New Leadership, Renewed Energy

DCCR's strength has always resided in its members — the individuals who give their time, expertise, and passion to the work of building a more connected and cooperative community. This edition of Member News introduces several members who have recently stepped into new or expanded leadership roles across our standing committees.

We believe in transparency about who shapes our organization's direction, and we hope these introductions help all members feel closer to the people doing this important work.

Committee Updates at a Glance

  • Dialogue & Programs Committee: Now co-chaired by two members who bring backgrounds in education and community mediation respectively. The committee is developing a new speaker series for the fall season.
  • Membership & Outreach Committee: Under new coordination, this committee has launched a refreshed onboarding process for new members, including a monthly welcome gathering.
  • Communications Committee: Expanded to include a digital communications sub-group, focusing on making DCCR's publications and updates more accessible across different formats.
  • Civic Engagement Committee: Recently reorganized with a new working group dedicated to local government relations and public comment coordination.

A Conversation with New Committee Leads

We asked several newly appointed committee leaders the same question: "What drew you to this role, and what do you hope to accomplish?" Here are some themes from their responses:

"I want to make our dialogue programs feel welcoming to people who have never participated in anything like this before — not just those who already know the language of civic engagement."

"There are so many residents who care deeply about this community but don't know that organizations like DCCR exist. My goal is to close that gap."

"I came to DCCR as someone who was skeptical that dialogue could lead to real change. Now I've seen it happen. I want to help others have that experience."

Volunteer Recognition

DCCR extends its sincere appreciation to all members who contributed volunteer hours over the past quarter. Volunteers supported our Spring Conference, facilitated Bridge-Building Program sessions, assisted with bulletin production, and represented DCCR at community events throughout the region. This work is the lifeblood of our organization.

How Members Can Take on Greater Roles

All DCCR members in good standing are eligible to join committees, lead working groups, or stand for elected positions within the organization. If you are interested in a more active role, the Membership & Outreach Committee holds a monthly information session for members exploring leadership pathways. Details are available through the member portal or by contacting our administrative team.

Submission Call: Summer Member News

We welcome member submissions for the Summer edition of Member News. Items may include professional announcements, community project updates, civic achievements, or personal milestones you wish to share with the DCCR community. Please submit items to the Communications Committee no later than the first week of July.