BITS Committees

Bylaws Committee Members:

  • John McCann, Chair

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  • Rosanna Beaudrie
  • Robin Frost
  • Maria Kristic
  • Larry Watkinson
  • Renee Zelickson

Budget committee

We are responsible for determining the BITS operating budget for each fiscal year.

Committee Members:

  • Taylor Arndt, Chair

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  • Larry Watkinson, Vice Chair

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  • Diane Scalzi, Treasurer
  • Marie Nelson
  • John McCann
  • Peggy Carpenter
  • Renee Zelickson

Convention Planning Committee

The BITS Convention Planning Committee is responsible for planning and coordinating events and presentations sponsored by BITS during the virtual and in-person
ACB national conventions, held each year during the summer.

Committee Members:

  • Brad Snyder, Chair

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  • Nicki Keck
  • Rosanna Beaudrie
  • Mike Hartwig
  • Marci Duty
  • Michael Babcock
  • David Edick
  • Melissa Wolf
  • Jamaica Miller
  • Ann McKay-Bacon

Education Committee

The mission of the BITS Education Committee is to design, develop, and deliver comprehensive training programs centered on computer and digital technologies. Our goal is to ensure that every member of BITS—regardless of their starting point—can grow in skill, confidence, and independence, leveraging technology for productivity, creativity, and enhanced quality of life.

Committee Members:

  • Tyson Ernst, Chair

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Fundraising Committee

The BITS Fundraising Team works to raise money for BITS by planning events, asking for donations, and finding grants. Their work helps support BITS programs and activities.

Committee Members:

  • Ann McKay-Bacon, Chair

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  • Marci Duty, Vice Chair

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  • Kelsey Nicolay
  • Patricia Tussing
  • Pat Love-Sypho
  • Diane Scalzi

IT Committee

The IT committee is responsible for maintaining the website of BITS. We also provide technology advice and implementation to help the organization with daily activities.

Committee Members:

  • Larry Watkinson, Chair

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  • Michael Doise, 1st Vice Chair

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  • Kayla Bentas, 2nd Vice Chair

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  • Michael Babcock
  • Taylor Arndt

Audio Editing Members:

  • Brad Snyder
  • Darcy Burnard
  • Pete Lane
  • Jamie Pauls
  • Melissa Wolf

Content Editor Members:

  • Kayla Bentas, Coordinator

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  • Jason Castonguay
  • Jamie Pauls
  • Becky Knaub

Groups.io Email Management Members:

  • Mervin Keck, Chair

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  • Jason Castonguay, Vice Chair

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  • Nicki Keck
  • David Edick
  • Debbie Hazelton

Membership Committee Members:

  • John McCann, Chair

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  • Marci Duty
  • Mervin Keck
  • Dixie Sanderson

Diane Scalzi

Mentoring Committee

  • Marci Duty, Chair

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  • Kayla Bentas
  • Darcy Burnard
  • Liz Bottner
  • Linda Coccovizzo
  • Belinda Collins
  • David Edick
  • Tyson Ernst
  • Ryan Mann
  • Kliph Miller
  • Lisa Salinger
  • Brad Snyder
  • Larry Watkinson
  • Melissa Wolf

Nominations Committee

The nominations committee is appointed annually to develop a slate of officers and board members.

Presentations Committee

The BITS Presentations Committee is responsible for planning and coordinating Presentations sponsored by BITS for both BITS members and the ACB Community.
Currently, BITS sponsors 3 recurring presentations each month, including Basics With BITS, held on the 2nd and 4th Saturday afternoons; Mac Bytes held
on the 2nd Tuesday evenings; and Apple Bytes held on the 4th Wednesday evenings of each month.

Committee Members:

  • Brad Snyder, Chair

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  • Herbie Allen
  • David Edick
  • Marci Duty
  • Sree Roy
  • Mike Hartwig
  • Pete Lane
  • Nicki Keck
  • Deborah Armstrong
  • Melissa Wolf

Publications Committee

The publications committee overseas the creation, production and dissemination of all  printed and digital materials such as newsletters, reports and brochures. This committee ensures that   the organizations  messaging is consistent, accurate and aligned   with BITS mission and values.  This committee is responsible for our logo and trademark copyrighted material.

Committee Members:

  • Rosanna beaudrie, chair

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  • Herbie Allen
  • Deborah Armstrong
  • Robin Frost
  • Nicki Keck
  • John McCann
  • Jason Castonguay
  • Penny Moss
  • Maryann Murad

Member Recognition

Committee Members:

  • Brad Snyder, Chair

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  • David Edick
  • Rosanna Beaudrie
  • Ann McKay-Bacon
  • Larry Gassman
  • Robin Frost
  • Lori Miller
  • Denise Colley