Like most nonprofits, CAM relies heavily on volunteers to achieve our mission. Each committee’s work is guided by a charter and annual objectives, approved by the Board of Directors. Members of the association are able to serve on Member Committees. Thank you to all the committee members who volunteer their time and expertise to strengthen and unify California museums.
Interested in getting involved with CAM's committee work? Direct specific inquiries to cam@calmuseums.org.
Current CAM Individual, Institutional, and Business Members are eligible to serve on the following committees.
California Networks Council
The California Networks Council fosters collaborative learning networks for the benefit of California museums and museum professionals. The organizational members of the California Networks Council are local, regional, or statewide networks that serve California museums.
Equity Advisory Committee
The Equity Advisory Committee oversees and informs the implementation of CAM’s Equity Action Plan in order to make CAM a more equitable and inclusive organization and professional network, based on recommendations from underrepresented groups.
Finance Committee
CAM's Finance Committee reviews financial statements and budgets prior to presentation to the Board of Directors, monitors the organization's financial health, recommends an accounting firm for the organization's annual review, among other responsibilities.
Fund Development Committee
CAM's Fund Development Committee generates and supports CAM's fundraising efforts including sponsorship opportunities, the cultivation of membership, and maintaining current relationships with both corporate and non-profit partners.
Government Relations Committee
The Government Relations Committee monitors proposed California legislation that will have an impact on museums, plans advocacy events, and oversee efforts to encourage advocacy from the field.
Host Committee
The Host Committee supports planning and promotion of the annual CAM Conference. Members are selected each year from museums local to the conference location.
Program Committee
The Program Committee supports the success of the annual CAM conference, including the selection of sessions and speakers and the planning of the Host Committee. Throughout the year, the Program Committee may also be asked to support other CAM programming.
Strategic Action Committee
The Strategic Action Committee is dedicated to shaping the future of museums and increasing the effectiveness of CAM through the stewardship of the Strategic Framework and special projects.Â
CAM's Executive Director and President are ex-officio members of all committees.
Executive Committee
The Executive Committee is comprised of the officers of the association and the Chair of the Governance Committee. They oversee the strategic planning process and the review and compensation of the Executive Director, among other tasks.
Governance Committee
The Governance Committee annually selects a slate of nominees for election to fill vacant seats on the board, ensures a diverse membership on the board, and assesses the effectiveness of the Board of Directors.
CAM's Executive Director and President are ex-officio members of all committees.