Committees
Helping the District Succeed
Diversity & Membership
This committee is responsible for formulating and coordinating strategies to increase membership and member participation as well as promoting diversity and encouraging the participation of under represented minorities in the membership of the 21st LD.
Endorsements & Elections
This committee monitors upcoming elections, identifies declared and/or potential candidates, interviews candidates on the ballot and reviews initiatives. They then present their recommendations to the membership for endorsement. Once endorsements have been made, this committee plans, recommends, and coordinates campaign efforts for endorsed candidates and initiatives.
Members
Clare Van Hollebeke
Neil Schafer-Ross
Niko Battle
Christine Awad Schmalz
Larry McIntosh
Education & Issues
This committee is responsible for developing and overseeing training of members and PCOs in meeting process and canvassing efforts (including Vote Builder). In addition, this committee facilitates education on issues relevant to the 21st including producing briefs for use in canvassing and seeking out speakers for presentations at general meetings and special events. This committee also helps craft our platform.
Rules
This committee is responsible for reviewing all proposed bylaws amendments and presenting recommendations to the membership. This committee may also recommend changes in policies, special rules and standing rules as needed. This committee conducts a full review of the bylaws, policies, and special/standing rules every 6 months and presents to the membership recommendations for proposed amendments.
Events & Fundraising
This committee is responsible for strategizing, reviewing, recommending, and coordinating fundraising activities to the membership. In addition, this committee is responsible for planning events for the 21st Legislative District.
Technology
This committee is responsible for the planning, development, and maintenance of the technological assets that support the efforts of the 21st LD. This committee is responsible for moderating online forums used for communication and advancement of the 21st LD, including but not limited to Facebook, Twitter, and administering any websites owned by the 21st LD.