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.

Service 

Responsibilities: 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 & Relations

Responsibilities: 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

Spirit 

Responsibilities: Spreading school spirit, acknowledging birthdays, and welcoming new faculty.
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Current Chairman: Landon Getting

Current Members: ​Alex Dishler, Ashton Acree, Austin Andrews, Antavion Adams, Josecelynn Rosalez, Isabel Beekman, Gracie Miller

Celebration

Responsibilities: 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. 

Assembly

Responsibilities: 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 Cup

Responsibilities: Producing the Dodger Cup class competition.
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Current Chairman: Alex Dischler

Current Members: ​​Austin Andrews, Antavion Adams, Josh Meier, Jacy Daniel, Isabel Beekman

Holiday

Responsibilities:  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

Photography

Responsibilities: 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 Media

Responsibilities: 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

Constitution

Responsibilities:  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 Morning

Responsibilities: 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

Storage

Responsibilities: 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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Website

Responsibilities:  Producing an updated website which showcases Senate information.

Current Chairman: Jorge Blanco

Current Members: ​​Landon Getting, Karisa Meier, Alex Dischler, Hoo Won

Display

Responsibilities: Creatively displaying information for the Senate space in the Student Center as well as FDSH’s hallways.
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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