| AFFILIATES
(STANDING) |
Vicki
Kretsinger, Chair
David Abbott
Gene Luhdorff
Sarah Raker
Jim Strandberg |
| Responsibilities: Establish & monitor criteria for affiliation; develop strategic alliances; coordinate activities with allied organizations. |
| AWARDS
(STANDING) |
Brian
Lewis, Chair
David Abbott
Bruce Daniels
Stephanie Osler Hastings
Gordon Jamieson
Michael Smith
Ali Tabidian
Kathy Snelson |
| Responsibilities:
Slate of nominees presented at August meeting; Will
have electronic and newsletter announcements.Kevin
Neese; Lifetime Achievement;Acknowledge people/organizations
that support GRA and its mission. |
| BYLAWS
(STANDING) |
Tom Johnson, Chair
Stepanie Osler Hastings
Tim Parker
Vicki Kretsinger
Kathy Snelson |
| Responsibilities:
Review bylaws/make recommendations as appropriate
or warranted. |
| COMMUNICATIONS (STANDING) |
Martin Steinpress, Chair
Vicki Kretsinger
Tom Mohr
David Von Aspern
Kathy Snelson
Tim Parker
Sarah Raker
Jane Gill
Kevin Blatt |
| Mission/Objectives: GRA publishes HydroVisions, a quarterly newsletter that brings together news, technical papers, legislative developments, and upcoming events of interest to the groundwater professional. GRA also communicates to members and other interested professionals via email with HydroFlash (a compilation of timely news items and links) and other broadcasts for events, legislative alerts, etc. as deemed appropriate by the Board of Directors. GRA also maintains and updates a website, www.grac.org, which includes organization news, events, contacts, membership information, branch news, links, and past publications.. |
| EDUCATION (STANDING) |
|
VACANT, Chair
Susan Garcia
Vicki Kretsinger
Tim Parker |
| Responsibilities: Education/outreach activities; Groundwater Awareness Month; Groundwater Week; student scholarships. |
| EVENTS (STANDING) |
Sarah Raker , Chair
Eric Reichard, Co-Chair
Jim Strandberg, Co-Chair
Rula Deeb
Gary Foote
Elie Haddad
Tom Johnson
Vicki Kretsinger
Brian Lewis
Mary Megarry
Bill Motzer
Tim Parker
Jon Rohrer
Kathy Snelson |
| Mission/Objectives: Develops and produces contemporary, introductory, and advanced scientific and educational programs that promote the understanding and implementation of groundwater science, technology and policy. |
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| EXECUTIVE (STANDING) |
|
Tom Mohr, Chair
Tom Johnson, Immediate Past President
Jim Strandberg
William Pipes
Vicki Kretsinger
Tim Parker
Kathy Snelson, Ad Hoc |
| Responsibilities: Develop Annual Retreat; provide direction to Board of Directors; oversee strategic planning development and process; develop & monitor Governance Binder. |
| FINANCE (STANDING) |
Robert Van Valer, Chair
David Von Aspern
David Abbott
Brian Lewis
Emily Vavricka
Chrisopher Campbell
Kathy Snelson, Ad Hoc |
| Responsibilities: Advance planning for budget, tracking, and budget history; present draft budget for Board approval. |
| LEGISLATIVE (STANDING) |
Tim Parker, Chair
Bob Bowcock
Terry Foreman
Bob Van Valer
Carol Williams
Chris Frahm, Legislative Advocate |
| Responsibilities: Communication, obtain membership input, making timely legislative information sources available to the membership, legislative policy and priorities development, and legislative advocacy. |
| MEMBERSHIP (STANDING) |
William Pipes, Chair
David Abbott
Tom Johnson
Brian Lewis
Tom Mohr
Kathy Snelson |
| Responsibilities: What groups does GRA represent and what groups are under-represented; Coordinate with the Branches; Oversee membership drive and promotional wear. |
| NOMINATING
(STANDING) |
Tom Johnson, Chair
Joe Birman
Brian Lewis
Tim Parker
Carl Hauge
Kathy Snelson |
| TECHNICAL
(STANDING) |
Tom Johnson, Chair
David Abbott
Zafer Demir
Dan Gallagher
Stephanie Osler Hastings
Jim Jacobs
John McHugh
Bill Motzer
Bruce Myers
Janet Peters
Chris Petersen
Steve Phillips
Eric Reichard
Bart Simmons
Fred Stanin
Jim Ulrick
Tony Ward |
| Responsibilities: Prepare technical publications; technical guidance and review, GRA speakers, and technical outreach services. |
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