Thank you for submitting a nomination for the Inform USA State Advisory Committee (SAC). This new committee will help advise the Inform USA Board of Directors on critical issues within the Information & Referral (I&R) sector. In addition, this committee will play an integral role in the Inform USA Grant Program, which will launch in June, 2025. SAC members will assist in selecting grant recipients.
Criteria for Nominations:
  • Nominees must be Platinum Members (through their employer) of good standing for at least one year before nomination.
  • Nominees must be permanent residents of the state wish to represent.
  • SAC members should represent agencies with an interest in state or federal-level advocacy for Information and Referral (I&R).
  • Each state may have up to three representatives, provided each works in a distinct field within I&R (e.g., Military, 211, Aging, Disability, etc.).
  • States previously represented by affiliates may have their affiliate chairperson fill one of the available seats. However, they will still need to submit a nomination. States currently represented by affiliates will have their chairpersons serve.

Timeline
  • Nominations open: February 3 – February 14, 2025
  • Voting period: February 18 – February 28, 2025 (Each state will vote to elect its representatives.)
  • Appointees contacted: By March 14, 2025
  • Virtual SAC gathering: April (exact date TBD)
  • In-person reception: May, during the Inform USA Conference
    • Newly elected representatives will be formally introduced during the Awards Luncheon.

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