About City Club of Central Oregon
City Club of Central Oregon exists to be the top-of-mind hub for citizens and community leaders. We intentionally shape our community and influence public policy while preserving our uniquely warm and connected culture. We champion “passionately non-partisan” discussion between diverse perspectives.
Our mission is to foster an informed community through dialogue and education that enhances responsible civic engagement. We are a 501(c)(3) nonprofit.
About the Role
This committee plans all our forums. We are seeking members that are interested in leading small teams to develop content, speakers and programming.
Committee Responsibilities
- Recommend and help evaluate potential forum topics.
- Serve on at least 1-2 smaller program planning teams a year.
- Reach out to potential speakers and moderators to help forum the best possible forum content.
- Recommendations to the Board of Directors on an optimum approach to the presentation of all forums and special forums in accordance with adopted program guidelines.
- Assist the Executive Director in the planning and implementation of all forums, special programs and public events.
Committee Requirements
- Available to attend monthly meetings (currently held on the Wednesday after each monthly forum, 4-5:30pm)
- Good verbal and written communication skills
- Team player, working with other volunteers in the planning and implementation of forums
- Ability to understand multitude viewpoints on issues
- Ability to follow written processes and procedures
- Comfortable with disagreements.
- Comfortable approaching potential speakers and moderators.
