Committees

“Ridgers” are needed to help plan year-round BRI activities. Join a committee and connect and support your fellow “Ridgers”.

Activities

Chair: Richard LaPratt

Tasks: Conference activities and the president’s ball.

Frequency: Meets the 4th Monday of each month at noon.

DEIA

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, & Accessibility

Chair: Mike Young

Tasks: Oversee BRI DEI work, craft the BRI DEI statement, and coordinate DEI Skill Labs.

Frequency: Contact the chair for meeting information.

Development

Chair: Brittany Sink

Tasks:  BRI fundraising and sponsorship efforts. 

Frequency: Contact the chair for meeting information.

Finance

Chair: Chris Steed

Tasks: Prepare and monitor BRI finances. 

Frequency: First Tuesday of the month before the BRI Board Meeting. 

Program

Chair: Susan McGrath

Tasks: Conference program, program book, program schedule, and coordinating all speakers.

Frequency: Meets the 3rd Monday each month at Noon.

Recruitment

Chair: Maria Martin

Tasks: BRI Freshperson planning, recruitment, and conference mentoring.  

Frequency: Contact the chair for more information. 

Retention

Chair: Tom Menard

Tasks: BRI Member planning and retention. 

Frequency: Contact the chair for more information.

Scholarship

Chair: Susan Watson

Tasks: Conference scholarships. 

Frequency: Contact the chair for meeting information.

Strategic Engagement

Chair: Edward Perry

Tasks: Recruitment, Retention, Marketing, Website, Behind the Scenes, and BRI Database.

Frequency: Meets every Wednesday year long from 2 to 3 pm.

YLA

Youth Leadership Academy

Chair: Sean Bryant

Tasks: Conference YLA organization, program, schedule, and activities.

Frequency: Contact the chair for meeting information.

Wanna join a committee?