Oregon Writers Colony continues to run mostly on the service of volunteers. These permanent committees do the bulk of the work, aided by task forces for special events or projects. Here are the standing committees of OWC:
Workshops and Programs
The Workshops and Programs Committee manages classes, workshops, and quarterly meetings, as well as the annual Spring Conference at the Sylvia Beach Hotel in Newport and the annual Founders Day Celebration at Colonyhouse.
Chair, Becky Kjelstrom
All Media Communications
The All Media Communications Committee handles the OWC website, Facebook page, OWC eBlast, and other media.
Colonyhouse
The Colonyhouse committee manages the use of the house and maintenance of the house and garden maintenance.
Chair, Marlene Howard
Writer in the House Weekends
The Writer in the House Committee schedules and manages the Writer in the House Weekends.
Chair, Nancy Slavin
Archive Committee
The Archive Committee is dedicated to logging and preserving OWC history.
Chair, Judy O’Neill
Finance Committee
The Finance Committee plans and directs the financial decisions of OWC.
Chair, Rae Richen
Audit Committee
The Audit Committee ensures the integrity and accountability of OWC finances.
Chair Cowli Villiardos
Colonyhouse Accessibility and Development Committee
The Colonyhouse Accessibility and Development Committee works toward making the Colonyhouse accessible to our disabled colleagues.
Chair, Marlene Howard
Bonnie Bean Graham Short Story Contest
The Bonnie Bean Graham Short Story Contest Committee organizes and manages the short story contest.
Chair, Lill Ahrens
