2021-2022 Brodhead Watershed Association committees
All committees work closely with the president, executive director and staff
Committees are where the work gets done. All BWA Members are welcome to join one or more committees.
ACTIVITIES
Oversees Ramble, Plant Sale, BWA Earth Day program and other public events as determined by committee
Chair: VACANT
Members: Brittany Coleman, Rich Cramer, Doug Leies, John Smith, Annette Atkinson, Edie Stevens, Darryl Speicher
ADVOCACY
Identifies emerging threats to water resources and recommends response to board. Advises staff on external communications. Sponsors programs on climate change and makes recommendations for action.
Chairs: W. Michael Johnson, Adam Mosher
Members: Todd Burns, Joe Memoli, Don Baylor, Don Miller, Mike Stein, Ann Foster, Edie Stevens, W. Michael Johnson, Adam Mosher, Darryl Speicher, Paula Heeschen, Tarah Probst, Mark Lichty, Cathy Folio, Jesse Lewis, Craig Todd
BCHC OPERATIONS
Works closely with executive director and PHLT partners to manage all aspects of BCHC operations.
Members: Craig Todd, Darryl Speicher, Don Miller
BUDGET, FINANCE, SPECIAL PROJECTS
Seeks funding and runs grant-funded projects; oversees budget, finance and audit
Chair: Edie Stevens, estevens@ptd.net
Members: Craig Todd, Jennifer Shukaitis
DEVELOPMENT & MEMBERSHIP
Annual Members & Friends Celebration, general fundraising for BWA operations; builds relationships with existing members, identifies new audiences to build membership, plans outreach programs
Chair: Damary Bonilla-Rodriguez & Rob Sedwin
Members: Annette Atkinson, Jennifer Shukaitis, Michelle Farley
GOVERNANCE
Reviews existing and proposed policies, bylaws, insurances, employee handbook and identifies necessary operational/policy changes
Chair: Alex Jackson, alex@brodheadwatershed.org
Members: Craig Todd, Gary Bloss, Jennifer Shukaitis, Adam Mosher, W. Michael Johnson, Kathleen Kilker, Michelle Farley
NOMINATING
Develops slate of new board members and officers
Chair: Jennifer Shukaitis, jshukaitis@hotmail.com
Members:
PERSONNEL
Board officers perform employee performance evaluation of executive director, develops personnel policy
Chair: Mike Stein, mstein@ptd.net
Members: Craig Todd, Edie Stevens, Tarah Probst
STREAMWATCH
Manages Streamwatch program
Chair: Edie Stevens, estevens@ptd.net
Members: Ron Crank, Betty Fetherman, Matt Dilger, Cathy Folio, Wendy Lichty, Paul Nelson, Emily Rollinson, W. Michael Johnson
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
Officers and committee chairs