COMMITTEES

CARE AND CONCERNS COMMITTEE

This committee is to serve the needs of the HCSO personnel in times of personal crisis or need and recognize achievement within the Sheriff's Office.

Works closely with Citizens Academy officers to identify needs and concerns within the HCSO.

Provide food, child care, financial assistance, etc. in times of emergency or need (i.e. close family illness or death).

Recognize achievements within the HCSO with cards or e-mails (i.e. awards, recognition of achievement).

Attend special events such as ceremonies for fallen officers, ceremony at ILEA in December, funerals for HCSO personnel.

Assist in identifying needs of HCSO.

Send get well cards if appropriate, recognize birthdays, Administrative Assistants Day, National Police Week, and provides cards to help boost morale.

MEDIA COMMITTEE

E-mail and Facebook are the primary forms of communication with the alumni. This committee provides the tools for and assists with alumni communications.

Maintains a current database of Alumni Association members' email addresses and/or contact information.

Maintain the Alumni Association Instagram, Twitter, Text Alerts and Web Site. Assists with preparation of the Alumni Association brochure and information.

Provides photographs of events and activities.

Institutes delivery of e-mails from Alumni Association board members to alumni regarding upcoming events and requests for assistance.

Monitors the Alumni Association e-mail account.

MEMBERSHIP COMMITTEE

The responsibility of this committee is to assimilate new alumni into the Alumni Association and encourage and recruit participation from all alumni.

Work closely with the S.T.A.R. program with recruiting alumni.

Develop and implement alumni classes at least quarterly.

Work with the special programs to provide assistance as needed.

Attend the graduation of new alumni classes to present information regarding the Alumni Association.

Coordinates placing orders for Alumni shirts, sweatshirts, name badges, etc.

Arranges for refreshments at Alumni Association events as needed.

S.T.A.R. PROGRAM (Special Thanks And Recognition)

This committee is the "hands and feet" of the Alumni Association.

Prepare recognition and treat bags for HCSO employees.

Frequently acknowledge / reward the individual divisions within the HCSO by providing special events (i.e. bring breakfast to office, pass out Gift Cards to road officers, provide lunch or dinner to divisions, etc.).

Work with Membership Committee to encourage more alumni to assist efforts.

Provide special surprises (i.e. basket of fruit, flowers, basket of granola bars, etc.) for morale or a show of support.