American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance - AAHPERD

AAHPERD Standing Committees

AAHPERD bylaws identify guidelines for standing and special committees. Standing Committees perform continuing functions and are governed by operating codes. Special Committees include president's committees, ad hoc committees, and joint committees. They are appointed as the need arises, to carry out specified tasks. AAHPERD specifies 17 standing committees:

Alliance Scholar Committee

Screens and recommends nominations for the Alliance Scholar. Read more about the Alliance Scholar program.

Archives/Historical Advisory Committee

Directs the collection and management of the records of historical value and vital to the continued operation of the Alliance organization.

Audit Committee

Provides oversight of the integrity of financial information, reviews the system of Alliance internal controls, and monitors the audit process.

Bylaws Committee

Edits and interprets provision in the Articles of Incorporation and the Bylaws.

Criteria for Success

Advises the Board of Governors on the Criteria for Success assessment of Alliance structures.

Finance Committee

Advises the Board of Governors on all financial matters; reviews, evaluates, and finalizes a balanced budget for consideration by the BOG.

International Relations Committee

Facilitates and coordinates Alliance association efforts and initiatives to advance and support professional practice and research related to international topics, involvement and, collaborations and research.

Investment Committee

Establishes guidelines to evaluate investment performance.

Nominating Committee

Identifies individuals who are qualified to serve as president-elect of AAHPERD; selects two individuals to run for this office. More information>>

Presidents Scholarship Committee

Selects student members to be recognized as recipients of the Ruth Abernathy Presidential Scholarship. More information>>

Public & Legislative Affairs Committee

Supports key advocacy initiatives, legislative affairs needs, and public relations efforts in the areas of health, leisure, and movement-related activities at the national, district and state level.

Recognition Awards Committee

Nominates appropriate persons for awards and conducts the selection of award recipients. More information>>

Retiree Network Committee

Supports programs and activities for retired members; maintains a communication network between national, district, state and local levels. More information>>

Strategic Planning Committee

Facilitates and coordinates the development of a Strategic Plan for the Alliance.

Social Justice & Diversity Committee

Promotes social justice and diversity in all Alliance activities; charged to address issues related, but not limited, to race/ethnicity, culture, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, social economic class, religion, and professional status.

Structure and Functions Committee

Maintains structure and functions within AAHPERD; receives, reviews and recommends on all requests for structural changes.

Student Services Committee

Advises and monitors student issues, interests, and needs; gives direction and input about student activities across the associations of the Alliance.