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The Houston Chapter of the ACLU operates on a committee structure
foundation. As such, the work of the Committees are vital to helping
us meet the growing needs of our community as regards our mission.
These Committees are comprised of members and volunteers working
closely with the Houston Board. With your help, we hope to increase
the scope, number, and size of these Committees. It is through these
that much of our work gets done.
Please go the Join
Us section of this website and provide us your new/current
membership information. Then, go to the Volunteer
section and fill out the brief questionnaire. If you are interested
in participating on one of these committees, or in serving as an
ACLU intern let us know and someone will be in contact with you
soon.
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Legal Review
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Chairperson, Michael Oeser
The LRP is at the heart of our operations. It reviews all
our incoming "request help" information. From this
growing list we select those requests / cases that best fit
our mission and the constraints of our limited resources.
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Membership
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Chairperson, Floyd Brown
This Committee is responsible for membership, interns, and
volunteers. As the "request help" inquiries continue
to increase in these difficult days, we rely on members and
volunteers more than ever. We need your support and participation.
If you are a current member, please click on Join
Us and fill out the information sheet. We want
to know more about you and how we can communicate with you.
Even if you are not a member then hit Join
Us and become part of something special. Hit the
Volunteer
icon once you have given us your membership information and
then someone will follow-up with you shortly.
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Criminal Justice
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Chairperson, Randall Kallinen
If you are interested in working on reform issues related to
the death penalty, police enforcement, the courts, jails &
prisons, and related sectors, this is the Committee for you!
The ACLU Houston is doing outstanding work in this area. But,
with more and more problems needing our attention in this
area, we need volunteers, interns, and funds to help us protect
your freedoms and liberties provided by the Bill of Rights.
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Community Outreach
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Chairperson, Michael D. Oeser
In the past the ACLU has focused the majority of its resources
on using the legal system to uphold the Bill of Rights. In
doing so it is vital that we maintain closer ties to the various
groups and organizations that make up the Houston community.
This Committee coordinates all community affairs, speaking
engagements, educational outreach. For folks interested in
helping us strengthen our relationships, this is the place
for you.
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Technology / Operations
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Chairperson, Mary Ella Orsburn
Improving the ACLU's ability to manage information, building
robust communications, and refining operations are the focal
points of this Committee. If you have a background in business
management consulting, technology, or you just are a "process
person", become a member and let us know of your interests.
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GLBT
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Chairperson, Michelle Hughes
Issues affecting the GLBT community are the focus of this committee. If you are
interested in getting involved with these issues, please volunteer and let us know of your interests.
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We would be delighted to hear from both new and current members,
as well as those seeking to work as interns in these and other Committee
areas. Please go to the Volunteer
icon on our home page and let us know your interests.
Come join us
in making Houston a better place to live and work.
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