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This Committee plans the annual National Recycling Congress, including speaker and moderator rosters, location sites, venue contracts, logo and theme, publicity, registrations, sponsors, and affiliate cooperative agreements. The annual congress is the single largest financial fundraiser for the NRC each year and therefore requires dedicated volunteers.

The Communications Committee’s mission is to communicate with the NRC members and stakeholders, regarding the output and work of the NRC Board, its activities, concerns, opinions, and responses to attacks on recycling including monthly newsletters, social media outreach, and other necessary outreach as needed.

The Awards Committee’s mission is to recruit, select and award outstanding candidates for the NRC’s annual awards ceremony. Prior to NRC’s National Recycling Congress, the committee recruits and selects outstanding recycling programs, companies, innovators and individuals from a group of applicants nominated by NRC members. The Committee is chaired by an NRC Board member (or designee), and volunteers from the NRC membership.

The Legislative Committee is charged with tracking national and state legislation related to the policies of the NRC, and educating the Board and the NRC members regarding such legislation in a timely manner.

The Finance Committee is responsible for discussing and managing the financial affairs of the organization. Committee members work with the Executive Director and Treasurer to establish a financial plan for the organization, regularly monitor the organization’s financial condition, commission an annual financial audit of the organization and manage the Coalition’s investments. The Finance Committee also assists in drafting the annual budget for discussion with the Board. To ensure fiscal transparency, regular financial reports are presented to the Board of Directors through the Treasurer’s Report. The Finance Committee is Co-Chaired by the President and the Treasurer.

The NRC Membership Committee’s mission is to retain, enhance and grow the membership of the National Recycling Coalition. This committee is asked to address the relationship with Affiliates and find ways to improve/expand the relationship between State Recycling Organizations and NRC, as well as to increase the number of Affiliate relationships with the NRC. Tools to utilize in this mission include communications with existing members, communications with potential members, refinement of membership tiers and fee structures, and membership promotions.

The NRC Policy Committee conducts policy research, analysis and stakeholder input to make recommendations to the NRC Board of Directors on policy issues affecting recycling and waste reduction.

The Strategic Planning Committee’s mission is to develop the NRC’s strategic plan. The committee is composed of NRC Board members to identify the key issues the organization must address as it seeks to advance its future planning agenda, including the organization’s Vision, Mission, Strategic Goals, and Strategies for achieving those goals.

The Fund Development Committee is charged with developing fundraising tools, sponsor benefits (e.g. value proposition), and lists of potential donors. The Committee assists the organization and all Board members in securing sustainable funding sources for the Coalition. The committee works to integrate all NRC fundraising into a coordinated effort.

The Murray J. Fox Scholarship Fund was created in 1994 to honor one of the founding members of the NRC through an endowment to continue his legacy of fostering future leaders. Since then, dozens of students have benefited from Murray’s support. Many are making valuable contributions in the industry. A tribute to him is posted at our Campus Council’s web page. This committee collaborated within the Finance committee to manage the budget allocations from the fund.

The Fund Development Committee’s goal is to secure the necessary resources in order for the NRC to fulfill its mission and goals. The resources can take the form of financial support, in-kind donations, services, or products. The Committee convenes on the alternating months of the NRC Board meetings. While the Chair of the Committee is a NRC Board Member, participation is encouraged throughout the NRC membership.

The mission of the Board Development Committee is to recruit and train professionals for the vacant positions on the NRC Board of Directors. The Elections Subcommittee works implement procedures for electing individuals to NRC’s Board of Directors. The Committee prepares the annual slate of candidates, recruits individuals to maintain a balanced viewpoint on the Board, and conducts board member training.

The NRC Bylaw Committee periodically reviews the bylaws for any needed updates or revisions. Items of particular concern are the updating of voting procedures if there are changes to the membership classes. The NRC bylaws are governed by New York state law, where the organization is incorporated.

The NRC Library committee’s mission is to set up and maintain an easy-to-use, online information resource library consisting of important reduction, reuse, and recycling data, white papers, studies, best practices, legislation, economics, plans, and other resources for use primarily by NRC members.