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.
Co-Chair: Kaylee Cody, City of Longview (360) 442-5041
Co-Chair/Elections Auditor: Michelle Whitten, City of Toledo
Audit Committee Roster (2019-20)
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: Paula Swisher - City of Brier (425) 775-5440
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: Susan Duncan, Ferndale
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
Co-Chair: Melody Valiant, City of Tumwater
Bylaws Committee Roster (2019-20)
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 (2019-20)
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: Tammy Stanger, City of Wenatchee
Co-Chair: Heidi Napolitino, Town of Woodway (206) 542-4443
Education Committee Roster (2019-20)
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 Roster (2019-20)
Fundraising Committee Responsibilities
Historical Committee
Maintains an updated record of all WMCA activities.
Co-Chair: Terri Wright, City of Kennewick (509) 585-4273
Co-Chair: Gretchen Sagen, City of Raymond
Historical Committee Roster (2019-20)
Historical Committee Responsibilities
Legislative Committee
Studies proposed state and federal legislation and reports to WMCA Executive Board and membership.
Co-Chair: Melissa Hart-McCain, City of Renton
Co-Chair: Kay Kammer, City of Battleground
Legislative Committee Roster (2019-20)
Legislative Committee Responsibilities
Membership Committee
Encourages membership in WMCA and conducts elections.
Co-Chair: Elizabeth Adkisson, City of Seattle (206) 684-3091
Co-Chair: Darla Reese, Granite Falls (360) 691-6441
Elections Officer: Heidi Napolitino, Town of Woodway (206) 542-4443
Membership Committee Roster (2019-20)
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 Roster (2019-20)
Newsletter Committee Responsibilities
Scholarship Committee
Administers the application and granting process for scholarships offered by WMCA.
Co-Chair: Tamara Gunter, City of Battleground (360) 342-5007
Co-Chair: Treva Percival, City of Buckley
Scholarship Committee Roster (2019-20)Scholarship Committee Responsibilities
Webmaster
Jill Boltz, Kitsap Transit (360) 478-6230
Terri Wright, City of Kennewick (509) 585-4273