Maryland-Delaware Chapter
The Wildlife Society
MD-DE Chapter Committees
Below are descriptions of the various committees within the MD-DE chapter of Wildlife Society. We encourage members to look at the different committees to see if there is something you would be interested in helping out with. If you are interested, please do not hesitate to contact the committee member directly to find out more about becoming involved with the committee.
Education and Information
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Seek and employ methods of informing the public of basic concepts of wildlife biology
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Educates public & members on Chapter and Society activities and interests
Committee Chair: Logan Owens
Contact: mddechapter@gmail.com
Environmental Legislative Review
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Review and propose legislation that concerns natural resources in the States of Maryland-Delaware
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Summarize the legislation, and presents a written report to the Executive Board for action
Committee Chair: Erin Stiede
Contact: mddechapter@gmail.com
Newsletter
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The Chair of this committee will serve as Newsletter Editor and shall be responsible for issuance of a Chapter Newsletter to members
Committee Chair: Trevor Michaels
Contact: mddechapter@gmail.com
Archives
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The Chair of this committee will serve as the Archivist
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Compiles a file that contains a membership list for each year, a copy of the minutes from each spring and Annual meeting and Executive Board meetings, any photographs of special awards ceremonies, and similar memorabilia
Committee Chair: Grace Hummell
Contact: mddechapter@gmail.com
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
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Seeks opportunities to diversify chapter engagement and membership
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Presents strategies to Executive Board
Committee Chair: Joshua Tabora
Contact: mddechapter@gmail.com
Student Affairs
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Liaison between student chapters and MD-DE Chapter
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Promotes student involvement with the Chapter
Committee Chair: (Vacant)
Contact:
Resolutions and Public Statements
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Receives proposed resolutions or public statements from members at any time via the Executive Board
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Researches issues, writes resolutions and public statements, circulates to Board for review, then recommends action items to the Executive Board
Committee Chair: Robert Gano, CWB®
Contact: mddechapter@gmail.com
Membership Committee
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Encourages Chapter membership growth
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Welcomes new members to the Chapter
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Helps facilitate communication between members and the Chapter Board
Committee Chair: Marnie Pepper, CWB®
Contact: mddechapter@gmail.com
Fund Raising
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Plans and executes fund raising projects for the Chapter
Committee Chair: (Vacant)
Contact:
Awards
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Solicits nominations for various chapter awards
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Presents awards at Fall meetings
Committee Chair: Jane Burgess
Contact: mddechapter@gmail.com
Audit
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Conducts audits and reports findings at the Spring meeting
Committee Chair: (Vacant)
Contact: