Torch Lake Protection Alliance
Board of Directors
Committee Participation 2021
Current Board Members (as of Oct. 1, 2021):
Randy Asmus – TLT
Alisa Carroll – Clwtr
Bruce Hulteen – Milton
Tom Joseph- TLT
Dave Martin – FH
Bob Milliron – Milton
Norm Neuenschwander – Clwtr
Dave Nussdorfer – TLT
Kathy Shumrick – Helena
Rick Welsh – Milton
Officers
President – Alisa Carroll
Vice President – Dave Martin
Secretary – Bob Milliron
Treasurer – Norm Neuenschwander
Business Administrator: Therry Colombo
Committees
Nominating Commitee
Norm Neuenschwander – Chair
Dave Martin, Alisa Carroll, Bob Milliron, Tom Joseph
Executive
Alisa Carroll – Chair
Dave Martin, Norm Neuenschwander, Bob Milliron, Tom Joseph
Community Fund Advisory
Norm Neuenschwander – Chair Alisa Carroll, Dave Nussdorfer, Rita Service
Board Development/Screening
Alisa Carroll – Chair
Norm Neuenschwander, Dave Martin, Bob Milliron, Tom Joseph
Legal
Alisa Carroll, Dave Martin, Bob Milliron, Tom Joseph
Board Development and Succession
Norm Neuenschwander – Lead
Alisa Carroll, Dave Martin, Bob Milliron, Tom Joseph
Finance
Norm Neuenschwander, Dave Nussdorfer, Rita Service
Program Development
Bob Milliron – Lead
Tom Joseph, Dave Nussdorfer, Rick Welsh, Brad Gerlach, Peg Comfort, Trish Narwold, Jeanne Williams
Program – Sub-Committees:
GBA/Water Testing
Rick Welsh (GBA), Tom Joseph (Water) – Leads
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
Norm Neuenschwander
Sandbar Border Designation
Norm Neuenschwander, Rick Welsh, Gary Bockerman
Joint Eurasian Watermilfoil
Bob Milliron
Joint Stewardship Postcards
Bob Milliron
Joint Lake Association Bruce Hulteen, Bob Milliron, Tom Joseph, Rick Welsh, Alisa Carroll
Communications/Marketing/Membership
Bruce Hulteen – Lead
Randy Asmus, Therry Colombo, Alisa Carroll, Kathy Shumrick
Communications – Sub-Committees
Newsletter Kathy Shumrick – Lead Barb Carton, Jim Gerlach
Website
Dave Martin – Chair
Bob Milliron, Alisa Carroll, Randy Asmus, Norm Neuenschwander, Therry Colombo, Sue Kelly
GEM/Taste of Torch
Norm Neuenschwander, Bruce Hulteen, Randy Asmus, Dave Nussdorfer, Sandy Gourley, Barb Carton
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.