NASW TN Chapter Board Committees

NASW-TN has a tremendous group of members who provide leadership for Chapter Committees. Members are invited to email Karen Franklin, NASW-TN Executive Director, at kfranklin@naswtn.com for more information and opportunities to become involved in any of the Chapter committees.

Chapter Committee on Nominations and Leadership Identification - Identifies leadership within the NASW membership and prepares Chapter's annual election ballot. This commitee is elected by the membership and also selects the winners of the Chapter's annual awards.

Continuing Education Committee -Identifies professional training needs and works with the Chapter's staff to implement quality workshops and training events.

Diversity Committee- This new committee works with the Chapter"s staff and Board to develop and implement a three-year Chapter Diversity Plan.

Ethics Committee - Promotes ethical social work practice including conducting the peer review process regarding violations of the NASW Code of Ethics.

Finance and Resource Development Committee - Makes recommendations regarding the fiscal policies and practices of the association and assists the Board of Directors in ensuring that adequate resources are available to meet current and emerging needs.

Membership Committee - This committee reviews current membership outreach efforts and develops a and implements a strategic plan for increasing membership recruitment, retention and involvement. 

Multi-level Licensure Task Force - This active committee compared Tennessee's social work licensure law to legislation from other states and model legislation as they developed the proposal, approved by the State Legislature and Governor, to implement multi-level licensure in Tennessee. The committee currently focuses on helping social workers across the state understand how this new licensure law recognizes and regulates the skills of a variety of social work practitioners. 

Legislative Committee - Develops and prioritizes NASW-TN's Legislative Agenda. Works with lobbyist and Chapter staff to mobilize membership on key public policy issues.

Social Work Day on the Hill Planning Committee - Plans and assists staff with the implementation of the Chapter's largest event, Social Work Day on the Hill.. This committee helps mobilize University and professional participation as well provides on-site assistance during the conference.