Members
Beth Chapple, 2005–present
Susan Hodges, 2007–present
Karalynn Ott, 2007–present
Sherri Schultz, 2000–present
Michele Whitehead, 2007–present
Vision Statement
When the Editors Guild began in 1997, we could comfortably fit
in a living room. Today, we have more than 200 members--many beyond the Seattle
area. We have grown from a few freelance editors with similar clients,
interests, and backgrounds to a diverse group engaged in almost every kind of
word-related job in the Northwest.
As part of that growth, we've also begun to shape a public identity in addition
to our communal one. Our participation in writing- and editing-related events,
outreach at regional book festivals, and sponsorship of a biannual conference
for editors creates a relationship between the Guild and the larger community
that enriches both.
In 2000 we formed a steering committee to draw on the wisdom and experience of
our large and varied membership in order to chart the Guild's future. Committee
members volunteer their time, energy, and ideas to maintain and develop the
Guild. Our challenge is to guide the Guild's activities so that they reflect the
changing concerns of our members while simultaneously defining the Guild's
identity, both public and private. In this ongoing dialogue, the committee is
mindful of the need to honor both collegial and professional concerns: we hope
to preserve the Guild's friendly, intimate "living room" comradeship
even as it continues to grow and mature.
Expectations of Steering Committee Members
The
Editors Guild’s Steering Committee (SC) is a dynamic, participative working
group that directs the Guild in supporting the needs of our members and of those
who employ them.
SC
members are expected to take a leadership role in the Guild, based on their
interests and abilities. This role may involve researching topics and planning
meetings, directing Guild activities, participating in discussions about the
Guild's needs, planning for growth and community participation, recruiting and
supporting others to help plan and organize Guild functions, acting as a liaison
to Guild committees, and representing the Guild at community gatherings.
SC members are expected to communicate with others in a way
that fosters the spirit of friendly comradeship with which the Guild began.
Communication—whether face-to-face, online or by phone—will be guided by the
basic values of civility, tolerance of the opinions of others, professionalism,
and respectful, constructive criticism. Whenever possible, decision-making will
follow a discussion to arrive at a consensus. When timely consensus cannot be
reached, a simple majority vote may be used. SC members agree to abide by the
decisions of the group.
SC
members are expected to attend SC meetings regularly and contribute
actively to discussions both at meetings and via the SC listserv. Members
outside the Seattle area may participate in scheduled meetings by teleconference
or email, as the SC determines. SC members who must miss a meeting should notify
the SC in advance. Because active participation of SC members is critical to the
Guild’s operation, members who miss more than two meetings per year may be
asked to leave the SC. If a short-term situation makes regular attendance and
participation in SC functions a hardship, SC members may ask the SC for a leave
of absence of up to six months. If this leave is approved, said members must
promptly and actively participate in SC activities upon their return.
Minutes of
past Steering Committee meetings
SC Members Emeriti
Sigrid Asmus, 2000–2003
Amy Smith Bell, 2000–2006
Miriam Bulmer, 2000–2009
Dorene Carrel, 2001–2002
Ann Gosch, 2002–2006
Brie Gyncild, 2000–2010
Randy Hilfman, 2000–2008
Marguerite Langlois, 2007–2008
Sue Mann, 2007–2008
Joan Pliego, 2002–2005
Sue Ridge, 2002–2008
Diane Sepanski, 2000–2005
Robyn M Fritz, 2007–2010
David Williams, 2000–2004
Heidi Wrightsman, 2002–2005
