NCDEA Committees
NCDEA Committees – 2019
These are the key committees that guide the activities and inform the growth of NCDEA.
| Committee | Functions | Members |
|---|---|---|
| Updated: February 15, 2019 | ||
| Audit | Reviews the Association’s financial reports to ensure that all reports are current and accurate | *Melissa Higbee, Irene Moore, Gretchen Rank |
| Awards | Selects and recognizes noteworthy district employees and board officials | *Melissa Higbee, *Rick Mickowski, Pam Hawkins, Tom Salzer |
| Benevolence | Sends appropriate gifts as needed to current and previous NCDEA board members in times of encouragement, illness, death of family member, etc. | *Chessa Frahm, Jeanette Hale |
| By-Laws | Reviews and recommends revisions and amendments of the Association’s by-laws for approval by the board | *Gretchen Rank, Rich Duesterhaus, Jeff Parker, Tim Riley |
| Communications | Compiles information to keep website current, compiles annual report, maintains archive | *Tom Salzer, *Gretchen Rank, Chessa Frahm, Jeanette Hale, Rick Mickowski, Sarah Tunge |
| Events | Organizes tours and nightly entertainment as fundraisers at the Association’s annual meeting | *Jeanette Hale, Coleta Bratten, Hope Daley, Rich Duesterhaus, Kayleigh Evans, Melissa Higbee |
| Grant | Seeks grant opportunities to support the activities of the Association, reviews applications for program eligibility | *Tim Riley, Rich Duesterhaus, Jeanette Hale, Melissa Higbee, Rhonda Kelsch, Betty Jo Thompkins |
| Nominating | Promotes nominations for NCDEA officer positions and recommends nominees for each office | *Tim Riley, Chessa Frahm, Gretchen Rank (the Past President appoints the committee) |
| Past Presidents | Consists of former NCDEA presidents and mentors to the full board | *Tim Riley, Rich Baden, Mott Buff, Robert Dobbs, Cindy Moon,, Irene Moore, Connie Richmeier |
| Policy and Procedure | Reviews and revises policies and procedures as needs of the Association change | *Rhonda Kelsch, Chessa Frahm, Jeanette Hale, Velynda Parker, Gretchen Rank |
| Professional Development | Creates, organizes, and conducts training opportunities for the Association’s annual meeting | *Velynda Parker, Coleta Bratten, Chessa Frahm, Sarah Tunge |
| Scholarship | Reviews applications and selects deserving recipient | *Hope Dailey, *Rick Mickowski, Jeanette Hale |
| Strategic Planning | Plans short and long-term goals and expectations of the Association | *Rhonda Kelsch, Coleta Bratten, Rich Duesterhaus, Nate Hylla, Jeff Parker, Tom Salzer |
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To All Conservation Partner Employees! Nominations are OPEN for the Hugh Hammond Bennett Award for Conservation Excellence. If you know an outstanding producer or conservation planner, here is your chance to help them get recognition for their accomplishments!
The deadline is October 1, 2019 so the time to get started is right now!
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Nominations Open for Hugh Hammond Bennett Award for Conservation Excellence
To all Conservation Partner Employees, It is with great pleasure that the National Conservation Planning Partnership (NCPP) announces the opening of the Hugh Hammond Bennett Award for Conservation Excellence. The Award will honor the legacy of Hugh Hammond Bennett by recognizing those who are dedica...