The Vital Role of Society Volunteers – Getting Involved
SSO’s committees are critical to accomplishing our mission and strategic plan goals. More than 500 active members serve on 38 Committees, Subcommittees, Work Groups, and Task Forces (collectively “committees”) appointed for the 2025-2026 governance year. Browse the Committee Handbook for complete details on each group’s scope of responsibility.
Application for Engagement
SSO’s committee appointment process, the Application for Engagement, allows members to apply for open seats on committees appointed for the upcoming year.
The 2026 Application for Engagement will open in August, 2025.
Committee Member Resources
There are a few resources available for current and prospective committee members: