Washington Chapter

of The Wildlife Society

Committees

Contact info for Committee Chairs can be found here.

Chapter Operations

Audit

Review the financial records and support documents of the Treasurer at least once every 2 years. The committee also shall review these records and documents prior to any change in the office of the Treasurer.

2025 Chair: James Butch Members: Claudine Reynolds, Alex Pavlinovic, Jake Verschuyl

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI)

Work towards the conscious engagement of all people, regardless of their nationality, sex, race, ethnicity, religion, culture, age, spiritual views, or social status in the Washington State Chapter of the Wildlife Society. See the WATWS DEI Committee's Mission Statement!

2025 Chair: Kris Ernest and Jennifer Lang Members: Staci Amburgey, Shawn Larson, Amy Olsen, George Ritchotte, Emil Ricci, Jenna Chapman

Membership

Maximize Chapter/Parent/NW Section membership of qualified persons residing or working within WA State.

2025 Chair: Alex Pavlinovic Members: Glen Kalisz, George Ritchotte, Brian Stewart, Katie Siedel, Patrick Tweedy, Lindsey Webb

Nominations and Elections

Prepare slate of 2 candidates for each open board position

All nominees must be Voting Members
Prior approval shall be obtained from said candidates
Nomination slate available to be submitted to the membership at least 30 days before balloting begins.

Additional nominees may be added to the slate upon signed support of ≥ 6 members, provided prior approval has been obtained from each nominee.

2025 Chair: Marisa Pushee Members: Glen Kalisz, Brian Stewart, Patrick Tweedy

Program

Arrange programs of all regular and annual meetings; provide President and President-elect with a proposed agenda for the Annual Meeting at least 2 months prior to the meeting date.

2025 Chair: George Ritchotte Members: Vacant

Technical Communication

Conservation Review

Review legislative proposals, administrative regulations, environmental assessments/impact statements, and other subjects/issues affecting wildlife or habitat within WA State. Provide Board with recommendations regarding potential actions to be taken by the Chapter. The Chair may ask any Chapter member to assist with reviews.

2025 Chair: Bruce Thompson (acting) Members: Matt Danielson, Lisa Dowling, Jon Drake, Jared Hedges, Vanessa Pepi, Jen Syrowitz, Michael Clevinger, Jake Verschuyl

Education and Information

Seek and employ methods of informing the public of basic wildlife management concepts and of Chapter and Society activities and interests.

2025 Chair: Vacant Members: Vacant

Resolutions and Public Statements

Receive proposals for resolutions and public statements sponsored by ≥ 2 active members. Prepare and submit recommend action(s) to the Board.

2025 Chair: Vacant Members: Vacant

Member Recognition

Awards

Oversee timely announcement of opportunities for all Chapter award categories, compile nominations, and prepare nomination summary and recommendations for Board action.

2025 Chair: Wendy Arjo Members: Jesse Burger, Tony Fuchs, Alex Pavlinovic, Wayne Regelin, George Ritchotte, Bill Vogel

Grants

Responsible for soliciting applicants and reviewing applications for the award of grant funds. The Grant Committee will submit their recommendations for consideration by the Executive Board, who will make the final decisions. Application forms will be made available to all Chapter members at least 2 months before the application deadline.

2025 Chair: Tony Fuchs Members: Bill Vogel, Jesse Burgher, Ben Turnock, Heidi Newsome

Scholarship

Consists of the President, President-Elect, and at least two other Voting Members. Responsible for soliciting applicants and for evaluating potential candidates. The Scholarship Committee will submit their recommendations for consideration by the Executive Board, who will make the final decisions. The Board will award funds as appropriate. Alert sent to all members of the Chapter at least two months prior to the application deadline.

2025 Chair: Merci Clinton Members: Lisa Fitzner

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