2026 ASCLS-OK VOLUNTEER COMMITTEE INFORMATION
Event/Fundraising Committee
Who do we need? All types! Emeritus, Professional, Ascending, Developing, and Community members of ASCLS. There will be 1 ASCLS-OK board liaison within this committee. If you’re interested in being the head of this committee, please indicate in our form. We are looking for people who love planning fun events and fostering community wellness.
What does the time commitment look like per year? Ideally, it would be meeting (online and hybrid) for a 2 hours once a month; with events that are developed throughout the year. Our main goal is to have 2 main fundraising events per year in Oklahoma.
What will we be doing? Planning and executing events and fundraisers throughout the year. Deciding on locations, budget planning for the events, and figuring out prizes for donors. You will also be creating community events to bring together other laboratorians outside of ASCLS and within ASCLS.
Social Media/Content Committee
Who do we need? Technically savvy people! If you enjoy using digitally creative ways to show how laboratory medicine can be fun and interesting - whether it be through words or graphics or video, this is the committee for you! There will be 1 ASCLS-OK board liaison within this committee.
What does the time commitment look like per year? 1-2 hours per month.
What will we be doing? We will create content for our Facebook, LinkedIn, and an upcoming digital newsletter within our ASCLS-OK Constituent Society. We will also assist with any events and fundraisers through advertising on our digital and analog platforms.
Bylaws Committee
Who do we need? Professional, Ascending Professional, and Emeritus members of ASCLS-OK. There will be 1 ASCLS-OK board liaison within this committee.
What does the time commitment look like per year? Approximately 1–2 hours per month during amendment cycles; minimal in off-cycle months.
What will we be doing? Keeping our governing documents current and accurate. This committee reviews the ASCLS-OK bylaws, receives proposed changes from members, and guides any amendments through the approval process before they are presented to the membership for a vote.
One Vision Committee
Who do we need? All types! Emeritus, Professional, Ascending, Developing, and Community members of ASCLS-OK. There will be 1 ASCLS-OK board liaison within this committee.
What does the time commitment look like per year? Approximately 3–5 hours per month in the 3–4 months leading up to the annual meeting; lighter the rest of the year.
What will we be doing? Planning and organizing the society's annual meeting and any scientific sessions or special events. This committee works to make sure members have a meaningful, well-run experience at every gathering.
Finance Committee
Who do we need? Professional, Ascending Professional, and Emeritus members of ASCLS-OK. There will be 1 ASCLS-OK board liaison within this committee.
What does the time commitment look like per year? Approximately 1–2 hours per month on an ongoing basis; heavier during annual budget season.
What will we be doing? Preparing the annual budget and helping ensure the society's long-term financial health. Working closely with the Treasurer and President, this committee provides oversight of financial policies and planning so resources are used wisely on behalf of our members.
Government Affairs Committee
Who do we need? Professional, Ascending Professional, and Emeritus members of ASCLS-OK. There will be 1 ASCLS-OK board liaison within this committee.
What does the time commitment look like per year? Approximately 1–2 hours per month; may increase during active legislative sessions or when advocacy alerts are issued.
What will we be doing? Monitoring legislation and policy that affect clinical laboratory professionals in Oklahoma and nationally. This committee keeps members informed about relevant issues, maintains connections with ASCLS's national Government Affairs Committee, and builds a network of contacts who can respond when advocacy is needed.
Membership Committee
Who do we need? All types! Emeritus, Professional, Ascending, Developing, and Community members of ASCLS-OK. There will be 1 ASCLS-OK board liaison within this committee.
What does the time commitment look like per year? Approximately 1–2 hours per month for roster review and member outreach.
What will we be doing? Working to grow and retain the ASCLS-OK community. This committee reaches out to new members, reconnects with lapsed ones, and runs campaigns to recruit lab professionals across the state — making sure everyone who belongs in this organization knows they're welcome here.
Nominating Committee
Who do we need? Professional, Ascending Professional, and Emeritus members of ASCLS-OK. There will be 1 ASCLS-OK board liaison within this committee.
What does the time commitment look like per year? Minimal most of the year; approximately 3–5 hours per month in the 2–3 months preceding the annual election.
What will we be doing? Identifying and vetting qualified candidates for elected positions within ASCLS-OK. This committee publishes open positions, reaches out to eligible members, confirms each nominee's willingness to serve, and oversees the election process each year.