Committees

 

Lake & Property Management

The Lake & Property Management committee is responsible for the management of CLC-owned conservation property, including the Chocorua Lake Patrol and the maintenance of all public access areas, the Narrows Bridge railings, and the Little Lake dam. This committee is also responsible for managing CLC’s fee-owned lands in accordance with current Forest Management Plans.

  • Bruce Larson, Chair

  • Dwight Baldwin

  • Rich Comer

  • Tara Taylor

 

Land Conservation

The Land Conservation committee is responsible for the stewardship and protection of existing conservation covenants and easements owned by CLC, and for the identification and acquisition of new easements and other land interests which help CLC achieve its mission.

  • John Kumm, Chair

  • Mason Browne

  • Cheryl Jolley

  • Amey Moot

  • Ruth Weld

  • Peg Wheeler

Member Relations

The Member Relations committee is responsible for overseeing fundraising and other efforts which promote membership growth and retention; for developing a diverse philanthropic revenue stream that ensures CLC's financial ability to carry out its mission; and for communicating the Conservancy’s mission, goals and programs to members and grantors.

  • Kae Buchanan, Chair

  • Jean McKinney

  • Sheldon Perry

  • Michael Rich

 

Finance

The Finance committee is responsible for overseeing the fiscal affairs of CLC and the work of the Treasurer, and helps the Board of Directors fulfill its corporate governance and overseeing responsibilities in relation to CLC’s financial reporting, internal control system, risk management system, and internal and external audit functions.

  • Geoffrey Gill, Chair

  • John Kumm

 

Governance

The Governance committee is responsible for the general affairs of the Board of Directors by ensuring that board processes, structure and roles are effective.  This committee is also responsible for managing the organization’s records, and for overseeing strategic planning.

  • Leda Cunningham, Chair

  • Anne Foley

  • Diane Viera

  • Peg Wheeler

 

Board Development

The Board Development committee is responsible for the board and committee nomination process and for board training and appreciation.

  • David Kunhardt, Chair

  • Rich Comer

  • Will Zehring

Outreach Events

The Outreach Events committee supports CLC staff and the Board in the production of member and outreach events.

  • Will Zehring, Chair

  • Anne Foley

  • Miriam Habert

  • Sue Kelley

 

Water Quality Monitoring

The Water Quality Monitoring committee is responsible for monitoring water quality in Chocorua Lake 10 times a season in partnership with the UNH/UNHCE Lakes Lay Monitoring Program.

  • Mark Bowditch

  • Kae Buchanan

  • Jim Diamond

  • Pete Lewis

  • Nancy Roosa

CMC Trails Committee

The CMC Trails committee is responsible for leading the work of CLC’s Chocorua Mountain Club, including maintenance of six hiking trails CMC has adopted on Mount Chocorua, trails on CLC conservation lands, and trails on other nearby conservation properties. The committee helps CLC staff organize and implement trail stewardship days, and engage in outreach to CMC volunteers and others interested in trail maintenance and stewardship.

  • David Kunhardt, Chair

  • Kae Buchanan

  • Sumac Grant-Johnson

  • Ken Hodges

  • Sandy Johnson

  • Anne Twitchell Zwart

  • Kate Lanou, Emerita