Committees

The Executive Committee

The Executive Committee consists of the officers of the Corporation meeting regularly (at least biweekly) to provide navigational direction to the Board and Organization as a steering committee and presenting issues requiring attention to the Board in order of priority. The committee delegates power accordingly to ensure the organization achieves its goals and successfully executes the overall strategic plan and responds to Emergency Issues by meeting at times on short notice. The committee conducts and leads Strategic Planning.

The Financial Committee

The Financial Committee is responsible for revenue, and directs and reports on: grant applications, bingo/lottery commission liaison, utility donations, City donations, and other miscellaneous donations. It is also responsible for payments, and directs and reports on budget, staffing expenses, taxes, professional fees, and membership expenses.

The Public Relations Committee

The Public Relations Committee contacts and responds to requests from media outlets with promotional material, provides program advertising, provides flyers, brochures or signs, and maintains the KRB website/social media. The committee is responsible for the recruitment of new volunteers and maintains a current volunteer directory.

The Education/Outreach Committee

The Education/Outreach Committee provides training for topics such as: Waste in Place, composting classes, native plants and pollinator gardens (in coordination with the Bee City Committee), organizes KRB participation in Keep Texas Beautiful or Keep America Beautiful conferences and training, as well as contacts schools for in-school presentations and scholarships.

The Programs/Events Committee

The Programs/Events Committee directs cleanup programs, recycling programs, graffiti removal/prevention programs, Coyle House Gardens maintenance and KRB in City of Rowlett projects such as Bee City (in coordination with Bee City Committee), Keep Texas Beautiful and Keep America Beautiful events, and school, residence and business awards programs.

The Adopt-a-Road Committee

The Adopt-a-Road Committee organizes Adopt-a-Road, Adopt-a-Spot and Adopt-a Park programs. See Adopt-A-Road under Programs.

The Governance Committee

The Governance Committee is responsible for reviewing the governance structures and practices of the organization and reporting its findings and recommendations to the board. This may include a careful examination of the board’s composition, the needs of the board to effectively fulfill its duties, compliance and responsibilities, the mission and vision of the organization, and its governing documents (typically, the articles of incorporation and bylaws).

The Bee City Committee

The Bee City Committee partners with the City of Rowlett to create a sustainable, healthy environment by connecting people with nature to:

  • promote biodiversity and maintain native habitats in the city

  • promote Integrated Pest Management program to control pests in a safe, environmentally sound and economic manner

  • create programs to promote and reward pollinator conservations

  • collaborate with Texas Master Naturalists and Texas Master Gardeners to help with gardens and provide education to residents to take active roles in making a positive impact to our environment.

The City of Rowlett is designated as a “Bee City” by the Xerces Organization. The Bee City Committee maintains Rowlett’s Bee City status by creating and maintaining pollinator gardens and by providing education seminars for the community.

See Bee City USA under Programs and/or the City’s Bee City webpage.

The Dan Roberts Environmental Learning Center (DRELC) Committee is a liaison between KRB and the City of Rowlett and participates in fundraising.

The Dan Roberts Environmental Learning Center (DRELC) Committee (Not currently active)

The Student Advisory Committee (SAC)

KRB’s Student Advisory Committee (SAC) was established to gather meaningful input from Rowlett students regarding events, programming, advertising, and education. Comprised of local sophomore, junior, and senior students from diverse backgrounds, the SAC is a testament to KRB’s commitment to youth involvement. SAC members are passionate, dedicated, and highly motivated individuals who meet monthly with the KRB Board to create new environmental programs, expand existing ones, and exchange ideas. SAC members participate actively in KRB events, give presentations, and recruit volunteers. We encourage Rowlett students to embrace this opportunity and join the SAC to get involved in community improvement. Sign up today by inquiring on our Contact Us page!