Committees
Please consider joining a committee and getting more involved! We have a wide array of committees that range from providing feedback on wildlife related bills to identifying candidates to further the mission of the Wildlife Society. Please read the description of each of our committees below, and reach out to the committee chairs if you are interested in getting involved.
Communications Committee
Role: Maintains the WY-TWS website and Facebook page, and updates both as needed. This Committee publishes 3 newsletters each year. Members help contribute articles, and contacts individuals, both within and outside of WY-TWS, to submit articles of interest.
Committee Chair & Newsletter Editor: Ashleigh Rhea (wytws.newsletter@gmail.com)
Legislative Affairs Committee
Role: Monitor and review WY State legislative proposals, regulations, and other subjects or issues affecting wildlife or wildlife habitat within Wyoming and make recommendations to the Board for any action that should be taken by WY-TWS.
Committee Chair: VACANT
Science Committee
Role: Review and make recommendations to the Board on the use of science in wildlife management as it pertains to actions, plans, or other activities proposed within WY. The issue being reviewed by the Committee may be brought forth from any Chapter member. The composition of the reviewers will often be influenced by expertise on the topic. This Committee also receives proposed resolutions and position statements from any Chapter member and prepares, submits, and recommends action on these items to the Board.
Committee Chair: Dan Thompson
Nominations and Awards Committee
Role: Work with the Board to help recruit candidates for each of the Chapter’s elective positions (President-Elect, Secretary, Treasurer, and Board Members-at-large). Also solicits nominations, conducts the balloting, and obtains the plaques for the various awards presented each year to deserving individuals. And assists in identifying judges to provide helpful critiques to the student poster and oral presentations.
Committee Chair: Ellen Whittle
Culture and Community
Role: Identify, educate, and implement practices that welcome and create a supportive environment for all people in the wildlife community and field.
Committee Chair: Aly Courtemanch
Liaisons
The Wyoming Chapter of the Wildlife Society works closely with other sections and chapters. We have a team of dedicated folks who help maintain those relationships. If you have questions about any of these chapters or organizations, please reach out to our liaisons!
Conservation Affairs Network Liaison
Role: Maintains communication and a working relationship between the WY-TWS chapter and the Central Mountains and Plains Section (CMPS) of TWS.
Representative: Embere Hall
Central Mountains and Plains Section Liaison
Role: Act as conduit between WY-TWS and the broader TWS Conservation Affairs Network, making recommendations on conservation topics of interest within Wyoming.
Representative: VACANT
University of Wyoming Student Chapter Liaison
Role: Promote increased student awareness of WY-TWS membership benefits, work to expand knowledge & technical capabilities for undergraduate and graduate students attending college, with interest in wildlife and wildlife habitat, in Wyoming.
Representative: Renee Lile