Riverside Association of Parents - Committees
MISSION STATEMENT:
The purpose of the RMA Parent Association is to promote parental involvement in the school by supporting the RMA mission, leadership, programs and activities for the well-being of the cadets. The RMA Parents Association strives to promote a strong sense of community by recognizing that its economic, cultural and ethnic diversity enrich this sense of community through the variety of talents, resources and backgrounds each family brings to the school.
MEMBERSHIP:
All parents and guardians of cadets enrolled at RMA and parents of alumnae who express continued interest in the school are automatically members of the PA. There are no membership fees.
LEADERSHIP POSITIONS AND COMMITTEES:
Leadership positions are appointed to serve a one year renewable term and will be expected to meet as a group on a monthly basis. Individual chairs and their committees will meet on a quarterly basis as a minimum and more as needed. All leadership positions require a minimum of one full academic year of attendance at RMA. Although only one leadership role can be held at a time, you may serve on multiple committees at a time.
Parent Engagement Committee – organize and oversee regional parent socials, tailgates and other fun activities that will promote fellowship among RMA families.
Cadet Activities Committee – partner with Parent Relations and Cadet Activities to coordinate various campus activities that enhance cadet life such as Breakfast in the Barracks, Grill Nights, Movie Nights and volunteer opportunities.
Marketing and PR Committee – partner with Parent Relations to oversee parent social media platforms such as Facebook; promote positive online reviews; assist Public Relations with photographing campus events and athletics; merchandising and RMA communications.
Special Events Committee – partner with Parent Relations to organize/oversee special campus events such as Homecoming, Parents Weekend, Staff Appreciation and Holiday Decorating.
Parent Ambassador Committee – partner with Parent Relations and the Admissions team for campus tours, open house and ROC events; welcome new families as they transition to RMA; expand regional parent ambassador pool.
Alumni Parent Committee – partner with Parent Relations to effectively engage parents of alumni cadets who wish to remain active members of the RMA community including participation in regional RMA events.
International Family Committee– help ensure that International cadets and their families are effectively communicated with and culturally represented throughout the year.
Middle School Parent Committee – help ensure that Middle School cadets and their families are effectively communicated with and represented throughout the year.
Day Cadet Committee – help ensure that day cadets and their families are effectively communicated with and represented throughout the year.
Policy, Procedures and Operations Committee – work with senior staff to ensure that policies and procedures are effective, clear and easy to access to include handbooks, website, LOI’s and enrollment.
Philanthropy Committee – partner with Advancement on fundraising and special donor events.