Committees 2026-2027

Maintains the SCC/MLA Bylaws in accordance with those of MLA, proposes revisions when necessary, and holds bylaws revision elections in accordance with the provisions set forth in the Bylaws.

Facilitates communication between the various individuals responsible for the Chapter’s internal and external communications.

Evaluates the continuing education needs of SCC/MLA members and provides courses to meet those needs.

Promotes the MLA credentialing program in the Chapter and assists members in preparing for the program.

Serves in an advisory capacity to the Executive Board regarding all matters relating to the budget.

Conducts fund raising activities and coordinates the SCC fund raising activities of other committees and sections so that duplication of efforts shall be minimized.

Establishes a mechanism for periodically updating the Chapter history; places photos of historical interest on the SCC/MLA Web site; conducts oral histories of the Chapter’s most prominent members; establishes an efficient and effective method for securing preserving, and organizing the Chapter’s archival materials; and finds a safe home for the SCC/MLA archives.

Recognizes "justice, equity, diversity, and inclusivity" for everyone and develops policies and programs that promote the representation and participation of different groups of individuals while ensuring representation across a wide range of traits, backgrounds, and experiences within the organization.

Secures a hotel for the annual meeting, provides hospitality, promotes the meeting through publicity, prepares registration packets, registers members attending, and plans all social events. [An asterisk (*) denotes SCC/MLA membership.]

Recruits new members for the Chapter, maintains a current and accurate membership list, and provides information on all matters relating to membership.

Selects a slate of two candidates for each prescribed office and prepares, distributes, collects, and counts the ballots.

Studies and evaluates the needs of the members and plans an annual meeting program to meet those identified needs.