Committee Service Makes MAC Shine

MAC is driven by its active and thriving committee system. Participating on a committee is one of the best ways to get involved with the club and provides a path to foster and grow new MAC friendships. From family-friendly events to budget decisions and project assignments to special events, committees lead many activities that happen at the club.

MAC’s committee system is made up of 10 standing committees, nine social committees, 26 sport committees, five board committees, and several ad hoc committees. The committee system is open to new and lifelong members. Any adult resident members may apply for any committee.

Committee members work side by side with MAC’s professional staff and trustees to plan and carry out policies and deliver programs. The leadership, expertise, and camaraderie shared by committee members create a unique community spirit, which is the foundation of MAC’s strong culture. Any member who is selected to serve on a committee needs to be available to commit the time and energy necessary to be a successful committee member. Several committees seek members with specific qualifications or prior committee experience, but members do not need to provide a reference to serve. Members are encouraged to provide a resume reflecting any relevant expertise, professional or volunteer experience.

Standing Committees

Standing committees are defined by the Club Bylaws and report directly to the Board of Trustees. The standing committees are: Audit; Athletic; Budget & Finance; Communications; Diversity Admissions; Diversity, Equity & Inclusion; House; Member Events; Membership; and Property. These committees are a key component of MAC’s governance system, providing input, guidance, and recommendations directly to the Board of Trustees.

Sport Committees

Sport committees represent the voice of members in athletic activities. These committees communicate the needs and desires of participating members to staff and the Athletic Committee. In addition, they create, convey, and review policies as needed. They promote athletic activities to member participants. All sport committees report to the Athletic Committee, which provides an Athletic Committee liaison to serve as a communication link between them. The sport committees are: Artistic Swimming; Basketball; Climbing; Cycling; Dance; Early Birds; Fitness & Decathlon; Golf; Group Exercise; Gymnastics; Handball; Karate; Outdoor Activities; Pickleball; Pilates; Racquetball; Ski & Snowboard; Squash; Swim; Tennis; Triathlon & Running; Volleyball; Walking & Hiking; Water Fitness; Water Volleyball; and Yoga.

Social Committees

Social committees represent the voice of members in MAC’s wide range of social activities. Through meetings and other input, these committees provide to staff and the Member Events Committee the needs and desires of members. In addition, they communicate, create, and draft revisions to club policies and promote social activities to members and their guests. The social committees plan activities, provide volunteer help in event preparation, and offer ideas and volunteers to prepare for and assist at events. A Member Events Committee liaison attends social committee meetings to serve as the communication link between the Member Events Committee and the social committees. The social committees are: 20s/30s; Balladeers; Culture & Style; Community Involvement; Family Events; Holiday Decorating; MelloMacs; Social Activities; and Community & Heritage.

Board & Specialized Committees

These committees are designed to meet targeted MAC needs. Board committees include Food & Beverage, Human Resources, Land Use, Past Presidents, and Technology Advisory committees. Specialized Committees include Arts (under Property), and Investments (under Budget & Finance) committees.

Take advantage of this once-a-year application process. The committee system allows members to give a voice to their passions and expertise. Committee participation also provides an excellent opportunity to enhance one’s MAC experience, build new friendships, and have input into what happens at the club. Applications are now available at themac. com and are due no later than 5 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 31. Committee interest forms are available online, and Committee Support is available to help with any technical difficulties. Complete an interest form today! For more information, contact committees@themac.com.