MN SWCS Allocation of Surplus Funds
1. Introduction
The Executive Committee is seeking ideas on how to allocate $30,000. The majority of these funds were a result of a successful National meeting which we hosted in 2004. The Chapter Executive Committee, based on ongoing discussions with members and a facilitated discussion after the 2008 Invasive Species Conference in Duluth, developed a proposed spending plan. That plan, which follows, is general—by design. We ask your assistance in adding more detail to the plan. We developed a survey instrument to tabulate your suggestions. The Executive Committee will use these results to develop a proposal for member consideration.
The six Budget Categories include: 1) Training, 2) Seed Money, 3) Outreach, 4) Student Development, 5) Communication, and 6) Reserve.