We are a dedicated group and the work is ongoing.  This is a flat organization with no officers, meaning that all committee members are equally active and committed to the mission of this association. The role of the committee is to provide leadership (strategic direction, goals, program focus), guide and support it's staff, and assist with the planning and execution of NorCAN events. Commitment from committee members consists of two year terms and an expected time commitment between 6 - 10 hours a month, which includes the attendance of all monthly steering committee meetings and luncheon/special events.  

Our association continues to grow, gain strength, and adapt to the changes and needs of our local nonprofit community. Such exciting growth is possible because of the dedication and time commitment our committee puts forth on a regular basis.  Below is information regarding the responsibilities of a steering committee member as well as the Steering Committee Application. 

We encourage you to call a committee member to ask them about their experiences and/or learn more about NorCAN and the role the NorCAN Steering Committee.  For your convenience our contact information is located on the left.  We look forward to hearing from you.

Point of Information: 

1)    The role of the committee is to provide leadership for

a)    the strategic direction,

b)    goals and

c)     program focus of the association.

2)    The committee is dedicated to

a)    the provision of guidance and support for the NORCAN staff and

b)    assists with the planning and execution of NORCAN events.

3)    There are no officers on the steering committee, with all members equal.

4)    The committee has chosen to develop five subcommittees for 2008, as follows,

a)    Advocacy

b)    Capacity Building (workshops, community partnerships, &

c)     Committee, Membership, & Media

d)    Conference

e)    Faith & Action

5)    Each subcommittee selects a steering committee members as its chair.

a)    The role of the chair will be to assure the subcommittee members meet,

b)    report outcomes to the full steering committee membership and

c)     head/coordinate one event each year.

6)    Commitment from committee members consists of

a)    A 2-Year Term as a Committee Member

b)    an expected time commitment between 6 - 10 hours a month,

c)     which includes attendance at all monthly steering committee meetings, luncheon and special events. 

Criteria and Process for Choosing Committee Members:  Applications will be screened and new members will be chosen by the current Steering Committee Members.  Criteria considered are:

1)        Availability of the applicant,

2)        Increasing diversity in the areas of skill, field of interest, geographic representation, sector representation, spheres of influence and demographics,

3)        One year of NorCAN membership prior to application for committee being submitted

For questions about becoming a committee member or NorCAN in general, feel free to call on any of the current Steering Committee Members. 

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