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Executive Committee
Chair: Dr. Charlotte K. Frank

The Executive Committee directs the vision of the AIFL and consists of individuals who chair one of AIFL's standing committees. The Executive Committee has the mandate to put into effect all of the authority provided by the Board of Directors.

 

AIFL Standing Committees:

Citizenship Through Sports
Chair: Dr. June B. Dempsey

The ‘Citizenship Through Sports’ Committee oversees the development and implementation of AIFL’s U.S.- Israel ‘Citizenship Through Sports’ program. In addition to members of the AIFL Board of Directors, this committee consists of representatives of the National Collegiate Athletic Association, National Federation of State High School Associations, the New York City Sports Commission, the Ministry of Education, Culture and Sports of the State of Israel, the Academic Sport Association of Israel, and renowned athletes.

Lecture Series
Chair: Prof. Michael Curtis

The Lecture Series Committee assists in the recommendation of American and Israeli experts in the areas of business, science, industry, government, religion, education and media to participate in AIFL’s Lecture Series.

Marketing and Communications
Chair: Richard A. Robbins

The Marketing and Communications Committee develops AIFL’s marketing and communications strategy. It conducts periodic reviews of AIFL’s marketing strategy and recommends revisions based on current trends. Additionally, the committee pays special attention to AIFL’s positioning in the public relations arena, and assists the Director of Marketing and Communications with the development of unique features to highlight the organization’s ongoing activities.

Missions
Chair: Hon. Robert Abrams

The Delegations Committee is responsible for setting the guidelines and policies for AIFL’s Leadership Delegations to Israel. In addition, this committee is responsible for reviewing potential delegation candidates and evaluating the effectiveness of each program.

Partners for Global Education
Chair: Dr. Charlotte K. Frank

The mission of the Partners for Global Education committee is to enhance the Youth Ambassadors Student Exchange Program, as well as to develop new educational initiatives to further U.S. and Israeli educational cooperation and exchanges. In doing so, the committee hopes to raise AIFL’s involvement in the areas of global education, cultural diversity, understanding, rights of minorities, and the use of technology in education in both countries

Regional Development
Chair: Carol Karsch

The Regional Development Committee oversees AIFL’s chapter development. Committee members also include individuals from key states in the Western Region of the United States who are dedicated to building and maintaining new chapters of the AIFL across the United States.

Young Leadership
Chair: Yariv Ben-Ari

The Young Leadership committee organizes programs and activities targeted to members 24 - 45 with the goal of developing greater involvement among the younger generation while cultivating the future leaders of the AIFL.

 

 

 
 
   
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