MRES Committee meetings are open to the public - all are welcome! Any MRES member is invited to officially join any of the following committees at any time throughout the year. If you are interested in attending, please contact the Committee Chair pertaining to your interest:
Advocacy Committee
Focus: Developing positions and advocating for those positions about renewable energy issues at the grassroots, local, state/national level.
Co-Chair: Christopher Childs
Co-Chair: Chris Nelson
E-mail: christopherc@mnRenewables.org
Phone: (612) 308-4757 or (651) 312-1216
Meeting Date/Time: 2nd Monday of each month, 6:00-8:00 p.m.
Meeting Location: Potluck at home of Christopher Childs, 384 Hall Avenue, St. Paul, MN (Please RSVP)
Curriculum & Training Committee
Focus: Develop a framework for MRES curriculum development and training offerings.
Co-Chair: Jon Higgins
Co-Chair: Ralph Jacobson
E-mail: jonh@mnRenewables.org or ralphj@mnRenewables.org
Phone: (612) 308-4757
Meeting Date/Time: 3rd Tuesday of each month, 6:00-8:00 p.m.
Meeting Location: Innovative Power Systems, 1413 Hunting Valley Road , St Paul, MN, 55108
Events Committee
Focus: Coordinate event logistics, partnership relationships, event staffing, volunteer management, and schedule for the Solar Regatta, Eco Experience, and Solar Tour.
Chair: Doug Shoemaker
E-mail: dougs@mnRenewables.org
Phone: (612) 308-4757
Meeting Date/Time: 1st Tuesday of each month, 6:00-8:00 p.m.
Meeting Location: MRES Office, 2928 5th Avenue South, Minneapolis, MN
Finance Committee
Focus: Provide leadership in budget development and management; monitor financial processes; complete strategic planning process and implement long-range fiscal planning; and coordinate fiscal contracts with outside entities.
Chair: Mike Gallagher
E-mail: mikeg@mnRenewables.org
Phone: (612) 308-4757
Meeting Date/Time: 3rd Thursday of each month, 6:00-8:00 p.m. (February meeting on the 25th)
Meeting Location: Meetings are held via conference call or teleconference
Outreach Committee
Focus: Coordinate electronic/web, membership, marketing, and outreach events.
Chair: Eric Jensen
E-mail: ericj@mnRenewables.org
Phone: (612) 308-4757
Meeting Date/Time: Varies, Last week of each month, 6:00-8:00 p.m.
Meeting Location: Partners & Hunt Creative Group, 420 North 5th Street, Suite 475, Minneapolis, MN
International Committee
Focus: Focuses on providing global renewable energy information relevant to MRES members, including global policies, academic research, international business, and volunteer opportunities, as well as gathering to share information on international experiences, expertise, and opportunities.
Chair: Doug Shoemaker
E-mail: dougs@mnRenewables.org
Co-Chair: Fran Crotty
E-mail: franc@mnrenewables.org
Meeting Date/Time: 4th Wednesday of each month, 6:00-8:00 p.m.
Meeting Location: Wilder Foundation, 451 Lexington Parkway North, Saint Paul, MN
Executive Committee
Focus: Provide process and direction and general oversight for the Board.
Chair: David Boyce
E-mail: davidb@mnRenewables.org
Phone: (612) 308-4757
The Executive Committee consists of MRES Board Officers and meets on an as-needed basis. To nominate yourself or another person for the Board of Directors, contact MRES at (612) 308-4757.
