For many of the challenges we face, we need as much unity and coordination as possible. Your participation is vital to Cinema United\u2019s success as an association. As a member of Cinema United, you can participate in shaping our policies and our approaches to our industry\u2019s challenges.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Several of Cinema United\u2019s active committees are open to all or most Cinema United members. Read more about how to get involved below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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We believe in equal opportunity and do not discriminate based on ethnicity, gender, age, religion, physical ability, sexual orientation, or any other status. Our goals is to improve our overall diversity in representation in these areas, along with education, skill sets, experience, and\/or company size and geographic location.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Oversees Cinema United\u2019s financial reporting process, internal financial controls, and compliance with related legal and regulatory requirements. Directs an annual independent audit of the Association and its subsidiaries. Recommends best financial and corporate governance practices to the Executive Board.<\/p>\n
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Number of Committee Seats<\/strong>: 5<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Current Number of Open Seats<\/strong>: 0 seats, 2 year term with the option of renewing for up to three terms (a maximum of six years of service).<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Time Commitment<\/strong>: The Audit Committee meets twice annually via Zoom \u2013 once in June to review the plans for the annual audit, and once in September to review and approve the draft audit report and audited financial statements prepared by the auditors. Other Committee business is transacted via email, including the review and approval of Cinema United\u2019s annual tax return filings in October. If any significant questions or concerns arise during the audit, additional meetings would be required but, in the normal course of events, the Committee meets just twice a year. The time commitment (assuming a clean audit and no fraud concerns) is very small, just a few hours in the months of June, September and October. Members of the Audit Committee serve two-year terms, with the option of renewing for up to three terms (a maximum of six years of service).<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Requirements:<\/strong>\u00a0Audit Committee Members must be Advisory Board members. Financial expertise required, including knowledge of financial reporting (including GAAP) and internal financial controls. Some awareness of financial reporting practices used by not-for-profit organizations is\u00a0a plus<\/em>.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Cinema United Staff Liaison:<\/strong>\u00a0Lou DiGioia<\/p>\n <\/p>\n<\/div><\/li> <\/p>\n Explores suggested alterations or interpretations of the existing Cinema United bylaws and makes recommendations to the Executive Board regarding proposed amendments to the bylaws.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Number of Committee Seats:<\/strong>\u00a03<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Current Number of Open Seats:<\/strong>\u00a00 open seats<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Time Commitments:<\/strong>\u00a0The Bylaws committee meets virtually as needed, as bylaws revision suggestions arise.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Requirements:<\/strong>\u00a0Members of the Bylaws Committee must be Advisory Board members in good standing<\/p>\n <\/p>\n<\/div><\/li> <\/p>\n Monitors building regulations in four major code books and in the NFPA Life Safety Code and communicates relevant changes to Cinema United members; actively provides input to the codes and standards organizations that are in the best interest of exhibition.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Public\u00a0Access\u00a0Law\u00a0relates to all applicable federal laws, regulations and litigation concerning non-discrimination and reasonable accommodations required to be provided by commercial facilities including, without limitation, the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act, 42 USC 12-101 and all regulations and promulgations thereunder.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Current Number of Open Seats<\/strong>: Unlimited and open to all Cinema United members<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Time Commitment<\/strong>: The Codes & Public Access Committee holds at least one in-person meeting per year at Cinema United\u2019s annual governance meetings in the Fall. Frequency of virtual meetings\/calls varies depending on prevalence of issues.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Cinema United Staff Liaison:<\/strong> Todd Halstead<\/p>\n <\/p>\n<\/div><\/li> <\/p>\n Consults with and advises Cinema United on legal analysis of issues impacting the exhibition industry. Helps inform Cinema United on direction to take on possible precedent-setting developments. This committee does not have a Chair.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Number of Committee Seats<\/strong>: 9<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Current Number of Open Seats<\/strong>: 0 open seats<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Time Commitment<\/strong>: The Committee of Counsel holds at least one in-person meeting per year at CinemaCon. Frequency of virtual meetings\/calls varies depending on prevalence of legal issues.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Requirements:<\/strong>\u00a0Committee of Counsel members must be the top lawyer at their company.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n<\/div><\/li> <\/p>\n Provides direction and oversight of the budgeting and program planning for the annual CinemaCon convention.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Committee Chair<\/strong>: Racheal Wilson, Harkins<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Committee Vice Chair<\/strong>: Sabrina Starr, CinemaWorld of FL, Inc.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Number of Committee Seats<\/strong>: 7 seats<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Number of Open Seats<\/strong>: 0 open seats, no term limits<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Time Commitments<\/strong>: The Conventions Committee meets in-person once per year, at Cinema United\u2019s annual governance meetings. Other calls and virtual meetings are held throughout the year. Committee members should expect to commit at least 10 hours per year to the work of this committee.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Requirements<\/strong>: All Conventions Committee members must have attended at least two CinemaCon conventions.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Cinema United Staff Liaison:<\/strong>\u00a0Mitch Neuhauser<\/p>\n <\/p>\n<\/div><\/li> <\/p>\n Aims to increase diversity within Cinema United\u2019s volunteer base and in the participation at Cinema United events; promotes diverse and inclusive hiring within Cinema United member companies; and advocates for greater diversity and representation in film product.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Committee Chair<\/strong>: Racheal Wilson, Harkins Theatres<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Number of Committee Seats<\/strong>: Unlimited and open to all Cinema United members<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Time Commitments<\/strong>: This committee typically meets at least two times per year in-person, at CinemaCon and at Cinema United\u2019s annual governance meetings, though the ability to attend these in-person meetings is not a requirement of committee membership. There may be occasional virtual meetings. There are opportunities to be more active within this committee by committing to specific initiatives within the committee, such as reviewing Cinema United\u2019s Annual Meeting D&I scholarship applications. More extensive time commitments are required for such tasks.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Requirements<\/strong>: A commitment to diversity & inclusion<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Cinema United Staff Liaison:<\/strong>\u00a0Amanda Martin<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Click her<\/a>e<\/a>\u00a0to sign up for the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n<\/div><\/li> <\/p>\n Identifies, researches, and develops strategies on various legislative and regulatory policy issues important to the exhibition industry.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Committee Member Responsibilities:<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/ul>\n <\/p>\n Committee Chair<\/strong>: Bo Chambliss, Georgia Theatre Company<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Vice Chair<\/strong>: Dan Herrle, National Amusements<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Number of Committee Seats<\/strong>: 20 seats, no term limits<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Current number of open seats:<\/strong>\u00a00 open seats<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Time Commitments<\/strong>: The Government Relations Committee meets in-person twice annually, once at CinemaCon and once at Cinema United\u2019s annual governance meetings. Committee members should plan to dedicate two to three hours per month to guide Cinema United advocacy policymaking.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Requirements:<\/strong>\u00a0Must be (1) an executive at a Cinema United member company in good standing (2) a member of the Cinema United Advisory Board; and (3) have an interest and knowledge of advocacy issues addressed by the Cinema United Government Relations Committee.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Cinema United Staff Liaison:<\/strong>\u00a0Todd Halstead<\/p>\n <\/p>\n<\/div><\/li> <\/p>\n Provides a forum for discussion and information exchange between smaller theater owners\/operators with fewer than 75 screens.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Committee Chair<\/strong>: Colleen Barstow, Main Street Theatres<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Vice Chair<\/strong>: Emelyn Stuart, Stuart Cinema & Cafe<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Number of Coalition Seats<\/strong>: Unlimited and open to all Cinema United members working at privately-held Cinema United member companies<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Cinema United Staff Liaison:<\/strong>\u00a0Todd Halstead<\/p>\n <\/p>\n All ITOC notices are automatically sent to those in Cinema United\u2019s database who are associated with privately-held Cinema United member companies. If you do not think you are receiving these notices, please contact Erin Von Hoetzendorff at erin@cinemaunited.org<\/a><\/p>\n <\/p>\n<\/div><\/li> <\/p>\n Explores issues of mutual interest to Cinema United\u2019s members doing business outside of North America, working closely with exhibition and association leaders worldwide.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Committee Chair<\/strong>: Jane Hastings, Event Cinemas<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Number of Committee Seats<\/strong>: Unlimited and open to all Cinema United members with operations outside of the United States.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Time Commitments:<\/strong>\u00a0The Cinema United International Committee meets in-person twice annually, once at CinemaCon and once at Cinema United\u2019s annual governance meetings, often in conjunction with The Global Cinema Federation. Occasionally this committee also meets virtually. Committee membership is not dependent on the ability to attend all of these meetings in-person.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Cinema United Staff Liaison:<\/strong>\u00a0Erin Von Hoetzendorff<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Each international Cinema United member company is automatically assigned at least one International Committee representative. If you\u2019d like to be sure you are included on this committee, please contact Erin Von Hoetzendorff at erin@cinemaunited.org<\/a><\/p>\n <\/p>\n<\/div><\/li> <\/p>\n Meets quarterly to review Cinema United\u2019s reserve portfolio and to provide guidance to Cinema United\u2019s investment advisors. Periodically reviews and submits recommendations to the Executive Board regarding Cinema United\u2019s investment policy, asset allocation, and investment strategies.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Chair:<\/strong>\u00a0Dan Harkins, Harkins Theatres<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Number of Committee Seats<\/strong>: 5<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Current Number of Open Seats<\/strong>: 1 seat, 2 year term with the option of renewing for up to three terms (a maximum of six years of service).<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Time Commitments<\/strong>: The Investment Committee meets quarterly via Zoom when the portfolio summary and allocation reports for the prior quarter are available. Detailed supporting materials are sent to Committee members in advance of each quarterly meeting. Reviewing the materials takes an hour or two and each quarterly meeting runs 90 minutes, for a total time commitment of a half day or so each quarter. Occasionally, the committee takes up a special project (like revising the Investment Policy), which might require a modest amount of additional time. Members of the Investment Committee serve two-year terms, with the option of renewing for up to three terms (a maximum of six years of service).<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Requirements<\/strong>: Investment expertise required, including knowledge of investment strategy, investment instruments, portfolio construction, risk tolerance, manager selection and criteria for success.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Cinema United Staff Liaison:<\/strong>\u00a0Lou DiGioia<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Click her<\/a>e<\/a>\u00a0to apply for a position on the Investment Committee.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n<\/div><\/li> <\/p>\n Develops and recommends to the Board specific criteria and qualifications for membership, and assists with the recruitment and retention of members.\u00a0The Membership Committee will be comprised of members of the Executive Board and the Advisory Board, appointed by the Executive Board in consultation with the President. The Secretary of the Association will serve as Chairman of the Membership Committee. The Membership Committee will develop and recommend to the Executive Board specific criteria and qualifications for the various classes of membership and undertake recruitment and retention efforts.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Chair:<\/strong>\u00a0The Chair of Cinema United\u2019s Membership Committee is held by the Secretary of Cinema United\u2019s Executive Board. The current chair is Bo Chambliss of Georgia Theatre Company.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Number of Committee Seats:<\/strong>\u00a017<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Current Number of Open Seats:<\/strong>\u00a00 open seats<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Time Commitments:<\/strong>\u00a0Cinema United\u2019s membership committee meets at least twice per year, once via Zoom in advance of CinemaCon, and once in-person at the Annual Board Meetings and Summit.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Requirements:<\/strong> Members of the Membership Committee must be Advisory Board members in good standing. The Membership Committee must include at least one international member and one non-profit member.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Cinema United Staff Liaison:\u00a0<\/a>Erin Von Hoetzendorff<\/a><\/p>\n <\/p>\n<\/div><\/li> <\/p>\n Works within the federal election process to advance Cinema United\u2019s strategic advocacy mission by increasing the movie theater industry\u2019s political influence.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Board Member Responsibilities:<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n Number of Board Seats<\/strong>: 5 seats<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Current Number of Open Seats:<\/strong>\u00a00 open seats<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Time Commitments<\/strong>: Less than 3 hours per month<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Requirements<\/strong>:<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n Cinema United Staff Liaison:<\/strong> Michael O’Leary<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n<\/div><\/li> <\/p>\n All Ratings Compliance Officers work to promote and administer the voluntary movie ratings system, as a useful guide for parents and as a successful deterrent to censorship.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Number of Committee Seats<\/strong>: Unlimited and open to all Cinema United members. Ideally each Cinema United member company has at least one Ratings Compliance Officer.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Time Commitments<\/strong>: Ratings Compliance Officers meet in-person at least once per year at CinemaCon. Other meetings may be held virtually as needed depending on needs of the committee.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Requirements<\/strong>: This committee is open to all Cinema United members, though those with a special interest in the ratings system are especially encouraged to participate.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Cinema United Staff Liaison:<\/strong>\u00a0Erin Von Hoetzendorff<\/p>\n <\/p>\n If you\u2019d like to be sure you are included as a Ratings Compliance officer, please contact Erin Von Hoetzendorff at erin@cinemaunited.org<\/a><\/p>\n <\/p>\n<\/div><\/li> <\/p>\n Periodically reviews Cinema United\u2019s mission and strategic vision and provides specific guidance on priorities for the Association. Committee seats are open to Advisory Board members working in executive positions at their respective companies.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Committee Chair<\/strong>: TBD<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Vice Chair<\/strong>: TBD<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Number of Committee Seats<\/strong>: 11 seats, 3 year terms<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Current number of Open Seats<\/strong>: 0 seats<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Time Commitment<\/strong>: Cinema United\u2019s Strategic Planning Committee holds in-person meetings at CinemaCon and the Summit as well as three to four Zoom meetings per year. Occasional email threads occur as needed.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Requirements<\/strong>: Members of the Strategic Planning Committee must be members of Cinema United\u2019s Advisory Board and must hold a higher ranking, director-level position at a Cinema United member company in good standing.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n<\/p>\n
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