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. 

Chair: Kellie Kish
Committee Members: Ginny Black, Tim Farnan, Kala Fisher,  Laurie Hanson, Lynn Hoffman, Dan Krivit, Dustin Montey, Nathan Reinbold, Crystal McNally, Katie Stelzner, Shannon Pinc; Kris Coperine, Lucy Mullany, Gwen Jenkins
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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Chair: Chuck Joswiak
Committee Members: Dustin Montey, Tim Lundell, Kellie Kish, Nathan Reinbold, John Springman, Nick Vetsch, Dan Krivit, and Gwen Jenkins
Communications
The Communications Committee keeps the website updated, runs the Facebook page, and creates the email newsletter.

Co-chairs: Ginny Black, Mary Cich
Committee Members: Kala Fisher, Jon Klapperich, and Kellie Kish
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: Jon Klapperich
    Committee Members: Ginny Black, Kala Fisher, Kellie Kish, and Mary Cich
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  • 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 Vetsch
    Committee Members: Jon Klapperich, John Springman, Marcus Zbinden, Kala Fisher, Sonya Betker, Tim Farnan and Kellie Kish

  • Events & Sponsorship
    The events and sponsorship sub-group plans and executes one-time and reoccurring events (Plate to Garden Compost program, International Compost Awareness Week) throughout the year.

    Chair: Mary Cich
    Committee Members: Ginny Black, Sonya Betker, John Springman, Marcus Zbinden, and Kellie Kish

  • ​Financial
    The Financial Committee oversees MNCC finances and expenses.
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    Chair:     Kellie Kish
    Committee Members: Ginny Black, Marcus Zbinden, John Springman, and Mary Cich