgets and ideas that specifically deal with minimizing of challenges presented by FOP in everyday living.
