Annual Conference Committee
The Annual Conference Planning Committee plans, organizes and implements this two day event in the fall. The committee
meets once a month to create an event that is for all social workers at all levels.
Meets 2nd Mondays of the month from September to June
Disaster Response Workgroup
Prepare in advance for Chapter engagement in disaster recovery efforts in MN, the US, and abroad.
Meetings TBD
Ethics Committee
The Ethics Committee, in consultation with NASW's national office, enforces the NASW Code of Ethics. This committee developed NASW-MN’s general ethics curriculum used in trainings throughout the year, and works on bringing new and relevant ethics topics to Chapter trainings
Meets every other month, Tuesdays or Wednesdays
International Study Travel Workgroup
Plan and implement international travel opportunities for members.
Meetings TBD
Licensure Workgroup
Review MN social work licensing statutes and make recommendations to bring to the MN Board of Social Work Legislative
and Rules Committee
Meets Monday, Wednesday, or Friday
Political Action for Candidates Election (PACE)
MN-PACE is the chapter’s nonpartisan political action committee, which screens and endorses candidates for state and
local public office who best represent professional social work values in the public policy arena.
Meets on pre-determined schedule: July 30, Aug 21, Sept 18, Oct 16, Nov 6 (election party), Nov 13
Social Work Day at the Capitol (SWDAC)
The Social Work Day at the Capitol Committee plans, organizes and implements this event every April. The committee creates an event for all types of social workers to engage in policy advocacy for social change.
Meets 1st Wednesday of the month from October to May
Social Policy Action Network (SPAN)
SPAN proposes the chapter’s legislative agenda and positions on significant social policy issues. In concert with
several coalition partners, the committee develops and implements lobbying strategies to advance the chapter’s
agenda, including the establishment of a grassroots network of interested members.
Meets 2nd Thursday of the month from October to May