NCA Committees

Name	Members	Text for Site
Air Quality Committee		Committee Objectives: Provide tools for members to prepare their written Alpha Radiation standards.. Continue to represent the NCA on air quality maters which may arise.	Edit \| Del
Business Innovation Committee	Co-Chair: Tom Hagen - thagen@goldenwest.net 605-255-4467 Eric McMaster - eric@acoolcave.org 715-778-4414	Committee Objectives: ID new revenue generators, ancillary attractions, etc. such as mini golf, climbing walls, digital photo, etc. New technologies such as ticketing, POS, etc. Going to IAAPA and submit a after for posting on web site or in Cave Talk and given out at convention	Edit \| Del
Bylaws Committee		Chair & Committee Members: As Needed This is a special committee as defined under Article 7 Committees Section 2 of the Revised Constitution & Bylaws. President recommended bylaws amendments to the board for consideration and approval following guideline for such as stated in the Revised Constitution & Bylaws. Reports to NCA President	Edit \| Del
Communications Committee	Chair: Greg Beckler - stonebridgeandcaves@frontiernet.net 518-494-2283 Bob Holt - bob@cavern.com 518-231-5420	Committee Objectives: Responsible for Cave Talk and other publications or communications Marketing and PR efforts Brochure	Edit \| Del
Education Committee	Rho Lansden - rho@lostrivercave.com 270-393-0077 Ann Dunlavy - ann@lincolncaverns.com 814-643-0268 Patty Perlaky - caveperl@yahoo.com 830-537-4212 Ann Wescott - ann@caveofthemounds.com 608-437-3038		Edit \| Del
Elec. Media/Technology Committee	Co-Chair: Ed Mayfield - edmayfield@me.com 325-226-8081 Co-Chair: Matt Doyle - mdoyle@lakeshastacaverns.com 800-795-2283 (CAVE) Justin Woodruff - justin@sandycreekmining.com 419-435-5891 Bob Holt - bob@cavern.com 518-231-5420 Jim Ingwersen - jim@ccisys.net	Committee Objectives: Develop, manage and maintain NCA website direct and oversee webmaster. Current Project Description: The current project is to direct the redevelopment of the NCA website. The new site will fulfill two distinct objectives. To fulfill these objectives the new site will have two distinct sections; the consumer side and the association side. Consumer Side: The main focus is to promote caves as fun, exciting and educational travel destinations. It will provide a general description, photo and contact information on all member caves. Further the consumer side of the website will feature helpful information on Geology, Biology, History, photo gallery, & links pages. Members Side: The member's side will be a vast improvement in member services. Access to this section will be password protected to ensure the protection of association proprietary information from the general public. Each standing committee will have pages providing information on the committee, its projects and members serving on the committee. Additionally, secondary pages will provided as needed by these committees for informational postings to our membership. The new NCA website will never be completed. It is a living document that will be ever changing with regular updates to members. Additional features will be considered, as the needs of the association and traveling public require.	Edit \| Del
Finance Committee	Chair: Bob Holt - bob@cavern.com 518-231-5420 Greg Beckler - stonebridgeandcaves@frontiernet.net 518-494-2283 Matt Doyle - mdoyle@lakeshastacaverns.com 800-795-2283 (CAVE) Denise Bell - senecacaverns@hmcltd.net 419-483-6711 Eric Evans - crcave@ctcn.net 937-465-4017 John Graves - Al Mathis - Al@DeSotoCavernsPark.com 800-933-2283 Joseph Klimczak - joe@caveofthemounds.com 608-437-3038	Committee Objectives: Prepare and or approve a financial statement to be presented to the board and membership at the annual meeting. Prepare the budget for presentation to the board and membership at the annual meeting.	Edit \| Del
History Committee	Co-Chair: Bob Holt - bob@cavern.com 518-231-5420 Co-Chair: Steve Rawlings - stever@mercercaverns.com 831-476-9020	Committee Objectives: Collect, maintain and present the history of the NCA.	Edit \| Del
Insurance Committee	Chair: Brad Wuest - bwuest@naturalbridgecaverns.com 210-651-6101 Denise Bell - senecacaverns@hmcltd.net 419-483-6711 Jim Richards - jar45@me.com 812-279-9471 Gordon Smith - glstis@aol.com Bob Holt - bob@cavern.com 518-231-5420 Keith Dobrolinsky - keithdobrolinsky@assuranceagency.com 630-417-5918 Patrick O'Sullivan - posullivan@proinsuranceservices.net 708-675-1535 Matt Doyle - mdoyle@lakeshastacaverns.com 800-795-2283 (CAVE)	Insurance Contacts: see insurance page Webinars: In partnership with the National Caves Association, Assurance Safety Consulting has created a series of webinars. Committee Objectives: Oversee the group insurance program. Work with our broker to improve coverage, price, and service. Help underwriters understand our unique industry and become more familiar and comfortable without exposures. Help to see that ancillary attractions common to our industry are covered by the program. Grow participation in the group program from our membership. Help increase members understanding and awareness of insurance and insurance industry issues. Help program members with loss control. To meet bi-annually or as needed.	Edit \| Del
Membership Committee	Chair: Greg Beckler - stonebridgeandcaves@frontiernet.net 518-494-2283 Eric Evans - crcave@ctcn.net 937-465-4017	Committee Objectives: Standards compliance, work with regional directors on inspection visits when necessary, review letters of recommendation. Complete list of non-member show caves in the nation. ID potential new membership Member benefits such as develop partnership with other organizations, co-op marketing opportunities, service discounts. Membership survey	Edit \| Del
Nominating Committee		Chair: Appointed and determined as needed.	Edit \| Del
Outdoor Advertising & Government Affairs Committee	Chair: Eric Evans - crcave@ctcn.net 937-465-4017	Monitor legislative and issues pertinent to signs on state and national levels. Maintain involvement with Outdoor Advertising Association.	Edit \| Del
Past Presidents Committee	Chair: Eric Evans - crcave@ctcn.net 937-465-4017 Co-Chair: John Graves - Patty Perlaky - caveperl@yahoo.com 830-537-4212 Steve Rawlings - stever@mercercaverns.com 831-476-9020 Greg Beckler - stonebridgeandcaves@frontiernet.net 518-494-2283	Chair: (Always the immediate Past President) Committee Members: (All previous NCA Presidents) Committee Objectives: Provide advice to the NCA President and Executive Committee.	Edit \| Del
Public Relations Committee	Chair: Steve Thompson - steve@bridalcave.com 573-346-2676	Committee Objectives: Develop marketing and promotional ideas for Board presentation.	Edit \| Del
Retail Products Committee	Co-Chair: Claudia Yundt - claudia@squireboone.com 812-732-4388 Co-Chair: Denise Bell - senecacaverns@hmcltd.net 419-483-6711 Woody Woodruff - woody@sandycreekmining.com 419-435-5891	Committee Objectives: Latest trends in hot items, products, and services for curio & concessions. Best marketing and display techniques and tips. Good inventory techniques, POS, customer service to improve sales. Chair or committee members must attend Gatlinburg, Rock Show and other major shows to provide a brief on each show with vendor contact information which will be posted on the website for members to view. Maintain Buyers Group online discussion assisting membership. Work with the Convention Committee to produce an annual or as needed Vendor Show.	Edit \| Del
White Nose Syndrome (WNS) Committee	Joseph Klimczak - joe@caveofthemounds.com 608-437-3038 Greg Beckler - stonebridgeandcaves@frontiernet.net 518-494-2283 Chair: Patty Perlaky - caveperl@yahoo.com 830-537-4212	The White Nose Syndrome Committee reads and summarizes articles on the subject, then prepares a monthly report for Cave Talk. We also provide caves with educational materials for the public, have a committee member on the Federal Stakeholder's Committee, and attempt to answer any questions that members have.	Edit \| Del

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