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: Â BRI fundraising and sponsorship efforts.Â
Frequency: Contact the chair for meeting information.
Finance
Chair: Chris Steed
Tasks: Prepare and monitor BRI finances.Â
Frequency: First Tuesday of the month before the BRI Board Meeting.Â
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. Â
Frequency: Contact the chair for more information.Â
Retention
Chair: Tom Menard
Tasks: BRI Member planning and retention.Â
Frequency: Contact the chair for more information.
Scholarship
Chair: Susan Watson
Tasks: Conference scholarships.Â
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.