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MASE Committees�June 27, 2023

MASE Committees

• Why Join a Committee
• Support the work of MASE
• Committee members provide state-wide input into the work MASE does
• Allows MASE members to have a bigger voice/advocacy on the direction of the organization
• Promotes networking among members
• Provides collegial support
• Committee Commitment
• One year
• Different levels of involvement available in each committee (e.g. subcommittee chair)
• Committee Chairs are appointed by the MASE president-elect, and are determined prior to sign up.

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Seven MASE Committees

1. Business Partnership
2. Communications
3. Nominating
4. Membership
5. Legislative
6. Professional Development
7. *Organizational Planning (members of this committee are appointed)

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Business Partnership Committee

Erin Hoffman, Erin Toninato, Melissa Hanson

The Business Partnership Committee recruits MASE business partner members; monitors business partner member relationships; reviews and makes recommendations to the MASE Board of Directors regarding business partner membership benefits; and performs other similar duties at the direction of the President or Board.

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Committee meetings are held approximately 4 times per year virtually. Additional time outside of meetings may be required to engage existing business partners and recruit new business partners.

• Explaining and/or reminding them of the benefits of business partnership
• Recruiting business partners to promote their business at the Slice of Collaboration

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Communication Committee

Dena Hagen & Niceta Thomas

The MASE Communication Committee solicits information from Board members and committee chairs regarding communication needs of the organization, designs coordinated strategies for the internal and external communications of MASE, evaluates the effectiveness of communication strategies, and makes budget recommendations to secure necessary resources for communication activities to the Board.

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Committee meetings: usually happens the 3rd Thursday of every month, from 8:00 am - 9:00 am

Subcommittees:

• Social Media (Facebook, Instagram)
• Website
• Written communication

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Nominating Committee

Sarah Mittelstadt

The Nominating Committee recruits and recommends MASE officer candidates; nominates recognition or award recipients; supports a system for awarding scholarships; and performs similar duties as directed by the President or Board.

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Meeting approximately 3 times per year virtually.

One meeting will require work up front to review and score nominations for awards

Membership Committee

Kori Ryan & Mary Margaret Mathers

The Membership Committee designs and implements a recruitment plan to increase MASE membership; evaluates and recommends member services to the Board; provides membership updates periodically to the Board; and performs similar duties as directed by the President or Board.

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• We meet remotely 3-4 times per year. One Monday in October, December, February, and May, from 3:00-4:00.
• Members collaborate on specific action items throughout the year. We generally have around 16-20 members to share the work.
• We created the digital tool highlighting how MASE benefits several of our current members.
• **NEW** Special ed. leadership support through mentoring. (Will be a subcommittee)

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Legislative Committee

Heidi Nistler, Nicole Woodward, Jamie Nord

The Legislative Committee annually develops the MASE Legislative Platform; responds to proposed legislation, regulations and rules at federal and state level; and performs similar duties as directed by the President or Board.

• Legislative Committee starts meeting virtually in the fall about once per month
• Subcommittees may have additional responsibilities/tasks between meetings
• 22-23 Subcommittees:
• Legislative Resource Development
• Legislative Engagement
• Federal Advocacy
• MASE Day at the Capitol

Professional Development Committee

Michelle Bethke-Kaliher & Alecia Mobley

The Professional Development Committee develops and provides high quality professional development opportunities to MASE members and to other current and future special education leaders; coordinates fund raising activities with the Benson/Stenswick Scholarship Program and Minnesota Special Education Leaders Foundation (MNSELF); acts as a liaison between the Board and MNSELF; and performs similar duties as directed by the President or Board.

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• We meet 4Xs during the year
• 2023-2024 Sub Committees
• SLICE
• Aspiring Directors
• Equity
• Fundraising

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2023-24 MASE Committee Sign-up

The 2023-24 MASE Committee Sign-up is now available online. If you are interested in serving on a MASE committee, please fill out the short survey with your committee interests.

The committee sign-up will close at 4 pm on June 30, 2023.

Our goal is to have statewide representation on all of MASE's committees, so please consider committee service. It's a great way to connect with colleagues, learn more about MASE, and give a wonderful gift to your profession. Most committee meetings are virtual, so you don’t even have to leave your office to connect with colleagues from International Falls to Albert Lea!

Committee terms are one year. If you are currently serving on a committee and wish to serve again, you must re-register. You will not automatically be placed on your current committee. Please refer to the 2022-23 committee list if you are unsure of your current committee standing.

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Equity Task Force

Saido Abdirashid & Dr. Alecia Mobley

Provide recommendations, support and resources towards ensuring equitable outcomes involving special education administrators in Minnesota. 

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Equity Task Force

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