Committees
Grant Committee
SWEP of Greater Philadelphia's environmental Grant Program was established to help fund organizations or programs that creatively address a locally defined need to create, enhance, restore, or protect the natural environment or to provide environmental awareness through educational sessions. The Grant Committee solicits applicants, reviews applications, conducts interviews when necessary, and selects recipients to recommend to the Board of Directors for approval. Committee members are also responsible for following up with Grantees to ensure projects meet the orginal proposed scopes, budgets and deadlines, and that the other commitments of the Grantee are adhered to (e.g., monthly progress reports are submitted, a newsletter article is provided at the successful completion of the project, etc.).
Chair: Beth Davison-Hyde
Roux Associates, Inc.
BHyde@RouxInc.com
EPA Region III Liaison
TBD
Membership Committee
The membership committee works with various other committees to grow SWEP membership. It is responsible for welcoming new members via phone calls and membership breakfasts, and introducing the new members to the various activities, benefits, and committees of SWEP. The membership committee helps to answer any membership questions that may arise. SWEP's membership committee also creates programs to attract new members such as "bring a friend" to SWEP luncheon events.
Chair: Kathleen Freeman
Terra Nova Environmental Services, LLC
Mentoring/Public Service Committee
The Public Service Committee functions to bring public service opportunities to the members of SWEP. A SWEP public service event (scheduled about twice a year) is typically arranged in conjunction with a bimonthly luncheon to provide SWEP members with a convenient opportunity to donate goods to those less fortunate. Additionally, the public service committee compiles other volunteer opportunities related to women's issues or the environment for publication in Philadelphia SWEP's newsletter, The Sentinel.
Chair: Jennifer Simon
Obermayer, Rebmann, Maxwell & Hippel, LLP.
Jennifer.Simon@Obermayer.com
Newsletter Committee
The SWEP Newsletter Committee prepares comprehensive newsletters addressing SWEP activities and events as well as matters of interest to environmental professionals.
Co-editor: Jen Simon, Esq.
Obermayer, Rebmann, Maxwell & Hippel, LLP
Jennifer.Simon@Obermayer.com
Co-editor: Deborah Shuff, Esq.
Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP
deborah.shuff@dbr.com
PADEP Southeast Regional Office (SERO) Liaison
Lynda Rebarchak
PADEP Community Relations
lrebarchak@state.pa.us
Events Committee
Technical programs aim to bring new, emerging environmental issues, regulations and technology to SWEP professionals. Expert panels share their knowledge and perspectives on a range of issues including global climate change, bioremediation, emerging contaminants, etc. SWEP typically organizes six breakfast or lunch programs each year held either at a Center City or suburban location.
Social/networking events bring professionals together to learn and share experiences in a friendly environment. The Stargazers vineyard and winery was the site of a recent event, combining networking, a tour of a solar home and a taste of the local wine. SWEP participants also experienced a hike and informational tour of the Schuykill Nature Center.
For more information or to join the Events Committee, please contact:
Events Committee Chair: Angela Powley
Environmental Standards, Inc
apowley@envstd.com
Public Relations Committee
The Public Relations (PR) Committee promotes the mission of the SWEP, publicizes the organization's benefits and resources, and promotes upcoming programs. The PR Committee amplifies SWEP through press releases about scheduled events, profiles of SWEP members, and feature articles in environmental journals, professional magazines, newspapers, and company newsletters. The PR Committee also assists the other committees in creating a cohesive message about SWEP.
Co-Chair: Jaime M. Kulick, Esq
Gollatz, Griffin & Ewing, P.C
jkulick@ggelaw.com
Co-Chair: Ranju Sharp
PA DEP
rsharp@state.pa.us
Scholarship Committee
Each year, SWEP Greater Philadelphia awards one graduate and one undergraduate scholarship to women studying to pursue environmental careers. SWEP presents these scholarships to outstanding young women as part of its mission to encourage and promote the leadership, achievement, and professional development of women in the environmental field. The Scholarship Committee solicits applicants, reviews applications, conducts interviews, and recommends recipients to the Board of Directors for approval.
Co-Chair: Lisa Donahue
EPA Region III
donahue.lisa@epa.gov
Co-Chair: Brenda Hustis Gotanda, Esq.
Manko, Gold Katcher & Fox, LLP
bgotanda@mgkflaw.com
Co-Chair: Sherrerd Steele. P.G.
e Phase, Inc.
ssteele@ephase.com
Website Committee
SWEP's Website Committee focuses on optimizing the tremendous advantages of the Internet Age for the benefit of all members. Our efforts in this regard include oversight of the development of the Philadelphia SWEP Web site, and instruction to all members regarding the exchange of information online via Email, individual Web sites, and our message board service. In addition, we work on an ongoing basis to develop a database of Web resources for the environmental professional.
Co-Chair: Kathy Zvarick
Environmental Standards, Inc.
KZvarick@EnvStd.com
Co-Chair: Ruth Forman
Environmental Standards, Inc.
RForman@envstd.com
