Una Voce America National Service Committees

Una Voce America has established National Service Committees made up of Board members and chapter leaders. The committees set agendas and report to the Board and the chapters every 4 months. National Service Committees assure UVA that tasks are ably handled by designated individuals is a systematic manner. Progress can be monitored and shared for the benefit of all. Composition of committees can change and expand as needed.

Committee on Committees will contact individuals with special interests, talents and expertise to serve on national committees.

Conference Committee will locate potential sites for bi-annual conferences. After deciding on a site the committee will add the local chapter chairman and begin planning the event. Additional members will be added as required.

Newsletter Committee will recruit writers to upgrade the quality of the newsletter. It will also assure that the newsletter is mailed in a timely fashion to subscribers 4 times a year (2/15, 5/15, 8/15 & 11/15).

Web Site Committee will help maintain the UVA web site and be a resource for chapters that wish to set up their own sites.

Constitutional Committee will compare UVA statutes with those of selected nonprofit organizations, paying special attention to fiscal and legal responsibility; bringing the statutes in compliance with federal and state laws as regards tax exemption; segregating the Constitution from the Bylaws, preparing job descriptions for officers; preparing a thorough revision of the Statutes for approval by the board.

Communications Committee will provide informational brochures, chapter formation kits, press releases, and advertising.

Community Relations Committee will pass along practical means of building support with local organizations to chapters.

Petitions Committee will assist chapters wishing to petition their bishop or the Ecclesia Dei Commission for the Traditional Mass.

Chapter Committee will verify that chapters are active and have paid their dues. This committee will work closely with the Newsletter and Communications Committees to keep chapters informed of news and information. Such close, timely contact will encourage chapter activity.