The purpose of the Member Services Committee (“MSC”) is to review, assess and improve current services and benefits available to NOWC member organizations; and to identify and develop opportunities for additional services and benefits.
The MSC also hosts the biennial Watershed Council Gathering. The Gathering brings together watershed council staff and board members for technical and capacity building sessions, peer to peer learning, and celebration of the great work that we do.
Chair
Shannon Richardson, Executive Director, South Santiam Watershed Council
Members
Kelly Timchak,Coordinator, Lower Rogue Watershed Council
Kris Knight, Executive Director, Upper Deschutes Watershed Council
Debra Bunch, Coordinator, Mid John Day/Bridge Creek Watershed Council
Rich Margerum, Professor, Director of the School of Planning, Public Policy and Management; University of Oregon College of Design, NOWC Board Vice President
Terri Preeg Riggsby, Executive Director, Network of Oregon Watershed Councils
Kristen Walz, Executive Director, North Fork John Day Watershed Council; President of the NOWC Board
In 2021, a student team from the University of Oregon Master of Nonprofit Management Program surveyed member Watershed Councils, to learn more about which member services NOWC values, what can be added, and what can be improved. They analyzed the survey results and developed a report and presentation which our committee will use to guide future improvements. Check them out!