Time Commitment & Eligibility

  • In-person or conference call meetings are required to be scheduled four (4) times a year at a minimum. Additional meetings are welcomed.
  • Monthly report documents must be submitted one (1) week before the scheduled Board Meeting to the assigned staff and board liaison.
  • The chair or co-chair must attend all scheduled Board meetings.
  • No-shows or absences will be excused only two (2) times. The Board of Directors reserves the right to expel volunteers from the assigned position after two (2) no-shows or absence have been recorded.
  • Volunteers are allowed to serve on two (2) different committees at the same time.
  • Volunteers are allowed to serve as Chair on one (1) committee.

    


Committee Roles & Responsibilities

Events & Education Committee
The Events & Education Committee is responsible for securing informative, engaging speakers who will present subjects that appeal to a wide range of association members with timely seminars on industry-related topics.

Committee Goals:
  • Secure relevant speakers for specific events
  • Research and offer timely seminars that are relevant to the industry
  • Offer certifications that help advance members’ careers

Committee Chairs:
Jeff Sturges, Chair
Chris Anderson, Co-Chair

Marketing and Social Media Committee
The Marketing & Social Media Committee dedicates itself to providing relevant and impactful content that relates to the car wash industry. They strive to keep members informed of all current topics, trends, and industry opportunities.

Committee Goals:
  • Diversify member communication by collaborating on various methods and messaging styles
  • Increase our online presence through the website and social media
  • Boost engagement within the community on social media through liking, commenting on, and sharing content
  • Educate members about our opportunities to stay connected and encourage them to follow us
  • Brainstorm on new promotional strategies, marketing ideas, and ways to spread the word about SECWA

Committee Chairs:
Jason VanDer Mark, Chair
Jeff Sturges, Co-Chair

Membership Committee
The Membership Committee is in charge of overseeing the important tasks of obtaining new members and retaining the existing ones. It develops and executes strategies to increase member satisfaction and engagement.

Committee Goals:
  • Increase membership numbers and engagement
  • Strategize membership recruitment at events and marketing efforts (for example, member ambassador program, collateral materials, surveys, membership orientation programs)
  • Exhibit membership value and opportunities to members and prospect members

Committee Chairs:
Ulysses Birkel, Chair
Tyree Brown, Co-Chair
Anthony Warren, Co-Chair

Road Show Committee
The Road Show Committee is responsible for planning all aspects of SECWA’s Road Show event,

Committee Goals:
  • Secure venue, transportation, agenda
  • Work with the marketing committee on the promotional schedule for the event
  • Work with the sponsorship committee on sponsorship sales and fulfillment
  • Secure roadshow facilities

Committee Chairs:
Jamie Nester, Chair
Tyree Brown, Co- Chair

Sponsorship Committee
The Sponsorship Committee is responsible for implementing annual sponsorships, event-specific sponsorship opportunities as well as maintaining relationships with the existing sponsors throughout the year.

Committee Goals:
  • Recruit new sponsors
  • Review and update sponsorship opportunities
  • Work with the marketing committee to promote sponsorship opportunities
  • Work with the Trade Show Committee to promote, sell, and sponsorship opportunities
  • Work with the Road Show Committee to promote, sell and fulfill sponsorship opportunities
  • Produce post-event feedback

Committee Chairs:
David Reep, Chair
Ulysses Birkel, Co-Chair

Wash Street Journal Committee
The Wash Street Journal Committee is responsible for collecting content and identifying new advertising opportunities along with the sponsorship committee.

Committee Goals:
  • Collecting new articles to be published
  • Work with the marketing committee on the promotional schedule for the event
  • Meet deadlines on publishing the articles

Committee Chairs:
Anthony Shifflett, Chair
Jason VanDerMark, Co-Chair