Membership CommitteeThe Membership Committee (Co-Chairs: Sam Benbow & Georgianna Dolan-Reilly) is responsible for developing new and innovative ways to attract new members as well as retain current membership. Committee members include: Samuel R. Benbow, Kelsey Tevik, Elisa Gores, Georgianna Dolan-Reilly, Shirley Simon, Barb Muskat. The Membership Committee is in need of a few more members to help plan programs and activities to stay connected with our IASWG members, support other IASWG committee efforts, as well as recruit new members and organizations. If interested in joining this committee, please contact Sam Benbow at: [email protected]. Please email us if you are interested in joining or have any questions about our committee! Please contact [email protected] for more details.
Current and recent initiatives of the Membership Committee include: New Member Monthly Networking Hour, outreach to existing members for annual renewals, planning for bi-annual electronic newsletter, and involvement in symposium planning.
2026 Monthly Membership Committee MeetingsIn 2026, the IASWG Membership Committee invites you to join us in our work connecting the members of our great organization. We plan to meet monthly for an hour on the second Thursday of the month from 3:00-4:00pm ET, starting January 8th.
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Meeting ID: 919 3363 8013
2026 Quarterly Membership Meet-UpsFebruary 17, 2026 at 12pm ET and February 18, 2026 at 7pm ETTheme: Preparing for the 2026 Symposium: Updates & Proposal Guidance Description: Join us to learn about the latest plans for the 2026 Symposium and receive guidance and support in turning your ideas and practice experience into a symposium proposal.
May 19, 2026 at 12pm ET and May 20, 2026 at 7pm ETTheme: Groupwork in Difficult Times Description: Join us in sharing successes challenges, and difficulties in navigating your group work practice during times of uncertainty.
August 18, 2026 at 12pm ET and August 19, 2026 at 7pm ETTheme: Making Connections Description: Join us for a fun, relaxed opportunity to connect with colleagues and friends across the IASWG’s global community.
November 17, 2026 at 12pm ET and November 18, 2026 at 7pm ETTheme: Imposter Syndrome in Group Work Practice Description: What if they find out what I don’t know? Join us in sharing and learning techniques to manage and work through doubt and self-criticism in groupwork practice. Group Scoop NewslettersSummer 2025Verano de 2025Été 2025Sommer 2025 |