ARES Committee Implementation and Operations Plans

Event Committee Implementation

Plan, organize, and publicize ARES events efficiently.

Task	Action	Timeline	Responsible
Create the Event Committee and develop a plan	Outline steps, timelines, and assignments	08 Sept 2025	Tammi Maciolek
Maintain website and social media posts	Create and maintain event posts, upload event pictures	Ongoing per event	Tom Barrett Chris Kelleher Kirk Thompson
NET Schedule	Prepare NET schedule with assigned NET Controllers	Monthly	David Ingram

Build and sustain a growing and engaged ARES membership.

Task	Action	Timeline	Responsible
Form Membership Committee	Select members and define roles	08 Sept 2025	Tammi Maciolek
Develop membership recruitment Plan	Define recruitment methods, materials, and strategies	13 Oct 2025	Tammi Maciolek
Respond to Inquiries	Reply to emails/messages from prospective members	Within 48 hours	Kirk Thompson David Ingram
Welcome New Attendees	Greet and orient new participants	Every Meeting	Tom Barrett David Ingram
Send recruitment emails & phone calls	Maintain database of inquiries, follow-ups, and members	Ongoing	Tammi Maciolek Kirk Thompson David Ingram Tom Barrett Bradley Lowry Chris Kelleher
Welcome packet development	Information for New Members	13 Oct 2025	Kirk Thompson David Ingram Bradley Lowry Chris Kelleher

Build competency and confidence through hands-on and theoretical training.

Task	Action	Timeline	Responsible
Form Training Committee	Select members, assign leads for topics	08 Sept 2025	David Horvath
Create training plan and schedule	Include topics, speakers, trainers	Quarterly Planning	David Horvath Kirk Thompson David Ingram
Ensure the most current documentation is being used	Training Documentation	Ongoing	Chris Kelleher Kirk Thompson

Standardize and oversee field operations, safety, and readiness.

Task	Action	Timeline	Responsible
Form Operations Committee	Identify leads, assign specialties	08 Sept 2025	Matthew Carango Tammi Maciolek
Develop an overall plan	Define tasks, timelines, SOPs	13 Oct 2025	Matthew Carango Tammi Maciolek
Create SOGs	Develop Standard Operating Guidelines for all tasks and equipment	Quarterly Review	Matthew Carango Tammi Maciolek Michael Pentimall Chris Kelleher

All Committees will meet monthly to coordinate efforts.
Each committee will submit a monthly report to the ARES Emergency Coordinator (EC).
Updates and successes will be shared via social media and internal email list.