COLLATERAL COMMITTEE
Charge: Produce all printed pieces (direct mailers, posters, bookmarks and t-shirts). Selects logo design and oversees ads placement for consistent message. Design invitation, and other printed items.

FUNDRAISING COMMITTEE
Charge: Work with African American Readin (AARI) management team to secure selected sponsorships and other in-kind support. Provide oversight of Dawson Literacy Campaign (DLC). DLC: Promote literacy efforts in association with George Dawson Scholarship fund of DCCC and book sales of "Life is So Good." Interact with Dawson family, community, business and corporations to forward effort. Plan special Dawson legacy-related events with AARI management team.

HOSPITALITY COMMITTEE
Charge: Arrange post event reception (caterer, programs/agenda, entertainment, guest list, invitations, decorations, etc.). Make event seating assignments for special AARI guests. Manage V.I.P. reception including guests list, invitation mailing, and RSVPs (for sponsors and special guests). arrange "Green Room" catering for cast, production team and celebrity guests at site(s) for rehearsals and performance.

MARKETING COMMITTEE
Charge: Distributes collateral pieces and coordinate direct mailing. Strategize with Media Relations committee to publicize event. Distributes group order forms.

LOGISTICS COMMITTEE
Charge: Work with site to determine use of space and facilities. Setup and breakdown front of house, including lobby, box office, lobby entertainment and signage. Prepare and distribute collateral bags. Organize program distribution. Develop rain plan.

PRODUCTION COMMITTEE
Charge: Write, design and direct production. Select program content. Determine program format, performer participation specifics and scheduling. Determine sound and stage technical needs, program parameters and logistics. Prepare scripts for cast, hosts & celebrity guests. Maintain regular communication with AARI management team. Work with Hospitality and Logistics committees to coordinate related activities.

MEDIA RELATIONS COMMITTEE
Charge: Prepare information for all media (external and internal). Create press releases, media kits and talking points. Secure print, radio and TV interview opportunities. Secures taping of the event. Work in concert with AARI management team.

VOLUNTEER COMMITTEE Volunteer NOW!
Charge: Secure and train volunteers to assist committees in all aspects necessary throughout event. Specifically, secure volunteers to assist Logistics Committee in bag-stuffing, book prep and on-site venue assistance. Interact with Web site Committee to inform community of needs.

DIVERSITY LIAISON
Charge: Support and promote the African American Read-In as a valuable volunteer activity, community partnership, corporate employee project, family or individual experience to diverse individuals and groups.

PUBLICATIONS LIAISON
Charge: Work with AARI management team to solicit and confirm appropriate books, periodicals, or special edition print items for AARI audience and community distribution. Send thank-you notes and packages to related supporters.

SENIOR VOLUNTEERISM LIAISON
Charge: Encourage and recruit senior citizens becoming involved at various read-in participation levels, especially volunteering.

WEB SITE COMMITTEE www.readin.dcccd.edu
Charge: Work in concert with AARI management team to update AARI Web site on various program segments. Work with Writing/Editing liaisons.

CHILDREN/PERFORMER GIFTS COMMITTEE
Charge: Provide books and gifts for children and performers of AARI production.

PRINTED PROGRAM LIAISON
Charge: Prepare program for printer. Work with AARI Management Team to determine design, content and layout of program. Coordinate deadlines/delivery of program to printer with PI staff.

CELEBRITY LIAISON
Charge: Work with AARI Management Team to ensure that all aspects of celebrity activity are coordinated (arrivals, departures, meals and special outings, all ground travel).

COMMUNITY OUTREACH LIAISON
Charge: Expand reach of AARI by serving as an advocate and provider of supplementary information to interested individuals or groups.

SPECIAL GRAPHICS LIAISON
Charge: Assist management team in producing graphic projects, including special AARI presentations and promotions.

WRITERS WALK LIAISON
Charge: Interact on various levels with local writers wishing to participate in pre-show segment including securing accurate contact information, scheduling rehearsals, defining content and quality of writer's work.

WRITER-EDITOR LIAISON
Charge: Assist management team with various writing tasks, especially proofreading and editing. Strong writing/communication skills are necessary.

BOOK REVIEW LIAISON
Charge: Review (read and rate) books or other written materials as requested. Provide feedback, which may include brief written review. Finalize printed program's list of Recommended Books.

DISD LIAISON
Charge: Serve as communicator and advocate to DISD on behalf of AARI. Promote project as a quality, free Black History Month event; an educational/cultural literacy & literacy activity; and, a volunteer opportunity for staff/students/families. Interact with AARI Management team to increase collaborative opportunities between AARI and school district.

HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS LIAISON
Charge: Recruit high school student volunteers to assist in various AARI support activities. Work with Volunteer and Logistic committees.

If you would like to volunteer for one of these committees, please contact: Volunteer Committee Chair