Children's Party Committee

Committee Co-Chairs:
	Joined Committee: 2006 Department: Financial Services Title: Coordinator of Customer Service

	Joined Committee: 1990's Department: Retired (Mathematics & Statistics) A little bit about me: I retired in 2004 after 30 years in Math & Stats. However, I still wanted to maintain my ties with McMaster on a volunteer basis. I am a member of a number of committees and have been Co-Chair of McMaster's Annual Children's Party since before my retirement. In my spare time, I like to play and am about to embark on my 32nd cruise in November. Why I volunteer: Now that I'm retired, I feel it is time to give back to the Community and McMaster. The Children's Party has always been dear to my heart and I would hate to see it cease to be after all these years. We have fought hard to make a wonderful and worthwhile event that gives back to all Mac employees, retirees and their families.

Committee Members:
	Joined Committee: 2011 Department: EOHSS Title: Health & Safety Specialist

	Joined Committee: 2010 Department: Housing & Conference Services Title: Conference & Reservation Officer

	Joined Committee: 2011 Department: Student Success Centre Title: Events & Marketing Coordinator

	Laura Harrington Joined Committee: 2010 Department: McMaster Institute of Applied Radiation Sciences (McIARS) Title: Laboratory Manager

	Joined Committee: 2010 Department: Engineering Physics Title: Technician

	Joined Committee: 2008 Department: HSc Human Resources Title: Executive Assistant A little bit about me: I have been an employee of McMaster for over 23 years. Why I volunteer: The outcome of the event is very rewarding and giving back to the community is a wonderful thing!

	Joined Committee: 2009 Department: McMaster Industry Liaison Office (MILO) Title: Business Development Officer, Copyright Why I volunteer: I volunteered for this committee as a way to become more involved in the larger McMaster community as well as a great way to give back!

	Joined Committee: 1998 Department: Sociology Title: Administrator

	Joined Committee: 2009 Department: Education Services Title: Instructor A little bit about me: I am a busy mom to 5 kids and a long time employee of Anatomy. Why I volunteer: I have children who have enjoyed and continue to enjoy this party. I wanted to get involved so the party could continue to improve and help as many children at McMaster celebrate the holiday season as possible. As a former Girl Guide leader, I've spent years working on organizing children's activities and was excited to be able to contribute to the McMaster community.

	Joined Committee: 2011 Department: CAF Title: Attendant

	Joined Committee: 2007 Department: Psychology, Neuroscience & Behaviour Title: Research Assistant

Committee Facilitator:
	Joined Committee: 2010 Department: Human Resources Services Title: Program Coordinator

Organizing Committee Details:

The Children's Party Committee operates with the following Sub-Committees:

Draw Prizes & Raffles
Entertainment & Decorations
Facilities & Food
Games & Crafts
Gifts & Goodie Bags
Promotions & Sponsorship
Volunteers

The entire Committee meets once a month, during a lunch hour, beginning immediately after the last party, to discuss party details for the upcoming year. After September, the entire Committee meets every-other-week until the Party date.

There are two Co-Chairs and each Sub-Committee has either a Chair or Co-Chair. Committee members choose which Sub-Committee they want to work on and can work on more than one, if they wish.

Sub-Committees meet independently and bring their ideas and reommendations to the entire Committee for approval.

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