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SFBTA Committees

SFBTA’s committees are made up of dedicated volunteers who help carry out the mission of the association through focused work in areas such as research, membership, conference planning, and more. Explore the different committees to learn how each one supports the growth and sustainability of Solution-Focused practice and how you can get involved.

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! 

Archives

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Advisory Council

Committee page coming soon!

Board Development

Committee page coming soon!

Conference

Plans and implements the SFBTA conference by managing proposals, agenda, logistics, and sponsorship, with the Chair/Co-Chair reporting regularly to the Board.

Finance

Monitors monthly finances and prepares an annual report with past and projected budgets for board review and approval.

Member Communications

Supports SFBTA’s digital presence by helping manage the website, social media, and monthly newsletter, and welcomes members interested in communication and technology.

Outreach

Collects data from underrepresented groups and advises the Board on equity, diversity, and inclusion to ensure fair access to opportunities and resources for all members.

Professional Development

Organizes twice-yearly training days and supports mentoring connections between experienced and developing SF practitioners and researchers.

Research

Serves as SFBTA’s official research arm, promoting and supporting SFBT research through resources, consultation, tools, and research award guidance.