TASK FORCE

We are recruiting for membership to our working task force. Please fill out the membership form below. One of our volunteers will reach out to you. Our mission is to support any person, family, friend, or agency in the greater Chicagoland area affected by hoarding through education, networking, and connection to resources while promoting public health and safety.

Membership Responsibilities

• Use your talents and contacts to further the mission of CHTF.
• Network with other CHTF members to increase knowledge and capacity for yourself and CHTF.
• Regularly attend meetings.

Membership Benefits

• Education: Hear presentations from guest speakers or task force members.
• Networking: Get to know what people & resources are available.
• Case Studies: Hear about, or ask for help, with a particular hoarding situation.

Membership Privileges

• Vote at meetings as needed.
• Vote in election of executive board members
• Use the Chicagoland Hoarding Task Force (CHTF) logo on your business website.
• Access to share resources on Dropbox.

Membership Period

• The membership year runs from January 1 – December 31. You may join at any time during the year. Annual renewal for everyone is January 1.

CHTF Confidentiality Policy

• All identifying information when discussing hoarding cases/individuals will be kept confidential unless written consent is obtained.

CHTF Conflict of Interest Policy

• Since CHTF members are interacting with the public which presents opportunities to suggest resources to help with hoarding, each member should excuse their own business in favor of other similar businesses, or, identify yourself/your business and point out to the person that they have options to hire from a list of similar businesses.

Membership Details

• The membership year runs from January 1 – December 31. You may join at any time during the year. Annual renewal for everyone

Areas Where You Can Help

• Leader (Executive Committee)
• Technical (Website; Social Media; Data Entry; Marketing; Fundraising; Creating resources; Community Outreach)
• Help plan bi-annual OCD & Hoarding Conference
• Follow up with website questions from the public & provide resources.
• Educate interested groups on Hoarding issues.
• Networking connections to share
• Other skills to share with Chicagoland Hoarding Task Force

How to Apply for Membership

Please fill out the form below.

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First Name *

Last Name *

Job Title *

Business/Agency

Email *

Phone

Mailing Address

City, State, Zip *

Membership Level *New MemberRenewal

Interest Areas

• Leader (Executive Committee)
• Technical (website, social media, data entry, marketing, fundraising, creative)
• Community Outreach (conference planning, inquiry followups, education, networking connections)
• Other Skills

Additional Comments/Skills You Want to Share *

Terms and Conditions *

• I agree to the terms and conditions of this membership.

Submit

Board Meetings for 2024

8:30 am – 8:45 am via Zoom

February 7
April 3
May 8
July 10
September 11
November 6

Current Task Force Board Members

Kathleen Crombie, MA, MEd
In Order to Organize
Co-Chair, Executive Board

Greg Chasson, PhD
University of Chicago
Executive Board

Leslie Gail Hatch, PhD-Community Psychology
Declare Order
Co-Chair, Executive Board

Yuzu Sasaki Byrne, CPO, CPC, ACC
Neatopia, LLC
Secretary, Executive Board

“Ali”Alexandra Smith Wieringa, MSW, LCSW, CDVP
Naperville Police Department
Treasurer, Executive Board

Margaret Laraviere
Department of Family & Support Services
Task Force Member

Victoria Russo, PhD
Department of Family & Support Services
Task Force Member

Julianne Pojas PsyD
Center for Anxiety Recovery & Empowerment
Task Force Member

Saulena Antanaviciene
SA Integrative Health
Task Force Member

Lisa Joy Rosing
Joy of Downsizing
Task Force Member

Virginia (Ginny) Thomas
Human Services-Village of Mount Prospect
Task Force Member

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