Committees & CouncilsHBA committees and councils provide members the opportunity to become actively involved in the workings of the association. If you would like more information on becoming involved with a committee or council, contact the HBA office at 503-399-1500. Education CommitteeChris Rasmussen, Chair The education committee is primarily responsible for organizing and developing monthly educational seminars. Meetings are from 4:00 - 5:00 the second Wednesday each month at the HBA office. Government AffairsRick Massey, Chair The government affairs committee works to increase the political presence of the association. It is responsible for raising funds for political action, overseeing the HBA new product house, identifying potential candidates for office, supporting the campaigns of HBA-endorsed candidates and participating in local neighborhood associations. Meetings are at noon the second Wednesday each month at the HBA office. Membership Recruitment & RetentionSamantha Brown, Chair The membership committee is responsible for generating membership for the association. The committee will organize membership drives, develop recruitment strategies and work to increase the number of spikes within the association. Another important function of this group is the retention of members; seeing that each member's personal goals within the association are fulfilled. In addition, it will deal positively with factors that may cause a current member to leave the HBA. Meeting dates and times vary. Special EventsJeannette Moore, Chair The special events committee organizes social and other special events for the association. The committee will determine which events would be of interest to members, and then puts together the arrangements for the events. This committee meets frequently and the schedule varies depending on current events. |
