Champions of the Environment

VGIC Committees

VGIC STANDING COMMITTEES for the YEAR 2010

Budget and Finance · Determines annual budget · Oversees financial activities · Studies feasibility of funding efforts · Evaluates which green events, programs, issues to financially support

Chair: Cary Gouldin

Communications and Public Relations · Evaluates green issues to champion · Writes press releases to promote VGIC · Sends VGIC information to member association newsletters · Recruits and selects advertising media · Keeps web sites current

Chair: Sylvia Wright

Membership · Reviews the paid dues membership list · Retains dues paying members · Recruits new members (associations and individual businesses) · Secures sponsorships

Chair: Mary Williams & Joel Koci

Programs and Education · Oversees educational efforts of VGIC · Plans and implements a GoGreen Garden Festival, · Coordinates VGIC participation in MANTS, Virginia State Fair, Maymont, and other industry events

Chair: Rick Baker

Legislative · Liaisons between VGIC and VA Agribusiness Council · Generates green industry consensus on issues · Keeps membership informed of legislative issues

Chair: Lin Diacont