THE SECRET LIVES OF COMMITTEES
You don’t always see them coming—but they’ve seen you. At the coffee shop. At that event you barely remember. They make first contact, take notes, follow up, and plant the seed. If you’re reading this and you’re a member… chances are, they got to you first.
What is the Recruitment Committee?
I take no breath, yet each year,
I stand for those you might not hear.
No bark, no rings, no roots below—
But what I hold is meant to grow.
My arms are tagged, and outstretched wide,
With hopes that strangers will provide.
I don’t ask much—just quiet cheer,
And love from those who hold me dear.
What is Giving Tree
When the gavel changes hands and a new leader steps in, this formal tradition—required twice a year—puts the “pro” in protocol.
What is Installation
They’ve completed orientation, been voted in, and met their attendance minimum this term. They can vote, run for office, and drink the club coffee without shame.
Who is: an Active Member/ Member in Good Standing
This member worked at a golf course?
Who is Alyssa
Once a moon cycle, their quiet work appears in every inbox. They gather whispers from across the Network—some celebratory, some strategic—and weave them into a single polished artifact. They also archive our history, for those who care to look.
What is the Newsletter Committee?
I appear before the glitter and gold,
When days grow short and air turns bold.
I do not ask, I do not shout—
I move through shops and seek them out.
My work is done before the cheer,
Preparing peace for the closing year.
A size, a count, a thread, a need—
Then gone again with silent speed.
What is Coats for Kids?
It starts as a joke, becomes a label, and ends up in your obituary (or at least your project emails). This time-honored tradition sticks harder than glitter in a craft bin—and you don’t get to pick it.
What is your nickname
They’ve got the hours, the history, and a whole section of the policy manuals carved out in their name. They can’t stay in forever—but they can age into glory.
Who is a Lifetime Legacy?
These two members both lived in the Portland area before coming to Eugene
Who are Jackson and Jacob
You won’t hear them speak often, but their fingerprints are everywhere. They hold the blueprint for how the Network operates, quietly adjusting the levers of scale and structure. When something changes, they were likely behind it.
What is the Finance Committee?
I stand in place while others roam,
Creating safety while away from home.
I’m not the show, I’m not the prize—
But order starts where I organize.
A task so simple, yet so key—
These rusty posts, bring safety to thee.
What is Duck Pen?
Claw and Order: Special Crimes Unit. One minute you’re presiding with prestige, the next, your symbol of power is on a covert vacation. This chaotic rite rewards cunning, coordination, and the ability to negotiate under pressure—all without technically breaking a single rule.
What is stealing the gavel
They hold a board position but vote only in the case of a tie at Board Meetings.
Who is the 1st VP
These are the 4 members here tonight who graduated from the prestigious Sheldon High School
Who are: Blair, Mike, Monica & Kelsy
They’re the unseen voice in the room—the bridge between us and everyone watching. When something big happens and no one steps up to share it with the outside world, they slide in to amplify, support, and make sure it lands just right.
What is the Public Relations Committee?
I begin before the world wakes up,
With lists in hand and overflowing coffee cups.
I pair the hands that guide the way,
Then send them off without delay.
My name is soft, my task is right—
Three hours framed in morning light.
I end before the day has grown,
Yet what I give is fully shown.
What is Children's Shopping Spree?
It’s not mandatory, won’t earn you credits, and doesn’t require minutes, but this liquid tradition taps into something deeper than quorum.
Hosted bi-annually, it’s the one event where pitchers speak louder than bylaws, and where morale gets poured, not passed.
What is Beer Call
This person manages specific event logistics, timelines, budgets, and often coordinates directly with the agency or beneficiary on behalf of CLF.
Who is a Project Chair
This member hosted a semi weekly trivia show?
Who is Kim
They don't follow the flow—they break it. Their appearances are unpredictable, their tactics theatrical. When they take the mic, order wobbles, the crowd shifts, and suddenly everyone's attention is exactly where they want it.
What is the Project X Committee?
It moves in quiet circles wide,
With names you know but can't confide.
No stage, no mic, no raffle cheer—
Just whispered deals and highly tailored gear.
It runs with pace both sharp and slow,
A meeting masked in social flow.
What is the TJ Classic?
This tradition brings pause before progress—posed to ground us in purpose, it honors a legacy not lost but living. Named in memory of a member who led with heart, it’s the first question asked, even before “Any new business?”
What is the Scott Wright Memorial Question
This person is responsible for maintaining an up-to-date list of all members in good standing, including their eligibility to vote.
Who is the Secretary?
This is the only current member who has been a member two separate times?
Who is Mel