Member Engagement Committee

Charge

The Member Engagement Committee:

To manage the member portfolio to drive recruitment, engagement and retention:
- To assess and manage member benefits to meet member needs
- To develop career management resources for pathologists beyond the first five years of practice
To identify and develop member engagement opportunities
To recognize members and staff who make significant contributions that advance the specialty

Time Commitment Requirements
Number of face-to-face meetings	3
Length of meetings	1.5 days
Typical meeting days	Saturday and Sunday
Meeting locations	The meeting is usually less than 30 miles from an airport. At least one meeting each year takes place in Chicago.
Number of conference calls	Scheduled as needed
Hours/year of committee work required outside of meetings	Members 24-40, Vice Chair 50-60 Chair 60-80
Additional travel or time commitments	Member: Five hours when involved in special projects Chair: Three council meeting and one council telephone conference per year

Participates in the following:

A CAP member in good standing
Prefer to have members from a variety of practice sizes and settings (eg, academia, private-hospital employee or practice group; small, medium or large size settings; pathologists working in an accountable care organization; pathologists in fellowships
Willingness to discuss and share challenges and issues new in practice pathologists face
Desire to help pathologists during different phases in their careers and promote engagement with the College and in the practice of pathology

Experience gained and new information acquired will benefit members
Increased knowledge of current and emerging trends/challenges in pathology practice