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Committees

SATW is built on the commitment of its dedicated members. See the committees below and click on each to find out more about the work that they do for the organization.

Benefits Committee

The mission of the SATW Members Benefit Committee is to obtain and publicize benefits for members.

VOLUNTEER SKILLS

Sales and in-kind donation solicitation.

VOLUNTEER ROLES

Contact businesses for discounts for SATW members – both U.S. and Canada based. One year commitment with option to continue.

CURRENT VOLUNTEERS

Amanda Williams, Jason Frye, Joanne Y. Cleaver, Beverly Hurley

COMMITTEE CHAIR

Beverly Hurley, [email protected]

Communications Committee

Coordinate activities and efforts to ensure consistency of message and ensure synergy. Committee meets monthly on Zoom call with Internal and External Communications managers, Social Media Chair, and Social Media volunteers.

VOLUNTEER SKILLS

Proficient in Social Media platforms.

VOLUNTEER ROLES & VOLUNTEERS

  • Jim Byers (Social Media Chair)
  • Mary Jo Manzanares (Instagram)
  • Elliot Gillies (Facebook)
  • Melissa McGibbon & David Swanson (Twitter)
  • Jim Byers & Jennifer Weatherhead Harrington (LinkedIn)

COMMITTEE CHAIR

DEAI Committee

The Committee Endeavors to create positive change re: DEAI within SATW and the travel media industry. This committee meets weekly via Zoom on Wednesdays at 3pm Eastern. The DEAI Committee’s is committed to a diverse, equitable, accessible and inclusive membership that mirrors the traveling public as well as worldwide citizenry.

VOLUNTEER SKILLS

Excellent listening skills, a sense of understanding and knowledge of DEAI initiatives.

VOLUNTEER ROLES

Contribute to weekly Zoom meeting assist with webinars and written material.

CURRENT VOLUNTEERS

List of 35 plus volunteers. Chairs can provide more current volunteer information

COMMITTEE CHAIRS

Directory Committee

The SATW Directory committee is responsible for the on-time publication of the annual Membership Directory.

The chair and committee members work with headquarters and the publisher to ensure accuracy throughout the directory while keeping to a schedule that allows SATW to provide the directory to all members in a timely manner.

Production of the directory cannot begin until membership renewal closes every year. The schedule calls for the committee to provide the copy for the front of the directory to the publisher by mid-January. Proofreading is accomplished in early to mid-February.

VOLUNTEER SKILLS

Attention to detail and ability to meet tight deadlines.

VOLUNTEER ROLES
The committee chair(s) is responsible for coordination with headquarters and the publisher ( currently Naylor Publishing). He/she also oversees the production of each section according to a mutually-agreed-upon schedule and makes all proofreading assignments.

Proofs are provided to the volunteers in PDF format. Each volunteer receives a specific assignment such as “Actives A-L”. They are given about five days to review their section and provide edited copy to the chair(s). Once the publisher has made all changes/corrections, all sections of the book are then reviewed for a second time. Proofreaders are asked to become familiar with the SATW Directory Manual of Style and follow the format provided.

In addition to proofreading duties, at least one volunteer is asked to review make suggestions for updating the style manual every year or so.

CURRENT VOLUNTEERS

  • Dale Leatherman
  • Laurie Borman
  • Peggy Bendel
  • Peter Fitzsimons
  • Melanie Radzicki McManus
  • Deborah Wakefield
  • Barbara Rogers
  • Mary Ann Hemphill
  • Chuck Cecil
  • Derek Klaus
  • Carol Fowler
  • Gordon & Judy Thorne
  • Mary Ann Simpkins
  • Sherry Spitsnaugle

COMMITTEE CHAIRS

First Timers Committee

Organized and plans the annual SATW First Timers Program held on the first evening of the annual SATW Conference.

VOLUNTEER SKILLS

  • Organizing and coordinating
  • Attention to detail

VOLUNTEER ROLES

  • Coordinate with SATW Management staff (Kellen) to compile list of members attending the annual conference for the first time.
  • Match First Timers with Buddies for introductions and assistance during the conference.

CURRENT VOLUNTEERS

  • Meryl Pearlstein
  • Annita Thomas

COMMITTEE CHAIR

History Committee

Researches SATW history in National Archives; gathers information from present and former members; maintains SATW historical records.

VOLUNTEER SKILLS

  • Keen interest in history
  • Research and documenting
  • Knowledge of SATW History

VOLUNTEER ROLES

  • Compile and document SATW historical facts and information
  • Present history when requested

COMMITTEE CHAIR & HISTORIAN

Muster Committee

Organizes annual SATW Bill Muster Photo Awards.

VOLUNTEER SKILLS

  • Organizational
  • Attention to detail

VOLUNTEER ROLES

  • Ensure the contest moves along at the proper pace and within the proper dates.
  • Coordinate with Kellen.

CURRENT VOLUNTEERS

  • Eric Lindberg

COMMITTEE CHAIR

Partnership Committee

The partnership committee explores deeper and constructive relationships with other associations/organizations — in tourism, journalism and other sectors that overlap SATW areas of interest.

VOLUNTEER SKILLS

  • Relationship building
  • Communications
  • Negotiation
  • Imagination
  • Patience and perseverance

VOLUNTEER ROLES

  • Identify potential partners
  • Initiate first content with that potential partner
  • Participate in ongoing discussions with the potential partner to formalize and sustain relations
  • Share news of new partnerships with SATW members

CURRENT VOLUNTEERS

  • Larry Bleiberg

COMMITTEE CHAIR

Phoenix Committee

Reviews and votes on submissions for the Phoenix Award. – Tourism leaves a permanent footprint that impacts the environment of destinations, SATW established the Phoenix Award in 1969 to recognize conservation and preservation efforts of individuals and organizations.

SATW member can nominate individuals, communities, or organizations that have contributed to a quality travel experience through conservation, preservation, beautification or environmental efforts.

Nominations are reviewed by the SATW Phoenix Committee and submitted with recommendations to the Board of Directors for final approval.

SATW has recognized conservation, preservation, beautification and anti-pollution accomplishments as they relate to travel.

As Tourism has evolved with global impact, the Phoenix Award now includes recognition for efforts that encourage responsible, sustainable tourism

VOLUNTEER SKILLS

  • Willingness to spend some time reading, reviewing, consulting, and voting on nominations. This usually happens within one month. The Phoenix committee members take the task seriously.

VOLUNTEER ROLES

  • The Phoenix Committee works as a group on all matters pertaining to the Phoenix Award.
  • We review the criteria to post on SATW.org.
  • We encourage nominations and/or produce our own nominations.
  • When all the nominations are in, we evaluate them individually and again together as a group and vote to name nominations worthy of the annual Phoenix Award.
  • We promote the Phoenix Award as widely as possible beyond SATW.
  • Most of the volunteer time happens during the month after the nominations have been filed, as that is when the committee members review and vote on the nominations.

CURRENT VOLUNTEERS

  • Laurie Armstrong
  • Bea Broda
  • Judi Cohen
  • David DeVoss
  • Carol Fowler
  • Marian Goldberg
  • June Naylor
  • John Poimeroo
  • Board Liaison: Maureen Littlejohn

COMMITTEE CHAIRS

Photography Committee

Advises Professional Development Committee and SATW Board on the needs of photographer members.

VOLUNTEER SKILLS

  • Knowledge of photography and of photographer’s needs.

VOLUNTEER ROLES

  • Suggest PD and other activities that would be of benefit to our photographer members.

COMMITTEE CHAIR

Professional Development Committee

Explores opportunities for members to hone their skills and develop their potential.

VOLUNTEER SKILLS

  • Organizing, planning, managing and executing PD events.

VOLUNTEER ROLES

  • Suggest topics and presenters for PD, including webinars, and take charge of organizing the webinars or other PD activity.

CURRENT VOLUNTEERS

  • Joyce Kiehl
  • Anna Hobbs
  • Catharine Hamm
  • Rebecca Bingham
  • Chez Chesak
  • Keryn Means
  • Megan Padilla

COMMITTEE CHAIRS

Site Selection Committee

Identify and foster high-quality sites for Society meetings, with an emphasis on the annual convention; act as coordinating point for locations for all Society meetings.

VOLUNTEER SKILLS

  • Compile accurate and up-to-date site information

VOLUNTEER ROLES

  • Conduct search for sites for annual convention
  • Coordinate meeting sites across the Society to avoid site duplication of smaller meetings

CURRENT VOLUNTEERS

  • Kim MacKinnon

COMMITTEE CHAIR

Sponsorship Committee

The Sponsorship Committee advises on sponsorship opportunities for the SATW Convention and other opportunities for travel suppliers to get their name in front of the SATW membership — our goal being to raise money for the organization and to support SATW activities.

VOLUNTEER SKILLS

  • No selling
  • Sponsorship know-how

VOLUNTEER ROLES

  • Work closely with Kellen’s outside sales staff and provide potential sponsors
  • Aid in helping members spread the word to potential sponsors

CURRENT VOLUNTEERS

  • Joanne Cleaver

COMMITTEE CHAIRS

Volunteer Committee

Volunteers are the heart and soul of SATW.

Recruiting and maintaining a strong volunteer base is vital to the success of our SATW goals and mission.

The volunteer committee is responsible for recruiting volunteers and will assist with assigning and placing volunteers to work with the various SATW committees.

VOLUNTEER SKILLS

  • Organizing and coordinating
  • Building relationships

VOLUNTEER ROLES

  • Coordinate with SATW committee chairs to recruit SATW members (Associates and Actives)
  • Compile and keep of volunteer database Communicate any volunteer opportunities
  • Provide volunteer communications to the SATW Newsletter editor

CURRENT VOLUNTEERS

  • Annita Thomas

COMMITTEE CHAIRS

Looking to volunteer?

Please reach out to the committee chair or complete this form.

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