Committees
In order to efficiently and effectively accomplish business, Dodger Senate is composed of several standing committees. There are currently three unique types of Dodger Senate committees.
Main Committees
Each Main Committee is chaired by a Student Body Officer who selects 7 Senators to comprise their committee. Main Committees are tasked with the massive undertaking of Homecoming at the start of the year, along with many other responsibilities throughout the year. Main Committees are as follows: Service, Communication & Relations (C&R), Spirit, and Celebration.
ServiceResponsibilities: Performing service projects to positively benefit FDSH and the Fort Dodge Community.
Current Chairman: Courtney Cordle Current Members: Gabby Estlund, Keziah Henkelman, Collin Ellsbury, Kathryn Cochrane, Chloe Cathcart, Connor Bruns, Josh Meier |
Communications & RelationsResponsibilities: Producing town hall meetings and preparing Senate elections.
Current Chairman: Eli Asay Current Members: Karisa Meier, Jeremy Brower, Emily Asay, Hoo Won, Sawyer Springer, Chase Anderson, Boston Gordon |
SpiritResponsibilities: Spreading school spirit, acknowledging birthdays, and welcoming new faculty.
Current Chairman: Landon Getting Current Members: Alex Dishler, Ashton Acree, Austin Andrews, Antavion Adams, Josecelynn Rosalez, Isabel Beekman, Gracie Miller |
CelebrationResponsibilities: Producing annual apparel and non-homecoming dances.
Current Chairman: Brayden Bell Current Members: Beth Murman, Brie Evans, Chloe Hamlow, Anthony Wagner, Jorge Blanco, Joey Kelley, Jacy Daniel |
Draft Committees
Through a process called the committee draft, Senators are able to choose which draft committees best fit their skill set. There are currently 10 unique draft committees that have a variety of responsibilities throughout the year.
AssemblyResponsibilities: Producing exciting school-wide assemblies.
Current Chairman: Landon Getting Current Members: Gabby Estlund, Jeremy Brower, Keziah Henkelman, Collin Ellsbury, Jacy Daniel, Isabel Beekman, Chase Anderson |
Dodger CupResponsibilities: Producing the Dodger Cup class competition.
Current Chairman: Alex Dischler Current Members: Austin Andrews, Antavion Adams, Josh Meier, Jacy Daniel, Isabel Beekman |
HolidayResponsibilities: Spreading holiday cheer and increasing school spirit through festive decorations and activities.
Current Chairman: Courtney Cordle Current Members: Brayden Bell, Beth Murman, Brie Evans, Ashton Acree, Chloe Hamlow, Connor Bruns |
PhotographyResponsibilities: Recording Senate activities and producing marketing material through photography.
Current Chairman: Eli Asay Current Members: Gabby Estlund, Brie Evans, Keziah Henkelman, Emily Asay, Joscelynn Rosalez |
Social MediaResponsibilities: Connecting students to Senate information through social media.
Current Chairman: Anthony Wagner Current Members: Austin Andrews, Kathryn Cochrane, Hoo Won, Joscelynn Rosalez, Sawyer Springer, Joey Kelley |
ConstitutionResponsibilities: Ensuring Senate’s actions reflect and observe the Dodger Senate Constitution. Updating and maintaining the Dodger Senate Constitution.
Current Chairman: Collin Ellsbury Current Members: Boston Gordon, Antavion Adams, Josh Meier, Chase Anderson |
Good MorningResponsibilities: Making mornings more enjoyable for the FDSH student body.
Current Chairman: Beth Murman Current Members: Jeremy Brower, Chloe Hamlow, Boston Gordon, Kathryn Cochrane, Chloe Cathcart, Connor Bruns, Sawyer Springer, Gracie Miller |
StorageResponsibilities: Organizing Senate’s physical and digital spaces and maintaining an inventory of Senate property.
Current Chairman: Brayden Bell Current Members: Ashton Acree, Anthony Wagner, Jorge Blanco, Gracie Miller |
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WebsiteResponsibilities: Producing an updated website which showcases Senate information.
Current Chairman: Jorge Blanco Current Members: Landon Getting, Karisa Meier, Alex Dischler, Hoo Won |
DisplayResponsibilities: Creatively displaying information for the Senate space in the Student Center as well as FDSH’s hallways.
Current Chairman: Karisa Meier Current Members: Courtney Cordle, Eli Asay, Emily Asay, Chloe Cathcart, Joey Kelley |
The Executive Committee
Comprised of the Student Body Officers, Class Presidents, and the Senate Advisor, the Executive Committee acts as the primary ambassadors to the FDSH administration and as a medium for direct communication between each class, the Student Body Officers, and the Dodger Senate Advisor.
Current Members: Derek Haugland, Courtney Cordle, Brayden Bell, Eli Asay, Landon Getting, Gabby Estlund, Keziah Henkelman, Antavion Adams, & Josh Meier