COMMITTEE JOB DESCRIPTIONS & NEEDS

MEMBERSHIP - Provide resources for new and current members
___ Member recruitment events and campaigns
___ Hospitality at General Meetings
___ New member orientation
___ Follow-up contacts with new members and attendees
___ Survey members for talents and connections
___ Incorporate new members into database
___ Solicit member involvement
___ Facilitate a Junior 912 organization
___ Organize events to promote camaraderie among members
___ Other

MARKETING – Promoting Oregon 912, our events and activities
___ Public relations – represent Oregon 912 at meetings & events
___ Create ads and PSAs for newspapers, radio & TV
___ Develop & coordinate promotional plans for 912 events
___ Design posters, pamphlets and fliers
___ Disseminate fliers and posters in your area
___ Contact businesses and other entities for ads, donations, or sponsorship of 912 events
___ Plan and execute fundraising events
___ Other

SALES & EVENTS – Manage sales and Oversee Events
___ Design and/or procure sales items
___ Work sales tables at meetings and events
___ Sell tickets for organization events
___ Organize special and annual events
___ Head up an event or program committee
___ Other

EDUCATION – Provide opportunities to learn about our Constitution and promote our guiding principles
___ Help lead or facilitate classes and seminars
___ Attend Constitution classes or seminars
___ Lead or help facilitate a study group
___ Participate in a heritage book study group
___ Develop materials to enhance members’ political skills
___ Develop book and website lists for members” reference
___ Other

REAL – Inform and alert members on pertinent Federal and State legislation and organize for 2010 elections
___ Attend state legislature meetings
___ Attend town halls and/or visit legislators’ offices
___ Help research and provide information on key legislation
___ Circulate petitions
___ Participate in protest rallies
___ Farm for candidates who support limited government
___ Research candidates’ positions on 912 principles and key issues
___ Other

COMMUNICATIONS & TECHNOLOGY – Provide the necessary tools for communications and connectedness between committees and members,
___ Develop website to connect membership
___ Organize Forums & Blog tools for member contributions
___ Website management
___ Set up and maintain email lists for Board
___ Set up and maintain email lists for Committees
___ Inform & train members in use of new communication technology
___ Search websites of other organizations for information &  ideas
___ Other

INTER/INTRA-ORGANIZATION LIAISON – Work with other 912 and compatible organizations to support each other’s events and maximize our numbers and collective clout
___ Develop contacts with members of other 912 groups or like- minded organizations
___ Represent Oregon 912 at political meetings or events
___ Help lead, facilitate or promote an inter-organization event
___ Other

LEGAL – Assure that Oregon 912 Project in is compliance with all laws and requirements
___ Aid in filing of nonprofit status
___ Ensure all legal documents are filed in a timely manner
___ Be current regarding Oregon state and federal statutes pertaining to our organization
___ Ensure that committee chairs understand any legal ramifications for actions undertaken, such as fundraising
___ Engage other legal agents in protecting organization, as approved by the Board
___ Other