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In late 2025, the AASLH Finance Committee and AASLH Investment Committee proposed that they merge into one committee and that the Association should hire an investment firm. In March 2026, the AASLH Council approved the proposal and the Association contracted with an external investment (Woodmont Investment Counsel, Nashville, Tennessee) firm to manage AASLH\u2019s investment funds. Professional and constant oversight over AASLH\u2019s investments should result in greater returns and obviate the need for quarterly Investment Committee meetings, which can be folded into the Finance Committee, which already was serving as an oversight body to the Investment Committee.<\/p>\n

In June 2026, the AASH Council voted to approve the proposed merger of committees and the changes to the Bylaws indicated below. This matter now goes to the members of AASLH at the Meeting of the Membership during the Annual Conference in Providence, on Friday, September 18, for a vote.<\/p>\n

The following changes to the Bylaws will combine the Finance and Investment committees into one committee:<\/p>\n

Section 7. Treasurer Powers and Duties<\/strong><\/p>\n

7.1 Treasurer Committee Service<\/strong>
The Treasurer shall chair the Finance Committee and shall serve on its Investment Subcommittee.<\/p>\n

Article VII. Committees<\/strong><\/p>\n

Section 1. Types of Committees<\/strong><\/p>\n

1.1 Standing Committees<\/strong>
There shall be standing committees of the Association for:<\/p>\n

\u25cf audit
\u25cf awards
\u25cf diversity and inclusion
\u25cf finance
\u25cf governance
\u25cf leadership nominating
\u25cf standards and ethics<\/p>\n

\u2026<\/p>\n

Section 6. Finance Committee<\/strong>
The Finance Committee shall meet prior to and prepare financial reports for each Council meeting. All actions of the Finance Committee shall be reported to the Council. The Treasurer shall chair the Finance Committee. Neither the chair nor any members of the Finance Committee shall serve on the Audit Committee. The responsibilities of the Finance Committee shall be:<\/p>\n

\u25cf to review and approve all budgets and financial reports of the Association;
\u25cf to advise the Council on significant financial matters and decisions;
\u25cf to monitor the administration, collection and disbursement of the financial resources of the Association; and
\u25cf to make financial reports and recommendations to the Council.<\/p>\n

\u2026<\/p>\n

Article IX. Financial Administration<\/strong><\/p>\n

Section 5. Financial and Investment Policies and Procedures<\/strong>
Upon recommendation of the Finance, Investment, and Audit Committees, the Council shall adopt and periodically review and amend a comprehensive set of financial policies and procedures for the management and administration of Association funds, including, but not limited to, cash management, purchasing and investment.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

In late 2025, the AASLH Finance Committee and AASLH Investment Committee proposed that they merge into one committee and that the Association should hire an investment firm. In March 2026, the AASLH Council approved the proposal and the Association contracted with an external investment (Woodmont Investment Counsel, Nashville, Tennessee) firm to manage AASLH\u2019s investment funds. 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