Members are invited and encouraged to join a KSCSW committee! Participating in a committee is one of the best ways to get involved, make connections, and help strengthen the social work profession across Kentucky.
Committee meetings occur from 6:30 - 7:30 pm EST on the 2nd Monday of the following months: February, April, June, August, October, and December
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Duties 

  • Standing Committees
The President shall appoint Chairpersons of the Standing Committees, except as otherwise herein provided, with the approval of the Board of Directors, for terms of two (2) years.  The Chairperson of each committee may appoint committee members except as otherwise herein provided. The Standing Committees shall be:

Education Committee (Vacant Position)
  • The Education Committee shall implement the objective of the Society to provide continuing education and training in the form of conferences and programs for the membership.  The committee shall consist of at least one (1) Director appointed by the Board of Directors and shall include other members as needed.  The chairperson shall be or shall delegate responsibility for implementing programs at regular membership meetings. 
  • The Education Committee Chair schedules all CEU’s (10-12 hours of CEUs annually).  

Membership Committee (Ivy Livengood, LCSW and Ellen Livengood, LCSW - Co-Chairs)
The Membership Committee shall be composed of at least one (1) Director appointed by the Board of Directors and shall include other members as needed.  The Membership Committee along with EA/ED:
a.      Shall review and approve or reject candidates applying for membership and notify candidates in writing within a week.
b.      Shall provide new members with information concerning the Society’s functions and activities and assign new members to committees.
c.       Shall notify Treasurer as to the dues classification of all new members. 
d.      Shall maintain a roster of members and shall notify the membership of the names of new members not less than annually.
e.      Shall coordinate recruitment of new members.
 Advocacy Committee (Carolynn Lee, LCSW)
The Advocacy Committee shall review legislative, executive and judicial proceedings bearing on the practice of clinical social work.  The Committee shall educate the Board and the membership and shall make recommendations regarding corporate or individual actions to educate legislators or others about clinical social work perspectives. 
Governance Committee (Chris Whitsell, LCSW)
The Governance Committee shall be chaired by the Past President and shall work to strengthen board governance.  The Governance Committee:
a.      Shall plan for and oversee implementation of the Society’s strategic plan
b.      Shall plan and provide orientation to new board members
c.       Shall assess and strengthen member engagement with the Board in cooperation with Membership
d.      Shall cultivate and recruit board leadership in cooperation with other committees
e.      Shall support and oversee committee structure
Supervision Committee (Meredith Sunley, LCSW)
Addresses supervision requirements, peer consultation groups, and topics related to clinical supervision. Supports monthly peer consultation meetings.
DEIB Committee (Committee Chair Currently Vacant)
Addresses racial, cultural, and socioeconomic disparities in the social work profession. Reviews all committees/events for inclusivity, ensures equitable and culturally responsive training, models cultural sensitivity, and provides ethics-related updates.
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