Overview. PPAC identifies, prioritizes, reviews, and monitors legislative and regulatory developments at the federal, state, and local levels, and manages related government affairs activity. PPAC focuses on matters that directly affect—or may directly affect—a majority of Chicagoland associations and does not seek to become involved in issues common to the broader business community. PPAC is guided by three AF principles: promote freedom of association practice and good governance; promote regional growth of the association community; and promote and protect the value of associations.
The Council
- Monitor legislation.
- Identify and build coalitions.
- Engage in member awareness and mobilization.
Recommended for Members Who Are
- Association professionals in public policy or government relations interested in advocacy.
- Volunteers able to report on city/county governmental activities.
Time Commitment
Ability to participate in virtual meetings (typically one per month).
2025–26 Members
Chair: Sharon Smith Terry, MBA
Board Liaison: Jaqualine Price‑Osafo, MBA, CAE
Staff Liaison: Carrie Dellamano, CPRP — dellamano@associationforum.org
- Keri Kramer, CAE
- Kristin Hellquist, MS, CAE
- Linda Caradine‑Pointsett, PhD, MJ, MBA
- Kimberly FitzSimmons, MBA, CAE
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