CommitteesCommittees provide opportunities for our members to work on specific projects along with fellow members with similar interests. The following are standing committees: If you are interested in volunteering for one of the committees, please contact us at info@mdflora.org Chair: Roderick Simmons The Botany Committee is responsible for research, surveys, identification, and reports of native (or exotic) plants and their habitats for purposes of conservation, education, and publication. Conservation Advocacy
Chair: Vacant The Conservation Committee is responsible for active participation in efforts to protect natural landscapes statewide whenever and wherever possible, by doing things such as surveying threatened sites, causing others to become aware of threats, preparing reports and/or testimony, writing letters, and/or appearing in court to defend threatened sites. Currently, the Committee has representatives for Calvert, Cecil, Charles, Montgomery, and Prince George's counties and seeks to expand its activities into other areas. The Conservation Advocates are:
ExecutiveChair: President The Executive Committee consists of the officers of the Society. The Executive Committee may meet and make decisions relating to Society policies, initiatives, and actions, as long as they report their actions at the next general Board meeting. ConferenceChair: Karyn Molines The Conference Committee is responsible for planning and coordinating the Annual Conference. Fall Conference Handbook, a guide for planning the Fall Conference written by Karyn Molines. FinanceChair: Treasurer The Finance Committee is responsible for all Society financial functions. The Committee maintains financial records, determines the annual budget, and produces regular reports to the Board, membership, and state and federal agencies. GovernanceChair: Vacant This Committee proposes changes in Society governance and By-Laws, as needed. MembershipChair: Karyn Molines The Membership Committee is responsible for managing the Society’s membership. The Committee maintains a membership database, solicits membership renewals, collects and ensures the timely deposit of any membership dues received, provides current mailing lists to other Committees, and produces an annual Member Directory. The Committee also develops subscription strategies to retain current members and to recruit new members. NominatingChair: This Committee is responsible for recommending the slate of Directors and Officers for annual elections. The Committee also coordinates all aspects of the annual elections. Publications
Chair: Vacant
This Committee is responsible for producing the Society's print and electronic publications. This Committee is also responsible for producing our Membership brochure and other informational materials. PublicityChair: Vacant The Publicity Committee is responsible for promoting the Society outside of the general membership. SalesChair: The Sales Committee is responsible for processing sales of books and other items the Society is selling. VolunteerChair: vacant The Volunteer Committee works to increase volunteer participation in MNPS-related activities. The Committee tracks the volunteers and identifies what tasks need volunteer help. |