Members of the SBWPC are welcomed and encouraged to join one or more sub-committees that help select candidates to endorse, host events, raise funds, and promote various SBWPC goals.
Attendance is open to all SBWPC members except where noted. Meeting dates and venues may change, so please contact the sub-committee chair before attending. For additional information on sub-committees or ways to get involved, call 564-6876 or email info@sbwpc.org.
| Sub-Committee | Purpose | When | Where | Chair | Contact |
| Executive Board | Prepares Board agendas and transacts business as authorized by the Board and organization By-Laws. | 1st Wednesday of the month at 12:00 | 625 State Street | Jane Gray | Jane@sbwpc.org |
| Elections & Appointments | Identifies key elective and appointive offices that are vacant or soon-to be-vacant and supports efforts, including recommending sponsorship or endorsement of individuals sharing feminist values. | 1st Monday at 6:00 p.m. | Rape Crisis Center 433 E. Canon Perdido St. Santa Barbara 93101 |
Elsa Granados, Carol Keator | Elsa@sbwpc.org |
| Candidate Development | Works to identify potential feminist women candidates for election or appointment, and to help them to develop campaign skills and political knowledge. | 2nd Monday at 11 a.m. | Silvergreen’s 791 Chapala St. Santa Barbara 93101 (805) 962-8500 |
Mary Rose | |
| Fund Development | Develops fundraising strategies and plans fundraising events, which are then implemented by Board members and other volunteers. | 2nd Monday | Natural Cafe 361 Hitchcock Way, Santa Barbara 93105 (805) 563-1163 |
Anne Schowe & Suzan Garner | Anne@sbwpc.org or Suzan@sbwpc.org |
| Legislation & Advocacy | Tracks relevant legislative, advises on legislative actions, advocacy and outreach campaigns, tracks policy decisions and voting records on our endorsed candidates | TBD | TBD | TBD | TBD |
| Media | Coordinates publicity for the organization, including announcements of sponsored candidates and events, publishes the SBWPC quarterly newsletter, and sends news releases to media and membership. | 3rd Thursday at 6:00 p.m. | Natural Cafe 361 Hitchcock Way, Santa Barbara 93105 (805) 563-1163 |
Silvia Uribe, Jane Gray | Jane@ sbwpc.org |
| Membership | Welcomes new members to the organization, carries out membership campaigns, and coordinates member services. | 1st Wednesday at 6:30 | Rape Crisis Center 433 E. Canon Perdido St. Santa Barbara 93101 |
Hathor Hammet, Yesenia Curiel |
Hathor@ sbwpc.org or ysenia@sbwpc.org |