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Committees


Committees of the MNCC are listed below. If you are interested in taking part in one of the committees, please contact us. You do not need to be a MNCC member to participate in a committee. 


Legislative and Environmental Affairs
The Legislative and Environmental Affairs Committee stays up to date on legislature concerning compost state- and nation-wide, and collaborates with the Market Development Committee. See up to date information on the Legislative Committee on our Advocacy web page. 

Co-Chairs: Kellie Kish and Kris Coperine
Committee Members: Ginny Black, Kala Fisher, Laurie Hanson, Dustin Montey, Nathan Reinbold, Crystal McNally, Katie Stelzner, Shannon Pinc, Chuck Joswick, Gwen Jenkins, Elly Ventura

Compost Site Operations Committee
The Compost Site Operations Committee addresses issues at composting facilities and market development activities to increase the use and value of compost.  
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Co-Chairs: Nathan Reinbold and Ginny Black

Committee Members: Chuck Joswick, Dustin Montey, Dori Decker, Kellie Kish, Nick Vetch, Dan Krivit, Gwen Jenkins, John Exner, Jake Duame, and Erin Skelly

Communications
The Communications Committee keeps the website updated, runs the Facebook page, and creates the email newsletter.

Co-chair: Mary Cich
Committee Members: Kala Fisher, Kellie Kish, and Nathan Reinbold 

Development Committee
The Development Committee is comprised of sub-groups that work to increase membership benefits, plan and coordinate events and increase the financial stability of the MNCC. The sub-groups are identified below. 
  • Membership
    The Membership sub-committee works to increase MNCC membership and participation.
    Chair: Kala Fisher
    Committee Members: Marcus Zbinden, Kellie Kish, and Mary Cich
  • Grants
    The Grants sub-committee reviews grant opportunities, discusses grants with other committees as appropriate and assists with grant writing and connecting with grant partners.
    Chair: Nick Rich-Vetsch
    Committee Members: Marcus Zbinden, Kala Fisher, Mary Cich and Kellie Kish
  • Events
    The event committee is responsible for the development, execution and management of the individual projects and events listed below.
    • Plate to Garden/International Compost Awareness Week
      ​​Chair: Zaria Romera
      Committee Members: Marcus Zbinden, Kellie Kish, and Mary Cich
    • Compost Operators Training
      Co-Chairs: Dori Decker and Ginny Black
    • Committee Members: Marcus Zbinden, Kala Fisher, Nick Rich-Vetsch, and Mary Cich
    • Greater Minnesota Task Force
      Task Force Team: Kris Coperine, Nathan Reinbold and Mary Cich
      ​Current Project - Develop a multi-day composting event in Alexandria, Minnesota, to serve the Greater Minnesota and surrounding states.
  • ​Sponsorships and Funds Development
    Chair: Marcus Zbinden
    Committee: Mary Cich, Kellie Kish and Ginny Black​
  • ​Financial
    The Financial Committee oversees MNCC finances and expenses.
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    Chair: 
    Kellie Kish
    Committee Members: Ginny Black, Marcus Zbinden, and Mary Cich
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