EFMLS Committees and Chairs
The President of EFMLS appoints several key persons to assist with the operation of the Federation. Listed on the following pages are the committee chairpersons current for 2024 with a brief description of what the committee does.
For more complete information on EFMLS Programs, please see the Standard Operating Procedures and Policies.
Appointed Committees
† EFMLS Representative to AFMS Committee(s).
AFMS All American Award †
Processes applications from EFMLS member clubs entering the AFMS contest.
Open
AFMS Endowment Fund †
Raises funds, the interest of which is to be used to offset the expenses incurred by the AFMS.
Endowment Chair: Open
AFMS Scholarship Foundation †
Receives donations from EFMLS member clubs and passes these on to AFMS. Letters to donors are written, and records are maintained as to the level of participation for each club.
AFMS Uniform Rules †
The EFMLS representative on the AFMS uniform rules committee assists in formulating the rules used for competitive exhibits and is in charge of AFMS competition when the EFMLS hosts the AFMS convention.
AFMS Ways & Means †
Studies ways and institutes means to raise additional funds for the EFMLS and the AFMS
Ways and Means Chairperson: Cheryl Neary, PG • 516-449-5341 •
Annual Auction ( EFMLS )
The EFMLS auction is held annually in conjunction with the EFMLS Annual Convention, and is an additional source of funds for Federation general operating expenses. Items auctioned are typically donated by members of the Federation or by dealers at the Regional Show during the Annual Convention.
Audit/Review Committee
The Audit & Review Committee conducts an annual audit or review of all documents pertaining to the administration of monetary issues of all offices or committees responsible for the collection, maintaining, or disbursement of funds. Performs other usual and customary duties as may be assigned or prescribed
Boundaries †
Assists neighboring Regional Federation Chairpersons in maintaining good relations between Regional Federations.
Budget And Finance
Prepares the federation budget
Open
Bulletin Editors Advisory Committee (BEAC) †
The Bulletin Editors’ Advisory Committee assists editors and fosters the publication of local newsletters by way of multiple activities, the most visible of which is the annual Bulletin Editors’ Contest.
Designed to offer guidance to editors in the publication of their club newsletters and to honor outstanding longevity of these editors and their contributing authors. The bulletin editors’ contest is held annually as a means to evaluate this work with results announced at the annual convention.
Bylaws
Reviews proposed amendments from Member Societies, the Executive Board, Past President Advisory Council and Bylaws Committee for clarity and compatibility. Suggests changes to recommended amendments when appropriate. Assures that financial implications of proposed amendments are clear and complete and accompany proposed amendment.
Bylaws Committee shall retain the services of a legal professional (J.D. or Esq.) when reviewing amendments or changes proposed to the committee.
Club Rockhound Of The Year ( ROTY ) Award †
Honors one individual or couple from each club each year. In addition, a junior member may also be honored. Any club member can nominate an outstanding Rockhound.
Conservation And Legislation †
Purpose is to create an awareness among all Federation members of matters concerning conservation and the environment, and proposed legislation that will affect their interest and activities.
Chair: Open
Convention Advisory
The Convention Advisory Committee processes invitations from local societies wishing to host a Federation Show.
Convention Show – This position is a special officer not a committee
Description pending
Chair: Dean Russell • 828-303-1448
Each One Teach One Award ( EOTO )
Committee honors the efforts of individual Society members who advance the interests of mineralogy and earth sciences through education, time and effort. To be considered for the annual award, individuals must provide services without financial gain.
Eastern Foundation Fund
The purpose of this fund is to provide funds which will assure a sound financial basis for present and future operation of the federation. For ideas on how you or your club can help, contact the chairman.
EFF Contact: OPEN
Historian
Keeps all important records and documents of the Federation
History Committee Chair: OPEN
Insurance Coordination
Arranges for the annual insurance package available to EFMLS member Clubs
Junior Activities †
Assists member clubs in obtaining information about junior clubs and activities.
Legal Advisory
Assists the President and Executive Board with legal matters.
Open
Librarian ( Slide And Video ) †
Maintains the extensive EFMLS slide and video library, fills requests, disseminates information about AFMS competitions. List of available programs to sign out can be found at efmls.org/about-us/library
Long Range Planning
Committee studies matters which may impact the future of the Federation.
Open
Operating Procedures
Initiates and reviews proposed changes to the operating procedures manual and presents them with recommendations to the executive board for its vote.
Parliamentarian
When requested, advises the chair regarding conduct of the meeting.
OPEN
Supplies †
The Supplies Committee keeps, maintains and sells EFMLS and AFMS supplies and materials.
Uniform Rules †
The EFMLS representative on the AFMS Uniform Rules Committee assists in formulating the rules used for competitive exhibits and is in charge of AFMS Competition when the EFMLS hosts the AFMS Convention. Oversees the judging and competition of exhibit displays at the EFMLS Convention Regional Show.
Ways & Means ( EFMLS )
Studies ways and institutes them to raise additional funds for the EFMLS such as the annual raffle.
Open
Webmaster
Sets up, maintains, and helps disseminate information about the Federation via the EFMLS Website.
EFMLS.org Webmaster (acting) & Site Manager: Andrew Rockhound •
EFMLS.org Website Development & Support: MAD House Graphics
Website Contest
The committee conducts an annual competition among affiliate member societies. Entries are also submitted to the AFMS national competition.
Open
Wildacres Workshop Committee
Oversees the operation of, and is responsible for the EFMLS workshops held at Wildacres. The Chairman is appointed by the EFMLS President. Members are appointed for a 3-year term and may serve for 2 consecutive terms. Two members are selected each year.
Chair: Helen Serras-Herman • 520-761-9907 •
† EFMLS Representative to AFMS Committee(s).
Elected Committee
Nominating Committee
Prepares a suggested slate of candidates for the election held at the annual meeting. Members are elected for three year terms by the Directors at the Annual Meeting. The immediate past President is automatically a member for one year. The number shown prior to a members name indicates the years left in their elected term. — Bill Stephens, PG (IPP), Cheryl Neary, Ellery Borow, Cheryl Brown, Carrie Meyers, Janice Kowalski