Board and Commitees

Our board, composed of volunteers elected by our members, meets four times each year to discuss the strategic directions of ACA New England. They also work throughout the year on various committees, alongside some appointees. If you have some interest in getting involved in this important work, please send an email to Bette Bussel.

Board Members

Executive Committee

Nat Saltonstall, President
Lani Toscano, Vice-President
Craig Whiting, Vice-President
John Tilley, Vice-President
Amanda Zoellner, Secretary
John Jacques, Treasurer

Board of Directors

Scott Brown

Molly Lourie Butter

Milisa Galazzi

Jeff Hacker

Cyndi Jones

Carl Metzger

Ian Moorhouse

Emily Parker

Marijean Parry

Ed Pletman

Jason Silberman

Steve Sudduth

Posie Taylor

Alexandra Thomas

 

Operating Committees and Task Forces

These committees do not require election. You can simply volunteer for them, most easily by emailing Donna Johns-Thomas.  She will let you know if there is a current need for help.

Camp Conference

There are several committees that work to plan and implement the largest education and trade show for camp professionals in New England, including:

  • Steering Committee, responsible for overall planning; intersects with all other conference committees. (Marijean Legnard Parry, Chair)
  • Program Committee, which plans the program for the annual conference, recruits speakers/presenters, and determines a theme. (Greg Jutkiewicz, Chair)

In addition, on-site volunteer opportunities include room hosting, raffle sales, registration, and exhibits.

Campership Task Force

This task force was established to research and evaluate possible campership models to recommend to the Board of Directors. (Ed Pletman, Chair)

Emerging Camp Professionals

This committee focuses on working with camp professionals who are new to their decision-making positions in resident or day camp. The ECPs work to integrate new professionals into the world of camping. (Cheryl Oliveira, Chair)

Membership Committee

This committee works on recruitment and retention of members and camps, and promotes general awareness of membership benefits. (Emily Parker, Chair)

Standards/Accreditation Committee

This committee oversees the ACA accreditation program in New England. (Danita Ballantyne, Chair)