The following committees support the mission of Seeds of Strength. All members are invited to share their unique skills and talents within a committee, if they choose to do so. Members are under no obligation to join a committee.
grants committee
Grants Committee members enjoy learning about local nonprofits serving the Georgetown community, and team with fellow members sharing similar interests. Committee members follow documented review and evaluation processes for each grant application. Orientation and training sessions are provided prior to beginning this process.
The evaluation period is January to May. Prior grant evaluation experience is not required. At the conclusion of the evaluation process, the Grants Committee recommends best qualified finalists for SoS Board approval and member voting. The time commitment is approximately 40 hours over the five month time span.
compliance committee
The Compliance Committee works with grantees throughout the grant year, monitoring progress in completing the grant project. Committee members do the essential work of meeting with grantees, setting up a site visit, and reviewing mid-year and year end progress reports.
The committee meets monthly, with a time commitment of five to ten hours per month, which varies depending on the activities in the grant cycle. No prior experience is needed, just the desire to learn more about our grantees and their efforts in our community.
membership committee
The Membership Committee implements strategies for growth and retention of membership in our giving circle. Activities include informal social gatherings and recruitment info-mixers throughout the year to encourage new members and connect with current members. Committee members participate in event planning to maximize the inclusion of new members and guests in each event.
Membership also coordinates with the Communication Committee to produce various Seeds of Strength articles and ads for recruitment and informational purposes.
events committee
Members of the Events Committee plan and implement all annual events sponsored by Seeds of Strength, completing a variety of tasks to ensure the success of each one. These include selection of venue, date and time of event, theme, decorations, menu and contacting speakers, as directed by the Board. There are normally three annual events, usually in October/ November, February and in May.
At each event, members decorate and set up the venue, and stay for cleanup. There is a 1 to 4 month lead-time to select and coordinate each event. Time commitment is one to two hours per month during the lead-time, and two to four hours during an event.
communications committee
Members of the Communications Committee ensure that Seeds of Strength is well known and positively viewed in our community. Members gather and convey accurate timely information about the organization, both internally and externally. This includes publicity in local newspapers and magazines, information provided via newsletters and emails, or posted on Facebook, Instagram and the Seeds of Strength website.
Members work closely with other committees to on communications materials whether printed or digital. Each member’s time commitment varies depending on their committee role and the needs of other committees during the year.
nominating committee
Members of the Nominating Committee are responsible for recruiting candidates and presenting a slate of officers and proposed board members for the upcoming year. Composed of its chair and several other members, the committee presents its recommended slate to the Board for approval before the slate goes forward to the entire membership for voting. The committee is chaired by the previous fiscal year’s Immediate Past President.
