Changes to CFM Resolutions

Deadline for issues/topics to be submitted to Resource Advisory Committees is December 31st

Please submit any ideas/topics for resolutions to Micaela Haymaker by December 31st to be considered for the annual convention. She will submit them to the Resource Advisory Committees and Chairs listed below. Please review the changes to the CFM Resolutions Process and Timeline if you need more information.

*No new resolutions, except emergency resolutions, will be accepted at convention.

**We are currently still seeking volunteers to chair and vice chair a few committees. Please contact Micaela Haymaker at mhaymaker@confedmo.org if you are interested in volunteering for one of these vacant positions.

Resource Advisory Committees
Member List 2016 – 2018 (In Progress)

Archery and Shooting Sports Committee – (Topics for this committee include but are not limited to archery, firearms and shooting, hunting and hunter ethics, hunter safety, sportsmen’s rights)

Chair: Jeff Blystone
Vice Chair: Kurt Surber

Big Game, Turkey, and Furbearers Committee – (Topics for this committee include but are not limited to turkey, deer, elk, bear, mountain lions, furbearers)

Chair: Dave Pace
Vice Chair: Dan Zerr

Education and Outdoor Recreation Committee – (Topics for this committee include but are not limited to conservation education, camping, hiking, canoeing, boating, bicycling)

Chair: Vacant
Vice Chair: Amber Edwards

Environment and Ecology Committee – (Topics for this committee include but are not limited to species of concern, threatened habitats, pollinators, climate, air and water quality, waste, recycling)

Chair: Jerry Castillon
Vice Chair: Wallis Warren

Forest Resources and Management Committee – (Topics for this committee include but are not limited to public and private forest management)

Chair: Mike Huffman
Vice Chair: Vacant

Grassland and Prairies Committee – (Topics for this committee include but are not limited to grassland management, prairie preservation and restoration)

Chair: Ryan Diener
Vice Chair: Carol Davit

Public/Private Lands Committee – (Topics for this committee include but are not limited to state parks, conservation areas, federal lands, habitat management, public access)

Chair: Vacant
Vice Chair: Kevin Robertson

Rivers, Streams, and Fisheries Committee – (Topics for this committee include but are not limited to rivers, streams, lakes/reservoirs, fish, fishing)

Chair: Vacant
Vice Chair: Vacant

Upland Wildlife Committee – (Topics for this committee include but are not limited to quail, doves, rabbits, squirrels)

Chair: Tom Lampe
Vice Chair: Elsa Gallagher

Wetlands and Waterfowl Committee – (Topics for this committee include but are not limited to wetlands, ducks, geese, water birds)

Chair: George Seek
Vice Chair: David Graber

Just a Reminder:
Changes to CFM Resolutions Process and Timeline

We have new procedures and a new timeline regarding CFM resolutions for the annual convention. We wanted to notify you of these important changes in the process for bringing issues/topics and resolutions to the annual convention. AND we want your ideas NOW for any issues or topics which you believe should be addressed at the next convention! Yes, that is several months away, but Resource Advisory Committees (formerly known as Resource Committees) will begin researching/discussing topics with their committees a few months in advance of each convention from now on.

Of course, members may bring important issues/topics to the attention of the Executive Director, Director of Operations, or any Resource Advisory Committee (RAC) Chair at any time during the year, but the next couple of months are a most important time for you to act if you want thorough consideration and/or a resolution on an issue at the next convention. THIS IS YOUR CHANCE as a general member or affiliate member to ensure important issues/topics are afforded the time they need to be fully researched and developed in advance of the convention. You can find the name of RAC Chairs and Executive Director contact information on the CFM website.

These changes came about from working groups associated with the recent CFM Strategic Plan, as a way to follow a more structured, thorough and informed approach when considering important issues/topics. More background information about the new timeline and process can be found on the CFM website HERE.