We held the inaugural meeting of our chapter on March 26, 2025 in Milwaukee. 

 

The group approved draft bylaws and voted on the first board of directors. 

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3 Year Term Board Members

• Kelly Adlington, Bucket Ruckus (Recycling Connections)

• Laura Stevens, City of Milwaukee

• Alex Thomas, Dane County Waste and Renewables

 

2 Year Term Board Members

• Marcus Gamoke, Busy Bee Compost

• Ben Stanger, Green Box, LLC

• Melissa Tashjian, Compost Crusader

 

1 Year Term Board Members

• Cory Groshek, Greener Bay Compost

• James Jutrzonka, Blue Ribbon Organics

• Jerod Reuter, Purple Cow Organics

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Three committees will be formed further develop this organization. 

• Membership (recruitment/outreach) Committee: The function of this committee is to recruit new and retain existing members. The committee shall establish yearly membership goals, which may include the number of new members to be gained, the number of membership renewals achieved, and the degree of services. Membership is required to solicit nominations and prepare the ballot for WCC Board of Director elections and other matters requiring voting by the membership. 

• Education (training, operations support) Committee: The function of this committee is to establish and coordinate WI training, conferences, seminars, educational outreach events, and other meetings. The committee works in collaboration with the Membership Committee to build industry relationships and encourage collaboration with other organizations.  

• Legislation (advocacy) Committee: The function of this committee is to work with and educate policy makers, regulators and WCC members to advance legislation, policy and funding that enhance opportunities to increase compost production, beneficial use of organic wastes, and compost use in Wisconsin.

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