Committees & Taskforces
NASW Oregon Chapter Committees conduct business in the areas of governance, policy, programs/services and revenue and are recognized as standing committees of the Board of Directors. Joining a Committee is a great opportunity for networking, leadership development, professional growth and helping to strengthen the Chapter.
Click on the links below to find out more about the following opportunities for getting involved. All Committee Members must be NASW Members in Good Standing.
Continuing Education Committee
Meets mostly via email to review request for NASW approval for continuing education events for social workers in Oregon.
A newly reactivated taskforce with the goal of promoting and integrating diversity within NASW Oregon Chapter’s activities, program planning, allocation of resources, and governance.
Reviews common ethical concerns/dilemmas and provides consultations to members. Also plans educational events related to ethics and responds to complaints against NASW members.
Events & Conference Planning Committee
Responsible for planning the NASW Oregon biennial conference, keynote events and other NASW Oregon sponsored workships.
Responsible for the oversight of the fiduciary needs of NASW Oregon Chapter, including preparation of the Chapter’s annual budget and monitoring investments.
Proactive in advocating for social work/social services concerns. Works with the Chapter lobbyist in determining legislative priorities, drafting legislation, planning the biennial legislative day of action, and monitoring bills and testifying during session.
Staffed by the Board Vice President, this Committee is responsible for engaging in activities to increase and retain NASW membrship in the state.
Responsible for identifying members to run for the NASW Oregon Chapter Board of Directors for Oregon Chapter; determines the elections slate each year. Also responsible for nominating members from Oregon to run for national leadership positions.
Social Workers Political Action Committee
SWPAC endorses and makes financial contributions to state-level candidates who support social work issues, helps to elect social workers to political office, and aims to mobilize the NASW Oregon membership to vote and let them know who our endorsed candidates are.
