The best size for the committee would be the Co-Chairs and two additional members. The budget allocation covers the cost of speakers and refreshments. Generally, the programs should be educational and not just entertainment. Programs traditionally have focused on child development, parenting, psychology, and similar topics. Sometimes special events arise.
Some basic tasks occur in connection with the actual events.
The Special Project Coordinators are responsible for filling out an event plan two weeks in advance of each actual event, then going to the event to introduce the speaker. If food is desired, it can be ordered through the Facilities Coordinator and comes out of the Special Projects budget. An alternative is to order beverages through the Facilities Coordinator, then go to Costco for cookies. Occasionally, if the budget is low, the Special Project coordinators have asked parents to bring desserts or refreshments. Ideally, an evaluation questionnaire should be prepared and distributed at each program to get immediate feedback on the speaker and topic.