NEFMA Committees are the heart of the organization.
These hard-working collaborative groups are made up of NEFMA members who volunteer their time and talent to help grow, enhance and provide value to the group. All NEFMA members are encouraged to participate in a NEFMA Committee. For more information about specific Committees, email a Committee Chair (contact information below). For general inquiries, email office@nefma.org or call (413) 285.8619.
Communications Committee
Chair: Alison Brigham
abrigham@leebank.com
Guides the strategic communications of the association including outreach to members, prospective members, and other key stakeholders. Committee meets biweekly.
- Create annual content calendar
- Deliver interviews and content through execution of content calendar
- Manage NEFMA communications based on information provided by other NEFMA committees
- Suggest content ideas to engage NEFMA members and prospective members
- Source and identify PR opportunities
- Review and approve all communications including press releases, emails, and social media content
Chair:
Alison Brigham, Lee Bank
Members:
Barb Curto, Chelsea Groton Bank
Isla Dickerson, Bangor Savings Bank
Maja Sudar, MassLive
Jessica Lindsey, Solidus
Kate O'Neil, Enterprise Bank
Molly Pastore, Navigant Credit Union
Susan Bachman, AMS
Programming Committee
Chair: Jamie Conaghan
jconaghan@bankmainstreet.com
Plan NEFMA’s Fall and Spring Conferences. Committee meets biweekly.
- Conference site selections
- Identify meeting policies, themes, and topics
- Determine event logistics and timelines
- Identify potential speakers
- Determine ticket pricing and sponsorship packages to align with overall strategy
- Outline budget and identify possible event giveaways and marketing collateral
Chair:
Jamie Conaghan, Main Street Bank
Members:
Dawn Beers, Franklin Savings Bank (NH)
Gerry D'Agostino, WorldCom
Stephanie Dennehy, Cape Cod 5
Janel Maysonet, Avidia Bank
Karla McCarron, City of Boston Credit Union
Vickie Routhier, Cambridge Savings Bank
Peter Stackpole, Stackpole
Kristin Sundin Brandt, Sundin Associates
Awards Committee
Chair: Shelley Regin
sregin@countrybank.com
- Award Show site selection
- Determine nomination logistics including categories, and pricing
- Determine event logistics including timeline, sponsorship packages, and pricing
- Identify potential speakers and emcee
- Identify potential judges
- Outline budget and identify event giveaways and marketing collateral
- Review and approve materials, presentations, videos, and awards
Chair:
Shelley Regin, Country BankMembers:
Liz Hummel, Image 4 Louise Nestor, Connex Credit Union Molly Pastore, Navigant Credit Union Sean Tracey, Sean Tracey Associates Peter Stackpole, StackpoleMembership Committee
Chair: Jeff Ward
jward@winbrook.com
Promote the ongoing engagement of NEFMA members, prospective members, and lost members. Committee meets 6 times per year.
- Develop and maintain ongoing membership prospect list
- Develop annual membership drive including communication plan and timeline
- Identify and assign outreach activities on behalf of the Board
- Develop overall sponsorship strategy
- Propose membership dues structure to Board
Chair:
Jeff Ward, Winbrook
Members:
Kerri Madnick, Middlesex Savings Bank
Louise Nestor, Connex Credit Union
Shelley Regin, Country Bank