Committees

The Awards Committee advertises the Chapter’s award program and application procedures, receives and reviews award nominations, makes recommendations to the Executive Board on award recipients, and coordinates with the Chapter Treasurer on purchasing of appropriate awards.

Committee Chair: Ryan Long (ralong@uidaho.edu)

This Conservation Affairs Committee reviews legislative proposals, administrative regulations, environmental assessments and impact statements, and other subjects or issues affecting wildlife or wildlife habitat within the organizational area of the Chapter and makes recommendations to the Executive Board for any action that should be taken by the Idaho Chapter.

Committee Chair: Bret Stansberry (bret.stansberry@idfg.idaho.gov)

The Education Committee seeks and employs methods of informing the public, including Idaho’s youth, of basic wildlife management concepts and of Chapter and Society activities and interests.

Committee Chair: Seth Harju (seth@heronecological.com)

The Fundraising Committee coordinates with the Executive Board and leads in procuring fundraising support and organizing fundraising activities.

Committee Chair: Jason Beck (jason.beck@idfg.idaho.gov)

The Grants Committee advertises the Chapter’s grant program and application procedures, receives and reviews grant applications, makes recommendations to the Executive Board on funding amounts and recipients, and communicates with grant recipients regarding any deliverables associated with the grant.

Committee Chair: Laura Wolf (laura.wolf@idfg.idaho.gov)

The Media Committee maintains the chapter website and creates content for its social media pages (Instagram and Facebook).

Committee Chair: Alice Morris (aevemorris@gmail.com)

The Membership Committee encourages the maximum number of qualified persons residing or working within the Chapter’s organizational area to become members of The Wildlife Society, the Northwest Section, and the Idaho Chapter. The committee receives nominations and makes recommendations to the Executive Board regarding approval of individuals seeking Other Member status in the Chapter.

Committee Chair: Bri Lubenau (brianna_lubenau@fws.gov)

The Nominating and Elections Committee is selected by the Executive Board (Article VII, Section 1) of the Idaho Chapter. The committee prepares a slate of 2 or more candidates for each of the elective positions, namely: Vice-President, Secretary, and Treasurer from the Chapter voting membership.

Committee Chair: Charlie Henderson (charlie.henderson@idfg.idaho.gov)

Committee Chair: Laura Wolf (laura.wolf@idfg.idaho.gov)

The Sponsorship Committee advertises the Chapter’s annual undergraduate and graduate scholarships and application procedures, receives and review scholarship applications, and makes recommendations to the Executive Board on funding amounts and recipients.

Committee Chair: David Bush (david.bush@idfg.idaho.gov)

The Sponsorship Committee works with members and the executive board to procure financial sponsorships in support of Chapter activities.

Committee Chair: Ryan Walker (ryan.walker@idfg.idaho.gov)

The Student Affairs Committee recruits undergraduate and graduate student members to the Chapter and facilitates the development of student members through mentorship, networking, and educational activities sponsored by the Chapter.

Committee Chair: Jen Forbey (jenniferforbey@boisestate.edu)