Interested in Volunteering with us?

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Read below about our committees and other volunteer roles within our chapter to find your perfect fit!

Time limited, but you eagerly want to be involved?  Consider including your name on the list for day-of event volunteers by contacting our Indianapolis email below or our Membership committee for getting involved.

Contact: [email protected]

 

AWARDS GALA  & RECOGNITIONS COMMITTEE

Chairs: Jenna Garrison - RQAW | DCCM &  Taylor Koutropoulos - CHA Consulting

Responsible for soliciting award nominations for four local awards, creating a recognition review panel, and submitting award winners to WTS International. This committee manages the yearly awards gala, typically held in November. Committee meetings are typically monthly starting in the 2nd quarter.  More activity as needed. If you are interested in joining this committee, please contact Jenna Garrison and Taylor Koutropoulos.

 

CENTRAL REGION LIAISON 

Liaison: Kelli McNamara - HNTB

Represents the WTS Indianapolis Chapter in Central Region Meetings. Responsible for sharing updates to Region Council during monthly meetings, and sharing details from Central Region with the WTS Indianapolis Board. This position has a 2-year term and requires approval from the Central Region Council.  

 

COMMUNICATIONS COMMITTEE

Chair: Nora Rasche - HNTB

Assist in writing, editing and layout of communications materials for chapter membership including flyers and email announcements. Gather information and write articles for our newsletter. Provide design and layout, publish and distribute to WTS members. Assist other committees by providing communications support; provide media outreach when appropriate. If you are interested in joining this committee, please contact Nora Rasche.

 

EQUITY, DIVERSITY & INCLUSION (ED&I) COMMITTEE (NEW 2023)

Chair: Empty - Please Inquire with Sponsorship Team

The  Equity, Diversity,  and Inclusion Committee (ED&I) supports the organization through development of the ED&I framework – the document that will guide our work – programs, and acting as a connection to other resources that amplify awareness of equity, inclusion and diversity issues.

We are not experts, but rather advocates for an environment that welcomes the inclusion of differences and similarities from all categories of WTS membership including ethnicity, age, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, geography, & profession (WTS International Diversity and Inclusion Committee Charter). If you think you have ideas that can help or are interested in being a part of the ED&I Committee, please contact Abby Godsey. 

 

MEMBERSHIP COMMITTEE 

Chair: Emily Chen - WSP USA

Participate in recruitment of new members and retention of current members; welcome new members; initiate and run programs to increase membership and special events for members. Committee meetings are typically bi-monthly. If you are interested in joining this committee, please contact Emily Chen.

 

PROGRAMS COMMITTEE

Chair: Lauren Ganapini - United Consulting

Responsible for monthly programs and assisting other committee’s events throughout the year. Committee members are encouraged to take the lead coordinator role for at least one month. Committee members work with decision makers in the community, tapping all modes of transportation for speakers and topics and event planning and logistics. Committee meetings are typically monthly and held virtually. If you are interested in joining this committee, please contact Lauren Ganapini.

 

SCHOLARSHIP COMMITTEE

Chair: Meg Hunter - Kimley-Horn

Solicit, review, select and secure applicants from area colleges and universities for three annual scholarship awards. Manage review of additional scholarships and outreach needs for college and trade school applicants. Manage the scholar communication for the Swings For Scholarship event, which typically occurs in April. Committee meetings are typically monthly and held virtually. If you are interested in joining this committee, please contact Meg Hunter.

 

SPONSORSHIP COMMITTEE

Chairs: Chris Meador - HNTB  &  Josshé Palm - Indiana Department of Transportation

Participate in recruitment of new corporate sponsors and retention of current partners; create partnership request letters; create and maintain benefit listings by serving as partner manager; welcome new partners; initiate and facilitate appreciation programs to recognize sponsors. Committee meetings are typically quarterly. If you are interested in joining this committee, please contact Josshé Palm.

 

SWINGS FOR SCHOLARSHIP COMMITTEE

Chair: Katie Tedder - Lochmueller Group 

Solicit, review, select and secure applicants from area colleges and universities for three annual scholarship awards. Manage a monthly raffle in support of the scholarship fund and promote scholarships through fundraising, articles in our newsletter and on the website. Manage the yearly scholarship banquet, which typically occurs in February or March. Committee meetings are typically bi-monthly. More activity as needed. If you are interested in joining this committee, please contact the Katie Tedder.

 

TRANSPORTATION YOU COMMITTEE

Chair: Naomi Foster - JQOL

Develops programming to educate female high school students (ages 13-18) about transportation careers. Responsible for planning programs, coordinating with partner groups, and developing curricula and mentoring events. Committee meetings are typically monthly and held virtually. If you are interested in joining this committee, please contact Naomi Foster.