2024 (Draft) 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, Barbara Roberts, Edie Stevens, John Smith, Darryl Speicher, Stephanie Uhranowsky, Paula Heeschen, Matt Dilger
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: Don Baylor, Don Miller, Edie Stevens, W. Michael Johnson, Adam Mosher, Paula Heeschen, Cathy Folio, Craig Todd, Michael Penn, Stu Poppel, Brenda Wilkins, Todd Burns
BCHC OPERATIONS
Works closely with executive director and PHLT partners to manage all aspects of BCHC operations.
Members: Craig Todd, Stephanie Uhranowsky
BUDGET, FINANCE, SPECIAL PROJECTS
Oversees budget, finance, audit and contracts
Chair: Craig Todd
Members: Jennifer Shukaitis, Joe Memoli, Edie Stevens, Doug Taylor, Stu Poppel
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: Barbara Roberts
Members: Annette Atkinson, Jennifer Shukaitis, Michelle Farley, Paula Heeschen
GOVERNANCE
Reviews existing and proposed policies, bylaws, insurances, employee handbook and identifies necessary operational/policy changes
Chair: Michelle Farley
Members: Craig Todd, Jennifer Shukaitis, Adam Mosher, W. Michael Johnson, Joe Memoli
NOMINATING
Develops slate of new board members and officers
Chair: Jennifer Shukaitis, jshukaitis@hotmail.com
Members: Craig Todd
PERSONNEL
Board officers perform employee performance evaluation of executive director, develops personnel policy
Chair: Annette Atkinson
Members: Michelle Farley, Jennifer Shukaitis, Annette Atkinson, Adam Mosher
STREAMWATCH
Manages Streamwatch program
Chair: Edie Stevens, estevens@ptd.net
Members: Betty Fetherman, Allison Heinsohn, Wendy Lichty, Emily Rollison, Darryl Speicher, Stephanie Uhranowsky
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
Officers and committee chairs
Members are encouraged to join a committee and have fun while helping further BWA’s mission.
Email admin@brodheadwatershed.org with your interest.