Committees

The Action Team is a self-selecting group of members who serve as Parks & Trails' eyes, ears and voice at the local level, to support legislative efforts, to assist with land acquisition opportunities and/or to identify fund development opportunities.

Jonathan Morgan, Chair

This committee is in charge of fundraising activities and coordinating those activities with other committees, i.e. raising funds for a land acquisition project. The committee also works with the Minnesota Environmental Fund (MEF) to establish workplace payroll deduction giving programs.

Bob Erickson, Chair

This committee manages Parks & Trails finances, including the annual budgeting process and investing. The treasurer serves as chair, with seven voting members, including the president, who are elected at the annual meeting. Members with an interest in finances or investment expertise are encouraged to attend.

Tom Pavey, Chair

The function of the Human Resources Committee is to ensure that organizational management goals and activities are consistently being met in an effective and efficient manner. Performance management can include both employee
performance and performance of the organization in relation to management processes and which comply with local, state and federal laws.

Mike Prichard, Chair

This committee is in charge of the Samuel H. Morgan Land Acquisition Fund and the management of its land acquisition projects from start to finish. The committee is elected by the board of directors and has seven voting and several non-voting members. Each land acquisition project has a project manager. Members wanting to help with land acquisition or suggest projects should contact the office.

Mark Larson and Carol Backstrom Co-Chairs

This committee is in charge of developing Parks & Trails legislative priorities and the Action Team network. It works with the Action Team to conduct workshops, write letters, call legislators and work with legislators. The committee is in need of members statewide.

Grant Merritt, Chair

This committee is responsible for recruiting new board members and finding speakers for the Annual Dinner and Meeting. Members are welcome to suggest board candidates at any time.

Nan Upin, Chair

This committee helps support all outreach and communications materials and events. Committee members are asked to help develop communications plans, print materials and outreach and marketing campaigns. Outreach Committee members actively volunteer for Parks & Trails Council events and assist with various outreach initiatives.

John Leinen Jr., Organizer

Parks & Trails sponsors two trail clearing trips a year to help build and maintain the treadways of our state's trail system. Trips have included clearing various trails throughout the state and on the North Shore.