Our Committees

Members of the Board of Directors sit on and Chair 8 Committees.

Committees are a great way to connect with fellow members, broaden your network, influence program and event planning, and give back to LAI San Diego. Committees also serve as a pipeline for those interested in serving on the Board of Directors in the future.

Interested in serving on a Committee with a vacancy? Have a question or an idea for a Committee? Email the Committee Chair.

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Programs Committee

Chair: Peter Dennehy

Chris Clark, Lisa Kay, Kevin Leichner, Erin McKinley, Derek Danziger, David McCullough, Jack Straw, 1 Non-Board Member Vacancy

The Programs Committee is responsible for advance planning of programs, determining program topics, selection of speakers for meetings and general communication with invited participants in furtherance of the Chapter’s goal of providing valuable, topical, and informative content for its members.

The Programs Committee includes the Chair, Vice President, 4 Board Members and 4 Non-Board Members.

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Financial Review Committee

Penny Maus, Peter Dennehy, Linnie Gavino

The Financial Review Committee is responsible for monitoring the Chapter’s financial position, strategic planning to ensure the ongoing financial health of the organization, and establishing procedures, as necessary, to ensure proper management of the Chapter’s finances.

The Financial Review Committee is limited to Board Members and includes the Treasurer, President, Vice President and Sponsorship Chair.

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Nominations Committee

Chair: Beth Binger

Peter Dennehy, Tim Hutter, Andrew Malick, Erin McKinley, Penny Maus

The Nominations Committee is responsible for the coordination of annual nominations proceedings, the selection and screening of candidates proposed for admission to the Chapter, preparing a slate of potential inductees for submission to the Board of Directors.

The Nominations Committee is limited to Board Members and includes the Past President, Vice President and 4 Board Members.

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Gala Committee

Chair: Beth Binger

Penny Maus, Peter Dennehy, Andrew Phillips, Linnie Gavino, Liza Strom, Steven Otto, 1 Non-Board Member Vacancy

The Gala Committee manages all aspects of the annual Crystal Globe Gala, including the selection of a venue, menu selection and coordination of all details of the event and program. The Committee also makes a recommendation to the Board of Directors for the recipient of the Crystal Globe Award.

The Gala Committee includes the Past President, President, Vice President, Treasurer, 2 Board Members and 2 non-Board Members.

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Networking Committee

Chair: Liza Strom

Linnie Gavino, Lisa Kay, Kevin Leichner, Kristin Howell, Victor Avina

The Networking Committee is responsible for the planning of all Chapter social events including happy hours, project tours and the annual Holiday Party, including location selection, activities, menus and general details of each event.

The Networking Committee includes the Chair, 3 Board Members and Two non-Board Members.

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PR & Marketing Committee

Chair: Penny Maus

Peter Dennehy, Beth Binger, Tim Hutter, Tony Manolatos, 1 Non-Board Member Vacancy

The PR & Marketing Committee is responsible for the Chapter’s external messaging, including the development and distribution of press releases, social media management, postings to the Chapter’s website and general member communication, to maintain the Chapter’s reputation and status as the region’s leading organization of accomplished land economics professionals.

The PR & Marketing Committee includes the Chair, Vice President, 2 Board Members and 2 non-Board Members.

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Sponsorship Committee

Chair: Linnie Gavino

Peter Dennehy, Tim Hutter, Erin McKinley, 2 Non-Board Member Vacancies

The Sponsorship Committee is responsible for establishing, promoting and executing the sale of sponsorship opportunities and packages in furtherance of achieving the Chapter’s financial goals and meeting annual projections. Additionally, the Committee shall communicate with members and encourage the participation by members in sponsorship opportunities.

The Sponsorship Committee includes the Chair, 3 Board Members and Two non-Board Members.

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Scholarship Committee

Chair: Andrew Malick

Alan Nevin, Chris Clark, Steven Otto

The Scholarship Committee is responsible for coordinating the Chapter’s scholarship activities including the selection of scholarship recipients for presentation and approval by the Board of Directors, project selection, coordination and direction of project execution.

The Scholarship Committee includes the Chair, 2 Board Members and 1 non-Board Member.