SOCM gets a new name.
SOCM members have spoken! A new name, ratified by SOCM’s membership, is finally making its first official public debut – Statewide Organizing for Community eMpowerment.
“The board worked very hard in all directions to get input from members about the name change. In the end the majority of members voting felt a deep understanding of why the name change had to happen even though it is painfully hard to let go of the old name. It will take a while for people to adjust to the new name, but SOCM can feel good about the process,” says Polly Murphy, Board Member from Knoxville.
Read more....SOCM Welcomes New Executive Director, Amelia Parker
November 19, 2009
Statewide Organizing for Community eMpowerment (SOCM) is delighted to announce the hire of its new Executive Director, Amelia Parker. Amelia comes to SOCM with over a decade of experience in social justice work and community organizing.
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Mo’s farewell - tears of laughter, tears of joy
August 08, 2009
Maureen O'Connell worked for SOCM for 36 years, including 16 years as executive director. Mo recently retired amidst a gathering of friends and family.
