Torch Lake Protection Alliance Board of Directors Committee Participation 2021
Current Board Members (as of Mar. 26, 2021):
Randy Asmus – TLT
Alisa Carroll – Clwtr
James Carney – Milton
Barb Carton – FH
Bruce Hulteen – Milton
Tom Joseph- TLT
Dave Martin – FH
Bob Milliron – Milton
Norm Neuenschwander – Clwtr
Dave Nussdorfer – TLT
Kathy Shumrick – Helena
Kevin Shumrick – Helena
Rick Welsh – Milton
Officers
President – (OPEN)
Vice President – Dave Martin
Treasurer – Norm Neuenschwander
Secretary – Bob Milliron
Board Chair – (OPEN)
Executive Liaison: Brad Gerlach
Business Administrator: Therry Colombo
Committees
Nominating Commitee
Norm Neuenschwander – Chair
Dave Martin, Barb Carlton, Bob Milliron, Tom Joseph
Executive
Dave Martin – Chair
Norm Neuenschwander, Bob Milliron, Tom Joseph
Community Fund Advisory
Sue Kelly – Chair
Norm Neuenschwander, Dave Nussdorfer, Rita Service
Board Development/Screening
Norm Neuenschwander – Chair
Dave Martin, Barb Carlton, Bob Milliron, Tom Joseph
Legal
Gary Petty, Bob Milliron, Kevin Schumrick
Board Development and Succession
Norm Neuenschwander – Lead
Dave Martin, Barb Carlton, Bob Milliron, Tom Joseph
Program Development
Bob Milliron – Lead
Tom Joseph, Rick Welsh, Brad Gerlach
Program – Sub-Committees:
GBA/Water Testing
Tom Joseph – Lead
Brad Gerlach, Trish Narwold
Swimmer’s Itch
Not Staffed
Fundraising:
Dave Martin, Gary Petty
Water First Action Team (ERCOL)
Dave Nussdorfer, Norm Neuenschwander
ERCOL-WPIT
Brad Gerlach, Norm Neuenschwander
Sandbar Border Designation
Norm Neuenschwander, Rick Welsh, Gary Bockerman
Joint Eurasian Watermilfoil
Bob Milliron, Brad Gerlach,
Joint Stewardship Postcards
Bob Milliron, Jim Carney Brad Gerlach
Communications/Marketing/Membership
Bruce Hulteen and Barb Carlton – Leads
Therry Colombo, Brad Gerlach, Alisa Carroll, Loral Werner, Tom Joseph, Kathy Shumrick
Communications – Sub-Committees
Website
Dave Martin – Chair
Brad Gerlach, Barb Carlton, Bob Milliron, Alisa Carroll, Randy Asmus, Norm Neuenschwander, Therry Colombo, Loral Werner, Sue Kelly
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.