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About the HSMG Board of Directors Benefactor Members Code of Ethics Bylaws | CommitteesThe planning and much of the work of the Handcrafted Soapmakers Guild is done by volunteers through Committees. The HSMG bylaws specify several "standing committees" - that is, committees that are permanently established. Each standing committee, with the exception of the Ethics Committee, is chaired by a member of the Board of Directors and manned by volunteers who are appointed by the Chair (and approved by the Board). Standing CommitteesPolicies, Procedures and Bylaws CommitteeThe Policies, Procedures and Bylaws Committee is responsible for:
Contact: bylawscomm@soapguild.org Conference CommitteeThe Conference Committee plans and executes the Annual Conference. Contact: conference@soapguild.org Finance CommitteeThe Finance committee has general supervision of the finances and presents a proposed budget to the Board of Directors in the fourth quarter of each fiscal year for the upcoming year. Contact: finance@soapguild.org Programs and ServicesThe Programs and Services Committee is responsible for developing and implementing programs and services to benefit the membership and the handcrafted soap industry. Contact: programsandservices@soapguild.org MembershipThe Membership Committee is responsible for actively promoting the HSMG and recruiting new HSMG members. Contact: membership@soapguild.org CertificationThe Certification Committee is responsible for developing and maintaining a comprehensive Soapmaker Certification Program including study materials, examination and examination procedures. Contact: certification@soapguild.org Special CommitteesSpecial committees may be created as necessary by the Board of Directors. Currently there are 3 Special Committees active. Social Media CommitteeThe Social Media Committee is responsible for the HSMG's social networking activities, including Facebook, Linkedin, Twitter, and more, and to provide a venue for the HSMG and its' membership to connect and share valuable information. Public Relations CommitteThe Public Relations Committee:
International Representative Committee (IRC)The IRC is responsible for expanding the HSMG internationally and actively promoting and creating a platform for a global soapmaking community, ensuring its integrity while outside the mainland USA. Ethics CommitteeThe Ethics Committee is responsible for;
Unlike other committees, the members of the Ethics Committee are appointed by the President for a three-year term. The intent is that each ensuing Presidential term will appoint one member to the committee, thus ensuring that the Ethics Committee members remain separate from and not influenced by the current Board in the execution of their duties of ethics oversight. Contact: ethics@soapguild.org Advisory CouncilThe Board of Directors of the HSMG may invite, by unanimous consent, acknowledged leaders in the various fields relating to handcrafted soap to serve on an Advisory Council. The duties of the Advisory Council are to provide professional input and advice to the Board of Directors in such matters that further the goals and objectives of the HSMG. |
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