Updated: Nov. 3, 2026

Resources for Section Leaders

Below is a treasure trove of resources for section executive committee members, from templates and forms, to general information about serving on an executive committee. If you have any questions, or need information that cannot be found here, please email sections@wsba.org.

To search the "Templates, Forms & Guides" section of the page, hover your mouse over the green button to see the dropdown of resources, or use the search bar at the top of the screen and type in the name of the template, form, or guide you're looking for.

If you'd like to learn more about WSBA's approach to volunteerism and how we appreciate the many volunteers that work with the WSBA, check out the Volunteer Recognition page! Here you'll also find instructions for nominating a WSBA Volunteer to be featured in a WSBA Volunteer Spotlight.

For more WSBA volunteer resources, please see the Volunteer Toolbox page.


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Templates, Forms & Guides


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Section Executive Committee Resources

Here you will find information about the roles and responsibilities of section executive committee members, and what support and services are provided to you.

Section Executive Committee Roles and Responsibilities

WSBA Sections: A Guide for Section Leader Volunteers

Services & Support for Sections

How to Use Membership Data

Bar Records Overview for Section Leaders

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Fiscal Information

Need to work on your next fiscal budget? Here's all the information you'll need.

WSBA Fiscal Policies & Procedures

Per-Member Charge Calculation

Expense Reimbursement Form — FY 2026 July to Dec.

Expense Reimbursement Form — FY 2026 Jan. to June

Accounting Forms (ACH/EFT and W-9 forms)

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Communications and Marketing

Here you'll find timelines, policies and guidelines, and more about communication between Sections and WSBA Staff, as well as how up your communication game with your section members.

Communications Timelines

Communication Policies & Guidelines

Guidelines for Section List Serves Administered by WSBA

Sections Marketing Tip Sheet

WSBA Entity Social Media Accounts

WSBA.org Section Webpages: Posting Guidance

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Annual Section Leaders Meetings

If you missed the Fall or Spring Section Leaders Meetings, this is the place for you. Below you're find the materials and links to the recordings on the WSBA YouTube channel. (Time stamps of the agenda topics have been included in the description box of the recordings on YouTube.)

Annual Fall Section Leaders Meeting

Oct. 29, 2026
Materials
Meeting Recording (YouTube)

Annual Spring Section Leaders Meeting

April 7, 2026
Materials
Meeting Recording (YouTube)

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WSBA Policies

Below are the policies outlined by the WSBA bylaws, which will help you in your executive committee duties.

WSBA Alcohol Purchase Procedures

WSBA Artificial Intelligence (AI) Use Policy for External Entities

WSBA Volunteer Money-Handling Policy

Open Meetings Overview for Sections

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Newsletter Resources

If your section produces a newsletter, or would like to get one started, here are some resources to help you.

Section Newsletter Guidelines & Production Timeline

Sections Newsletter Style Guide

Top 12 Common Edits to Section Newsletters

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Sections & CLEs

Here you will find resources and links to get your started on producing a CLE.

WSBA CLE

About WSBA CLE

Section Mini-CLE Programming

CLE Profit Sharing Model—Revised Fiscal Policy (July 2018)

Washington MCLE Rules for CLE Sponsors

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Legislative Engagement

Section Legislative Engagement takes many forms. Here are some links to aid you in your efforts.

Legislative Engagement

For more information, please email Sanjay Walvekar or sections@wsba.org.

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Section Executive Committee Elections

Section Elections kick off every March. To find out what open positions are available for each section, please see the Section Elections Page.

Section Elections Timeline

 MarchOpen positions on the executive committees are posted on the Sections' Elections pages, and application portals for candidates open.
 AprilApplication portals close and Sections' Nominating Committees submit names for ballots.
 JuneVoting opens and closes.
 JulySection Nominating Committees reach out to winners of the elections and results are posted on the Sections' Election pages.

Each section's webpage has a list of the current executive committee members, with Vacant positions marked (these can also be found on each of the Sections' Elections pages). If you're interested in getting involved, please contact the section's chair for more information.

Not sure where to start? Email sections@wsba.org!

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Equity & Justice in Sections

Join the WSBA in working towards a more equitable justice system in Washington State. Below you'll find links to information and resources.

Equity & Justice

Equity & Justice Plan

Affinity Bar Associations

Language Access Work Group

Diversity Employment Expo

Diversity & Inclusion