Committees
NESTA STANDING COMMITTEES
President and Executive Director serve as Ex Officio on all committees.
AWARDS
Past-President: Parker Pennington IV, Chair
Tom Ervin
Kurtis Koll
Charge: The Awards Committee shall identify suitable candidates for recognition, as determined by NESTA Constitution, By-Laws, and Procedure Manual. The Committee shall bring these candidates' nominations to the NESTA Board in a timely fashion, and provide advice for appropriate public honor.
CONFERENCE
Past President Patrker Pennington IV, Chair
President-Elect Ardis Herrold
Treasurer: Bruce Hall
Merchandise Coordinator: Howard Dimmick
Share-a-Thon Coordinator: Michelle Harris
Rock and Mineral Raffle Coordinator: Wilene Rigby
Volunteer Coordinator: Joe Monaco,
Jo Dodds
Charge: The Conference Committee shall cooperate with the President, Executive Director, and selected others to coordinate NESTA participation in NSTA National and Area Conferences on Science Education, and other meetings when appropriate.
FIELD TRIP COMMITTEE
Michael Smith
Richard Jones
Wendy Van Norden
Steve Carlson
Ron Fabick
Kurtis Koll
The Committee will arrange for the NESTA Field trip at the NSTA National Conference and other venues, as can be arranged.
FINANCE
Treasurer: Bruce Hall, Chair
Wilene Rigby
Howard Dimmick
Charge: The Finance Committee shall maintain an accurate record of NESTA's financial status, and advise the Executive Committee and Board in development and modification of the annual Budget.
MEMBERSHIP
Membership Coordinator: Bruce Hall, Chair
Wendy Van Norden
Ron Fabick
Michelle Harris
Joe Monaco
Jo Dodds
Gilles Reimer
Charge: The Membership Committee shall keep accurate record of current members, stimulate efforts to attract new members, encourage renewal, and attempt to bring back lapsed members.
NOMINATIONS AND ELECTIONS
President-Elect: Ardis Herrold, Chair
Wendy Van Norden
Kurtis Koll
Gilles Reimer
Michael Smith
Richard Jones
Yvette McCulley
Charge: The Nominations and Elections Committee shall be appointed by the President to prepare and present a slate of nominees to the membership by mail and/or electronic means prior to the date when officers are to be elected. Any member in good standing may submit nominations to the committee. The Committee shall also conduct the election in accordance with established guidelines.
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Representatives from Website, Conference, Publications, Awards, Membership, Finance, and Public Information
Richard Jones
Charge: The Professional Development Committee shall coordinate with other Committees and the Executive Board plans to provide opportunities for enhancing knowledge and experience of NESTA members through field trips, short courses, Earth and Space Science Days, and other venues.
PUBLICATIONS
Linda Knight, Chair
TES Editor: Tom Ervin
Past President: Parker Pennington IV
Howard Dimmick
Ardis Herrold
Missy Holzer
Charge: The Publications Committee shall provide oversight for all print and electronic publications of this organization.
VOLUNTEERS
Joe Monaco, Chair
Charge: The Volunteers Committee coordinates NESTA members who provide time at NSTA national and area conferences, and in other venues.
WEB SITE
Past President: Parker Pennington IV
Julia Genyuk
Missy Holzer
Howard Dimmick
President-Elect: Ardis Herrold
Charge: The Web Site Committee shall work together with the President, Executive Director, and selected others to develop the NESTA website and make timely suggestions for its improvement to serve our Mission.
AFFILIATES COORDINATOR
Ron Fabick, Chair
Charge: The Affiliates Coordinator shall seek out State Earth Science Teachers interested in developing formal arrangements with NESTA.
