The following lists the standing and ad hoc committees as adopted by the Board on November 2018.
To inquire about joining any of these committees, please contact the chair or call the union office at 603-271-3411. The meeting date and time listed are the regular meeting times and are subject to change.
Campaign for Public Good
Chair: Mikayla Bourque
Chair: Phillip Burt
Charge and Trial Board
Whenever charges are pressed against any member or the SEA, the charges are processed by the members of the Charge and Trial Board.
Chair: Melissa Kelleher
Collective Bargaining Advisory Committee
Studies, prepares and initiates all union policies and programs relative to collective bargaining.
Chair: Jim Nall
Meets first Monday of the month at 4:30 p.m.
Constitution and By-Laws Committee
Studies and makes recommendations in regard to the union Constitution and all chapter by-laws.
Chair: Eric Ferren
Meets the fourth Tuesday of the month at 5:15 p.m.
Convention Arrangements Committee
Makes arrangements for accommodations and program planning for the annual Convention.
Chair: Mary Fields
Communications Committee
Chair: Heather Fairchild
Meets the last Thursday of the month at 4:30 p.m.
Conservative Member Committee
Chair: Dennis Etchells
Meets the 4th Wednesday of every month at 5 p.m. To learn more, click here.
Dispute Resolution
The association’s goal is to resolve disputes between members at the lowest possible level. All parties involved in a dispute that may result in the filing of formal charges are requested to exhaust all informal dispute resolution remedies before filing charges under this procedure.
Chair: Peter Brunette
Dues Assistance Committee
Accepts applications and makes recommendations to the Board of Directors on requests for dues assistance.
Chair: Jim Nall
Electronic Voting
Chair: John Hattan
Ethics Committee
Reviews and oversees the union’s Code of Ethics.
Chair: Peter Brunette
Fight for $15
Chair: Cindy Perkins
Meets the second Thursday of the month at 5 p.m.
Financial Advisory Committee
Considers all requests for expenditures not included in the budget that are referred to it by the Board of Directors, and submits its recommendations to the Board of Directors. Reviews the fiscal practices of the Association and makes recommendations regarding investments, disbursements, and other management issues as to the finances of SEA. Prepares the annual budget for the Association and submits it to the Board of Directors for approval.
SEA Treasurer: Kimothy Griffin
Meets second Tuesday of the month at 5 p.m.
Grievance Committee
Chair: Mary Fields
Honorary Membership Committee
Reviews all persons recommended for honorary membership in the union.
Chair: Deb Wheeler
IT Committee
Chair: Melvin Friese
Meets fourth Wednesday of the month at 5 p.m.
Informal Dispute Resolution
Chair: Heather Fairchild
Lavender Caucus
Works to protect and empower our LGBTQ members through political and social activism. Members testify in support of legislation supporting LGBTQ rights and take part in public events around the state to raise awareness.
Chair: Mikayla Bourque
Meets fourth Monday of the month at 5 p.m.
Member Benefits Committee
Maintains all member-benefit programs.
Chair: Phillip Burt
Operation Santa Claus Committee
Coordinates the union’s fund raising efforts at Christmas time for needy children throughout the state. Click here to learn more.
Chair: Phillip Burt
Meets third Monday of the month at 4:30 p.m.
Organization Committee
Studies, prepares and carries out such activities as will build up the membership of the union. Responsible for all aspects of chapter formation, dissolution, and constitutional chapter meeting requirements.
Chair: John Hattan
Meets first Wednesday of the month at 5 p.m.
Political Education Committee
Studies, prepares and initiates the political education and political action programs of the union.
Chair: John Hattan
Meets second Monday of the month at 5 p.m.
Religious Objector Policy Committee
Chair: Germano Martins
Resolutions Committee
Studies all resolutions presented to the convention.
Chair: Germano Martins
Retirement Committee
Studies retirement laws of this state and such other matters affecting these laws.
Chair: Melvin Friese
Meets third Tuesday of the month at 5 p.m.
Road Race Committee
Chair: Jennifer Day
Meets second Wednesday of the month at 5 p.m.
Social Activities Committee
Develops the social activities of the union.
Chair: Becky Ladd
Steward Committee
Coordinates and plans steward training.
Chair: Kenneth Muske