Meeting Persona
I have been in committees for decades. Yes, literally decades. And over those years there are some interesting patterns of participation that I have observed. Which are you?
The passive listener
...is the person who comes faithfully to the committee and listens. Rarely if ever do they actively contribute to the content of the committee unless specifically asked a question. Then they surprise everyone with an often useful and insightful response. My suggestion: Speak up a bit more.
The non-engaged
,,,is the person who sits at the periphery of the meeting. They are often seen "sneaking" a look on their phone. Texting. Or doing something else. While they are not actively disruptive, they are passively disruptive because of the infectious quality of their non-participation. My suggestion: Either commit to participating in the meeting for the time you are there, or ask to be excused from the meeting. (If that means you are not fulfilling your job and responsibilities, consider that.)
The cautious contributor
...is the person who does participate in the meeting and provides periodic contributions to the content of the meeting. This person can often be intimidated by other more active members of the committee. My suggestion: Look at your prior contributions and see how they have shaped the discussions and...