FROM:  Sandra Cagle

               Washington State Federation President

SUBJECT:  Federation Committee Member Volunteers

The Federation is seeking volunteers to serve on committees as shown on the enclosed application form.  Please note that there are two types of committees; Convention and Special committees. 

You are probably wondering why we are asking for volunteers now rather than just before convention.  Traditionally, all committees met at the WSFC convention to do their assignment.  While it seems convenient, it doesn’t encourage members to volunteer for committees if they are not able to attend convention nor does it give the committees time to adequately review and discuss ways to improve the way we do business.  By identifying volunteers now, these committees can start work earlier, use the time to look at the functions and purposes of the committees, and train new committee people.

Per our bylaws, the President of the Federation appoints the chair for all committees except the audit and nominating committees but in order for me to do that I need names of members to contact, so please submit your name for a committee.  I would also encourage Chapter Presidents to make this application available to all members or to nominate members from their chapter.

Since bylaws, resolutions and audits are such important committees, it was decided they should function as year-round committees to maintain continuing review and make recommendations to the Federation Executive Board.  The change will allow these committees more time to adequately research, initiate and recommend revisions as required or needed for consideration at Federation or National conventions. 

It is important to have well qualified individuals who can review our finances, so if you have audit, accounting or financial background, please consider volunteering for the audit committee. 

We hope that more people will volunteer to serve if they are given more opportunity to provide input and learn how these committees work and impact our Federation.

If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact me.

Sandy Cagle

6011 Winnwood Drive SE

Lacey, WA 98513

asgwa@aol.com

(360)456-8509