Committees are an important part of Town and Gown of USC. This is how our members become involved in the business of our organization.

Members are encouraged to serve on a committee to make friends and contribute to the success of Town and Gown of USC. The Vice Presidents and Chairs of the committees below invite you to select one of the following:

It is important that Committee Members be proficient in the use of computers and associated technologies. The Scholarship application process is paperless, and committee members access, read, and score the applications online. Members also record their interview scores online. Committee Members may be required to use a video conference application, such as Zoom, on a computer to conduct scholar interviews.

A Town and Gown of USC Member may not serve on the Scholarship Committee if they are related to a current scholarship recipient or to an applicant, or any member of an applicant’s family, or if the recipient or applicant is well known to them.

Specific responsibilities and requirements for all committee members:

  • Members commit to approximately 60 or more hours annually (September through April). This includes application reading, scoring, and preparing for and conducting interviews, volunteering at special events and acting as ambassadors at Town & Gown of USC luncheons. Applications are read and scored in December; interviews are held February through April.
  • Members must be computer literate and competent using technology and working online.
  • Members must attend the required mandatory Scholarship Committee Training meeting held in November.
  • Members are required to check their emails regularly for communications from the Scholarship Vice Presidents and respond to them in a timely manner.
  • Members will be assigned to read and score between 15 to 25 applications. Members are required to submit their application scores on or before the designated deadline.
  • Members must sign up to participate in a minimum of 2 to 3 days of interviews during the months of January through April.
  • In preparation for the interview sessions, Committee Members will be required to read their assigned candidates’ applications. Each committee member is responsible for reading 6 to 8 applications per interview session.
  • Members who are scheduled for interviews must arrive at least 30 minutes before the first interview is scheduled.
    • On campus interviews are scheduled from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM, with a break for lunch and preparation for afternoon interviews from 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM.
    • Online Zoom interviews are scheduled from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM, with a break for lunch and preparation for afternoon interviews from 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.
  • Interview scores must be submitted online within 24 hours following the day of each interview.
  • Members should be available to participate and assist, with the following events:
    • The annual Scholars’ Back-to-School Celebration (early September)
    • The annual Scholarship Luncheon and Scholar sash presentation (November and February)

Participate in recruiting new members and welcome all members at general meetings and events. Promote friendship and offer support in the assimilation process of new members into the organization. Be available at general meetings to help at the Membership Information Table on the patio. Provide feedback to the Fourth Vice Presidents, Membership, regarding member satisfaction with luncheons, programs, or other opportunities to enhance the general meetings.

Assist the Co-Chairs in planning the Town and Gown of USC’s major fundraising event, the Annual Spring Benefit, which supports the Scholarship Program and the Campus Beautification Program.

The Benefit Committee meets over several months to plan and execute the many facets of the primary fundraising event of Town and Gown of USC. The Co-Chairs appoint other leadership roles in specific areas such as patron donations, event program book, silent auction, sponsorships, etc. These subcommittees meet to conduct their work separately from the larger committee.

  • If you would like to join this committee work, please indicate your previous experience in fundraising, event planning, or other expertise that would be helpful to the Benefit Co-Chairs.
  • You will be contacted by either the Benefit Co-Chairs or by a subcommittee chair. We welcome your participation in making our next Annual Spring Benefit a major success.

Participate in the spring Programs Committee meeting to plan the next year’s programs and contact speakers as needed. Assist the Fifth Vice Presidents, Programs, by greeting speakers and guests. Provide needed services related to parking, communication, book sales, or other requests.

Assist the Third Vice Presidents, Fund Development, with developing campaigns and events to raise monies for both scholarships and facilities maintenance. Develop recommendations for policies and procedures that will aid in the long-term financial support of our mission. The Fund Development Committee will meet several times per year, or more often when involved in a specific fundraising campaign. The campaigns and suggestions developed by this Committee are separate and apart from the Annual Spring Benefit.

Welcome members and assist with check-in at the monthly general meetings. Provide friendly information to newcomers and encourage introductions among members. Provide and organize volunteers to other Town and Gown of USC committee chairs upon request. Committee members must be able to respond to email communication from the Hospitality Co-Chairs and arrive one hour prior to social time at general meetings.