Steering Committee
Ccomposed of two Co-Chairs, a Vice-Chair, a Recording Secretary and a Treasurer, the Steering Committee’s members are the only ones elected. Elections for the one-year term are held according to the organization’s by-laws. The committee is charged with setting overall goals for the year and developing the agenda for each of the twelve monthly general membership meetings. The Steering Committee coordinates activities of the other committees.

SP&J members are encouraged to join one or more of the following committees. In addition, a new committee may be formed to pursue member(s)’ interests, as long as the goals and activities of the committee are compatible with those of the organization and a majority of the membership at a general meeting votes to create it. Non-members are welcome to attend any of our meetings.

The main objectives of each of the committees are as follows. Since many objectives overlap, two or more committees often work together to achieve a particular goal.

COCOA--Committee on Community Outreach & Activities – is dedicated to putting a public face on the peace & justice movement by holding vigils, mostly in Liberty, but also occasionally at other locations together with groups such as Waynepeace from PA. Group discussion follows the vigils. The committee also organizes buses to rallies in NYC & Washington DC and is responsible for signage that projects unity within the movement. COCOA creates a calendar of community events in which Sullivan P & J participates by providing literature and buttons to promote our organization and the objectives we support.

Education – This committee’s work is focused on providing the general public with information about pertinent peace, justice, economic and social issues through forums, film festivals, theater presentations, discussions, brochures and the newsletter. Members of the committee also help other committees promote their agendas and disseminate their information.

Environment Committee
The goal of the Environment Committee is to acquaint SP&J members with the natural resources and recreational possibilities available in our area and to raise awareness of issues that negatively impact our environment. Members also serve as liaisons between SP&J and other environmental groups in the region so we can work together to protect our natural resources. Members are encouraged to attend town meetings to keep informed about economic development and community planning in their respective towns.

FUN – (Officially Membership & Finance)
This committee encourages new membership, organizes special events such as Receptions, Music for Peace Concerts, an annual Potluck and the annual Peace & Justice Awards Luncheon.

PAC - (The Political Action Committee)
No longer active. However, it spawned Casino-Free Sullivan County and Sullivan Alliance for Sustainable Development (SASD). Many members of SP&J are involved in these organizations and others that promote voter registration or specific local, state and national initiatives that are compatible with our mission statement.