Thursday, May 7, 2026

Engagement & Membership Committee created

The motion to create the Engagement & Membership Committee passed, with all members present in favor. Four members were present.

At its May 7, 2026 meeting, the Conservation Commission talked about forming a standing committee on membership. The committee would give advice on finding and nominating new members and on reviewing applications. It would meet whenever there are applications for full members or alternates. A member said he wanted applicants to be encouraged to join a project, not only to fill the open seat. The chair suggested the name Engagement & Membership Committee. Its purposes are recruiting people, getting them involved with the Commission, and guiding the Commission in choosing members. The chair said she would send a note afterward to see who wants to join. Three members, C. McDade, L. Hill and T. Rettburg, had shown interest. A member read a draft letter to applicants. It explains the process, shares the relevant bylaws, and asks for a letter on their main interests, their time to commit, and their skills. The chair suggested small changes for clarity and broad examples of projects. The meeting ended at 7:23pm.