Description of Committee Volunteer Positions

All Committee Member Expectations:

1.     Commitment to serve the full term indicated

2.     Regular participation in meetings and conference calls

3.     Contribution of ideas and working to complete tasks and charges

4.     Completion of assignments on schedule or in a timely manner

5.     Always act with honesty, integrity, trust, respect and collegiality

6.     Actively support the Vision, Mission and Values of Pride Ortho

7.     Support other members’ contributions to the work of Pride Ortho

8.     Support programs and activities of the organization through attendance at as many events as is reasonable or possible

Membership Committee: The Membership Committee works to plan and administer the Pride Ortho member application and process.  

Charges:

· Review applications and accept members.

· Initiate membership renewal and transitions from resident/fellow to active members

· Draft guidelines for membership approval 

· Create, maintain and research the LGBTQ+ friendly residency/fellowship programs on our website

· Maintain the membership database, purge inactive member accounts and assist members in managing their account as needed.

· Engage the membership and identify projects and issues the membership thinks are important and bring them to the executive council

· Promote Pride Ortho at subspecialty meetings via small subgroup meetings or small events

Appointment: 2 years, with a one-time re-appointment (for two additional years)

Mentorship Committee: The Mentorship Committee will connect Pride Ortho mentors with mentees.  

Charges:

· Craft an application process to determine the most important needs of mentees (location, specialty, work/life issues, sexual preference, etc.)

· Create a list of Pride Ortho members willing to be mentors

· Create and implement an orientation/ training program to assist mentors and mentees in the mentoring process

· Develop formal mentoring guides and other tools to enhance participation

· Continuously pair mentors with mentees

· Promote mentoring within Pride Ortho as a means to build the profession and strengthen the society

· Maintain the mentoring database

· Meet every 8 weeks virtually as a committee

· Develop and maintain a mentoring section on Pride Ortho website

Appointment: 2 years, with a one time re-appointment (for two additional years)

Research Committee: The research committee is integral to supporting and fulfilling our mission with scientific research.

Charges:

· The committee will periodically review the literature that is relevant to LGBTQ+ Healthcare

· The committee will update the resources webpage with peer-reviewed literature

· The committee will also plan original research by leveraging the resources of our membership to conduct and disseminate research findings

· The research committee will work to connect our members that are interested in collaborating

Appointment: 2 years, with a one time re-appointment (for two additional years)

Social Media Task Force: The Social Media Task Force will maintain a strong social media presence and identify ways by which Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, and other social media tools can help to increase visibility of the organization and improve its outreach efforts.

Charges:

·  Keep current members up-to-date on activities, opportunities, conference developments, etc.

·  Acknowledge new members, sponsors, donors, etc. 

·  Serve as a recruitment tool: promote Pride Ortho to potential members

· Work closely with the communications committee on ideas for daily to weekly posts on Pride Ortho social media accounts

·  Work closely with the communications committee on posting announcements and flyers on all social media accounts and update the website forum on all upcoming Pride Ortho events with specific details and associated links

Appointment: 2 years, with a one time re-appointment (for two additional years)

Communication Committee: The Communications Committee plays an integral role in creating brand recognition, shares important Pride Ortho news via social media, periodically reviews website content, and keeps members up to date about committees, research, webinars, and all ortho Pride Ortho events.

Charges:

·   Work to develop, update, and monitor all communication policies including social networking accounts (Instagram, Twitter, Facebook), electronic discussion groups (Blogs, Forums), and a monthly newsletter

·   Seek out new ways to communicate with members and other interested parties through alternative media

·   Work closely with the Social Media Task Force on ideas for daily to weekly posts on Pride Ortho social media accounts

·  Work closely with the Social Media Task Force on posting announcements/flyers on all social media accounts and update the website forum on all upcoming Pride Ortho events with specific details and associated links

·   Invite members to create new blogs

·   Reach out to other orthopaedic organizations to discuss collaborating on projects

·   Work closely with the Membership Committee on obtaining support from residency/fellowship programs and recruiting new  members / sponsors / donors etc.

·  Develop and email out a monthly Pride Ortho Newsletter that will include:

·   Review of Pride Ortho achievements

·   Announcement and recap of Pride Ortho events

·   Recognition of award/scholarship recipients

·   Highlighting "Member of the Month"

·   Sharing updates on research projects

·   Highlight published works

·   Update on membership numbers

·   Updates on changes/additions to the website

Appointment: 2 years, with a one time re-appointment (for two additional years)

Education Committee: The Education Committee will be a resource for medical students, residents, and practicing physicians in search of information on sex- and gender-informed healthcare. 

Charges:

• The committee will work together to develop online training curricula for orthopedic residency programs
• The committee will provide LGBTQIA+ educational material for Pride Ortho newsletters and the Pride Ortho website
• The committee will work closely with the Research Committee to maintain up to date scientific literature on LGBTQIA+ healthcare on the Pride Ortho website
• Members will connect with orthopedic specialty societies to promote DEI initiatives and sex- and gender-informed healthcare
• Members will stay up to date on changes to residency curricula involving LGBTQIA+ training requirements per ACGME guidelines

Appointment: 2 years, with a one-time reappointment (for two additional years)