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Committees

Join a committee. No board seat needed.

The Iowa Cannabis Action Network runs on volunteers. Our volunteer committees are open to anyone: supporters, volunteers, and neighbors. You don’t need to be on the board to join. Each committee is led by a board member.

How committees work

  • Committees plan and recommend. Final decisions are made by the organization’s leadership.
  • Committees don’t spend money or sign anything for the organization without approval first.
  • Each committee is chaired by a board member. The chair runs meetings, keeps notes, and reports to the board.
  • Every meeting has a written agenda and written minutes. The agenda goes out before the meeting; the minutes record what was decided, and the committee approves them at its next meeting.
  • Most committees meet once a month, online or by phone. Busy seasons (like gala month or the legislative session) may meet more.
  • New committee members read the Volunteer Handbook and sign the acknowledgment.

Volunteer committees (open to everyone)

Gala Committee

Plans the Annual Awards Gala from start to finish.

  • Pick the venue, date, and program for the night
  • Choose award honorees and write their stories
  • Find sponsors and sell tables
  • Run the silent auction (auction coordinators are part of this committee)
  • Welcome guests and help at the door

Fundraising & Sponsorship Committee

Keeps the work funded all year.

  • Ask local businesses to sponsor events and programs
  • Help with Supporter Membership drives
  • Research grants that fit a 501(c)(4)
  • Write thank-you notes to every supporter

Events & Town Hall Committee

Brings people together across Iowa.

  • Plan our public town halls (at least two a year)
  • Staff tables at fairs, festivals, and community days
  • Set up, check guests in, and clean up
  • Suggest new towns to visit

Communications Committee

Tells our story clearly and kindly.

  • Write social posts, newsletter pieces, and blog stories
  • Take photos and short videos at events (with permission)
  • Check facts and plain language before anything goes out
  • Keep the event calendar up to date

Legislative Action Team

Helps everyday Iowans speak up at the Capitol.

  • Track cannabis and hemp bills during session
  • Turn bills into short, plain-language action alerts
  • Help people find and contact their legislators
  • Join Capitol days and committee hearings
  • Stay nonpartisan: we work with every party

Membership & Volunteer Committee

Makes every new person feel welcome.

  • Greet new supporters and volunteers
  • Be an onboarding buddy for a new volunteer
  • Remind supporters when their card is up for renewal
  • Ask volunteers what is working and what is not

Patient Education Committee

Helps Iowans understand the medical cannabis card program.

  • Share our patient guide at events and online
  • Answer general questions about how to apply
  • Keep our guide current when the law changes
  • Point people to their health care provider for medical advice

Want hands-on work instead? Our programs need volunteers too: Iowa Victory Gardens, Food & Clothing Help, Hemp Fiber, and Clean Water & Healthy Soil.

Board committees (board members only)

Three standing committees are made up of directors, as our bylaws require:

  • Finance Committee: budgets, financial reports, and filings
  • Legislative Committee: the organization’s positions on bills
  • Governance Committee: bylaws, policies, and board recruitment

Interested in the board? See Join the Board.

The Iowa Cannabis Action Network is a 501(c)(4) nonprofit and nonpartisan. Committee members are unpaid volunteers. We never sell, give out, or refer people to cannabis or hemp products.