Serving on a VAB committee is a fantastic way to get involved, connect with colleagues from other parts of the state, represent your region and have your voice heard. All committee meetings are held virtually via ZOOM. Read below for committee descriptions and meeting times.

LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEE

Learn about and stay informed on bills that impact broadcasters introduced in the Vermont state legislature and the US Congress. During Legislative Committee meetings, you will have the opportunity to weigh in on legislative priorities, strategies and actions.  Topics often covered include journalism preservation initiatives, performance royalties, AM radio on the dashboard, FCC ownership caps, ATSC 3.0 and how AI is impacting the broadcast industry. To join, email wendy@vermontbroadcasters.org with subject line “Legislative Committee” and you’ll be notified about upcoming meetings, advocacy alerts and more.

MEMBERSHIP COMMITTEE

If you want to be involved in what membership benefits the VAB offers and/or want to steer the way annual events are conducted, this is the committee for you. The membership committee works together to identify potential new member benefits as well as analyze current benefits to determine return on investment. This includes professional growth opportunities, scholarships, the new paid intern program and any other ideas you have to support VAB members. The Membership committee also steers the Annual Convention and Production of the Year Awards in June as well as the Annual Hall of Fame & Awards Banquet in December. To join, email wendy@vermontbroadcasters.org with subject line “Membership Committee”.

FINANCE COMMITTEE

If you want to know more about how the VAB operates fiscally, this is the committee for you. The Finance Committee reviews all the financials and each Spring, reviews and makes recommendations to the board for the next Fiscal Year beginning July 1st. This committee also reviews and makes recommendations about investment strategy. To join the Finance Committee, email wendy@vermontbroadcasters.org with subject line “Finance Committee”.