If you need to, examine the agenda with your nominating organisation or other consumer groups. Determine which issues concern consumers and are relevant to them. 

It is sometimes impossible to prepare well for all agenda items. If this is the case, prepare three or four items which are pertinent to consumers and do not worry too much about the other agenda items.

Make contact with the Committee Chair to introduce yourself, obtain background information on the committee and what they expect from your position on the committee.