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2020 Steering Committee
Members elect a Steering Committee (SCOM) each year at our January General Meeting. The role of the SCOM is to maintain the day-to-day operations of the Chapter in keeping with our bylaws, to carry out the will of the membership body as a whole, and to act as a liaison with the national organization and other Chapters. Each set of Co-Chairs convenes a committee to support the work of their focus area.
Agenda
Chairs: Aaron B & Todd B
Monitors and follows up on agenda item requests from members and the community. Creates SCOM and General Meeting agendas, schedules meetings and reserves meeting spaces. Gathers Committee reports for the General Meeting. Acts as liaison with National DSA staff.
Communications
Chairs: Alex C & Wes P
Builds and strengthens connections between our chapter and the communities we serve. Produces written and visual content for the website, social media, press releases, and our weekly flyer newsletter. Manages e-mail accounts, chapter minutes, and spokesperson requests.
Finance
Chairs: AJ F & Carin D
Organizes dues drives and fundraisers. Maintains the chapter’s treasury, scholarship fund, branch dues share, accounts payable, and incorporation. Manages Chapter merchandise stock and fulfills order. Responsible for filing taxes and financial reports for the chapter.
Membership
Chairs: Howa M & Joe D
Requests and receives monthly membership lists from National. Fields member questions. Oversees membership growth and development. Runs new member orientations, and trainings.