Committees
We have a dedicated group of volunteers organizing and planning our biennial conference this year. Our group consists of people from many different organizations and parts of the state. Much of what you see on the other pages of this website is due to their tireless work. Be sure to thank them if you see them at the conference.
Overall Planning Committee
Chair: Rick Lanctot
Members: Tracey Gotthardt, River Gates, Beth Trowbridge, John Pearce
Event and Volunteer Coordination
Chair: Jenada Johnson and Event Embellishment by Jenada, LLC
Member: Elisa Hitchcock
Art and Conservation Subcommittee
Chair: Jim Johnson
Members: Katie Pervier, Heather Wilson, River Gates, Lauren Cusimano, Rick Lanctot, Tamara Zeller, Tammy Patterson, Callie Gesmundo, Jenada Johnson
Communications Subcommittee
Chair: Dan Rizzolo
Website Development
Co-Chairs: Zak Pohlen and Katie Pervier
Abstract and Presentation Subcommittee
Chair: John Pearce
Members: Heather Wilson, Katie Christie, Rebecca McGuire, Vivian Mendenhall, Laura McDuffie
Keynote Speaker Subcommittee
Chair: Steve Lewis
Members: Jim Johnson, Rick Lanctot
Indigenous Partnership in Bird Co-Stewardship Subcommittee
Chair: Lili Naves
Members: Karen Pletnikoff, Rochelle Greenley, Michael Hall, Maureen De Zeeuw, Michael Isham, George Yaska, John Pearce
Finance Subcommittee
Chair: Rick Lanctot
Members: Jenada Johnson, Lynn Marino, Tammy Patterson, Kela Vicich, Lauren Cusimano, Sarah Saalfeld
Program and Flyer Design and Layout
Chair: Laura McDuffie
Members: Lauren Cusimano, Grace Rodgers
Silent Auction Subcommittee
Co-chairs: Tammy Patterson and Katie Pervier
Members: Kela Vicich, Lauren Cusimano
Pete Isleib Award Subcommittee
Chair: Robb Kaler
Members: Kate Martin, Dan Ruthrauff, Adrian Gall
Tom Fondell Memorial Award for Student Travel Subcommittee
Chair: Dan Ruthrauff
Members: Laura McDuffie
Best Student Awards Subcommittee
Co-Chairs: Steve Lewis and Kate Martin
Merchandise Subcommittee
Members: Laura McDuffie, Katie Pervier, and Callie Gesmundo