Committees

Our committees are an opportunity for Members to work together and collaborate, developing policies, recommendations, publications and artifacts for MCSA and the Massachusetts Emergency Communications Community. Click on any of the highlighted e-mails below to send an e-mail to our committees.  

MCSA Committees

 

Training Committee

Chairperson: Katrina Shamshak

Description: The scope of the Training Committee is to provide recommendations on overall strategies pertinent to the annual MCSA Training Event; including but not limited to planning, scheduling, speaker selection, and venue selection. This committee may also provide similar recommendations and strategies for other training events throughout the year.

Legislative Committee

Chairperson:  Erin Hastings

Description: The scope of the Legislative Committee is to develop and maintain a record of legislative actions pending that may affect Telecommunicators within the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. This committee may also speak or advocate on a particular piece of legislation as determined by the member body and Executive Board.

Standards Committee

Chairperson:  Greg Lynskey

Description: The scope of the Standards Committee is to maintain the Association Bylaws and Policy Manual to reflect the actions of governing bodies. The Standards Committee may also develop and review governing documents to be voted on at the annual meeting.

Events Committee

Chairperson: Katrina Shamshak

Description: The scope of the Events Committee is to provide recommendations on overall strategies pertinent to MCSA Events and develop an annual Telecommunicator Week Celebratory Event.

Historical Committee

Chairperson:  Butch Garrity

Description: The scope of the Historical Committee is to preserve MCSA History, display and celebrate historical documents and artifacts, and assist with MCSA historical celebrations.

Outreach Committee

Chairperson:  Jonathan Danek

Description: The scope of the Outreach Committee is to use social media platforms as a means to connect and engage the membership and public, assist in growing the membership base, and identify social media outlets to proactively engage members through discussion topics, articles, and updates.

Membership Sub-Committee

Chairperson:  Warren Gould

Description: The scope of the Membership Sub-Committee is to support membership at the agency level, including developing membership initiatives and programs, and assist with advising local and state agencies of these membership benefits.

Website Sub-Committee

Chairperson:  Peter Kinnas

Description: The scope of the Website Sub-Committee is to maintain an evolving, user-friendly website that promotes MCSA and its initiatives.

Telecommunicator PEER Support Exploratory Committee

Chairperson:  Khristy Lord

Description: The scope of the Telecommunicator CISM Exploratory Committee is to determine the interest in a Statewide CISM Team or Peer to Peer Support Network; including, but not limited to, determining feasibility of creation of this network or team, determine cost and liability, and present a recommendation document to the Executive Board for further discussion.

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