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ADEC offers members lots of opportunities to contribute to the success of the association and in fulfilling its mission statement.

Fill out this form and check off the committees that spark your interest. Not all committees have openings at all times, so select several areas of interest.

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Audit Selects firm to conduct annual audit. Receives and reviews findings of auditors. Awards Solicits names from the membership and selects individuals to receive the following annual awards: Death Educator, Clinical Practice, Research Recognition and Service Awards. Bridging the Gap Research Grant Task Force Develops guidelines and reviews proposals for ADEC’s new program to provide grants focusing on the translation of research into clinical practice. Chapters Supports local and regional chapters consisting of both national and regional-only members to promote and carry out the Mission and Vision of ADEC. Chapters Group Tax Exemption Task Force Investigates implementation of group tax exemption program for chapters. Conference Marketing Publicizes, advertises and promotes the annual conference nationally, internationally and regionally. Conference Sponsorship Help identify and solicit individuals/organizations to financially support our annual conference. Conference Steering Provides guidance, suggestions and support to conference organizers and assists in the selection of conference sites. Continuing Education Task Force Develops plans for ADEC to deliver continuing education programs through means other than at the annual conference. Ethics and Professional Standards Establishes the criteria for the standards and practices of the Association and its implementation. Finance and Investment The committee is charged with oversight and review of the organization’s financial performance including review of investments and long term financial viability. Reviews monthly statements and monitors ongoing financial activity The committee is responsible to the ADEC Board through the board treasurer. International Membership Promotes communication and active involvement of members outside the United States. Job Description Task Force Assists ADEC committees and task forces with developing clear job descriptions for their purpose and operations. Journal Task Force Explore options for providing ADEC members with access to professional journals and publications to enhance membership benefits. Membership Benefit Task Force Explores potential new benefits for ADECs membership. Membership Marketing Task Force Identifies and develops marketing strategies to increase ADECs membership. Membership Survey Task Force Develop and implement a survey to be distributed to the membership in order to identify needs, expectations, and concerns of the membership. New Member Welcoming Provides orientation, information and support to new members. People of Color/Multicultural Forum The purpose of POCMCC is for recruitment of people of color for membership and active participation within ADEC; retention of those members; and education for cultural diversity within thanatology. Professional Development Assigns faculty to teach pre conference courses; develops standard course content. Public Relations Provides positive and accurate information regarding dying, death and bereavement; death education and counseling, and the Association to the public at-large and the media. Special Interest Groups (SIGs) Supports the establishment and maintenance of ADEC special interest groups, which offer opportunities for information exchange, collegial interaction and support based on specific professional and/or personal areas of interest/expertise. Student Paper Awards Student Paper Awards were developed to encourage students to do scholarly work in the field of death and dying. Committee members review student papers and choose recipients for these paper awards. Student Scholarship Student scholarships were initiated to encourage students to become involved in ADEC and to provide them with financial resources to attend the annual conference. Committee members review student applications and choose recipients for these scholarship awards. Student Initiative In addition to raising funds (Silent Auction) for conference scholarships for students, the Student Initiative Committee provides opportunities for student networking and coordination of panels at the annual conference beneficial to student members of the organization. The SIC also elects one non-voting member to the ADEC Board of Directors. Specialty Workshops Selects training programs delivered prior to the annual conference for professionals wishing to increase their knowledge, skills and competency in topic-specific areas of Thanatology. Volunteers Links interested ADEC members with opportunities for serving on committees, which are essential in meeting the needs of the membership and for the successful operation of the Association. ADEC Credentialing Council Committees Assist with the development of ADEC’s CT and FT certification programs.
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