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) 252-5488
Co-Chair/Elections Auditor: Kaylee Cody, City of Longview (360) 442-5041
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: Virginia Olsen - City of Mount Lake Terrace (425) 744-6206
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: Debbie Jermann, C-Tran (360) 906-7303
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.
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.
Co-Chair: Tina Eggers, City of Issaquah (425) 837-3004
Co-Chair: Heidi Napolitino, Town of Woodway (206) 542-4443
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.
Co-Chair: Deb Estrada, City of Mercer Island (206) 275-7793
Co-Chair: Heidi Riojas, City of Toppenish (509) 865-6754
Fundraising Committee Responsibilities
Historical Committee
Maintains an updated record of all WMCA activities.
Co-Chair: Stephanie Haug, City of Benton City (509) 508-3322
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: Stephanie Boorman, City of Quincy (509) 787-3523
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: Heidi Napolitino, Town of Woodway (206) 542-4443
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 (360) 342-5007
Scholarship Committee RosterScholarship Committee Responsibilities
Webmaster
Jill Boltz, Kitsap Transit (360) 478-6230
Stephanie Haug, City of Benton City (509) 508-3322