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SFBTA Member Communications Committee

The Communications Committee helps keep the SFBTA community informed and connected by preparing the monthly newsletter, supporting social media efforts, and making recommendations to the board about the association’s website. Committee members collaborate on sharing relevant updates, events, and resources that reflect the work and values of the Solution-Focused community. If you enjoy writing, editing, or digital communication, your voice is welcome here. 

If you're interested in joining, please email us at board@sfbta.org.
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SFBTA’s Committees have the following characteristics in common:

The mission and goals of the Communications/IT Committee are to:

  1. Members of Committees must be members of SFBTA (To find out how to become a member, see this page.|

  2. Committees have 1 board liaison (Board member who is the link between the committee and the SFBTA Board, this person is also the chairperson of the committee)

  3. Committees usually have between 5 to 10 members.

  4. Members meet monthly online to discuss committee decisions and activities. This schedule may be changed or amended as needed by the chairperson and members. 

  5. Major committee decisions are conveyed by the board liaison to the SFBTA Board for approval, and then implemented with collaboration by the committee.

  6. Work continues between meetings using online collaborative documents so that meetings can remain accessible to people in various time zones and with various schedules. 

  7. Committee roles are for 1 year periods with automatic renewal to the following year. Members are welcome to exit the committee if needed by providing one month’s notice to the chairperson. 

  8. Committee members are expected to spend at least 2 hours a month on committee work: one hour for a monthly meeting as well as about 1 hour on activities, collaboration, and implementation of ideas. 

  9. Any differences of opinion will be addressed using respectful, solution-focused approaches.


Would you like to join a committee? Please try one of the following out, or send your idea for a new one! 

The Committee's Mission and Goals

The mission and goals of the Communications/IT Committee are to:

  • Improve the Association's online presence so that it may better engage with its members and the wider world
  • Responsibilities include overseeing content for the Association's website and social media presence (e.g., Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, YouTube, email blasts, and monthly newsletter)

Terms of Committee

Committee Members can join the IT committee for 1 year terms, and renew one year at a time. If they are not renewing for another term, they should let the board chair know 1 month in advance of departure. Depending on the availability of committee members, they may meet online for a meeting once a month to discuss ideas, deadlines and updates as needed, led by the board liaison, or communicate digitally through email. 

Would You Like to Join the Communications Committee?

Any current member of the SFBTA with an interest in social media, communication, and website development is welcome to apply. 

All interested parties are subject to an interview to make sure the committee is a good fit. Please contact us at board@sfbta.org. 

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