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