Committees

MEHA Committees & Descriptions (2010-2011)

Awards Committee
This committee is responsible for promoting and selecting recipients of MEHA awards, including Honorary Membership, Certificate of Merit, Emerging Professional, and the prestigious Frank A. Staffenson Environmental Health Professional of the Year. The committee may also select candidates for national awards such as the Walter F. Snyder award and Mangold award. The committee consists of the 2nd Past President, one other member of the Board of Directors, and another member(s) appointed by the 2nd Past President.

Frank Sedzielarz, R.S.
sedz0002@umn.edu

Conference Planning Committee
This committee develops and produces educational programs relevant to the needs of MEHA members. Three major events are held each year: Spring Conference and Annual Meeting held in May, Fall Conference held in October, and the Winter Conference held in January. These events provide continuing education credits for Environmental Health Specialists/Sanitarians. Sections within the committee specialize in planning training in food safety, on-site sewage treatment, public swimming pools, water quality, solid & hazardous waste, and air quality. The committee also participates in planning regional conferences and other events.

Sharon Smith, R.S.| 218-332-5145
Sharon.L.Smith@health.state.mn.us
Laura Schmidt, R.E.H.S.| 763-422-7253
Laura.Schmidt@co.anoka.mn.us

Finance Committee
The purpose of the committee is to promote MEHA's financial health. This committee is responsible for the corporations's financial budgets, disbursements and record keeping. Some of the activities performed by this committee include conducting budget reviews and preparing the annual budget. The Treasurer is a member of this committee.

Lisa.Schreifels, R.S. | 320-255-7214
Lisa Schreifels@ci.stcloud.mn.us

History Committee
This committee maintains the historical record of the Association. Activities include cataloging materials for historical records and notifying the membership about historic milestones. The committee is preparing for MEHA's 50th anniversary in 2011.

Manny Camilon, Jr., R.S. | 952-924-2589
MCamilon@stlouispark.org

Legislative Committee
This committee acts as a liaison between MEHA and the Minnesota State Legislature. Typical activities include: providing a resource for environmental health issues, tracking environmental health legislation, informing MEHA members about legislative proposals and bill status; drafting Association position papers on issues and encouraging MEHA members to participate in the legislative process. Click here for more information about the Legislative Committee.

Bette Packer, R.E.H.S. | 763-434-6960
bettepacker@comcast.net

Membership Committee
This committee promotes MEHA membership, enrolls new members, renews memberships and maintains membership information. This committee maintains the mailing list for communications to members and friends of MEHA.

Karen Casale, R.E.H.S. | 763-422-7065
Karen.Casale@co.anoka.mn.us
Dan Disrud, R.S. | 763-422-7062
Dan.Disrud@co.anoka.mn.us

Newsletter Committee
This committee is responsible for publication of the quarterly MEHA newsletter.

Lori Green, R.S. | 651-266-1172
Lori.Green@co.ramsey.mn.us

Nominations Committee
This committee is responsible for recruiting and receiving nominations for the annual board of directors election. Each year the Vice President, the Secretary, one Director, and the Member-at-Large are elected. The committee is chaired by the 1st Past President.

Joe Hibberd, R.S. | 651-266-1173
Joe.Hibberd@co.ramsey.mn.us

Outreach Committee
This committee develops educational opportunities, materials and other information to aid public education in environmental health issues and to aid professional development. Typical activities may include: developing and publishing informational materials; performing outreach activities at conferences and other events; and providing oversight on Environmental Health Specialist/Sanitarian registration preparation.

Kyle Johnsen | 218-332-5153
Kyle.Johnsen@state.mn.us

Publicity & Marketing Committee
This committee is responsible for publicizing MEHA activities through national organizations & local news media.

Laura Scheinoha, R.S. | 507-328-7507
Scheinoha.Laura@co.olmsted.mn.us

Registration Committee
This committee is the advisory committee to the Board of Directors on matters pertaining to registration of Environmental Health Specialists/Sanitarians in Minnesota, and on national registration as it pertains to members.

Chris Forslund, R.S. | 320-650-3120
christopher.forslund@ci.stcloud.mn.us

Resolutions Committee
This committee reviews resolutions (written items on an actions or subjects to be considered by members), makes recommendations, refers resolutions to the Board of Directors and presents them for membership action at the annual meeting. The Secretary is a member of this Committee.

Joan Peterson, R.S. | 320-859-5668
TJPeterson@midwestinfo.net

Scholarship Committee
This committee coordinates the Mary Lauren Olson Scholarship Fund through the Minnesota Medical Foundation. Scholarships are awarded to students at the University of Minnesota's School of Public Health, Division of Environmental and Occupational Health. The committee maintains the scholarship fund balance and a listing of scholarships recipients. Three trustees are appointed by the Board of Directors to serve a three-year term.

Carlota Medus, Ph.D. | 651-201-5227
Carlota.Medus@state.mn.us

Student Committee
This committee coordinates efforts to support student involvement in the Association and acts as the liaison with the student group at the University of Minnesota School of Public Health.

Karen Everstine, R.S. | 651-201-5746
Karen.Everstine@state.mn.us
Jamie Dion, R.S. | 952-924-2593
JDion@stlouispark.org

Technology Committee
This committee coordinates and makes recommendations to the Board of Directors on technology needs, moderates the listserv, and maintains this website and our Facebook page.

Joe Hibberd, R.S. | 651-266-1173
Joe.Hibberd@co.ramsey.mn.us
Erik Solie, R.S. | 952-563-8978
ESolie@ci.bloomington.mn.us