Torch Lake Protection Alliance
Board of Directors
Committee Participation 2023 - 2024
Current Board Members (as of SEPTEMBER 1, 2023):
Randy Asmus – TLT
Laura Atkinson – Milton
Sharon Hill – Milton
Bruce Hulteen – Milton
Mark Jasonowicz – TLT
Tom Joseph- TLT
Steve Kelley – Milton
Richard Knopf – Helena
Dave Martin – FH
Johana Ohagan – FH
Dan Sajkowski – Milton
Board Advisors:
Bob Milliron – Milton
Norm Neuenschwander – Clwtr
Officers
President – Dan Sajkowski
Vice President – Dave Martin
Secretary – Bruce Hulteen
Treasurer – Mark Jasonowicz Business Administrator: Therry Colombo
Committees
Nominating Committee
Dan Sajkowski – Chair
Bruce Hulteen, Laura Atkinson
Executive
Dan Sajkowski – Chair
Dave Martin, Mark Jasonowicz, Bruce Hulteen, Tom Joseph
Community Fund Advisory
Mark Jasonowicz – Chair
Randy Asmus, Sharon Hill
Board Development/Screening
Dan Sajkowski – Chair
Bruce Hulteen, Laura Atkinson
Legal
Dan Sajkowski – Chair
Sharon Hill, Mark Jasonowicz, Tom Joseph, Dave Martin
Board Development and Succession
Dan Sajowski – Chair
Bruce Hulteen, Laura Atkinson
Finance
Mark Jasonowicz – Chair
Norm Neuenschwander
Keep Torch Lake Blue
Project Team:
Tom Joseph – Project Manager
Bob Milliron (Advisor), Rick Knopf, Peg Comfort (TCC), Trish Narwold (TCC), Wayne Lancaster (Volunteer), Dale Robertson (USGS)
Fundraising Campaign: Dave Martin – Chair Dan Sajkowski, Todd Collins (TLA), Duane Meyer (volunteer), Gary Petty (volunteer), Therry Colombo (business administrator), Haley Breniser (campaign consultant)
Program – Sub-Committees:
ERCOL-WPIT
Rick Knopf
Joint Eurasian Watermilfoil
Bob Milliron, Randy Asmus
Communications/Marketing/Membership
Bruce Hulteen – Lead
Randy Asmus, Therry Colombo, Tom Joseph, Laura Atkinson
Communications – Sub-Committees
Newsletter Bruce Hulteen, Jim Gerlach
Website
Dave Martin – Chair
GEM/Taste of Torch
Bruce Hulteen – Chair
TLPA BOARD MEMBER COMMITMENT & RESPONSIBILITIES
I believe in the goals and mission of the organization, and I will act responsibly and prudently
as its steward. My behavior as a board member will be consistent with values and mission of
the organization.
As part of my responsibilities as a board member:
- I will represent and serve as an ambassador for the organization adhering to its principles and promote a positive image.
- I will strive to attend a majority of board meetings including any committee meetings to which I am assigned. I will attend the annual meeting.
- I will act in the best interests of the organization and exclude myself from discussions and votes where I have a conflict of interest.
- I will stay informed about the activities and current issues concerning the board and Torch Lake activities and its environment. I will ask questions and request information. I will participate in and take responsibility for making decisions on issues, policies, and other board matters.
- I will work in good faith with other board members as partners towards achievement of our goals and support board decisions.
- I will serve on a minimum of one board committee.
Under the law, a non-profit board member must meet three standards of conduct:
Duty of Care: Means exercising your best judgment when making decisions.
Duty of Loyalty: Means putting aside your personal and professional interests for the good of the organization.
Duty of Obedience: Means ensuring that TLPA stays true to its mission and purpose by overseeing distribution of funds and monitoring compliance with all applicable laws and regulations.