NGC Approved Standing Rules - Naples Garden Club

ii. The Finance Committee shall ensure accurate tracking, monitoring, and
accountability of funds and make certain that adequate financial controls are
in place.
a. Governance Committee shall ensure effective board processes, structures and
roles, including retreat planning, committee development, board orientation,
training and evaluation; keep a list of potential board member candidates to
present to the Nominating Committee.
b. Nominating Committee shall identify needed board member skills, interview
potential candidates, and present slate of officers to the membership; it is a
subcommittee of the Board Governance Committee.
c. Education and Program Committee shall oversee and guide development of
the overall program plan that supports The Club’s mission including monthly
members’ programs, classes, workshops and trips; monitor and assess existing
programs; initiate and guide program evaluation.
d. Ways and Means (House&Garden Tour) Committee shall oversee development
and implementation of the major fundraising event and other fundraising projects;
identify and solicit funds from external sources of support, working with
designated Development Committee, if available.
e. Flower Show Committee shall work in partnership with Naples Botanical
Garden to develop and implement The Naples Flower Show typically held in the
spring. In addition, the Committee will cooperate with the Design and Horticulture
Chairs to offer members’ workshops relating to the show’s schedule. The
Committee shall also oversee all other Flower Shows sponsored by The Club.
Section 2. Special Committees
The President shall appoint any other chairs deemed necessary for the operation of The
Club. The Chairs of Special Committees shall serve as voting members on the Board of
Directors.
a. Membership Committee shall create and implement recruitment and retention
programs to increase and maintain membership; receive all proposals of
membership and resignations and present them to the Board for action; oversee
Provisional Program, Retention Program, Credentials and development of the
Member Interest/Skill Database. The chair shall report all membership changes
to the Corresponding Secretary for the records.
b. Communications Committee shall develop and implement internal
communications (Yearbook and Newsletter) to members and external
communications (Website and PR/Marketing) to the community, ensuring a
cohesive and consistent message; ensure effective relationships with appropriate
print and electronic media; and promote programs and events.