Jon Martin Email & Phone Number

Chicago, Illinois, United States

Serving as the program manager of the Chapter Relations Office of the American Library Association. Providing leadership to volunteer committees that connect 57 state and territorial associations and 8000 student members to the national ALA. Facilitating communication between the Chapters and all ALA units; coordinate leadership development for Chapter officers, Chapter Councilors, chief paid staff members, and other Chapter leaders.Strengthening membership promotion activities for ALA and the Chapters.Championing the freedom to read at the state level by providing state associations with dedicated advocacy and campaign support, resulting in the submission of thousands of letters and calls to state government officials.Coordinating with the ALA Student Chapters and help raise awareness of student needs throughout the ALA.Administering ALA's disaster and COVID19 relief grants.Achievements:Administration of the largest nongovernmental library COVID19 relief grant program at $1.55MSupported the launch of the Chapter Advocacy Workshop for state level library leaders.

Waukegan, Illinois, United States

Waukegan, Illinois, United States

Evanston, Illinois, United States

Served as the director of the Potawatomi District of the Northeast Illinois Council. Provided leadership to an executive and volunteer committee that delivers quality Scouting to over 500 adult volunteers and 2900 youth.Fund development includes an annual campaign of $150,000 and annual product sales of $365,000.Staff adviser to the LGBTQ+ Inclusion Committee and a Cub Scout Day Camp.Accomplishments:2022 5% Spring Membership Growth Year Over Year 2021 Manager of Organization-Wide $350,000 Annual Campaign2021 Council Fall Recruitment Growth (Aug 1 - Dec 31) over 2020 in Cub Scouts and Traditional Membership2021 Fall Recruitment - 360 new members, surpassing 2020 recruitment levels2021 District 1st Grade Program Growth (45%)2021 District Kindergarten Program Growth (25%)2021 Established LGBTQ+ Inclusion Committee2020 Cub Scout Pack Survival Training - Reaching over 100 Cub Scout volunteers serving over 2000 young people2020 Virtual Walk of Faith - Interfaith Program2020 Council New Youth Membership Growth - #3 Central Region, #9 NationwideSupported New Units: 2 New Scouts BSA Troops, 1 Cub Scout Pack & 1 Exploring Post

Escanaba, Mi

Served as the senior executive of the Hiawathaland District of the Bay-Lakes Council. Provide leadership to the volunteer committee that delivers quality Scouting to over 450 adult volunteers and 1800 youth. Fund development includes an annual campaign and annual product sales of $300,000. Staff adviser for the Order of the Arrow (Scouting's National Honor Society) and thirteen annual events.Summer Camp Aquatics Director - Served as the head lifeguard and led a team of five lifeguards to deliver safe and fun aquatic experiences at Camp Hiawatha in Michigan's Upper PeninsulaAccomplishments: 2019 Implemented New Spring Product Sale - 9 Units and Gross $5,200 2019 Friends of Scouting Goal Achievement with 33% Increase ($12,591 vs $18,134)2018 Cub Scout, Exploring and Overall Membership Growth2018 Lion Growth (31%) and Tiger Growth (17%)2018 First Successful Family Friends of Scouting Campaign in the District's 6-year history2018 Popcorn Sales GrowthSupported New Units: 2 Cub Scout Packs and 2 New Scouts BSA Troops

Fond Du Lac, Wi

Served as the executive of the Ledge to Lakes District of the Bay-Lakes Council. Provide leadership to the volunteer committee that delivers quality Scouting to over 300 adult volunteers and 1100 youth. Fund development includes an annual campaign with a goal of $37,500 and annual product sales of $200,000. Staff adviser for seven annual events. Accomplishments: 2017 Journey to Excellence Silver2017 Membership Growth (2.4%)2015 Journey to Excellence BronzeLed Summer Camp Experience for Scouts with Additional NeedsGrew product sales from $158,000 to $197,000 over three years (Recognized as a regional top performer) Increased Scouting for Food Drive from 14,000 to 21,000 items over three years.

Marquette, Michigan, United States

Kalamazoo, Michigan, United States