WMCA COMMITTEES
WMCA Committee Quarterly Report Form WMCA Conference Expense Reimbursement Form
Audit Committee
Conducts the bi-annual audit of the financial records of WMCA.
Chair: Melody Valiant, City of Tumwater (360) 743-5855
Co-Chair/Elections Auditor: Molly Towslee, City of Gig Harbor (253) 853‐7613
Audit Committee Responsibilities
Awards Committee
The Awards Committee is chaired by the Past President and solicits and evaluates nominations for the Clerk of the Year Award and presents the accepted nominations to the President for final selection of the “Clerk of the Year Award.”
Chair: Dee Roberts - City of South Bend
Awards Committee Responsibilities
Budget Committee
Develops a balanced budget for the upcoming year
for approval by the Executive Committee and adoption by the membership at the
Annual Business Meeting. The Budget Committee includes the President,
Vice President, President Elect, Past President and Treasurer.
Chair: Paula Swisher, City of Brier (425) 775-5440
Budget Committee Responsibilities
Bylaws Committee
Reviews the WMCA bylaws and prepares proposed changes for approval by the membership.
Chair: Jodee Schwinn, City of Seattle (206) 684-5707
Bylaws Committee Roster
Bylaws Committee Responsibilities
Conference Planning Committee
Prepares the details of the Annual Conference and works closely with the Education Committees to coordinate efforts for a successful conference.
Chair: Paula Swisher, City of Brier (425) 775-5440
Co-Chair: Keri MacDonald, City of Cheney (509) 498‐9209
Co-Chair: Jodi Wycoff, City of Duvall (425) 788‐1185
Conference Planning Committee Roster
Conference Planning Committee Responsibilities
Education Committee
Prepares the education program for the Annual Conference and provides logistical support for the spring and fall academies. The Committee Chair serves on the Northwest Clerks Institute Education Committee, which helps the Institute Director develop Professional Development I, II, III, and IV goals and educational offerings.
Chair: Joanna Sanders, City of Port Townsend (360) 379-5083
Co-Chair: Terri Wright, City of Kennewick (509) 585‐4232
Education Committee
Responsibilities
Education Coordinator
Prepares the education programs for the spring and fall academies and Athenian Dialogues. Serves on the Northwest Clerks Institute Education Committee, which helps the Institute Director develop Professional Development I, II, III, and IV goals and educational offerings.
Alice Attwood, City of Tonasket (509) 486-2132
Education Coordinator Job Description
Fundraising Committee
Raises money for education scholarships in the form of raffles, products sales, etc.
Chair: Susan Duncan, City of Ferndale (360) 685-2354
Co-Chair: Deb Estrada, City of Mercer Island (206) 275-7793
Fundraising Committee Roster
Fundraising Committee Responsibilities
Historical Committee
Maintains an updated record of all WMCA activities.
Chair: John Millard, City of Tenino (360) 264-2368
Co-Chair: Jill Boltz, Kitsap Transit (360) 478-6230
Historical Committee Responsibilities
Legislative Committee
Studies proposed state and federal legislation and reports to WMCA Executive Board and membership.
Co-Chair: Tisha Gieser, City of Issaquah (425) 837-3001
Co-Chair: Debbie Burke, City of Moses Lake (509) 764-3703
Legislative Committee Responsibilities
Membership Committee
Encourages membership in WMCA and conducts elections.
Chair: Elizabeth Adkisson, City of Monroe (360) 863-4538
Co-Chair: Darla Reese, Granite Falls (360) 691-6441
Elections Officer: Leana Kinley, City of Stevenson (509) 427-5970
Membership Committee Roster
Membership Committee Responsibilities
Newsletter Committee
Creates WMCA monthly newsletter.
Chair: Rachel Shaw, City of Prosser (509) 786-8218
Co-Chair: Cheryl Xanthos, City of Redmond (425) 556-2197
Newsletter Committee Responsibilities
Scholarship Committee
Administers the application and granting process for scholarships offered by WMCA.
Chair: Tamara Gunter, City of Battleground
Scholarship Committee RosterScholarship Committee Responsibilities
Webmaster
Jill Boltz, Kitsap Transit (360) 478-6230
Stephanie Haug, City of Benton City (509) 508-3322