Mangrove Chapter committees work hard to provide a functioning chapter for all members and guests. There is always a need for volunteers to help the committees and often there are opportunities to become part of the committees themselves. If you are interested, PLEASE feel free to contact the committee contact listed under each committee to get more information on how you can participate.
- Chapter Representative
- Membership
- Program and Field Trip
- Conservation and Education
- Publicity and Newsletter
- History
- Bylaw
- Hospitality
- Chapter Garden
The Chapter Representative is a vital communication link between FNPS and our chapter. Chapter Representatives must be able to attend FNPS Board of Directors meetings as a representative of the Mangrove Chapter. The Chapter Representative has one (1) vote on the FNPS Board of Directors. The primary function is to provide information to thechapter about FNPS proceedings and reportMangrove Chapteritems to the FNPS. In the event of an excused absence, it is highly recommended that thechapter send an alternative.
Chapter Representative
Al Squires
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This committee maintains close contact with the membership department of the FNPS. It keeps the chapter's membership records and mailing list and conducts membership campaigns to enroll new members. It endeavors to retain those members who have become delinquent in the payment of their dues. It also sends a copy of theMangrove ChapterBylaws to each new member.
Membership
Linda Wilson
941-475-7210
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Program and Field Trip Committee
This committee is responsible for planning and overseeing programs at general membership and Annual meetings. The committee provides lectures, discussions, and such other events as may promote interest in and appreciation for the native plants and native plant communities of Florida. The Committee plans, organizes and arranges for the proper conduct on the field trips that may be participated in by members of thechapter and the public.
Programs
Bobbi Rodgers
941-475-0769
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Field Trips
Denny Girard
941-474-1492
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Conservation and Education Committee
This committeefocuses on local, state and national policies and actions affecting the native plants and native plant communities. It recommends conservation policies and action to the chapter. It conducts, or causes to be conducted, workshops in native plants and their communities for members and others, and cooperates in furthering the educational objectives and programs of the FNPS.
Conservation
Bobbi Rodgers
941-475-0769
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Education
Christine Holyland
941-964-2491
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Publicity and Newsletter Committee
This Committee publicizes, through newspapers, radio, TV and other media, the purposes, aims, programs and activities of the chapter. It publishes at least eight (8) times a year, a bulletin or newsletter, written/e-mail or on the website, for the members of the MC and prepares other publications helpful to the MC's success.
Publicity
Lou Taft
941-473-0083
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Newsletter and Website co-Editors
Jane Wallace
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Karen Griffin
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This committee gathers and preserves all history past and current of all activities and projects undertaken by thechapter in a manner such that futurechapter members may access for information and general knowledge. This includes photos, news coverage, newsletters, issues of the Palmetto, other Chapter newsletters, information on native plants, etc.
Historian
Linda Wilson
941-475-7210
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This committee iscreated as needed by the President or ExC at such time as there are any Bylaws that may need to be revised. The changesare presented to the general membership in the newsletter and voted on at the next general meeting with an affirmative vote of three-fourths (3/4) of the members present needed to revise. After the amendment, a copy of these Bylaws shall be provided to each member.
This committee arranges or supplies refreshments prior to each general meeting. The committee also makes sure all attendees to the general meetings are greeted and sign in on the MC notebook. Guests are requested to provide addresses so that the newsletters may be mailed to them as encouragement to join the MC.
Hospitality
Denny Girard
941-474-1492
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This committee oversees the Chapter Garden at Cedar Point Environmental Park. The committee coordinates garden work days and oversees plant selection, plant placement and garden materials such as signs and brochures.
Chapter Garden
Lois Cantwell
941-697-2756
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