Committee Meeting

Purpose: Communications Committee is a vehicle and resource for other committees and board members to utilize. Our goal is to communicate their messages whether it is (but not limited to) a blog, event or News release, on or off line, to the Public.

Increase Financial Collaboration and transparency by: a. Consider on on-line version of QuickBooks and implement b. Create reports to reflect program/project accounting Improve Internal Financial Controls a. Ensure financial records and reports are accurate, updated and timely b. Consider process to allocate staff work by project, program, admin. c. Develop and implement annual financial planning ... Read more

Goals: Manage staff, equipment, communications, scheduling,  financing, data management and field procedures for watershed education experiences for schools and community groups. Manage educational displays, activities, scheduling and presentations at events. Develop/improve formal Outreach Education programs/curricula as needed. Develop and implement informal education programs and curricula at Schweitzer Environmental Center (SEC).  Educate citizens about environmental conditions, ... Read more

Provide general oversight and direction for the organization and board. Supervise staff. Guide board recruiting and development. Review organization By-Laws and recommend updates as needed. Perform other functions as described in Article IX, Section 2 of the By-Laws. Develop the monthly board meeting agenda

Educate citizens about environmental conditions, threats and opportunities in the Fox River Watershed. Manage the Fox River Watershed Monitoring Network operations. This includes staff, equipment, communications, scheduling,  financing, data management and field procedures. Manage educational displays, activities, scheduling and presentations at events. Develop/improve formal Outreach Education programs/curricula as needed. Develop and implement informal education programs ... Read more

Here's a wonderful tool that's easy to use - perfect for your club, group, troop, class, or organization. Learn to use it and show people of all ages how dirt, chemicals, etc. can easily get into our river. Learn more about the EnviroScape -- an interactive model that demonstrates how land use impacts water quality ... Read more

Friends of the Fox River Committee meets to discuss upcoming events and building work. The public is invited. Join our committee to be part of this meeting. Please contact us to be part of this meeting. The public is invited. Call 815-356-6605 or email info@friendsofthefoxriver.org   Please stay safe and well.

Contact 815-356-6605 to join this meeting. Friends of the Fox River Committee meets to discuss upcoming events and building work. The public is invited. Join our committee to be part of this meeting.  

The chairperson of the Executive Committee is Gary Swick, president of Friends of the Fox River. The committee prepares the board meeting agenda and discusses upcoming issues, including the lease renewal. Other committee topics include: A. Plan for Strategic Plan Development B. Supervise staff C. Guide the Board development process D. Review Bylaws & amp; ... Read more

The Membership Committee of Friends of the Fox River is headed up by Doug Williamson.We discuss our current membership and business partners and their engagement. This is a casual, informal meeting and the public is invited to attend. Please call for more infoand the zoom link 815-356-6605

  Headed by Board Member Dr. Cheryl Crates, the finance committee meets to increase financial collaboration and transparency, improve internal financial controls, review budget and board projections, and plan the next year's budget.  

Please call to attend this meeting and get the zoom link 815-356-6605. The Communications Committee of Friends of the Fox River is a vehicle and resource for the board and other committees to utilize. Our goal is to communicate their messages which includes (but is not limited to) a blog, event, news release, on or ... Read more

The Membership Committee of Friends of the Fox River meets discuss our current membership and business partners and their engagement. This is a casual, informal meeting and the public is invited to attend. Please call for more info 815-356-6605

Please call for more info or to join this meeting and get the zoom link 815-356-6605 The Membership Committee of Friends of the Fox River is headed up by Brandon Combs.We discuss our current membership and business partners and their engagement. This is a casual, informal meeting and the public is invited to attend.

The chairperson of the Executive Committee is Gary Swick, president of Friends of the Fox River. The committee prepares the board meeting agenda and discusses upcoming issues. Committee topics include: A. Plan for Strategic Plan DevelopmentB. Supervise staffC. Guide the Board development processD. Review Bylaws & amp; recommend updatesE. Perform other functions described in Article ... Read more

The chairperson of the Executive Committee is Gary Swick, president of Friends of the Fox River. The committee prepares the board meeting agenda and discusses upcoming issues and events. Other committee topics include: A. Strategic Plan DevelopmentB. Staff supervisionC. Board development process guidanceD. Bylaws review; recommend updatesE. Perform other functions described in Article IX, Section ... Read more

Please contact Gary Swick 815-370-0026 to attend this committee meeting. The Education Design team comprises the largest committee of Friends of the Fox River with seasoned educators and young professionals. The team strategizes the growth of our established student programs and public outreach needs. They develop activities, associated materials, and work collaboratively to deliver effective ... Read more

Friends of the Fox River Committee meets to discuss house, program, grounds action teams meetings. The public is invited. Join our committee to be part of this meeting. Contact 815-356-6605.

The chairperson of the Executive Committee is Gary Swick, president of Friends of the Fox River. The committee prepares the board meeting agenda and discusses upcoming issues and events. Other committee topics include: A. Strategic Plan DevelopmentB. Supervise staffC. Guide the Board development processD. Review Bylaws & amp; recommend updatesE. Perform other functions described in ... Read more

The Development Committee of Friends of the Fox River meets under the direction of Doug Williamson to discuss our current membership and business partners and their engagement. This is a casual, informal meeting and the public is invited to attend. Please call for more info or the zoom link to join this meeting 815-356-6605.