Committees

As of July 1, 2009

Awards

Chairperson: Immediate Past Chairperson (Mark Matheny)
Staff Liaison: Louise Caron
Description: This committee is made up of various members of the licensing industry who meet annually to decide upon the eligibility of nominees for the LIMA International Licensing Excellence Awards. The Committee is by invitation only and maintains anonymity in the industry to ensure non-partisanship.

Awards Party

Chairperson: Glenn Hendricks
Staff Liaison: Mary Verdegaal
Description: The Awards Party Committee is responsible for the budgeting, planning and execution of the Annual LIMA Awards Party.

Charity

Chairperson: Robert Strand
Staff Liaison: Mary Verdegaal
Description: The Charity Committee works to raise contributions for the Children’s Brain Tumor Foundation, LIMA’s Charity of Choice. Members of this committee are asked to assist in soliciting donations from member companies. In addition, this group plans and executes any special industry fundraising activities for CBTF.

Development

Co-Chairpersons: Glenn Hendricks and Christina Miller
Staff Liaison: Jennifer Coleman
Description: The Development Committee is focused on creating new ways for LIMA to better serve its membership. The Committee works closely with the Marketing and Membership Committee in order to seek out new opportunities for the Association to broaden its reach both in and out of the industry.

Education

Chairperson: Greg Battersby
Staff Liaison: Marty Brochstein
Description: The Education Committee is tasked with organizing creative, compelling and relevant seminars to promote a better all-around knowledge and understanding of the licensing industry. This Committee is responsible for developing the slate of classes offered at Licensing University as well as the Certificate of Licensing Studies program.

Executive

Chairperson: Chairman of the Board (Bernie Leifer)
Staff Liaison: Charles Riotto
Description: The Executive Committee oversees the operations of LIMA and the LIMA office including all personnel, financial and legal matters. The Committee is composed of the Chairman, Vice-Chairman, at least one Board Member selected by the Board of Directors, the President and Counsel.

Hall of Fame

Chairperson: Vice Chairman (Christina Miller)
Staff Liaison: Mary Verdegaal
Description: The Hall of Fame Committee organizes and solicits nominees from the LIMA membership for candidates to be inducted into the Murray Altchuler Licensing Industry Hall of Fame. The Committee is responsible for determining the slate of candidates that the LIMA Board uses to determine who the inductee will be.

Marketing and Membership

Chairperson: Rick Mallow
Staff Liaison: Jennifer Coleman and Louise Caron
Description: The Marketing and Membership Committee is responsible for targeting industry sectors for membership and developing marketing campaigns to encourage membership in LIMA.

Nominating

Chairperson: Immediate Past Chairman (Mark Matheny)
Staff Liaison: Mary Verdegaal
Description: At least three (3) months prior to the Annual Meeting each year, the Board of Directors appoints a Nominating Committee of at least five (5) Members, none of whom shall be a Director and at least two (2) of whom shall be "Licensor" Members, at least two (2) of whom shall be "Licensee" Members, and at least one (1) of whom shall be a Support Member. The Nominating Committee reviews nominations submitted by membership and develops a ballot which is sent out to membership for voting. The Nominating Committee reviews nominations submitted by membership and develops a ballot which is sent out to membership for voting. The new Board Members are announced at the next Annual Meeting in June.

Strategic Planning Committee

Chairperson: Maura Regan
Staff Liaison: Jennifer Coleman

Trade Show Committee

Chairperson: Steven Greenfield
Staff Liaison: Charles Riotto