Current MORA Committees

To best accomplish our priorities, goals and objectives, MORA must operate with a strong committee structure. Board leadership is critical -- both in sustaining effective committees and in encouraging MORA members to participate on committees.

Executive Committee (Organization)

The Executive Committee consists of the officers of the Board of Directors. The board may delegate decisions on behalf of the full Board to the Executive Committee by a specific action at a regular or special meeting.

The Executive Committee shall serve as the Personnel Committee and make all final decisions regarding the hiring and firing of personnel, and any compensation given, unless otherwise specified by the Board.

Committee Chair:
Kristin Tipton, MORA Board President

Nominating Committee

The Nominating Committee develops a list of candidates for the Board of Directors at least five (7) days prior to the Annual Meeting. The Committee is also responsible for recommending candidates to fill Board vacancies.

Committee Chair:
Mary Patterson, mpatterson2@stlouisco.com

Budget & Finance Committee

The Budget Committee develops a proposed budget at least thirty (30) days prior to the beginning of each fiscal year.

MORA Budget and Finance Committee/MORA Board of Directors is beginning to work on the 2012 budget.

Committee Chair: Dave Beal, dave.beal@epcusa.com

Legislative Committee

The Legislative Committee is working to develop position papers or resolutions for issues that could impact Missouri’s Recycling Industry. The Committee also monitors information on state legislation and other government initiatives for recycling policies.

Committee Chair: John Haasis

2011/2012 Ad Hoc Committees

Although the MORA Board of Directors is focusing on tasks and projects, the board approved the committees below and will solicit help from these committees and the general membership help us complete various tasks outlined in our 2011/2012 workplan.

Membership Committee – Sue Noel, Chair

Education Committee – Ruth Anne Parrott, Chair

Conference Committee – Sue Noel, Chair

Website Committee – Layli Terrill, Chair

Current MORA Liaisons

MORA Board members may elect or be elected to serve as liaisons to national or regional recycling initiatives.

State Recycling Organization (SRO) Representative

The State Recycling Organization Rep represents MORA to national organizations, such as the National Recycling Coalition (NRC), Recycling Organizations of North America (RONA), and Keep America Beautiful (KAB). The SRO rep must clearly express MORA's position to these national organizations and provide full reports to the MORA Board regarding national initiatives and programs as well as environmental concerns, SRO operational issues, etc..

SRO Representative:
Angie Gehlert, MORA Executive Director

America Recycles Day (ARD) Coordinator

The America Recycles Day Coordinator represents MORA to Keep America Beautiful’s America Recycles Day initiative. The ARD Coordinator works to promote and coordinate America Recycles Day/ Missouri Recycles Day activities while keeping an eye on national events and initiatives. Lots of work, lots of rewards.

ARD Coordinator:
Mary Patterson, mpatterson2@stlouisco.com