CHARTER 

The Advisory Council may consist of ten members appointed by the Secretary of State for two-year terms (WAC 434-750-300). Membership on the committee is voluntary. Committee members may be appointed from State agencies, Higher Education institutions, The Legislative branch, The Judicial branch, Elected officials, Public employees unions, Retired state employees, Staff of charitable organizations and Private sector employees.

2023-2025 Council:

Shannon Glenn – Puget Sound Energy – Lacey, WA

Trudy Soucoup – Homes First – Olympia, WA

Elizabeth McLaughlin – Boys and Girls Clubs of Benton and Franklin Counties –Kennewick, WA

Nicki Huang – Denise Louie Education Center – Seattle, WA

Jennifer Williamson – South Sound Reading Foundation – Olympia, WA

John Miles - Department of Revenue – Kent, WA

Karin Oceguera – Family Education and Support Services – Elma, WA

Hunter Jowell – Catholic Charities – Seattle, WA

Tara-Lyn Poole – Department of Ecology – Olympia, WA

Tami Collins – Boys and Girls Club of Thurston County – Olympia, WA 

2023-2025 Staff/Key Stakeholders:

Leila Anoina - Marketing and Training Coordinator for the CFD

Erin Aquino – Program Coordinator for the CFD

Charlie Boisner – Director of External Affairs, OSOS

Steve Hobbs - Secretary of State

Bonnie Jacques – Campaign Manager, DSHS, CFD

Robert Lane – Program Manager of the Combined Fund Drive

Renee Lewis - Fiscal Specialist for the CFD

Jolyn Mason – Campaign Manager, University of Washington, CFD

Below are the minutes for each meeting of the Advisory Council from 2019-Present. You may request any additional minutes at [email protected]:

• perm_contact_calendar2023

  February 24, 2023 Meeting Minutes
  June 23, 2023 Meeting Minutes
  August 25, 2023 Meeting Minutes

   

• perm_contact_calendar2022

  February 25, 2022 Meeting Minutes
  June 17, 2022 Meeting Minutes
  August 26, 2022 Meeting Minutes
  November 4, 2022 Meeting Minutes

• perm_contact_calendar2021

  April 22, 2021 Meeting Minutes
  June 11, 2021 Meeting Minutes
  September 1, 2021 Meeting Minutes
  December 7, 2021 Meeting Minutes

• perm_contact_calendar2020

  June 11, 2020 Meeting Minutes
  November 5, 2020 Meeting Minutes

• perm_contact_calendar2019

  February 8, 2019 Meeting Minutes
  August 23, 2019 Meeting Minutes

• filter_dramaWhat exactly are Advisory Committees?

  Simply, they advise a group of volunteers that meet regularly to provide advice and support to a business. These can range from consulting on broad policy issues to focusing on the nitty-gritty of committee work. Participating as a member of the Combined Fund Drive’s Advisory Council, you will assist in establishing standards, criteria for charitable participation, creating a campaign structure and the promotional materials. Additionally as a member you appoint and educate volunteers.

• placeWhat makes an Advisory Committee Effective?

  An advisory group is more likely to be effective at providing advice and support when:

  1. 1. The representatives (directors and staff) genuinely desire the committee’s input;
  2. 2. The committee is comprised of knowledgeable, committed individuals whose interest in volunteering their own time is sustained by appropriate recognition and rewards;
  3. 3. The committee’s group processes and procedures for governance allow for regular meetings, a sense of engagement and ownership, and sufficient access to information about the program so that the committee can offer useful advice and support;
  4. 4. The expectations about the roles of the committee in providing advice and support are clear, candid, consistent, and well communicated.
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